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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
7
Dispatches recount President Roosevelt's arrival near Raleigh to review troops and speak on national policy. He praised North Carolina's heritage, urged forest conservation, and called for regulatory rail oversight. The narrative follows his movements through Raleigh, Roswell, and Atlanta with mentions of local welcome groups and a poet presentation.
A Portland advertisement urges women with chronic female illnesses to consult Dr Darrin at the Hotel Smeede. It promises free examinations, confidential treatment, and cites numerous patients cured years ago. Dr Darrin offers reduced fees for those unable to pay, staying in Eugene at the Hotel Smeede until November 12.
A chaotic scene near Folkeon as a car leaves, crowds gather around a midnight engine incident. Rumors swirl about a president and Panama Canal cost claims, with officials insisting control brings steadier governance and fewer fever outbreaks.
Winchester Kentucky October 19 Sam Lisle a black man convicted of assault was executed by hanging this morning in the county jail yard.
London Oct 21 report states the Japanese transport Fanch Yara was sunk by a mine while traveling from New Chwang to Delny. Most of the crew were saved.
Marshfield Oregon editors Charles McKnight Cain and Charles Keith of Coos Bay Harbor were arrested on libel charges for an August 12 remark about Major L. V. W. Kinney. They were held under bonds awaiting grand jury action.
Reports from Chicago to Buffalo describe brutal Lake Michigan and Erie storms wrecking the Sheldon and Wisconsin off Buffalo shores. Crews saved on some vessels, but drownings feared. dozens of barges adrift. Damage tallies reach over 200000 and 250000 at Menominee and surrounding harbors. multiple tugs and schooners lost or crippled.
President McCorry testified before the insurance committee on Mutual assets and operations. He said funds held by subsidiaries help the company and are not for speculation. Morristown Trust Company rates and balances were discussed as part of the Mutual’s lending and deposits.
A scattered set of items from Redfield to Wichita reports 36 injured in a rain wreck near Redfield Illinois five derailed coaches in that incident a cyclone relief request from Sorento Illinois a steamer Tasmania presumed lost with eight crewmen in a storm reports from Vancouver on diamonds found under a vacant house with a suspect confession California Powder Works explosion with no injuries verdicts in divorce case in Denver defense closing in Bennington court martial pointing to acquittal and confirmation that Jerry Simonot remains alive in Wichita observations on vivacity and medical astonishment
The piece argues that Portland merchants charge high rents and expenses, limiting local buyers. It notes Oregon hop growers receive about 12 cents per pound while inferior New York state hops fetch 18 to 20 cents, with freight and commission reducing Oregon potential to around 16 cents. It cites New York sales prices from the Loop district as reported locally.
The Morning Register editorial urges a high priced electric light contract for 50 arc lights at 3600 a year, proposing a city purchase from its plant at 82100 a year. It attacks municipal ownership and asks for action within a dubious timeframe, urging readers to respond while criticizing the city council.
A new abstract concern is forming in Eugene to carry the Lane County Abstract Company title. It aims to be ready for business within 60 days and will implement the latest abstract system. Land in Lane County will be updated from government patents by experienced abstractors. location is undecided with several views and names withheld for now.
A. Welch, representing an Eastern syndicate that owns the Logene and other plants, returns from an inspection of Santiam water power with syndicate members. The party then travels to the Mary river area on the west side to secure the power project stake. Also present are John Pitcairn C. M. Brown Howard Butcher Jr. and Jeane W Andrews, all of Philadelphia and Spokane, signaling serious capital interest.
James G. Goggin and Mise Allo Snodgrass were married at the bride’s Fairmount home last evening at 8 oclock. Rev Geo E McDonald officiated. The wedding drew about 40 friends and relatives. An elegant supper followed and the couple have many warm friends offering congratulations.
A collage of brief items from Oct. 18–19 across cities: royal trip to dudia costing a million with 200 attendants. Chicago cups awarded for war service. Gardner pleads guilty to murder and faces imprisonment. Pennsylvania bonds judgment against Minter Nations Bank. Capliffe arrested for theft in Pittsburgh. Bryan to be presented to the Japanese emperor. various military promotions and disasters. a female bigamist case in Butte. storm impacts in London and Portland. marines readied for canal zone duty. a Washington proclamation creating Hell Gate Timber Reserve.
After last night’s meeting of the Chemical Engine Company members repaired to the Hazelwood for an oyster supper. Mayor F M Wilkins and Cogo ilman J D Matlock were elected to honorary membership and M S Hobble, long a member, was granted exemption papers.
Vallejo reports open date to be announced later as military surveys of the Pilothead reserve proceed. In other stops, indictments and trials unfold with varied local incidents, including theater jury tensions, a cow derailment near Astoria, oil price changes, and notable captures across cities from Portland to Westminster Abbey observances.
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