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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
7
The Eugene Weekly Guard lists a subscription price of 1.50 per year in advance. Published weekly on Thursdays in Eugene Oregon with post office entry as second class. Authorized agents Creswell J L Clark Coburg George A Drury and all postmasters may receive subscriptions for The Daily and Weekly Guard. September 2 1909 issue.
A 1909 Walt Mason poem reflects on aging and twilight, urging acceptance of old age as a calm, final phase. It counsels travelers to value effort and moral striving, noting that blunders are forgivable if one has tried to travel straight toward the shining gate.
A Portland editorial laments that people condemn vulgar plays yet attend them, noting that crowd behavior shapes culture. It argues citizens must reclaim civic responsibility, end political graft, and demand decency from press and stage alike, warning of widespread moral decline unless public conscience awakens.
In Stockholm the eighteenth International Peace Congress gathers eight days of talks. Delegates from many nations explore political organization as a practical topic, signaling a move toward unity of the human race into a formal political union while cautioning against a world federation. Scandinavian nations lead in peace efforts with neighboring events and associations advancing the cause.
The Scandinavian parliaments have repeatedly contributed to the Interparliamentary Union and the International Peace Bureau at Berne including Denmark considering a hospitality fund via its finance minister, akin to Britain’s approach, to support ongoing peace initiatives.
The Pacific and Eastern railroad, reaching Medford to the timber belt, has been purchased by New York financier Al len and paid in cash. Original stockholders receive full investments as the line progresses toward Elmira and Lake Creek, with Eugene and Lane county urged to finance the Siuslaw to the sea project to liberate from railroad monopoly and spur regional growth.
The Courier commission labels cocaine the American curse rivaling opium and hemp, fueling assaults and lynching in the South. It cites Hampton's Magazine and Judge Harris Dickson, detailing how cocaine intoxication allegedly worsens brutality among black workers and drives new criminal activity on levees and steamboats.
Major railways publish bulletins claiming full capacity to move harvests as Western and Northwest yields surpass government forecasts. New York Central president cites optimistic crop hopes, predicting corn near 3.25 billion bushels. Northern Pacific reports Northwest farmers seeking rail help, signaling active markets and no idle cars.
The piece notes Fowler of New Jersey, former chairman of the house banking and currency committee, will oppose the monetary commission's report when it comes to Congress. It urges an independent railroad line to the coast to boost Eugene’s status and hints at a potential boom in so called investment securities. It also laments labor scarcity while remarking on the gold brick industry and hobos' complaints.
Mexico City reports Monterey flood loss with 1400 expected fatalities and twelve million dollars in property damage. By Saturday 650 bodies recovered, 15 thousand homeless, water mains out, no drinking water, no power or streetcar service, rail infrastructure severely damaged and bridges washed away. Wealthier residents and Americans contributing for relief.
A severe flood devastates Monterey causing deaths and widespread homelessness. Thousands race to refuge atop buildings as waters surge at 20 miles per hour. American authorities and the Mayor's fund mobilize aid with bread, soup, and coffee. the American consulate offers relief to applicants. Consul Hanna appeals to the U.S. public for destitute relief.
Charles Powell once famous American runner and world record creator is reported dead in Cambridge Massachusetts on August 31.
The White Steamer owned by Springfield postmaster R. A. Washburne burned on the Sluslaw road near Mapleton Saturday evening. The gasoline tank leaked after a rock struck it, igniting the fuel and engulfing the car. Washburne and family escaped with minor burns, awaiting recovery at home. The car, a $2200 20 horsepower model purchased from Moullen & Zacharias, was destroyed.
The obituary notices report the deaths of William Pius Holzgang aged three weeks on August 28 1909 at 559 West Elehth Street with the funeral at 3 p m and Catholic cemetery interment. Kenneth Morrison aged one year one month and ten days of Eugene died August 29 1904 from summer complaint. funeral at 10 a m Tuesday and interment at I O O F cemetery.
Lane County's largest al yard near Eugene reads as Seavey orchard six miles northeast on the McKennie river begins Monday September 15. J. W. Seavey says no mould or rot found due to early spraying and careful tending. He notes last year they plowed 27 days yet avoided mould as other growers faced spoilage. Seavey hopes improved quality will lift Oregon apples' price, aiming for similar or better output than last year with strong expectations for harvest and quality.
Mattewan on August 10 reports Harry K Thaw, recently recommitted to the state hospital for the criminal insane, has been named the asylum librarian as authorities seek a regular occupation for him.
Marriage licenses issued include Heston Rhetes of Vida with Lillah Mae Howard of Thurston and Herman H. Schmitt of Creswell with Milas Edna Merle Scott of Creswell based on today’s records.
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