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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
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Milwaukee Sept 2 One of the great sensations of yesterday’s primary was the defeat of John J Jenkins in the eleventh district by Irvine L former speaker of the state assembly and a strong LaFollette faction. Senator Stephenson and Governor Benn carried the Republican ticket for re election. Democrats endorsed Neal for senator and Ayl for governor with Shallenberger winning the Democratic nomination for governor, Dahlman of Omaha second and Bergs of Lincoln third. Governor Sheldon Republican was unopposed for renomination.
Detroit reports that Captain J. L. Bradley of Seton Bay, former auditor general, defeats Governor Warner in the Republican primary. In Omaha, incomplete returns from yesterday’s primaries show Khallenberger defeating Mayor Dahlman.
Tonopah reports Francis G. Newlands chosen for senator and George A Bartlett named for congress by the Nevada state Democratic convention. In St Paul Bryan spends brief time before heading to Sioux City for tonight’s address.
New York dateline reports Robert E. Hudspeth, chairman of the New Jersey state Democratic committee, in New York on September 2, taking part in party affairs and state political matters.
White River Junction reports complete election returns for governor with Prouth (Rep) 45281, Burke (Dem) 15953, Backus (Ind League) 1252, Campbell (Prohi) 826, Dunbar (Socialist) 479. Independence League gains six house seats and Democrats elect a state senator. Plurality smallest in a presidential year since 1892. Vermont votes first in presidential campaign drawing nationwide interest.
A formal announcement states that he has been appointed to a new position and has accepted the duties. The message confirms the appointment and the commitment to begin work in the role.
Paris Sept 2 Germany’s break with the concert of powers over Morocco and the algeciras act signatories' notice of Mulai Hafid as sultan has hit Paris like a bombshell. Official circles show consternation while the French press fears a crisis sparked by Germany’s act.
The report notes the appointment of a vice chairman of the National Democratic Committee who will serve as Eastern manager for William Jennings Bryan, highlighting the party's regional leadership role.
Boise September 2. After a long debate the Republican state convention adopted a platform including a county local option plank while the direct primary was killed. Nominations for state officers will be made this afternoon.
Toledo hosts Taft and Foraker after the Republican National convention as a sea of 150000 visitors fills the streets. Taft meets veterans at a Lyceum reception while Washington is honored by a three thousand child flag and a notable parade recalling Civil War memory.
Dr. Frederick T. Ruelin, a famed West surgeon, was shot entering his Omaha home after election returns. His wife found him on the porch and he died about thirty minutes later. Police initially considered suicide but ruled murder as no pistol was found. No suspect identified.
Chicago wheat closes September at 97 half, December at 96 a bushel, and May around 1.00. Portland reports no change as markets hold steady amid late summer trade.
Portland dispatch reports Justice Wolverton vacated a $1000 fine imposed on the late Senator Mitchell in a land fraud case. The district attorney’s attempt to collect the fine was deemed unwarranted. Mitchell died during his appeal to the Supreme Court, leaving the case unresolved at that stage.
Fire broke out today in the extensive lumber yards of the Saginaw Bay Lumber Company in Cleveland. The blaze spread rapidly threatening the central viaduct linking east and west sides, with evacuation and firefighting efforts underway. No injuries reported at filing.
Tacoma dispatch reports A. Kegley a leading Georgetown merchant, active in lodge and church work, shot himself. He leaves a widow and five children.
Honolulu Sept 2 The Pacific fleet headed by the West Virginia and commanded by Rear Admiral Swinburner with seven torpedo boats in tow was sighted approaching the port at 10 o clock this morning.
Rescue crews from Deer Isle Maine and nearby areas scour Penobscot Bay for seven victims reported missing after a drowning incident the day before. Revered John Motchine of Billerica Massachusetts is among the drowned, with multiple vessels aiding in the search.
Reports indicate the Famous Big Tree Grove may be wiped out as a forest fire spreads. Firefighters fight the blaze to protect remaining stands and prevent further loss of the historic grove.
A Bi Trees hotel telegraph reports that yesterday’s forest fire threatening the mammoth Sequoia gigantea grove is now believed under control. The Mother of the Forest tree’s burning is not confirmed and no fatalities are reported. Big Trees hotel was saved after hard fighting last night while visitors remain nearby.
A high wind fuels a spreading blaze as the “Mother of the Forest” burns fiercely. Firefighters show heroism while hotel manager Whitesides coins preparations to depart. Mountain men and deer are seen fleeing together, prioritizing survival amid the crisis.
Salt Lake dispatch reports an engine drawing the west bound Denver and Rio Grande blew up at Thompson's Spring today. Engineer Lund and Fireman Redwell suffered severe scalds as the boiler was blown from the tracks. no passengers were hurt.
Winnipeg reports washouts east of the city cause heavy losses to the Canadian Pacific railroad estimated between one half and three quarters of a million dollars. Five passenger trains were wrecked but no serious injuries occurred.
Tokyo report states Marshal Inouye, a leading elder statesman of Japan, is critically ill and not expected to recover. The news highlights him as a central figure in Japanese politics.
Potter Lane, Conn. was overrun by potato bugs stalling eight excursionist trolley cars bound for Lake Compounce yesterday. The insects kept control despite the car men effort to wand them away.
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