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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
4
In Goldfield Nevada on September 3 James J Gans defeats Battling Nelson by referee Siler after Nelson fouls in the late rounds. The arena fills with betting and spectators including prominent San Francisco figures as Gans maintains edge with sharp rights and body blows.
Seattle Sept 4 The cruiser Boston after being hauled off the rocks on Oreos Island proceeded to Bellingham under her own steam but is now reported sinking in the harbor seven of her compartments being loaded The pumps were started and the crew worked heroically to prevent the vessel from going to the bottom The crew of the Paul Jones rendering every assistance The Boston carries 300 men When she struck the Everton was on her way to Bellingham where it had been planned to engage in target practice today off Blaine
Washington dispatch reports the navy department selecting sites and preparing to establish wireless stations along the Pacific coast with full operation expected within five months. Key officials and locations are not specified in the excerpt.
Chicago and New York dispatches report William J. Bryan doubling down on federal ownership of railroads as a solution to national transportation issues. He insists his views are personal and not sanctioned by the Democratic Party, drawing cheers in Chicago and debate upon Democratic loyalties. Separately in Cleveland, Mayor Tom Johnson argues Bryan’s stance could nominate Roosevelt and draw many Democrats away, while urging support for government ownership as the paramount issue.Federal court questioning references Captain Ormsby and land frauds cases, with defense counsel detailing meetings with Heney and Burns and noting credibility challenges. The proceedings discuss alleged pressure to protect Hermann and misstatements about Blue Mountain reserve land and timber.
Jefferson City report states Governor Folk returned from the Bryan reception gravely ill with malarial fever and is confined to his neck, in a serious condition today.
In St Paul on September 4 Governor Johnson received renomination from the Democratic party. Delegates voiced support for his leadership as the party solidified its backing ahead of upcoming campaigns.
St. Petersburg August 30 The government plans another famine relief loan across several provinces while European revolutionaries in capitals unite to attack the czar and imperial family Hikoff militant leader travels to inspect forces and vows Stolypin assault was only first of similar strikes Officers ordered to use arms against approaching suspects with no more assassinations Citizens fear police may shoot any approaching person
Oswald West state land agent and G A Brown clerk of the state land board testified to signatures of defendants on school land applications in the Blue Mountain reserve and spoke to payments. The court said night sessions would be held next week. Mrs Addie Ormesby begged Captain S F Ormsby to reveal what he knew to officials about Binger Her as part of attempting to save her son from punishment in the Blue Mountain reserve fraud case.
Coroner King reports Hipple president of the Real Estate Trust Company died by self-inflicted gunshot, contradicting earlier suppression claims. Mrs Hipple found the body, believing apoplexy until a physician arrived, with no outward signs of suicide.
Helsingfors reports the Sveaborg mutineers court martial ended with nineteen soldiers and three civilians sentenced to death, thirty-three to twelve to fifteen years, two hundred to four months, and thirty-three to five years, while minor penalties were handed to hundreds. The condemned were executed immediately. John Downer, a Blue River miner, presented a gold and silver ore sample from his Keystone claim on Gold Hill, noting strong assay results.
In Chicago on September 1 a major lumbering Wheat Board move caused panic as over 2,000,000 bushels were delivered and 40,000,000 bushels remained short. Big brokers showed distrust and tighter credits deepened the market distress across numerous firms.
Washington dispatches confirm the transport Sheridan is a total loss with all movable property removed from the vessel.
A brief report describes a severe skin ailment affecting a child. Symptoms include extensive crusts on the face and itching. hands are restrained to prevent scratching. Medical attention sought to diagnose and treat the condition.
A parent details a terrifying skin disease attacking a child for months, covering face hands and body. After failed doctors, a friend’s advice leads to Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent use. Within ten days the condition improves and ten weeks later the child is entirely well with smooth white skin. F Hohrath President silk ribbon manufacturers, South Bethlehem PA, endorses Cuticura products.
Panama, Sept. 4. Fighting continues between supporters of Vice President Ebaldia and a Guardia rival for the vice presidency. Police sided with factions, clashes erupted on the street, a congressman was shot on the steps of the American Bank, with several others wounded.
Tangier Sept. 3 Paul C Stensland fugitive president of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank Chicago was arrested there this morning He had chosen Morocco as a permanent home hoping for safety as it has no extradition treaty with the United States.
Seventeen two year old fillies race at Sheepshead Bay in what is billed as the season’s final major event. The £50 stakes attract top contenders including Electioneer Pope and Diamond bid with yesterday’s favorites among the field.
Chicago reports William Randolph Hearst telegraphing the Tribune to deny he seeks the Democratic nomination for president in 1908 amid rumors sparked by a pope, stating he is not a candidate.
W. Brown and Stephen J. Souther, both of Lane County, were married August 31st at the residence of O. Garrison in Eugene with Rockwell officiating.
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