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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item mentions a Com, a Rita, Edford, Cor, and courts or prohibitions with unclear actions. The readable parts suggest a municipal or legal notice but lack precise names, dates, or locations. Further legible text needed to define action and parties.
A Hulhausen dispatch reports the German emperor canceled a planned excursion into French territory after learning two French anarchists with bombs were at the frontier. He urged not to cross, fearing dangerous consequences. Police reached the scene too late to intercept the suspects.
Helena Sept 16 The State Board of Railroad Commissioners orders reduced rates on ore shipments from all points on the Montana system. Lower freight charges aim to ease mining costs and stimulate production across the region, affecting shippers and railroad lines statewide.
A fragment notes University in Hel discusses average reductions and their aims to equalize different rates. It mentions a 17 percent figure and states further reductions on other items will be announced shortly. Unknown details and context limit precision of entities.
Philadelphia on September 16 report that Dr Geo Morton of New York was arrested in a major hotel on a fugitive warrant from New York. The charge alleges he secured 100000 through fraudulent notes and the prosecutor's name is not publicly known.
In Boston on September 16 the memory of Nathaniel P Banks was honored with eulogistic addresses at the unveiling of his statue in the State House grounds. The ceremony in the House chamber drew many attendees, with former Attorney General Herbert Parker delivering the principal oration.
Lemans September 16 Wilbur Wright eclipsed European records for sustained aeroplane flights returning to air after 39 minutes 18 35 seconds covering about 28 miles. He demonstrated complete mastery of the machine.
A large group of veterans gathered in Detroit on September 16 for the eighth annual reunion of Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade. Attendees traveled from afar to attend, with four regiments represented: the First, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh.
The Parseval airship buckled in a morning squall and descended near Grunewald while racing the Cross balloon toward Dobritz where Emperor William awaited. The cigar shaped bag tore from a broken rod and gas escaped, but Major Parseval and his three companions landed safely with no injuries as high winds forced a descent.
Trustees negotiate to reacquire land in Yamhill county for Bishop Scott Academy reestablishment. Bishop Scadding visited the site and endorses the location. Transfer of property expected within days.
Selling note for Guaranteed Sin Coats priced at six dollars each. Stocks include 5S. H. & M. brand silk petticoats in all colors. Limited quantities advertised with emphasis on value and variety.
Dress goods show surprising beauty and elegance in plain and stripe fabrics with greens favored. Color range includes reds browns and blues priced from 50 cents to 2 dollars per yard. Wool waists line features soft stripes at 60 cents per yard. New belts arrive, including poplar pully and leather belts in various shades, 25 cents to 1.25.
The store promotes Gordon and Ferguson furs sold for years and claims they are better and more reliable than others. It advertises the largest assortment ever shown with price range from $1.00 per item to $125 for a set.
Rochester dispatch reports the New York Democrats select Lt Governor James Schoonmaker Chanler to oppose Governor Hughes in reelection. The convention ends internal frictions, Parker voices accusations against Taft era fundraising, tariff reform debate framed as risk to business, and Democrats back the Denver platform and national candidates.
Hutte Sept 16 telegraph reports miners in Sheridan Monarech and Carney Wyoming have returned to work though the settlement basis is unknown. Mines will begin shipping coal at once. No settlement reached yet in other Wyoming coal towns, but negotiations continue.
Perry Oklahoma marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Cherokee Strip opening with celebrations in Enid Cherokee Blackwell and other towns. Enid saw an elaborate parade featuring about twenty old horses from the famous race of September 16 1893 and locals recall the event amid nostalgic town pride.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Judge Taft plans a sweeping western speaking tour starting September 23 and ending October 7 in Chicago. A final conference today outlined a schedule including speeches in Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Nebraska and possibly Colorado Kansas Minnesota and Michigan.
In Rochester on September 14 Bryan will address several meetings, with the principal gathering at Convention Hall. He is expected to discuss current events and rally supporters during the evening schedule across city venues.
Edward McDonald, a suspended Hyde Park High pupil, filed a mandamus petition in circuit court challenging his expulsion for not pledging and renouncing fraternity membership. The case tests whether the school board may expel students for failing to join or quit secret societies.
The paving project on the park street corridors has resumed this morning, with crews returning to lay asphalt and complete surface repairs. Local officials urge drivers to expect minor delays and follow posted detours as work continues through the day.
J R Sellers petitions circuit court to enjoin Warren Construction Co City of Eugene and Willamette Valley Co from blasting at their quarry on the west end of the butte alleging heavy blasts damage eight nearby homes. He claims foundation settlement doors nails and roofs damaged wells dried and property devalued. He seeks $100 damages and a permanent injunction.
London reports a Welshman Moses Flood William, born on the Johnstown flood day as waters carried his mother through a house roof. His parents fled to a relative before the dwelling was swept away. The child, named Moses, later moved back to Wales with his family and now resides in Glamorganshire.
Sedalia Mo Sept 14 Two additional deaths occurred this morning from the Windsor dynamite blast bringing the total to nine. Conductor Herschberger blamed a black man for igniting spilled powder while attempting a joke and said he will recover.
William Crossley of Crossley & Son, a major world apple buyer with offices in New York and Liverpool, visited Eugene to inspect Hood River and other Western Oregon fruit districts. He toured north of the city with J. O Holt of the Lane County Trust and Crowers' Association, expressing optimism about the apple industry’s growth and prospects.
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