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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
3
A damaged OCR line mentions a car and a sole item but lacks clear details or context. No identifiable persons organizations places dates or outcomes are readable from the fragment.
War veteran endorses Peruna as tonic and remedy. Letters from R. B. Schwickardi and others praise its health benefits. Oregon hunting seasons detailed for deer elk and birds, licenses, bag limits, and penalties. Also listed are land transfers and US patent grants.
Tokio Sept 10 Marquis Katsura the new premier and finance minister outlined a strict economy policy. He urged patriotism and said spending must be cut to restore credit and confidence as in wartime. He called for a complete readjustment of expenditures.
Judge Harris of the circuit court issued a temporary injunction in the Well-Fargo Express Company versus Lane County and Harry Bown Its sheriff and tax collector. It restrains collection of taxes assessed against the company based on railroad transportation sights and privileges over 75 90 miles of railroad in Lane County. The case proceeds to a final hearing at the November term of court.
A 17 year old youth, registering as J. B. Trey from Spokane, was arrested at the Hotel Smeede by Policeman Purdy for stealing $13 from a woman at Junction City Hotel. He claimed the name Charles Mc Coy at Junction and was held for examination after Nightwatch Meats escorted him to the city jail.
The piece notes upcoming conventions for the Journeyman Stone Cutters in Montreal and the Lena Brick Tile and Terra Workers Alliance in Philadelphia, plus the Illinois State Federation’s annual convention in Peoria. It cites Canada’s Labor Congress in the Dominion and discusses Italian labor law changes and Dutch and Canadian child labor rules, highlighting long hours and factory pressures.
Lane County real estate transfers list numerous transactions including Gronwald to Gall 160 acres in township 16 range iv for 1750 dollars and Houck to Houck 61.6 acres in section 13 township 15 range eight for 14 dollars. Other entries note patents, parcels in Junction City, Eugene properties, and district land board actions with prices ranging from 0 to 7500 dollars. Numerous individuals and entities such as Lane Abstract Co and Junction City properties appear in the ledger style list.
Seattle report shows Samuel Cosgrove leading in governor race with Mead and McBride trailing. United States Senate partial results list Jones and Ankeny with Cosgrove ahead in combined first and second choices. Henry McBride congratulates Cosgrove and pledges support as more returns arrive.
Spokane September 10 Senator Leo Ankeny appears decisively beaten by Congressman Wesley Jones in the direct primary for senator. Asked by the Evening Chronicle if he would abide by the result he replied I cannot state that. If defeated will you quit the fight I cannot say what may be the developments. Is there a possibility you would run before the state legislature with your candidacy I do not know Nearly all new legislators are pledged to the candidate receiving the highest vote in the direct primary.
In Seattle on September 10 incomplete returns confirm Wesley L. Jones as United States senator nominee over incumbent Levi Ankeny. Miles Poindexter is chosen to succeed Jones in the third district. Mead and McBride contend in the governor race with Cosgrove favored. Mead backers ally with Cosgrove against a local option law amid liquor lobby influence.
The American Locomotive Company directors declared the quarterly dividend on common stock at 1 percent, the last quarterly payout also 1 percent. A regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent on preferred stock was declared today.
Preparations for the Grange fair and festival set for October 6 to 10 at Gresham Oregon advance rapidly. A nine acre site is being developed into a park with a large two story pavilion of about six hundred twenty five feet, plus a poultry house stock sheds and more. Officials say the new grounds and facilities will ensure a great fair near Portland and return strong local support.
Everhard, a young clerk from Rochelle Park, faces trial for murdering his aunt Mrs. Otille Eberhard on July 16 and robbing her of 2240. He confessed after a lengthy pursuit and self-inflicted wound. Insanity defense anticipated with possible psychiatric examination.
Harry Clark, an employee of Warren Construction at the Stone Quarry near Skinner's Butte, was crushed by a falling rock column. His right leg was severely mangled but doctors at Eugene hospital found amputation unnecessary. recovery will be lengthy and work is not expected soon.
Senator R A Booth and his family toured Harrisburg visiting Brownenville and Albany while Pico Miller closed a 54 acre land deal on Ingram's island. Three parcels sold at 40 to 50 dollars per acre, J Ingram and William Einfeldt owning portions. J T Stevens finished threshing with 22 days work and Austin Alford yielded 126 bushels from four acres, about 31½ bushels per acre.
A publisher pursued 45 men for nonpayment of embacration and won judgments. Twenty-eight affidavits claimed no more than allowed, blocking attachment. Following supreme court ruling, six were bound over for petty larceny in $200, five bailed, one jailed. A new postal law criminalizes taking a paper and delaying payment.
A Sare Knocagh Knocker J.C. Goodwin of Reidavilla North Carolina touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples ulcers sores and burns. The ad claims the salve heals without leaving a scar and is guaranteed for pains and injuries. Available for 16 cents at W A Kuykendall's drug store.
The ad warns kidney trouble leads to heart or bladder issues and promotes Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as the best remedy. It claims quick kidneys liver and bladder balance, relieves bladder pain and frequent urination, and offers free sample bottle and book by mail.
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