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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
1
Lane county opens its four day fair with record exhibits across departments. Crowds admire giant pumpkins, eight foot corn, and diverse school and grange displays. Poultry and fruit exhibits showcase local bounty while new buildings will be needed next year.
Wheat Cheater Pa Sept 21. Police seek a man once boarder at the Sans home suspected of murdering Mrs John Sans and her three children at their Byers residence twelve miles away. Robbery is believed motive and the victims were likely killed to hide identity. The husband found the bodies upon returning from work.
Workers at Portland planned to strike demanding 40 cents per hour and 60 cents overtime, up from 35 and 50 cents. They contrast with Puget Sound rates of 30 cents and no overtime. Employers refuse to meet the demand.
President Taft, in Cincinnati, deflects talk of politics, previews life after duties, and focuses on Ohio River work from Pittsburgh to Cairo. He cites $63,900,000 needed for improvements, condemns pork barrel funding, calls for unified river and harbor reform to end piece meal appropriations and legislative abuse. He urges economical freight handling at terminals amid seasonal water changes.
The publication will be issued twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays starting October 8. No price change to 1 dollar 50 cents per year, the same as the weekly edition.
A historical column argues against assembly nominees and broader popular government, urging voters to reject what it portrays as state attempts to undermine democracy. It questions voter judgment, calls for guardianship over public business, and appeals to Oregon residents to resist secret pledges and redefine citizen sufficiency.
A fragment notes candidates aligned with the assembly movement and aided the effort to restore the political machine, referencing primary elections and ongoing party dynamics. The readable text is incomplete but indicates factional activity surrounding governance and party restructuring.
Boston, Sept. 21. Jack Johnson, the heavyweight champion, refused to post 20000 for a title bout with Sam Langford until Langford deposits first. Johnson argues the champion controls the money and will give Langford 24 hours to raise the sum before he covers it. He warned that a two colored men match would not draw and would be a losing venture.
Augustus C Jennings appeals to Republicans on his record for rapid accurate clerical work and accounting. As county clerk 1894 to 1898 his books were consistently correct and well kept. After leaving office he aided in exporting county books and accounts. He served as chief clerk of the house of representatives starting in 1898 and was reelected four times. He asserts extensive related experience and contrasts with rival Taylor who admits no relevant experience.
Tokio reports a sensational published account alleging a plot by Japanese subjects to assassinate Emperor Matsuhito. The article says plotters are under arrest and to be sentenced to death. It claims the plan targeted the emperor during a visit to a military school near Tokyo.
In Atlantic City New Jersey Sept 21 the Boys in Blue marched in review before their commander in chief as crowds line the broad avenues for the forty fourth annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Ideal September weather favored the event with enthusiastic spectators.
The National Association of Naval Veterans, at its convention, adopted resolutions not opposing placing General Robert E. Lee's statue in the Washington Capitol if it appears in civilian attire. William G. McEwen of Philadelphia was elected Commodore.
London authorities commit Dr Crippen and Miss Leneve for trial after police court proceedings. They face charges of murdering Dr Crippen's wife Belle Elmore. Solicitor Newton reserves his defense for the trial proper.
In Seattle on September 21 Bryan Cogger a wealthy Hood Canal timberman was found dead with a stab wound to the neck under an unoccupied house at Maynard Avenue and Main Street. Authorities believe robbery motive. Cogger had recently sold logs for 8000 dollars and kept 400 before disappearing with no trace until the body was found yesterday.
Fort Wayne Indiana September 21 thirty persons were killed in a collision on the Fort Wayne and Bluffton branch of the Wa bash Valley traction line between a south bound limited and a north bound local car near Kingsland. The crash occurred on a curve a quarter mile north of Kingsland as the trains approached at full speed. A special car with physicians rushed to the scene. Later reports say thirty nine or forty may be dead.
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger denied resigning rumors during a Denver visit to the Chamber of Commerce. He stated he has no intention to resign and would later explain motives of his critics. He praised the Interior Department’s efficiency and preparation for future disclosures.
After laying 14 000 feet of new gas mains and relaying old leaky lines the local gas company plans more than twice that amount. Engineers project 36 000 feet of pipe over six and a half miles to extend light and fuel mains to every suitable city section. The company anticipates rapid growth similar to the telephone firm in Eugene.
Regular and Roosevelt Republicans claim wins in yesterday's Nebraska primaries. Roosevelt delegates to the state convention are reported. William J. Bryan says he will not back Dahlman for governor due to his ties with liquor interests. Dahlman opposes all sumptuary laws and vows to continue the fight.
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