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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

Page

7

Bryan demands investigation of Haskell charges

Detroit, Sept 22. W J Bryan calls Roosevelt's charges against Haskell unfounded and urges an immediate, thorough probe. He asserts Haskell did not work for Standard Oil and offers to testify. demands proof or a method to verify truth. Bryan defends Haskell's positions and travels through upstate New York delivering remarks.

Detroit W. J. Bryan Roosevelt Taft Hearst-Foraker W Hearst Foraker Haskell Bryan Oklahoma Standard Oil Company Firgan Democratic National Committee Committee On Denver National Committee United States Albany Rochester Buuffalo Braeport Holley Albion

Bryan crowded Detroit as his Michigan campaign opens

In Detroit on September 22, Bryan greeted large crowds after arriving from Buffalo. He met Michigan Democrats, planned an open air address in Ann Arbor, then spoke at the Detroit armory before departing at 11 for Columbus Ohio, following a breakfast at Hotel Pontchartrain.

Detroit Bryan Buffalo Hotel Ponchartrain Michigan Democrats Ann Arbor Armory Columbus Ohio

Foraker Hesitates to Reply on Letters and Data

Cincinnati dated dispatch says Senator Foraker is not ready to reply, aims to study letters and data on discussed subjects before speaking. He may address the matter tonight or later in the week, and wants to ensure his remarks are not in this city or immediately available.

Cincinnati Senator Foraker Foraker

Taft Receives Kind Request To Face Charges

A plea is filed requesting a courteous submission to Mr Taft to meet the charges. The document emphasizes respectful conduct and formal process as the accused seeks fair handling under the proceedings.

Mack Denies Story Of Big Slush Fund

Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, telegraphed President Roosevelt denying a local paper report that the party treasury held 2300,000 and that funds flowed from corporations. He said there is not a word of truth in the story and he has not received any money from anyone connected with the last campaign.

New York Norman E. Mack National Democratic Committee Roosevelt Timothy L. Woodruff Republican State Committee Judge Parker Haskell Democratic National Committee Woodruff New York American Hears Taggart Mack

Oyster Bay Leaves Summer Capital Glory Recedes

President Roosevelt and his entourage departed for Washington signaling the end of Oyster Bay as the summer capital, a status it held for seven years. Meanwhile, Meadow filed notice of location for the Silver Glance mining claim in Bohemia district with the county clerk.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Secret Service Washington United States Meadow Bohemia District

Record Registration Surges at University of Oregon

Up to 4 pm 251 students registered with Registrar Tiffany at the University of Oregon. Most were new students, with older students delaying. The registrar estimates total enrollment for the year may reach 600 based on the first day.

Tiffany University of Oregon

New Gentlemen's Store to Open Under Fellerman Management

The property has been sub leased to the Brownsville people as a good figure. The new store will carry gentle men's clothing and furnishing goods and blankets. Mr. Fellerman will manage the store.

Brownsville Fellerman

Roosevelt Tells Rayner Why Stewart Exile Stood

Roosevelt explains to Senator Rayner the War Department’s reasons for exiling Colonel W. F. Stewart to an Arizona fort. He cites incompetence and temperamental issues, noting a failed attempt to promote him and detailing incidents at Fort Williams and with civilians, then says no court martial is needed. The report also notes railroad progress toward Monroe with the Corvallis and Alsea line and timber prospects.

Spokane Wash Rayner Maryland Roosevelt War Department Stewart Arizona Senator Rayner Secretary of War W. F. Stewart Duvall Fort Williams Maine Cushing Military Reservation Department Fort Keogh Fort Grant Fort Brown Brownsville Texas Generala Wade Grant Murray Duval Davis Monroe, Or Corvallis & Alsea Monroe Lake Creek Southern Pacific Company Triangle Lake Country Eugene

Another Clothing Store to Be Opened in Town

John Fellerman of Portland is in the city today arranging the Jake Berger building on Willamette street for a Browns ville Woolen Mill branch to open next week. Mrs M E Watson, part owner of local Electric and Dreamland theatres, leased the room for a theatre but later decided not to install it.

John Fellerman Portland Jake Berger Willamette Street Brownsville M. E. Watson Electric Dreamland Theatres

Dr J M Irvine slain in family tragedy at Tallman farm

In Albany Oregon on September 22 Dr J M Irvine was shot dead by his son Baxter Irvine on a farm near Tallman. The father had left a .44 caliber rifle under burlap on grain sacks. the son, unaware of the weapon, moved the burlap and the rifle discharged striking the doctor in the breast, causing instant death.

Albany, Or J. M. Irvine Baxter Irvine Tallman Irvine Dr. Irvine

Siuslaw Plank Road Requested From Mapleton To Hale

At the August county court session in Eugene a petition with signatures of hundreds of voters asked to build a plank road from Mapleton to Hale. Endorsed by the Eugene Commercial Club, the plan aims to connect Eugene with the coast, benefiting Lane County and keeping local dollars at home. The court considered the proposal, but no action has been reported yet.

Florence Weat Eugene Mapleton Hale Cottage Grove Eugene Commercial Club Hartog Stuslaw Lane County

Filipinos in Favor of Bryan's Election

W J Bryan replies to Taft's claim that independistas in the Philippines prefer a Republican victory. Barreto in Manila confirms the Nationalist convention backed Bryan's platform. Bryan says Taft cannot claim Filipino support for his policy without authoritative backing from leading Filipinos.

Bryan Norwalk Conn W. J. Bryan Associated Press Taft Independistas Philippines Fisk Warren Boston Albert Barreto Manila Indepenistas Alberto Barreto

Dr King's New Discovery Wins Cough Battle in Honiton Me

A paying investor Mr John White of 38 Highland avenue Honiton Me reports winter cough relief after using Dr King's New Discovery. He bought a 50 cent bottle, saw the cough vanish, and notes similar success this season. Sold under guarantee at W A Kuykendall's drug store with 50c and 1 prices, trial bottle free.

John White Highland Avenue Honiton Dr. King

Powder Trust Suit Opens in Federal Court

Wilmington Delaware September 22 William G Mahaffey special referee appointed by Judge Gray of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Delaware began taking evidence in the government suit against the Powder Trust led by D E I du Pont de Nemours Company of Delaware The suit targets about thirty powder concerns alleged to be controlled by Du Pont with over 50 million dollars in capitalization and seeks to restrain their business under the Sherman anti trust law The government says a 1872 association of powder and explosive manufacturers aimed to eliminate competition and that three companies initially not part of the agreement later joined the conspiracy After hearings in Delaware the case will move to New York for further evidence.

Wilmington Del William G. Mahaffey Gray United States Circuit Court of the District of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Powder Trust du Pont de Nemours Company United States California Powder Works Sycamore Manufacturing Company Lake Superior Powder Company New York

Woman shot by rival lover at Mare Island tragedy

In Vallejo California on September 22 Mrs Henry Mangus wife of an electrician at Mare Island navy yard was shot by Charles Friedberg who then killed himself motive jealousy and infatuation with the woman. Friedberg had lived with the Mangus family until two weeks earlier and had been a frequent visitor during Mangus absence as the woman sought to end the relationship. He had allegedly given her until Tuesday to leave town and returned Sunday morning seeking to persuade her to go with him. He was drinking heavily and the tragedy followed her refusal.

Vallejo Cal Henry Mangus Mare Island Navy Yard Charles Friedberg Friedberg Mangus Andtis

Building concrete drug warehouse on Willamette street

The Linn Drug Company awarded a contract to T. H. Ellis for a concrete one story warehouse behind the store on Willamette street. The 24 by 65 foot structure replaces the old corrugated iron warehouse and work began this morning.

The Linn Drug Company T. H. Ellis Willamette Street

Motive of Murber Not Apparent

Detroit police report the murder of 26 year old Wm H Munn a stock clerk at the Detroit Club in an alley between Congress and Fort streets. Residents heard a shot late in the evening and the bullet pierced his temple. He formerly resided in Colburn Idaho. No motive is known.

Detroit Wm. H. Munn Detroit Club Congress and Fort Streets Colburn Ida

Odd Fellows Choose Seattle for 1909 Meeting

Denver Sept 22 Seattle was chosen unanimously as the next meeting place of the Odd Fellows in 1909 Chicago withdrew from the content.

Denver Seattle Odd Fellows Chicago

Eugene man discharged after drinking whiskey in Albany jail

A Eugene resident jailed in Albany for drunkenness was released yesterday with no money. He claimed he would never drink again, insisting it ruined him. He had bought a Eugene ticket but the conductor refused to honor it. The piece ends with an ad for DeWitt's Cardensed Witch Haze salve.

Albany Democrat Eugene Salem Albany

City Council Handles Broad Range Of City Matters

An adjourned meeting addressed injunctions against the city and a quarry, sidewalk grading on East Eleventh, Hill Crest plat acceptance, water mains upgrades on West Eighth, and wage review for an assistant fire team driver. Officials planned creek improvements, drainage funding, and sewer maps, plus bridge upkeep and street contracts. The council adjourned to next Monday at 7:36 PM.

J. R. Sellere Warren Construction Company University East Eleventh Street Hill Fire and Water Committee Water Company West Eighth Street Amazon Creek Commercial Club Sinth Street Zergle West Twelfth Street Lawrence Jefferson Street Jefferson Monroe Street A. C. Mathews Cherry Brothers Water Committee Monroe van Buren Hendricks’ Park City Hall

Mixed-race inmate fatally harms asylum overseer and inmates

In Washington on September 22 Andrew Lightfoot an eight year inmate at St Elizabeth's asylum attacked with an iron bar fatally injuring Patrick Maloney overseer and Millie Follin a young inmate while severely wounding Miss Robinson. He was cornered by police and shot in the legs before being returned to the asylum.

Washington Andrew Lightfoot St. Elizabeth's Asylum For Patrick Maloney Millie Follin Miss Robinson Lightfoot Maloney Miss Follin

Portland to enforce Sunday closing laws

Portland headlines a broad Sunday clampdown after District Attorney Cameron urged police to rigorously apply closing rules. Starting next Sunday every cigar shop billiard hall bowling alley confectionery fruit store and all non exempt amusements will close on the sabbath with threats of banning baseball games. theatres drug stores doctors undertakers stables bakers exempt.

Portland George J. Cameron

P J Daly Praises Electric Bitters For Mother

Rower P J Daly of 1247 West Congress Chicago reports his feeble elderly mother gained flesh strength and slept better after using Electric Bitters. The tonic claims to aid stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold with a guarantee at W A Kuykendall's drug store for 50 cents.

P. J. Daly West Congress Street Chicago W. A. Kuykendall

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Senate Chicago Tribune Tribune Michigan Medina N. Y New York State William J. Bryan Mr. Taft Congress House of Representatives House Republican House Col. Stewart Brownsville Woolen Mill Berger Low Siuslaw Murber DeWitt Doege J. H. Henderson Hopkinton St. Laurence Co Cuticurs Cuticura Pacific Hovt Chemicay Co Golden Iai Closset & Devers Portland T. B. Ackers Oregon Wolmes Moni Bette of Ly Ta Ni Ea Fr
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