State Rail Commission Orders Southern Pacific to Cut Rates
The Oregon State Railroad Commission ordered Southern Pacific to reduce its class rates on the Portland to California line, citing unjust discrimination and a lack of uniformity. Reductions span ten classes from Portland to Eugene and extend to Brownsville, with Portland to Roseburg, Glendale, Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland, and Sheridan seeing similar cuts. Minor reductions apply to routes between Salem and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
State Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific Company
California State Line
Eugene
Brownsville
Roseburg
Glendale
Grants Pass
Medford
Ahsland
Sheridan
Business outlook praised by James J. Hill in interview
James J. Hill the Empire Builder argues that business confidence is in decline due to faintheartedness not fundamentals. He urges conserving common sense, cites a North American Review piece, and says capital remains strong but cautious about governmental relations and slow reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harvey
Perry sues sub contractors over Southern Pacific extension
George Perry sues W B Hunt & Son in circuit court claiming nonpayment for rock breaking and other railroad construction work on the Southern Pacific Natron extension. He also says his equipment including tracks switches and tools were wrongfully retained and used, costing 200 dollars in damaged gear and 161 dollars of property loss, totaling 2400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perry
W. B. Hunt & Son
Thompson & Hardy
Perry
Southern Pacificc Company
Natron
California
Salem Motor Races Called Questionable After Track Debacle
Salem Oregon September 21 investigation opened after automobile races at the state fair track run by the Intermountain Motor Racing association. A grand jury will review whether about 2000 attendees can be refunded admission for the day. Five cars competed in the 60 mile feature with Paul Sprague of Astoria driving a Coxton-Keeton to win in 1 hour 4 minutes 33 seconds. Martin of Portland in a Marmon placed second. others failed to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
State Fair Track
Mondaay
Intermountain Motor Racing Association
District Attorney's Office
Atendance
Coxton- Keeton
Paul Sprague
Astoria
Marmon
Martin
Portland
Balance between property and people in modern industry
The text argues that vested interests cannot be permanently impaired by courts and that disintegration of properties does not destroy them. It notes revolt against combinations is waning, manufacturing should evolve from half a century ago, and governments must balance aggregations of interest with the whole people to curb extortion while protecting property and human rights. Progress is sought along cautious lines.
G A R Encampment Delays Statuary Hall Decision at Atlantic City
In Atlantic City New Jersey on September 23 the final session of the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic debated for over three hours and postponed action on relocating the Robert E Lee statue in Statuary Hall. A 133 to 102 vote followed a prior 887 for Commander in Chief. The group rejected a pension proposal for each Union veteran but backed the McCumber bill for widows pensions while endorsing raised monthly pensions for veterans aged 66 70 and 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Grand Army of the Republic
Robert E. Lee
Congress
McCumber Dill
Convention of WCTU at Creswell in 1910
The Lane County Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its annual convention in Creswell September 20 and 21 with large delegations and reports of progress in temperance education and righteousness. The program featured speeches by Mrs. Henrietta Brown and readings by Mrs. E. C. Wheeler, followed by officer elections and a memorial service. The Creswell community hosted a banquet, and organizers aim to renew efforts for Oregon dry goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Creswell
Mra
Henrietta Brown
Albany
Oregon
Oregon Dry
Libbie Palmer
Unidentified 26-Year-Old Man Found Unconscious After Near West Ninth and Lawrence
Last night about 9 o clock a young man who gave the name J F Moore aged 26 was found unconscious in the street near West Ninth and Lawrence streets. He appeared struck on the head but doctors found no bruise or scratch after he was taken to the hospital. Convulsions occurred and physicians doubt a vehicle strike. If an auto had run him down the occupants would likely have stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Moore
West Ninth
Lawrence Streets
Exciting Races Highlight County Fair Afternoon Card
The county fair crowd packed the grandstand for an afternoon of lively racing. Results include Alma Tangent's 3 year old pace win by Sally Young with Time 2:28, Lady Sunrise sweeping two heats in Special trot, and multiple heats of Dolly McKinney Queen Alma and Babe H in 2:24 and 2:19 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Grounds
Alma Tangent
Sally Young
Hal Grey
Lady Sunrise
Padisha
Chromo
Dietrich
St. Sanvania
Hector
Babe H
Queen Alta
Seco
Dolly McKinney
Zo Zo
Queen Alma
Admiral Togo
Bonny Tangent
Baron Lovelace
Kit Crawford
Benny Tangent
Woman Sues Frank C Pepin for Divorce and Custody
Jean Pepin files in circuit court for divorce and custody of Roy L aged 14 months alleging seven months after marriage in Eugene May 16 1908 cruelty and inhuman treatment. She says he drank heavily and abused her calling vile names, especially when their child sick in January 1910, forcing her to Junction City for care. Attorney W G Martin represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Pepin
Frank C. Pepin
Roy L
Eugene
Junction City
W. G. Martin
Dolly McKinney Wins In Great Race At Lane County Fair
Dolly McKinney, a Eugene horse, won the track trotting record in 2 20 before a record Lane County crowd at the fairgrounds. Chromo and Dietrich followed in the mile trot with $300 purse. Dolly also won the next heat in 2 20. Other events included a mile running race won by Hector and a half mile special won by Joe OC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
Lane County Fair Grounds
Dolly McKinney
Eugene
Nesmith
Chromo
Salem
Eugene Band
Dietrich
Hector
St. Salvania
Agnes
Joe OC
Bill Short
Peter W
Stolen buggy robe found hidden in barn manger
Carson Mathews discovered a fine buggy or automobile robe rolled up and tucked under a manger in his barn this morning. It appears to have been placed there by a thief. The owner can claim it at the house on the corner of West Fourth and Madison streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Mathews
West Fourt and
Madison Strets
Peruvian aviator flies over Italian Alps injuring himself
Milan reports George Chavez of Peru attempted a high altitude flight from Brieg Switzerland over the Simplon Pass to Domodossola Italy. A sudden gust overturned his craft on landing injuring his thigh and leg, wrecking the machine and costing the hoped for $20,000 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
George Chaves
Brieg
Switzerland
Simplon Pass
Domodossola
Italy
Chavez
Freight rate case shows rising costs and stagnant revenue
Chicago and Washington dispatches detail for the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. William Ellis tests with figures showing transportation costs rising faster than net revenue over ten years, raising shipper costs, with 1000 ton mile unit cost up from 2.20 in 1901 to 2.96 in 1910. Northwestern profits cited, Ballinger denies knowledge of new Alaska land probe plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Ellis
Interstate Commerce
St. Paul Road
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ellis
Middle West
Missouri River Territory
St. Paul
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
W. A. Gardner
Frank Lyon
Ballinger
Seven Die and Fourteen Hurt in Indiana Rail Wreck
A Peru special reports seven killed and fourteen injured in a collision between an Indianapolis and Peru division traction car and a Lake Erie and Western freight train one mile north of Tipton. The wreck occurred today on the Indianapolis Union traction line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Peru
Indianapolis and Peru
Indianapolis Union Traction Company
Tipton
Lake Erie & Western
Condition Not Grave After Serious Injuries
Domodosota dispatch reports a man with two broken legs and a fractured left thigh. Despite severe injuries his general condition is not considered grave.
Daring Aviator Chavez Faces Long Recovery
Domodosso Sept 24 George Chavez the Peruvian aviator who thrilled the world yesterday with a flight over the Alps at an altitude above 7000 feet then lost control of his monoplane after dropping to within thirty feet of the surface. He passed a fairly good night and will be in hospital with broken legs and a thigh for a long time before he can leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Chavez
Alps
Simplon Pass
Napoleon
Simplon
Domodossola
Breig
Domodosso
George Chavez
Italian aviation group to award Chavez ten thousand dollars
Milan September 24. A committee of the Italian Aviation Society is raising a purse of ten thousand dollars to be presented to George Chavez after an accident at Domodossoala yesterday prevented him from winning the prize for a flight from Brig Switzerland to Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chavez
Milan
Italian Aviation Society
George Chavez
Domodossoala
Brig
Switzerland
Will of Geo Loehner Admitted to Probate
The will of George Loehner who died at Crow recently has been admitted to probate. The estate is valued at about $3600 with appraisers named Frank Holland C A Stevens and J W Jenkins. Executor named Henry Loehner and 148 acres for his brother are specified along with cash bequests to Smigley family and Minnie Loehner. All stock and farming implements are to be sold to pay debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Loehner
Crow
Frank Holland
C. A. Stevens
J. W. Jenkins
Henry Loehner
Henry Lechner
South Range
John M. Smigley
Rosa Gates
Fred Smigley
Elmer Smigley
Carl Smigley
Minnie Loehner
Range 5
Local residents pursue education and church group elects officers
Miss Bessie Woods leaves for Massachusetts to attend Clark College while Miss Ethel Eakin and Prof Ed Finnerty plan teaching duties in Albany and Eugene respectively. Miss Mamie Kime eyes Eugene Business College after a summer selling tickets at the Arcade. The W C T U held its annual meeting at M E church on September 9 electing Mrs Katy B Woods president and other officers. D J DuBruille, formerly of The Leader, visits Cottage Grove and contemplates joining the Eugene Guard for work amid health concerns in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Woods
Massachusets
Clark College
Ethel Eakin
Albany
A. L. Briggs
Finnerty
Mamie Kime
Eugene
Eugene Business College
Mamie
M. E. Church
Katy B. Woods
Royer
Chamberlain
Harvey Taylor
Wheeler
D. J. DuBruille
Leader
Portland
Eugene Guard
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Southern Pacific
MR. Hill
Paul
James J. Hill
Northwest
United States
Soen
SUES
Southern Pacific Nation Extension
Hunt & Son
Salem Motor Races
Ocean
Attered Ranas
American Press
van Sant
Dolly M'Kinny
Merican
Weyman
Simpson Pass
Rome
Saya M. Pallette
Washington
Spokane
Geo. Loehner
Cottage Grove
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