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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
3
An array of brief items from Washington to Alaska covers warfare, weather, finance, and social notes. Reports note 500 marines sailing to China, a windstorm in Ohio, Tyne Tsin actions, bank deposit growth, and political shifts including a Tacoma rail disaster probe and Populist Idaho moves.
Chinese soldiers battle in China as Box-Belgium plans to send help. Civil government forms in Vigan, Luzon, while France is urged to mediate. Reports speak of Tien Tain devastation and looting. mobs in New Orleans violence. Chicago factory fire kills four women. Panama struggles, Boer retreats, labor strikes in New York, rail wreck near Benton.
Vancouver July 26 martial law rules 600 strikers warned back as 3000 Japanese fishers with 1500 boats head from Steveston under protection of the Sixth regiment. Lieutenant-Colonel Worsnop warns killings if attacked. Strikers refuse 20 cent price for fish while cannery pay remains 20 cents. Indian workers shift stance as Japanese mobilize to continue fishing under military shield.
A Sterling Colorado report notes Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad aims to enter Alaska. Earlier filings show Akron Sterling & Northern railroad planned from Akron, Colorado to Sterling. An amendment now permits construction from Valdes Bay Alaska to Keystone Canyon via Dutch Valley and Thompson Pass.
Vera Cruz July 25 The first patient treated with the yellow fever serum by young Brazilian researcher Dr Belingzahi is fully convalescent. Other patients progress well. The experiments draw intense interest as even severely ill patients with violent vomiting respond marvelously.
In Salt Lake City dated July 26 a Utah Central branch freight train on the Rio Grande Western line ran out of control on a sharp curve near Park City. Engineer J. I. Ferguson was instantly killed and Fireman Wiseman badly scalded.
Geneva N Y July 26 Dr William Brooks director of the Smith observatory reports a new comet seen this morning Its discovery position July 24 at 18 hours right ascension 9h42m40s declination north 2d30m with northerly motion The object lies in Aries with a bright nucleus and broad tail It is the 929d comet credited to Brooks St Louis July 26 John C Miers national turnfest fame attempted a 27 mile swim from Alton to St Louis under a wager He was near 17 miles at 3 hours 20 minutes when a storm swamped the boat carrying timers and lifesavers forcing him to abandon the effort
Peter Smith of Joliet was drawn into the whirlpool in the Lockport windage basin and swept 200 feet through rapids after being carried 20 feet underwater. He was hurled through a sluice gate and rescued alive, with only a knee injury minimal. Michael Kyran and John Herman escaped the same perilous path while assisting at the basin.
Washington July 27 the navy department released Rear Admiral Kempfs mail reports detailing why he declined to join other powers in the Taku forts action. He cites official limits to act without authority and preserves US interests under orders while noting contemporaries signed a compact to seize the forts. Commander Wise of the Monocacy is also cited in the reports.
Washington dispatch from Consul-General Gudger reports the collapse of Panama's revolutionary movement. Lib erals unexpectedly surrendered and quiet returned to the city. Other brief items note playwright Hoyt's insanity ruling, Ireland Lutheran growth, a Sunday cola water decision, and the Newbury inquest over a death by nometer ataxia found in his bath.
A. B. Conley sold 7500 acres to an Oregon Sugar Company affiliate for 31.60 an acre, $230000 total. The land will host a Mormon colony from Utah focusing on beef for the La Grande factory, with a new Elgin to Cove railroad planned and hundreds more residents expected in the valley.
Pittsburg officials report a dramatic rescue attempt aimed at freeing inmates from Riverside penitentiary failed after a long tunnel toward the prison gate. Investigators suspect the target was real estate swindler J. C. Boyd, with Alexander Berkman initially considered but later deemed unlikely. The tunnel, over 200 feet, ran from Sterling street cellar, and gas halted progress. one digger reportedly collapsed, possibly fatally. Authorities note an electric bell and air pump aided work, with costs estimated around $2,000.
Seoul reports say the Corean government protested the presence of Russian refugees at Vija. After an audience the Russian representatives agreed to move them to Port Arthur without delay.
Fox Governor Blastell of Nevada dies at his Orange Avenue home in McLand California. Cause listed as an aggravated grip attack complicated by brain fever. Funeral plans unclear as details emerge from local officials.
London dispatches quote Lord Roberts relations in the South African phase. French and Hutton pursue on July 26 as Oliphants’ river area sees the enemy retreat in disorder. Roads blocked, night rain, and high winds hinder pursuit. casualties and mule losses rise. Dewet remains active near Bethlehem and Reitzburg while Harrismith lines hold. Methuen and Buller movements and railway disruptions complicate supply routes.
July dispatches describe a ceasefire arrangement in Panama with liberal leaders agreeing to surrender and be guaranteed immunity from prosecution and political rights. Banishments for allies are planned. casualties and mourning spread through Panama City as authorities bury the dead amid ongoing arrests and martial law.
Washington reports the collapse of the Colombian revolution with Panama insurgents surrendering after a clash that left about four hundred dead or wounded among eight hundred government troops facing twelve hundred rebels. General Campos arrived with a thousand more troops, ending the conflict.
Washington reports Commissioner Hermann will extend the suspension of about 50 entire townships in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Visalia districts due to claims of valuable oil deposits. A formal inquiry is under way after petitions and sworn protests about non agricultural lands likely bearing oil.
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