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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
10
At Portland's Morrison street bridge a crowded span collapsed during an armless swimming stunt. Rumored casualties range from five hundred to possibly double that, with many injured or fatally struck. Fire crews assist as boats lie beneath the wrecked section near the Oregon Rowing Company's boathouse.
Wong Hong Quong, who confessed to killing Wong Ching at Heppner Junction a week earlier, died by his own hand in his jail cell in Heppner last night. The incident closes the case and leaves the community to cope with the tragedy.
Portland reports on the Morrison street bridge collapse with rotten timbers failing under a 75 ton foot traffic load. Seventeen year old Miss Lottie E Cameron died? No. 16-year-old, 15-year-old Kiddie Shanks killed. 121 injured, many seriously. hospitals overwhelmed. bridge owned by Multnomah county faces damage suits. Suburban Street Railway lease blocks a new bridge while under charter it would share costs.
In Rome on August 1 the secret conclave held two ballots for a pope to succeed Pope Lew but produced no election. Cardinal Rampolla led clearly on both ballots. In Minnesota, Judge Lechron ruled in the United States suit against Great Northern and Northern Pacific under the interstate commerce act. He found the merger into Northern Securities Company legal, a major victory for Jim Hill and a planned great Northwest railroad consolidation.
Mapleton notes report Jesse Nichols near complete on Brewer timber and moving engines to Mapleton then Meadow for 9 000 000 feet more. Phelps Brothers run 20 000 feet daily with a new set next week. O W Hurd Company builds camp on Hadsell Creek and will deploy a road engine. Florence mill nearing completion. Roscoe tug expected to boost business. Myer Kyle finish Mapleton dock. Joe Slemmens builds a large barn. Mapleton Hotel thriving. feed stable capacity to double to meet demand.
The street committee of the city council recommends replacing three bridges over the mill race on East Ninth, East Eighth, and Patterson streets. Though not currently dangerous, they will be soon and should be replaced early to avoid liability from possible failures under heavy loads. The bridges were condemned months ago and will be replaced by a team including Councilmen Matlock Dorris and Anderson with the mayor and street commissioner, ensuring new structures high enough to allow easy boating beneath.
Yesterday afternoon a deal was closed in which Long and Bingham of Cottage Grove sold their East Fourth and Pear streets lumber yard and business north of the railroad to J M Eddy, a well known contractor. Eddy will run the yard with consistent staff, and CC F Mitchell, Long & Bingham’s local representative, has managed operations on first class lines.
Reports from Portland Salem Baker City Lotus Cal and Folsom penitentiary detail a robbery in Portland with a 100 gold and silver haul and a death threat, a governor appointing Oswald West as State Land Agent, Dr T N Snow's claim of a love germ tied to brain disease, and a Folsom escapee situation near Weber Creek with militia help sought.
Oregon Elks who attended the Baltimore grand lodge carnival toured Washington a few days later. Delegation members from Baker City The Dalles Salem and Portland distributed Oregon literature and Lewis and Clark Fair ads to Eastern Elks. They praised the fair and urged wider promotion for greater recognition.
A dispatch from San Francisco reports Acting Chief Martin notified of the arrest in Lane County Oregon of E B Honsaker wanted for felony embezzlement. Honsaker fled north and was captured at Eugene by the deputy sheriff. A detective will be sent to Portland for the extradition. He is held in the county jail awaiting transfer to San Francisco.
Roseburg July 30 a nineteen year old girl using the name Cecil Porter from Marsh field attempted suicide at the Central Hotel by swallowing morphine and hiding a revolver. She regained consciousness this morning and vowed to try again. She had come from Coos county with a companion to join a minstrel troupe in Portland. A letter to a married man in Marsh field hints at her plan and awaited his arrival by August 4.
At a Eugene Commercial Club meeting W Hurd Florence merchant outlined plans to petition the Secretary of War and Congress to resume government funded Siuslaw improvements halted recently. He has backing from Congressman Williamson and Hermann and seeks broader cooperation as he travels to Portland and San Francisco.
In the Coos Bay baseball tournament Bandon leads with five wins and two losses, followed by North Bend at six and three, Marshfield at five and four, and Coquille with ten straight losses and no wins. The article notes small towns field disciplined teams and play solid ball comparable to Pacific coast minor leagues, despite varying populations.
E M Warren reports the best oats seen while seeking seed for the State and District Fair. At the Ames farm three miles north of Eugene he found oats growing on sabsoil after seed oats fell into a deep ditch. The stalks are tall and heads measure about a foot, with heavy grain.
Carrie E Pennington and C Skinner wed Wednesday evening July 2 at the Pennington residence two miles northwest of Eugene. Rev J C Richardson officiated. The couple are well known in the area and leave with the good wishes of many friends as they begin married life.
Reports from St Petersburg describe clashes on the Trans Caucasian Railway near Tiflis with troops firing on rioters. 21 workers killed. A railway train was derailed by a rail removal, twelve cars damaged and two killed. In Mobile Alabama a pleasure yacht Florodora was struck by lightning, killing three men. In California a convict incident at Folsom left one shot. In Salem Oregon the American Steel & Wire Company declared intent to operate with a capital stock of 100 million, paying declaration and license fees.
Mapleton dispatch criticizes the neglect of river bar improvements hindering Oregon trade. The writer laments Portland and Columbia River interests hogging profits while California ports gain, urging statewide development and local produce, lumber, and bay trade to stay in Oregon. The piece questions Portland’s business vitality and calls for broader regional growth.
Springfield notes report the Booth-Kelly mill will start sawing Monday following weeks of closure. Sufficient logs exist in the mill pond to sustain production until the Hill drive arrives Tuesday. Prank Lorimer, driving from Regene on Wednesday evening, was thrown from his buggy, injuring his shoulder and dislocating his elbow as a horse was startled by a passing train.
Immense demand for brick grips Eugene as two major building blocks rise and another clears ground. J M Martin, local brick yard owner, says his plant is taxed to capacity and cannot fill all orders. He recently completed a 500000 brick kiln and could sell over 2000000 more if capacity allowed. Martin notes yards in Oakland and Salem can't keep up, with brick needed for new residences on nearly every block and steady small orders sustaining brick yards.
Mrs Jane Wickham died at Thurston county poor farm after a week of illness, following distress over her husband KE Wickham eloping with her sister. She was 35 and suffered heart failure at 3 PM yesterday. Funeral and burial occurred at Thurston.
Captain Isaac Gray born Arre ton Isle of Wight England October 20 1829 died Portland Oregon July 14 190%. He lived in Indiana Illinois Minnesota South Dakota California and Oregon with a career in steamboats and commissions. He married Elizabeth Sheasby and Elizabeth Bradford and Mise Dora Klinck, leaving several children. Known as a retiring man of integrity with a warm heart, he is mourned by family and friends.
Miss Pearl A Briggs of Eugene married T D Bridges at Bodieville Oregon on July 21 103 Rev Besom of the Evangelical church officiated. They left for San Francisco where the groom will work at the San Francisco Business College. Friends in Eugene send congratulations.
This morning on July 31 Ros Gilmore of Salem welcomed a baby girl at the residence of her parents Mr and Mrs Noah Grora. The delivery occurred comfortably and both mother and child are reported in good condition.
Albany August 1 fire in Halsey, Linn county, devastates the town’s west side along the S P track. Loss estimated between 70 000 and 100 000 with one casualty. Affected structures include the post office warehouse ten stores and the McWillieme general store. Albany Fire Department rushed to the scene helping halt spread and assist for hours.
Mrs. Cora Rockwell appeals to county officials with a hypnotic defense for Viewnant Armstrong convicted of murdering Minoie Eneminger on Christmas morning. She claims another young Baker City man controlled Armstrong by suggestion and points to a house floor plan and three alleged incidents since July. Robberies allegedly preceded the murder. Rockwell, once in the U S secret service, offers to guide police to the claimed crime scenes.
Wm. Preston plans to move his East Fifth and Pear residence to the lower lot corner and build next spring. Excavation begins for Moon and Lingley’s new East Ninth street brick building, six by one fourteen feet, two stories, J M Eddy contractor. Willamette Street near Seventh blocked by building materials. citizens endure the healthy blockade as mortars, pricks, and lumber arriving for substantial main-street structures. Beck and black sod operas house contribute their share of the blockade.
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