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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1902

Page

5

Week of notable events across continents and industries

Prices of iron rise amid broad market activity while Colombian agents recruit in San Francisco. Lomardo the Italian brigand is killed. An Eastern syndicate buys Omaha street railway stock for 26 million. Miners in Kansas and adjoining states plan a September 1 strike. Pittsburgh glass workers win concessions, workers return. South Chicago streetcar wages rise. Hungarian wheat output up by about 22 million bushels from July estimate. Plague proclaimed at Odessa Aureia. Cincinnati cruiser sails to protect American interests. Minor nominated for Congress in Wisconsin. Tug Jacob Kuper explosion kills crew. Green and Gaynor released in Canada. General Smith ill with nervous collapse. Meade transports to Frisco with Fifteenth Infantry. Fort Cudahy warehouse destroyed by fire. Canadian Pacific declares dividends. Assassination attempt on Prince Obolinski. Miowera reports massive sheep deaths in Australia. London coronation gift to King Edward funded hospital. Imperial trade policy discussed by colonial premiers. Typographical Union in Cincinnati. Lead and Zinc News merger planned. Barcalona clash ends with casualties. Elizabeth Young dies at 92. American gunboats salute in Cavello. Oregon Press Association to meet Aug 14–17. Manila sedition case denies jury trial. Pacific coast command reaffirmed at Vancouver. Philippine church split with Taft and Aguinaldo among honorary presidents. Saratoga winner noted. San Francisco saloon suits enforce slot-prize ban. Canadian bonanza wheat farm plan expands with 40,000 acres.

Riots at Duryea Washery Wound Several People

At the Warnek washery in Duryea a riot splintered into clashes between a crowd and deputies. Several people were wounded as stones flew and gunfire erupted after guards faced advancing protesters. Twenty five men were arrested and charged with rioting and felonious wounding.

Wilkesbarre Warnek Duryea Jacobs Burgees

No More Elk Carnivals Nationwide ban adopted

Salt Lake City. The grand lodge of Elks adopted a rule prohibiting street fairs or carnivals under Elks lodges. The law takes effect in January. many lodges had planned fairs in coming months. The debate was lively but the committee's recommendation was overwhelmingly approved.

Salt Lake City Grand Lodge of Elks Committee On Elks

Auto Tire Burst Kills Paris Couple in France

Devereaux France Aug 14 Mr and Mrs Charles Fair were returning from Trouville to Paris when their car swerved and crashed into a tree 15 miles from here. Both died and the chauffeur, driven insane by the shock, reportedly due to a tire burst. The auto, capable of 74 mph, was traveling at 42 mph. Mr Fair was a son of Senator Fair of California.

Devereaux France Charles Fair Trouville Paris Pair Senator Fair California

Knights of Pythias elect officers before triennial session

In San Francisco on August 6 the supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias elected officers for the next three years before adjourning in Louisville Kentucky. Tracy R Bangs of Grand Forks North Dakota was chosen supreme chancellor with Charles B Shiveley of Indiana as supreme vice chancellor George K E Church of Fresno California became supreme prelate R J O White was re elected supreme keeper of records and seals and Thomas D Neares of Wilmington North Carolina was named supreme master of the exchequer.

San Francisco Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias Louisville Tracy R. Bangs Grand Forks Charles BE. Shiveley Indiana George KE. Church Fresno Cal R. J. 0. White Thomas D. Neares Wilmington N.C

Deficit in North Pacific fish pack shocks Puget Sound

In Seattle on August 16 the article notes a serious deficit in the North Pacific fish pack, a major portion of global salmon supply. Puget Sound and British Columbia face a shortfall totaling about 2,000,000 cases, with 1,498,012 cases missing for the two regions. The 1901 combined pack stood at 2,519,012 cases, while 1902 estimates for BC and Puget Sound canned packs are 621,000 and 500,000 cases respectively.

Seattle North Pacific Puget Sound British Columbia

Colored Twenty fourth Infantry Return to Portland from Philippines

Eight companies of the Twenty fourth Infantry arrived in Portland at six, lingered at Grand Central station until eight, then continued eastward. They had just returned from three years in the Philippines and officers and privates alike were glad to be back in their native land.

Portland Twenty-fourth Infantry Grand Central Station Josn Philippines

Growth and Happenings Across Oregon in Brief

A rapid review reports Dallas to obtain a stave mill. Portland leads for the 1903 Army of the Philippines reunion. Riverdale post office closed. mail to Tillamook. Moore received 2095.60 from July fish licenses. Forgery case in Oregon City. John Reiling funeral held. Columbia Packing safe blown. $5 gold piece and change taken. Eight thousand cutthroat trout released into Milk and Clear creeks from Reno. Dr. Clarence Crane named Burrage Hospital Superintendent. Salem-born in 1872. Hay fire near Gaston. trial excursion to Newport draws Salemites. Baker City to bid on 40 street lights. Bartlett pears packing to Eastern markets. 60 carloads. Oregon Supreme Court limits combined interest and premium at 6 percent. Fire destroys The Dalles stockyards. origin linked to eastbound train. Court upholds value contract for shipped property. Port land Elks carnival features dog and pony show. Oregon poised for 2,000,000 population by 1910 per East visitor. Independence hosts two octogenarians active daily.

New Oregon Tax Law Delinquent Tax Rules Set by Statute

Salem Oregon August 15 under the new law for delinquent tax collection unpaid taxes become delinquent after the first Monday in October and the county courts have no jurisdiction to extend time. The sheriff must extend the tax amount after the first Monday of October and prepare a delinquent roll for sale following officer warrant.

Salem, Or

Generals Hale and Funston Expected at Philippine Society Reunion

Delegates to the annual Society of the Army of the Philippines reunion have nearly all arrived in Council Bluffs Iowa with Generals Hale and Funston expected tonight Portland Oregon leads in securing the next reunion site for the event and hopes to host forthcoming ceremonies.

Council Bluffs Iowa The Society of the Army of the Philippines Hale Funston Portland, Or

Portland Markets Report From Walla Walla and Valley Prices

Market listings from Portland show prices for grain hay butter eggs cheese poultry and other staples. Includes ranges for wheat barley oats potatoes butter eggs cheese poultry hogs veal beef wool and mohair with regional variations for Oregon and California sources.

Burbanks Oregon California Hope Wool—Valley Laupe

Oregon Governor Proclaims Labor Day First in State History

Salem August 15 Governor Geer issues Oregon's first Labor Day proclamation urging all places of business to close on Monday September 1 1902. He calls for observances linking labor and capital and urges employer employee cooperation to strengthen industrial ties. Done at the Capitol Salem August 13 1902 with the state seal.

Salem Geer Oregon I. T. T. Geer T. T. Geer

Surprise Moro assault at Camp Vickers leaves two dead

A small party of Moros from Bacolod surprised the Twenty-seventh infantry outpost at Camp Vickers. Sergeant Foley and Private Carey were killed and Private Vandorn severely wounded as the attackers, armed with spears and swords, crawled to within feet of the sentinels and struck. The outpost rushed to aid the sentries but the Moros escaped, with several possibly wounded.

Manila Twenty-seventh Infantry Camp Vickers Foley Carey Vandorn Bacolod

Gunboat Captured and Prisoners Taken in Colombian Crisis

The rebellion forces report the capture of the government gunboat Boyaca after a naval engagement. Three hundred government soldiers and Generals Oriatza and Henao were taken prisoner, along with munitions, provisions, and a gasoline launch. Panama fears insurgent attacks as Nene arrives from Agua Dulce.

Panama San Jose Costa Rica Nene Agua Dulce Boyaca Oriatza Henao Boyaco

Insurgent activity reported near Isthmus. Panama attacked feared

Kingston Jamaica Aug 18 The British steamer Floridan from Liverpool July 24 reports considerable insurgent activity near the Isthmus. An attack on Panama was feared and the Colombian government was making strenuous efforts to reinforce garrisons at Panama and Colon.

Kingston Jamaica Liverpool Colon Panama

Castro's ENA Near End in Venezuela Crisis

Washington reports indicate Castro's government is nearly collapsed as revolutionary forces surround Caracas while La Guaira remains under Castros control. The gunboat Marietta has reached Guayra and may evacuate Castro if needed as reports say he is being pressed from three sides.

Washington Castro Venezuela Carracas la Guayra Marietta In Guayra

Farmers organize farmers national co operation exchange company

Pierre Aug. 18. The Farmers National Co operation Exchange Company files articles of incorporation with a capital stock of 50 million dollars. It aims to buy sell and deal in grain provisions livestock and produce on commission and to build elevators warehouses cold storage plants stock yards and related facilities. One fourth of the capital will fund construction one fourth will be cash for cash grain on the board of trade and the remaining half left with farmers via banks to support crop financing and market access. Stock books will be open to banks in twenty states.

Pierre Farmers National Co-operation Exchange Company Board of Trade

Affidavits claim men abducted to Pittston mines

In New York thirty two men and boys sworn affidavits allege a railroad detective abducted them from the city to Pittston Pa to work in coal mine washeries. Two escapees recount being lured on a false strike claim, attacked by strikers, rescued by armed men and brought to a shed. The detective said there was no strike and that they were needed to build a railroad.

New York Pittston Strke

Manila officer mortally wounded in Mindanao clash

In Manila on August 15 Constabulary Inspector William Schemerhorn, a Seattle resident, was mortally wounded in a fight with Ladrones at Iligan Mindanao. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region.

Manila Constabulary William Schemerhorn Seattle Ladrones Iligan Mindanao

Elks Day at Portland Carnival Seeks State, Nearby Lodge Parade

September will be Elks day at the Portland carnival with lodges of the B P O E from across the state and adjoining states including Texas and Colorado. Prizes totaling 2500 dollars will be distributed among drum drill teams. A notable turnout of the brotherhood is promised with novel feats and striking effects.

Portland Alsa Texas Colorado Brotherhood

National Wagon Makers to Advance Wages by 25 Percent

Chattanooga Tenn August 10 The National Wagon Makers convention in session here adopts a plan to raise wages by 25 percent and to allow a majority vote to declare off a strike or work stoppage. Oregon State Fair expected to rank among the finest industrial expositions and livestock shows on the coast with improvements over the past two years. Don't miss it and be sure to attend.

Chattanooga Tenn Oregon

Letter from Bartlett Aims to Find Peary in New York

Aug 16 in Hopes of locating Peary, Charles Bartlett of the Windward reports he expects to reach New York by Sept 20. The note indicates active pursuit of Peary, detailing a likely return or contact plan.

New York Charles Bartlett Windward Peary

Dancer Carmenella Proclaims Death in Rio From Fever

News from Rio Janeiro reports the noted dancer Carmenella has died there of yellow fever. Her passing follows reports of her illness and sudden decline while abroad. The city mourns the loss of a renowned performer whose career graced stages worldwide.

New York Rio Janeiro Carmenella

Premium list out for Oregon State Fair exhibitors

The premium list for the Oregon State Fair is issued and distributed to farmers and breeders statewide. It offers 10000 in cash premiums for livestock and agricultural products, inviting all to enter and help strengthen the rich exhibit. The Southern Pacific will transport all exhibits to and from the fair free of charge to support the effort.

Oregon

Bridge the Columbia

Portland, Aug. 14. President Melien of the Northern Pacific arrived by special train from Puget Sound at 8 a.m. He stated plans to build a bridge across the Columbia river and another across the Willamette to create a proper entrance to Portland. The project includes tunneling the peninsula between the rivers and costs about 3 million dollars to bring trains from Vancouver to Portland. Construction of the Columbia bridge will begin immediately, pending congressional approval for the Willamette crossing.

Portland Mellen Northern Pacific Puget Sound Vancouver Melien Columbia River Willamette Willamette River Congress Columbia

Is Tracy Reward Legal Question in Olympia

The legality of offering more than $1,000 for capturing a criminal is under review. Governor McBride has referred the matter to the attorney general. A statute section limits governor rewards to $1,000 per case from the state treasury for felons escaped or charged with felonies.

Olympia Wash Tracy McBride

Eighty Suspects Chicago Police Round Up After Shootout

Chicago August 14 Police roundup 80 suspects after two burglars shot and killed by officers Timothy Devine and Charles Pennell during daylight robbery at Dr Shaw's Ashland Boulevard house. Robbers fled as officers fired, one dying instantly, the other mortally wounded.

Chicago Timothy Devine Charles Pennell Dr. Shaw Ashland Boulevard Devine Pennell

Hebrews to own Jerusalem anniversary speech in New York

Zionists in New York marked the anniversary of the destruction of Jerusalem with addresses on the Zionist movement. J DeHavas spoke as English Hebrew secretary of the Federation of the American Zionists and member of the Supreme council. He said Herzl's mission would likely succeed, noting diplomatic, not financial, issues in negotiations with the sultan.

New York Jerusalem J. DeHavas Federation of the American Zionists Supreme Council of the Order Sn. Herzl

Libel arrests involve Spreckels Leak and Governor Gage

In San Francisco Spreckels and Leak of the Daily were arrested on libel warrants sworn by Governor Gage and released on bonds. In Los Angeles Governor Gage faced libel charges and bail was posted. Detective Gibbons served the writ of habeas corpus returnable tomorrow, while the governor argued nonarrestability before Judge Shaw. the court rejected the argument.

San Francisco Los Angeles Gage Spreckels Gibbons Shaw

Reciprocity With Cuba Urges Early Senate Action

Washington reports indicate Roosevelt plans to call an early November session to push Cuban reciprocity. A treaty with Cuba nears completion, awaiting signatures of Minister Quesada and Secretary Hay to enable senate ratification.

Washington Angli Roosevelt Cuba Congress Senate Quesada

General's Attorney Attacks Roosevelt Over Smith Case

Juda James Bannon, brother in law and attorney for General Smith, criticizes President Roosevelt for admonishing Smith after a court martial. He argues the president has no power to increase the sentence and urges the general to contest the action with full effort. He says army friends urge immediate action.

Portsmouth Juda James Bannon Atorney Smith Roosvelt Roosevelt

Miners Likely To End Pennsylvania Strike Soon

Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania August 14 President Mitchell says he has received information from Pittsburgh that the coal miners strike along the Western Pennsylvania railroad is about settled and workers will return soon. He notes strikes are being settled and the union can concentrate strength in the anthracite and West Virginia strike regions. He is confident the Pennsylvania miners will win.

Wilkesbarre Dent Mitchell Pittsburg Wes Pennsylvania West V Virginia Mitchell Pennsylvania

Sea Otter Kill Breaks Coast Record In Aberdeen

Quinault Indian hunters on North Beach killed a giant sea otter eight feet two inches long. The carcass valued at about 500 dollars set a regional record, with most Quinault members active on the coast last week seeking otter.

Aberdeen Wash North Beach Quin

Dreaded Plague Spreads Through Asia to Japan

Flowery Kingdom Victoria British Columbia Aug 14 cholera epidemic reaches from Manila and China to Japan. Through mid July total cases 231 and deaths 142 with a peak at Pukuck.

Victoria B. C Orient Manila Porte China Japan Pukuck

Fraud suit over mining stock sales in London case

In San Francisco on August 18 a suit for 40000 dollars for alleged fraudulent practice in mining stocks has been filed in the United States circuit court against Joseph Hamilton Brotherton and John Charles Kemp van Ee. The litigation stems from stock sales conducted by Brotherton and Kemp van Ee in London in 189%. The suit is brought by Samuel Wheeler of London and the Westminster Contract Corporation Limited.

San Francisco United States Jiseph Hamilton Brotherton John Charles Kemp van Ee Brotherton Kemp van Ee London Samuel Wheeler Westminster Contract Corporation, Limited

Pendleton Connected by County Barb Wire Telephone Lines

Pendleton Oregon connects with a large portion of the county by barb wire telephone lines for the first time. Helix Echo and Birch Creek areas were previously connected. Senator-elect Charles J. Smith and F E Smith linked their Juniper district ranches to Pendleton at a cost not more than three dollars per mile.

Pendleton Helix Echo Birch Creek Charles J. Smith F E. E. Smith Juniper Precinct

Cable firm to reply to Roosevelt terms on San Francisco link

George W. Clipperton, manager of the Commercial Cable Co, says the firm is not satisfied with Roosevelt's memorandum on laying the San Francisco to Philippines and China cable. A reply will be sent in a few days, though the exact reply content remains undecided.

New York George W. Clipperton Commercial Cable Company the Times Roosevelt San Francisco Philipines China Clipperton

Fierce 15 hour battle in Gradek Turkiye scene

In Gradek Vilayet Turkey a 15 hour engagement saw 65 Macedonian rebels clash with 2000 Turkish troops using Gatling guns and dynamite. All rebels were killed or wounded while Turkish forces suffered 48 dead and 2146 wounded.

Vienna Gradek Vilayet Turkey

Portland Elks Host Expanded Street Carnival

The Portland Elks announce a major street fair September 1 to 13, repeating the two year old successful carnival. The event will run from Seventh and Washington to Flanders, including the nearby block areas with updated midway attractions and larger scale festivities.

Sixth Street Portland Elks Portland Seventh Washington Streets Flanders Street

Rev A J D D Named for Bible School Opening in Minneapolis

Land Aug 18 Rev A J D D a prominent Baptist on the Coast and well known in Portland has been appointed to a position in a Bible school to open early October by the First Baptist Church of Minneapolis. His departure is deeply regretted by a host of friends.

Trustees name Parkin to plan Rhodes scholars allotment

The trustees of Cecil Rhodes's will appoint George Robert Parkin, principal of Upper Canada College in Toronto, to prepare a plan for allotting the scholarships. The Times editorially praises the choice as an apt interpreter of Rhodes's intentions.

London Cecil Rhodes George Robert Parkin Upper Canada College Toronto the Times Parkin Rhodes

International Harvester Co Formed in Trenton

The International Harvester Company was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey on August 14 with an authorized capital of 120 million dollars to manufacture harvesting machines of all kinds. It is understood that the McCormick Reaper and Mower Company of Chicago is among the syndicate’s interested parties.

Trenton N. J International Harvester Company McCormick Reaper and Mower Concern Chicago

Attackers Defeated Near Pangkok In Siam

Pangkok Siam Aug 14 reports the force that attacked Lakon has been driven back with 200 men killed. European forces are reported safe and unharmed in the engagement.

Pangkok Siam Lakon

Berlin Lard Ban Shocks Army Kitchens

Berlin reports a Proaian army order bans American lard in kitchens and mandates that dams be bought from domestic laughter houses, reflecting a strict shift to local supply and odd phrasing in the directive.

Berlin Proaian Army

Rail chiefs approve double track plan between Tacoma and Everett

Northern Pacific and Great Northern rail presidents Hill and Mellen visited Tacoma on August 13 to inspect grain and Oriental terminals. They decided to build a double track from Tacoma to Seattle on the Northern Pacific and from Seattle to Everett on the Great Northern to provide adequate facilities for both roads.

Tacoma Wash Hill and Mellen Inspecting & Grain and Oriental Terminals Northern Pacific Seattle Great Northern Ima Everett

Forest fire devastates mills and woods near Tacoma

August 14 report from Tacoma cites a forest fire that destroyed the Dennis shingle mill near Montesano and Blair mill at Ariat, with flames raging around the Connell mill at Elma. Lanternmen report fires burning in many spots across the region.

Tacoma Montesano Ariat Elma

Silver Mines Face Decline Amid Metal Depreciation

Brief items note a depreciation in silver and the effect on gold, with references to backwarded production and costs. The text mentions attempts to back the situation, a possible week at the state, and a secretariat in Portland offering free guidance, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Mexico City

Typographical Union Plans Washington Convention

A fragment notes the typographic union agreeing to hold its next convention in Washington, with details obscured by OCR errors. The record preserves the intended event and place, indicating a forthcoming gathering of union members in the capital.

Washineter Ana Sectional Typographice Union Voington

Irene Aos B Honees Tale Shrouded in Sydney Newsage

An unclear clipping mentions Irene Aos B Honees in Sydney with fragmented hints of a woman and date. The text is sparse, lacking identifiable events, places, or outcomes to form a coherent item.

Sydney Has Irene Aos

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