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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
1
Presidential message argues for strong public regulation of corporations to curb trusts and protect domestic competition. It opposes removing tariffs as punitive against weaker rivals and supports reciprocity treaties to widen markets and ease duties when protection is no longer needed.
Abstract policy guidance underscores bank regulation for steady supply, harmony between organized capital and labor with lawful, fair conduct, and a push for a cabinet secretary of commerce. Recommends Panama Isthmian canal, continuous policy, military modernization, rural free delivery, irrigation, forest land protection, home-building lands, Alaska needs, Indian integration, urban sanitation, and curtailing useless public documents.
Daily notes list Geo Kelly from Lexinmm as a passenger, O M Puckett from Shedde in town, Attorney J E Young from Voltage Grove, Shei Withers returning from Cottage Grove, J A Thatcher of the telephone company from Portland, Dean F C Sanderson back from a Southern Oregon divinity tour, W M Stafford returning to Washington after a Mohawk visit, Miss Vira Stuart joining Miss Low Water wo's wedding, Mr and Mrs Wm Ween arriving from St Paul to stay with Mra T L Gainer, and T 8 Cogell from Be att mining expert, nephew of Joan Cogewell, now among notable mining authorities.
A marriage license was issued today to JH Spahr and Harriet E Pitcher. The report notes social events including a shipment of cattle and local school football results. Oregon figures prominence with mentions of Maybell Hermann and a Washington DC ceremony plan under discussion.
A gas explosion in a Lisbon royal palace gallery damaged interiors including Dom Fernando's apartments. No injuries reported. the queen was prostrated. The event follows a busy day as officials seek to arrange talks between striking sailors and employers amid labor unrest.
Last evening the regular election of officers for Ivanhoe Commandery No 2 KT produced H W Thompson as commander AO HA Kelly as general L Pilyeu as captain general BD Palee as prelate F A Church as center warden J J Lombard as junior warden F Werham as treasurer J F Hobinson as recorder E Whattam as warder RH Miller as sentinel.
New beds offered at the Court House Lodging House for two cents per night. Each room described as clean with a tiled bed, no cooking allowed except for family, and rooms detached from lodging areas. Guard office corner access noted, with notifications about quiet hours and nightly conditions.
May festival in Eugene draws over 150 voices with a local chorus expanding each rehearsal. After January, new members are not accepted to ensure timely preparation for the oratorio. Albany's chorus of forty and Corvallis reports mark growing interest as Eugene plans a state leading festival. Tickets and loyalty urged as the event occurs once every four years.
C W Fulton arrives from Astoria to Eugene visiting friends at Smee Hotel. He declines political comments except opposing removal of the University preparatory department, praising Eugene's appearance and growth while meeting legislators. He questions high school scarcity and cites attendance trends. stay brief.
A New York count of Sunday churchgoers records 451 787 attendees across 506 worship places. Of the total 1 104 271 are Protestants and 817 454 Roman Catholics. Men comprise 81 percent. children were not counted. Attendance equals 65 percent of members, with Catholic churches reporting 22 percent male turnout and Congregations leading at 61 percent.
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