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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
2
President Roosevelt favors assimilation of Indians, a plan likened to French colonial practice. The piece contrasts French fair dealings and Indian marriage with English maltreatment. It cites Law County pioneer Henry Owen and hints at contested editorial perspectives on presidential think.
University youths from Glasgow in Scotland split into unionist and liberal camps. A liberal meeting was broken up as both sides fought with clubs and fists. Police were called after a mob of up to 1500 rioters battled for an hour. Reinforcements arrived and hoses used. many injuries reported among police and students. No prosecutions noted.
A St Louis correspondent for the Philadelphia North American wrote a false article alleging an Oklahoma Indian named White Buffalo attended Carlisle Indian School and committed multiple murders after seducing women. The piece claimed trials and jail time, all of which is false, and the Philadelphia paper vows to press legal action against the author for libel.
A new newspaper report says Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn adaptation debuted in Hartford Connecticut to great acclaim. The scene features the Missouri river with a village swimming hole and a temperance revival crowd on stage as boys swim and splash, praised for its naturalness and theatrical mechanics.
Reports from Rome say Pope Leo XIII, age ninety two, remains in excellent health and continues the papal duties. He has reigned nearly twenty five years, longer than any pope since Pius IX, with Saint Agatha and Gregory IX noted for longer lifespans in history. Concerns about frailty are outweighed by vitality and a strong focus on health as the possibility of a centenarian pontificate grows.
Birdie MecVarty of Michigan petitions Portland Federal court to compel James D Meryford a wealthy Lake County stockman to pay 70000 for damages to her peace of mind over a failed marriage agreement He counters that he was ready to marry and would prefer paying nothing over the sum The tale lays out his wealth and the alleged breach amid court battle and legal maneuvering.
The New York papers praise the gowns of the women at the event far more than the horses on display. The author notes the horse show is not a display of horses from society.
A fragmentary exchange quotes ambition and wealth with dramatic flair. The lines celebrate extreme riches and boundless growth, contrasting avarice with infant industry in a vivid, theatrical voice.
Portland Journal reports that Binger Hermann ex congressman and Land Office commissioner of the United States, a Roseburg resident, is a candidate for the United States Senate. He plans to travel from Washington to campaign, may align with M W Fulton, and seeks reward for loyalty while aiming to replace Joseph Simon with Oregon support.
Joe Paul Jewee of Southern Pacific questioned by a reporter notes the local whisky line extension to Albany remains remote due to Fog Fire propositions. The Henderson to Springfield cut is unlikely soon as Rooth Kelly Company lumber routes shift north. Mr Jones hopes for Eugene service but traffic does not justify the cost.
Hubert H. Anderson, contestant in homestead contest cases against Eugene, was arrested by Deputy US Marshal Jacob Proebarter of Portland on perjury charges. He appeared before US Commissioner J J Walton and was bound over $900 to forego examination on December 10. Prosecution alleges false statements in September contest testimony.
In Springfield yester day the city election produced a tight contest between wet and dry factions. HA Skeets won the mayoralty 47 to 44 over B A Washburn, with council seats going to B Doane and Welby Stevens and Milton Bally and GA McCauley by ten votes. Finley Roberts and J W Stewart captured recorder and treasurer posts, defeating L E Thompson and J H Vanscoye. A saloon may soon enter the dry city near Mt encroach.
Knights of BM members elected officers last evening led by Past Commander M Svarverud and Commander Ed Cleer. Other officers named include Lieut Commander 8 P Ness, Record Keeper JM Rennie, Master at Arms W D Seobert, Sergeant W B Pennington, with CC Hammitt and MG member J mith among others, as listed.
Socialists of Eugene and vicinity are requested to meet at No 40 East 9th Street in Eugene on next Friday evening. H M Manville serves as secretary.
A sprawling list of land transfers, mining filings, and public notices including Henry K Oliver to J A McCoteheon 223 acres, various lot and acreage dealings, mining location entries in Bohemia district, corporate articles for Maple Lodge No 139, proof of labor for Marty and Lucky Boy claims, and a long roster of jurors, witnesses, and roadwork charges with monetary amounts. Names include Oliver, Coleman, Fisk, Looman, Armstrong, Tyndall, and Maple Lodge trustees, among many others.
County Clerk E U Lee issued eighteen marriage licenses in November. Names and dates include Thomas J Blakely with Rosa A Winfrey on November 1, W L Gilliam with Millicent Mack on November 4, and others through November 26 including J G Bowerman with May Clark and James E Sweet with Mee Alpha Power.
Two lightly building corner lots on the Jet band at College Hill are offered for sale. The property features a gentle slope toward the street and rises about twenty feet above the nearby business area. Access is convenient, with a short walk to town and a direct sidewalk to the street.
Chas Rocker aged 16 died yesterday at his home in Lesburg from pneumonia. The funeral service was held this afternoon at 2:30 and interment followed at Leaburg cemetery.
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