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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
2
Forecasts of congressional appropriations at Washington today hovered near two billion dollars. Much will fund the Nicaragua canal construction, a project expected to shorten sea routes for Pacific Coast shipments and lift grain prices for growers by reducing voyage distances and costs.
Port land Chronicle reports on political figures including Rep ex-senator Corbett saying he focuses on his own business. Senator Simon states he remains in the seat. State Senator Fulton promises to be chosen and Hon Solomon Hiracn and Hon H W Scott are cited with brief remarks.
The Oregonian condemns populism yet praises railway control as Northwest gains risk to Puget Sound power. A Dalles Chronicle letter from J W O Leary notes Crook and Lane sheep flocks suffer scab, urges higher inspectors salaries and stricter enforcement.
Report notes Chinese temples and palaces in Pekin repainted, discuss aftermath of foreign influence and a call for public sympathy to Miss Stone, the missionary captive of Turkish brigands, highlighting a lull in news coverage.
A historical view discusses how twenty years ago a Russian crop failure would have sent wheat to the dollar mark, while expanded wheat cultivation now reduces the impact of district shortages. The piece emphasizes broader production areas dampening price shocks and stabilizing supply.
Polk County hosted a bridal event where the marrying couple’s ages sum to 165 years with 86 for the bride and 79 for the groom. A prizefight in New York claimed another fighter’s life from injuries sustained recently. Occasional fatalities in the sport do not deter the brutal activity’s persistence.
The final transfer of the Danish West India islands to the United States will occur this week. The small territory comprises three islands totaling 223 square miles. The purchase price ranges from four to five million dollars.
Estimated apple shipments from Oregon reach five hundred carloads of six hundred fifty boxes each amid a crop shortage. Prices at Portland range from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars a box, with weight and other charges lifting the cost to about three dollars to the consumer.
Agents of European arms and ammunition manufacturers are sending deadly equipment to both Chile and Argentina amid rising friction. The clash is described as likely to escalate to war, with the defeated side not able to claim defeat stemmed from superior equipment of the opponent.
Pacific University supporters did not dwell on the loss to Eugene kickers. A telegraphic report notes Marsh Hall chapel hosted the two, successful football reception ever held, signaling a resilient turnout after the defeat and an upbeat postgame gathering.
The schooner Wing and Wing, sailing from San Francisco to Siuslaw, was towed into Astoria by the Marzania after signaling distress near Peacock Split. The 154 ton vessel, commanded by Captain Anderson, sustained heavy damage to sails and rigging but crew remained unharmed. Water was scarce for weeks as the storm battered the coast and the ship was forced to the mouth of the river. Repairs will be done in drydock under owner orders.
The column notes local chatter from Zion and Goshen with visits by DS Hunsaker and Joan Parker guiding stage lines. Mentions Mayo couple recovering from typhoid in Elgin Oregon, revival meetings led by an United Brethren minister in Trent, and Hiram Vincent leaving for Nebraska. It highlights oil findings at Lost Valley with a spring burning oil, prospects for capital to develop the area, and a strong potato crop in Greeley Colorado aided by irrigation. Also recalls Geo C Hawley building a thriving weekly paper in Ashland and references a Supreme Court ruling upholding Congress power over Porto Rico sugar duties, urging equal rights for territorial possessions and free commerce.
The list documents ferryman salaries for Eaton and Bowen, telegraph services, court jurors and witnesses, insurance, and notices. It records payments to livery, watchmen for escaped prisoners, and numerous circuit court jurors and witnesses with amounts and names such as Hampton Guiley Spare McPherson Kaye Lugh ham Griffin Veatch Dillard Hendricks Cochran Travis, and others. It also notes hunting notes of wild cats and cougars with individual bounties.
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