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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
4
The article explains Eskimo customs for disputes over a neighbor's wife. Two men declare interest, test strength by finger pulls and arm wrestling, then compete by biceps beating until one yields. The victor gains the wife, with the wife typically content due to a stronger provider. Mrs Lease and her husband are noted in a separate paragraph.
A contested divorce case is filed in the Wichita district court by Mrs Mary Lease against her husband Charlee Lease. She cites incompatibility and neglect. The Lease couple has not lived together for three years. Mrs Lease’s political career and absence at home are noted as contributing factors. She reportedly moved with their three children to New York after her husband refused to relocate.
Boas Croker of New York City traveled to England with his race stables and was placed on the tax list for a $5,000 levy on a $100,000 annual income. He protests aiding Boer War expenses and has appealed to higher authorities. The Tammany boss, long assessor of others, retorts with his own medicine.
Mexico faces renewed Indian pressure, while the United States records unusually few disturbances thanks to the reservation system. The policy has curtailed historic frontier raids though it carries numerous drawbacks.
General Young notes Filipino fear and ties shortages to President MacKinley's reelection. He questions why Filipinos would shift stance now after ongoing rebellion during his long tenure.
A funeral was held in The Dalles for an intoxicated man who lay on a railroad track. The incident underscores the dangers of sleeping on or near tracks, presenting a somber reminder of safety around train lines.
A congressman argues Boers would be welcome as orderly immigrants but not as Boers. The piece satirically lists sensational local incidents from Kentucky to Paris, noting Wilde’s death and political appointments. It cites a Minnesota man refusing a Senate seat, a dog tale in Portland, and high salt prices amid trust rules.
A list of society officers and trustees for an upcoming term includes C W Haines past com and J M Rennie com, with many others such as Wm McFarland lient com Kd I' Moore chap M Kissinger and L W Brown Phys. Election slated for the first Monday in January. The Daily Guard reports a 15 to 16 year old boy arrested in Eugene for theft. an upcoming Justice Wintermeier examination is noted. Salem voters supported a nonpartisan city ticket with 869 votes cast. Eugene Hook & Ladder Co elects Kincaid Stevens and Campbell to the Board of Delegates, followed by a company banquet. Blue River mine development is planned by the Alford brothers. Oregon City cast 635 municipal votes.
A partial OCR fragment hints at chronic case notes and medical inquiry involving an individual named Brett and references to sleep or collar devices. The text is garbled, but suggests ongoing health concerns and potential examination or treatment steps in a clinical setting. Further readable details are unavailable.
A hot Springfield vote divided factions over saloons. Temperance ticket carried mayor and council, recorder, and treasurer posts. Citizens ticket won only J W Stewart on the slate. Total ballots cast were 83.
Mr E Y Colton international student secretary spoke to over fifty students and professors on living themes at Laurean Hall. He urged sowing for a crop of good results and discussed American student life including growth in attendance, physical supremacy at the Paris Exposition, and devotion to sentiment and principle. He highlighted the Young Men's Christian Associations in 600 colleges and Yale’s large YMCA presence, urging character building for testing times. Tonight he speaks at Villard Hall on students Temptation. The Battle Ground of College Life.
Firemen's election results show FE ORE B Rocce seed, Gee Wiloten, and May Jennings among those listed, with Marry Grahane and Peadieton E as others noted. In personal news Mr and Mrs Joe Klein return from Portland with their nine year old Anthony who had eye treatment at St Vincent hospital under Dr Wood and has recovered sight.
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