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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
2
The text notes the growing prominence of evening papers, their outstripping morning editions in circulation and advertising. It mentions New York City and major hubs like Berlin and Atlanta as centers of this shift, with late editions capable of catching late breaking news across Europe and America.
A discussion on the evolution of military attire notes the push for uniforms that blend with surroundings and resist detection. Soldiers may wear adaptable fabrics in khaki tones for hot and cold climates, while maintaining recognizable dress codes for officers.
In a fragmentary Portland Telegram report readers see tension as citizens press for a share of scarce occnl supplies. The piece hints at political pressures and party dynamics, noting President Roosevelt and a vice presidential role amid calls for reform and governance during a harsh time.
Dr Brown of the New York estate imacy commission notes about twenty four thousand inmates in New York seylume and a yearly growth of about ten hundred. He asserts half the inmates are foreign born and should not have landed. Police judge down at Pora nd praised for refusing to prosecute Chinese gamblers when white gamblers evade arrest. Robert M. Roosevelt, president Roosevelt's uncle, is a Democrat active in reorganizing the party for victory.
A garbled American article fragment extols mountain scenery on the Pacific coast praising Hood and other peaks. It lists numerous Alpine ranges with height figures ranging from about five to thirteen thousand feet, plus a curious concluding line about a creature’s sobbing and a poetically odd note.
President Albert of Silom Ospital National Baok bank urged toy good heart. When the Bert Bros. bank failed in April in Toet City, schoolchildren had 83553 in tiny deposits. During liquidation it would be some time before they could reclaim their accounts, but Albert urged bringing ledgers so he could pay the real value of their claims, inspiring hopes for hundreds of children.
In Crippie Creek Colorado a court order banned thousands of dollars in gambling equipment and paraphernalia. The sheriff confiscated items amid a public ruling with large crowds, miners, spectators, Salvation Army personnel, and other residents present. Large trucks moved the seized goods from storage where they had waited over a year for disposal.
A Newark man sought a restraining order against his wife but the magistrate ruled that Mrs Caudle cannot be interfered with in her own home. The decision upholds a wife’s domestic freedom to speak and cautions against suppressing conversations at the fireside.
One man was killed and another fatally injured by an electrical shock linked to a telephone line in California. The injured man’s companion, dubbed the "hello" girl, could testify to other shocking incidents along the wires.
A Bette Montana editor fatally shoots a physician in what appears to be a dispute over a newspaper delivery. Authorities say the motive is unclear as investigators search for witnesses and review security footage. The editor remains in custody awaiting charges.
A fragment from The Boston Commercial Bulletin describes a progression where ten mills form a trust, ten trusts form a combine, ten combines form a merger, ten mergers form a Magnae, and one magnate holds all the wealth.
Chief of Police J Stiles reports finding an elderly man on the streets late at night identified as F D Carpenter of Fat Creek. He claimed he walked from Rough Creek in three days and could not name a destination, saying he planned to start back in the morning. He is described as frail and around 80, aided by local officers and residents.
The Pomous steamer arrived in Batem Oregon on December 14 with a newborn tragically lost after birth aboard. An eighteen year old girl, identified as Anna Stewart, survived only to seek care at Salem Hospital as investigators prepare an official inquiry into the incident and death of the infant. The event stirred public pity as the now-distant Portland journey is scrutinized by officials and physicians.
A Roseburg judge reports about 50 Indian War veterans in need of pensions under the Indian War Veterans Act. Pension Commissioner Ware replies there will be no avoidable delay in adjudicating these claims, noting seniors’ poor conditions and the requirement for proper declarations to secure service credits.
Unity notes report Booth Kelly Lumber Co set up two large logging donkeys ready for work on Big Fil creek near Merar place and Kimeley area. The company plans to log until it is safe to move logs down Creeks. about forty men expected, eight camps in competition. Residents observe quarantined county roads with ragged markers as logs and heavy engines move, while youth plan a community event.
The remains of Edward Poll died in Lowell Saturday morning were brought to Eugene for funeral services at the father's home on East Thirteenth Street. Rev BF Rowland led the ceremony followed by burial at Od Fellows cemetery with suitable obsequies. The Eugene High School junior class adopted resolutions offering sympathy to Mable Poll and her family in their hour of sorrow.
A Meorrow to be presented at the session proposes shifting school funds tax to support education. A bill would create a per diem replacement for county secedars and form a separate judicial district for hake county. Representative Bailich plans to abolish the district attorney office and create a county attorney. A discount on fall taxes when money is plentiful is proposed, with delinquency rules to be changed.
A string of brief notices records local movements and visits. Jas Parvin travels to Portland from Dexter, Mee C L Whorer returns from Salem, M O Warner rides south, G W Griffin returns from the Grove, Amos Wilkins comes up from Coburg, W A Wann visits Monmouth, Al Churchill arrives from Cottage Grove, CL Fichard and J C Goodale go to Coburg and back. HH Friends attend Solomeo’s funeral in Portland. Mrs W E McEvoy, previously ill, improves enough to be around the house.
Real estate transfer records show Isaiah Hacker as assignee of David More Sr selling acres in Florence to George C Compton for 330 dollars. Court actions list E H Towhem versus Scott Lyons et al and Lyons Brothers with attorneys Thompson Hardy and Jonn McDowell representing creditors to recover money and commissions.
Fragmented OCR text mentions hair care products and dental related terms, lacking clear events or entities. Sensible summary notes potential product names and restoration ideas but no verifiable facts or individuals to anchor.
Edward Poill died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at his father in law A D Hyland's home in Lowel after a tubercular illness. Born 1875, son of J J Potl, he studied at the University and in the business department, with time as a student at Orain Norm School. Married 1900 to Mia Hyland. funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at parents' residence East 18th and Hilyard Streets, burial in the local cemetery conducted by MB church officials.
Patchy notices from Collage Grove detail transfers and village events. The report mentions Mrs Harriet and Mr J Spahr wedding at Sprinetiwid Ohio, with families traveling East, plus local residents like Lee Modern Brotherhood of A Merion and Leston Lewis moving between Coburg and their mill. Additional items note Bohemia camp updates, Grandpa Cherchil traveling to Kuyeone, and Roseburg-bound loitering relatives.
Elmira items report minor community notes and local names. mentions Dew and Geo Jordan with care of Dr Can aay Hoo TJ Duckworth and Camp Creek. Mr Walter Allison in Hale. Wm Drieed buys a wire blacksmith shop. J H McCutcheon buys property. range to resume charge. height place sale noted.
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