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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
2
A parable about belling the cat leads to a discussion of diplomacy. The tale critiques choosing a negotiator like Roosevelt for a universal arbitration amid tensions with Venezuela and South America. It lampoons the dangers of powerful men courting fragile peace.
Telegram publishes a map of Oregon land offices with unappropriated acres as of June 30, 1902. Oregon City district 698,469 acres, Roseburg 3,299,633, The Dalles 4,296,517, La Grande 3,815, Burne 7,549,109, Lake 10,951,128. total about thirty million acres though land quality unspecified.
Gen Miles recalls a Civil War scene where a regiment under a young colonel advances as shells fall The raw troops endure heavy fire and few drop as the colonel rides ahead his sword raised shouting Move up move up Do you want to live forever Miles calls this a specimen of utterly abandoned courage.
A Denver man arrested on murder charges is described as a repeat offender with prior sentences in Oregon, California, and Colorado prisons. The text argues that such dangerous individuals should not be killed but, after a second conviction, should be sentenced to life imprisonment.
As the legislative session nears the race for the United States Senate heats up with several capable candidates. Simon appears likeliest to win but faces strong rivals. He has drawn no enemies among the active contenders and remains a focal point of the campaign drama.
A message from King Edward to Governor-General Minto of Canada was transmitted three thousand miles underwater without wires, described as a seeming miracle, showcasing Marconi’s wireless prodigy.
Seattle and the Sound align on the transportation plan affecting Portland, as the city mourns. Officials foresee a period of adjustment before Portland finds comfort amid the altered cross regional ties.
A reader questions why press associations flood wires and papers with daily bulletins on Vanderbilt the wealth owner. He notes his fortune of about fifty million dollars, mocked for generating nonstop telegraph reports at the expense of real news, while the public bears the cost and boredom of such coverage.
An Anaconda Montana aloe boasts a likely largest rock crusher ever built with a capacity of four thousand tons daily and a weight of eleven tons.
The Portland Telegram presents a splendid Christmas number, finely illustrated and well edited. The issue showcases strong writing and careful editing, highlighting festive content and quality layout.
The report mentions a large attendance of some of the best people from surrounding towns. It does not indicate that any of the worst people attended.
Heavy rains in Eastern Oregon have curtailed winter grain sowing and raised worries about a light yield from spring grain. Yet experts expect the moisture to boost the upcoming crop and may lead to a better harvest than feared.
A coyote in Polk County killed a goat within six miles of Salem, an area among the state's earliest settled regions. The incident notes the rarity of such a successful hunt by the predator against a goat, typically self-reliant, and even dogs face the challenge.
An Eastern Oregon county shows a striking pattern with three fourths of male adults signing with an X. While traditionally Missouri is cited, the current data point to Iowa as the origin of many emigrants.
The Hersogia Cecelia sailed from Hamburg to Portland with eight thousand bottles of beer and bead. One thousand corked on arrival. No report of soy water drinking. Perhaps becalmed for a year or two.
President Castro proclaims national honor saved while South American revolutionaries fall short in reporting. Venezuela is described as spared partition between Great Britain and Germany by the so called Menree doctrine, a political maneuver referenced as a joker.
In Umatilla county the reform movement that closed the saloon now seeks to curb public dances, proposing a $25 per dance license. The plan questions if such licensing will stop there, noting other regulatory possibilities.
A Santa Maria eruption in Guatemala has caused extensive losses with up to thirty thousand lives feared. The disaster continues, with German plantation properties and native holdings suffering heavy damage. Government credit collapsed as the calamity spreads, leaving most items costly and out of reach for the poor.
The Fourth Regiment ONG committee finished securing prizes for the annual masque ball by Co A dancers. The list includes items for best origional group and best character roles, with donors such as Janney Hampton Vincent DeLano and Griffin Hardware Co. The ball program and orchestra plans are noted, with instruments partly secured in Portland.
The Eugene Commercial Club seeks a $50,000 federal appropriation to build a wagon road across the Cascade mountains, linking Eugene and Prineville and passing through the Cascade forest reserve toward Center Lake National Park. Medford could gain from a strong push by the Medford board of trade for park access and improvements.
Members who signed an application for a charter for a Team Drivers Federation are urged to attend a city hall gathering Monday night December 29th at 7 50 for establishing a permanent organization and transacting whatever business arises.
Sommerville and Berger of the Reception announce a new electric piano from Eilers piano house of Portland. The instrument is wired to the electric light line and a nickel dropped produces a handplayed sound, drawing much attention.
Dr. E Selover informs the Gucarp of a mild smallpox outbreak on the McKenzie near Walterville and nearby upper areas. A large number of cases are reported, but none are serious and all appear mild in nature.
Mrs Grimes a Harrisburg pioneer and mother of the Grian brothers died in Harrisburg last week. She was respected for noble character and mourned by a large circle of friends.
Frank M Wallne writes from Berry Creek California seeking the missing guard amid a plea to Eugene readers. Roseburg turkey shipments total 15000 pounds for Christmas. President Roosee supports halting the arbitration of a Ventezuclan dispute. Hill Edwards was fined twenty dollars for drunk and disorderly conduct, and remains jailed. State Game Warden Quimby notes rising numbers in Oregon and urges opening the game season August 16 instead of July 1.
Reports discuss forming a new county from the western parts of Lang and Douglas. Public sentiment appears cautious, with residents of WillarQetts not expected to object strongly if the plan advances. Meanwhile, a local boating accident occurred as Mr Picker fell from a barge but was rescued and exhausted after the fall.
Cottage Grove visitors include Will Orell and Mrs Lee Henry. officials, professors, and families travel between Eugene, Portland, and nearby towns for Christmas. Notables: Dr Homer I Keeney from Portland, Prof McKinlay UC to Portland, J E Young from Cottage Grove, Arville Angell from The Dalles, and Mra D W Jarvis with Janice and Opal arriving from Portland for the season.
Florence reports a new saloon likely at the Western House with discussions by Wm Brynd. Mapletto sees building activity as Warren Andrew finishes lumber for his new house and George Craveo works on it, while North Fork to boast store boats and others involved in local construction. The Oliver Wave Camp Notte meeting lists candidates and announces a Christmas Eve wedding near Mapleton with a dance on Wednesday evening.
Ledger of roadwork and labor payments listing numerous individuals and firms such as Gearhart, Frank Maltmee, Griffin Hardware, Loughmiller and Peter, Longhardware, R&S Matteson, Jd Calloway, Keopke crusher work, Chaney McBee, Thos Bailey, Barbach and Johnson, Calvert, Mailman Jr, Nelson Cook, Arthur Jones, Frank Vanecholack, Geo Vanacholack, Markley and Miller repairing, Walker, Hastelier, CO Smith, Frank Klio, Arthur Woodbridge, U B Sutherland, Ws Southerland, J E Pickerson, A Addesin, and Chas Powell with roadwork and labor amounts varying widely including six to seven-figure totals in some cases.
The Frank Dunn dry goods window displayed items valued at 187 dollars and 85 cents. Lester T earned the closest guess of 187 dollars and 50 cents and won the top prize of an item valued at six dollars.
An immense Woodmen of the World initiation gathered over 100 applicants at Oakland Saturday evening. The Oakland Yoncalis and Drala camps attended along with many visitors. A banquet followed the initiation, marking the largest Woodmen event ever held in Douglas county.
Isabella McCowan aged about 50 died at home in Mareola on the Mohawk last night. The obituary notes she was a longtime resident of the neighborhood. A funeral service was held today.
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