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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
6
The Portland Journal notes Governor Chamberlain's strong influence over a hostile legislature. The passage of the fellow servant bill by unanimous vote in both chambers illustrates his sway, despite his party’s minority status. His inaugural message urged reforms, many of which have shaped introduced bills and some already became law.
The Portland Journal lauds Levi Ankeny the Wallula banker turned Oregon senator candidate. It highlights his rise from poverty to wealth, his dozen banks, and his empathy for common people, noting he began as a freighter and miner and faced hardships with diligence.
Havana customs reports July to September imports from the United States valued at 5,361,795 out of 14,316,272 total Cuba purchases. Cuba bought far more from the U S than any other nation, but 39 percent of her foreign goods came from the United States while 71 percent came from other countries.
A team from Hailey Idaho reported a man named William Davis died in a squossside near Hailey last Saturday. His body lay beneath eight feet of snow until a faithful dog dug toward the remains and stood guard over the master's mine while authorities arrived.
The passage mocks the Boers as long-headed and notes their losses in war. It claims a secret Boer committee seeks French and German-Swiss youths for purposes including matrimony, citing a push to bolster forces and resolve declining manpower.
Lee Si was laid to rest in Portland yesterday in a lavish funeral praised as a grand, imposing affair. Attendees described the ceremony and attire as remarkably striking in the traditional Chinese fashion.
A statement alleges that during Honduras last election thirty thousand more votes were cast than the total population counted. The remark implies ballot stuffing or irregularities but provides no verifiable data or sources.
In Alaska extreme cold drives buyers to seek fur caps and coats as temperatures plunge. The report notes subzero conditions and the need for warm apparel for residents and travelers alike.
Crook County stockmen protest an Interior Department order forcing the tearing up of hundreds of miles of government land fences. Cattlemen had fenced road grant lands to cover multiple alternating sections, now sheepmen from outside may contest the opened lands as fencing is removed.
Senator Clark of Montana pursues increased funding and is assembling a racing stable, signaling expansion of financial backing for his interests. The move follows public discussion of budget priorities and potential partnerships with local racing interests.
New York City prepares for a May celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the conferring of municipal powers on the original town. The event highlights the city’s long municipal history and governance.
A Tel aram report notes lingering amalipox in the Northwest with reference to a person named Mies Brace of Tacomas. The passage hints at strained relations and ongoing concern over the outbreak in the Northwest Metropolis.
Mary Slocum Palmer wife of Hoo P Palmer died Friday at 6 45 pm February 6 1903 at 8 Willamette Street Eugene Oregon Born May 31 1836 in Louisville Kentucky she moved to Oregon in 1853 with her parents and lived chiefly in Scottsburg Douglas County Two and a half years ago she moved to Eugene Survived by eight of eleven children including Mrs Alcyone Gillson Mrs F J Perry of San Francisco Elvie Palmer Warville Veliteoria Palmer Mrs Florence Schlegel of Portland Albert Palmer in Alaska and Mrs L F Kerr of Gardiner Oregon Surviving siblings include H C Slocum and Mrs C L Hadley of Roseburg Mrs W H Dyers of Salem Edward Slocum of Dayton Washington Funeral services at 708 Willamette Street Sunday February 8 at 2 30 pm burial in Douglas County and Dayton Washington papers please copy
A second hand Jupriaht beating stove is offered for sale with inquiries directed to the GUARD.
Two prison inmates at the Pennsylvania penitentiary quarreled over their religious views on Wednesday. The man who felt he was worsted then killed his opponent, a crude, troubling act in the confined setting of the prison.
Senator Pierce proposes an amendment to the state constitution to set county terms of office at four years. The measure aims to allow the public a change opportunity every two years and reflects belief in merit for those in office.
In Connedia stockmen praise the turnip as a staple feeding the visek cattle of the best breed. Across this region, no finer kept cattle exist beyond the British Isles, though the turnip remains their primary dependence.
The referenera expected much of Chief Sullivan upon taking office as Seattle police head. Gray hairs marked hisRecommendations yet he has failed to meet the tough demands of a seaport city with a rough floating population.
Marion County growers reject creating a late bop inspector arguing a single man could unduly affect marketable quality. They warn small shifts in price or crop value could transfer money to or from the grower, increasing risk in a volatile market.
John Seattle and Angelina Wastcom of the Muckleshook tribe obtained a license in Tacoma yesterday and married like white folks. The writer jokes the ceremony changes nothing as travel or dissent could lead to a trade or shared fate, reflecting prejudiced stereotypes and mockery of indigenous marriage practices.
A diffuse, diffident note describes a grim shooting near Eugene, with Sheriff and posse gathering at night. Elin Hoges identified as suspect, Job Davis joins in pursuing him at a cabin above the mountain. Hoges dies by hanging in a stark cabin confrontation as the posse closes in. The piece hints at a broader, unnamed company and local intrigue.
BaLem Feb 7 Governor hender lein yesterday afternoon appointed Casrles W James of Baker City superintendent of the state penitentiary to succeed JD Lee One term expires on March Bist James was formerly Baker County recorder
Listings show Barbara Nefer s to John ton land 89 acres and several 160 acre parcels across Lane County with prices from 100 to 325 dollars. Florence Lumber Co and David Morve Jr assignees appear in multiple ad notices. Also checks on Cottage Grove railroad improvements and a local laxative ad precede a brief road condition note.
A discussion on domestic misery caused by temper and illness contrasts public neglect of sober family pride with private pain. The piece endorses Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and related ailments, citing testimonials from Maxwell in Marshfield Oregon and H in Stanstead Quebec, and promising broad health benefits for digestive diseases.
The item lists numerous locals and travelers visiting or passing through Eugene. Names include Frank Strom from Pleasant Hill, Senator W Kuykendall returning from Salem, JB Orrell from Cottage Grove, and many others such as TM Renehawie from Helix, Dr J Cray from Cottage Grove, and Mre Dora B Davie visiting from Albany. Also present are Rev M Muikey of Bethel, L T Ferrie from Salem, and Judson Frong from Ada County. The report mentions travel to Salem, Seattle, Moscow Idaho, and Albany, with social calls, business trips, and a funeral attended.
The longtime bachelor Mr. Peter Finley Dunne known as Mr. Dooley will marry Miss Margaret Abbott, a Chicago beauty and artist. Abbott, daughter of Mrs. Mary Abbott, rose in literary and golfing circles, while Dunne's Dooley letters gained fame from Chicago to international audiences.
A partial OCR fragment mentions Philadelphia and a cremation context with vague dialogue about a person fleeing and hearing him speak only once. Details are unclear and many words are garbled, leaving an incomplete event description and no identifiable names or dates.
Reading yields an unreadable fragment mentioning months and names without clear events or actions. Limited usable facts prevent a coherent summary. key entities and dates are not confidently identified.
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