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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
7
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Rome dispatch reports Pope Leo’s fainting spell before Pius Ninth anniversary. Crown Princess Louise faces emigration barriers, forced by Italy’s rules, potentially steering her toward Saxony or America. London notes Marconi company seeks world rights to operate lines and conduct business globally, with future aims including heating traction, newspaper publishing on passenger steamers worldwide.
Latem Feb 6 The House and Means committee hears Indian War veterans on their claims and votes them down without dissent. Vengeful veterans vow to press a referendum on the world’s fair bill. Representative Biyou of Lion will push to pull the bill from committee and force a house vote.
In Salem Oregon on February 6 Governor placed the Eugene charter bill on file without signature. The action does not veto or kill the measure as amended it will become law as if approved by the governor. Work to begin immediately on charter enactment.
Finley Perrine, a former Supreme Court figure, died after a three day illness from brain trouble. He was a resident of Mazon. The Knight Templar will conduct the funeral Monday. Surviving letters and local notices mention community figures and a political comment from Congressman Toogis.
Eugene reports Sheriff W W Withers was shot at Walton by Ellis Lyons while trying to arrest him for horse theft. Lyons, former deputy, fled. a posse formed to pursue. The wound to Withers’ neck threatened fatal outcomes as doctors attended.
A reader notes Walton and Ele Prairie references with Withers mentioned as able to talk. The speaker is unsure about the necessity of a wound and whether improvement is certain, but senses some improvement in the subject’s condition.
Constable Stilth arrived in Eugene with discouraging news as Dr Day examined the neck wound on the victim. The blow left the body paralyzed from the neck down, and Sheriff and authorities described escalating complications while suspects and witnesses were detained for questioning.
A chaotic statehouse scene unfolds as votes move a key measure through both houses amid factional rivalry between Fulton and Hermann camps. Multnomah County holds power while Bluger Hermane's East return stirs expectations. Rumors circulate about spy office opposition and a tense Senate ballot awaits action.
Mrs Chas Hempe aged 56, long time resident of 45 Evatt Fifth Street, died early today after illness. Survived by husband and two children Hannah and Francis, who are now in Alaska. Funeral Sunday at 10 a.m. from the residence with Rev Loveridge officiating. burial at Pine Cemetery.
Arthur Biose received a telegram from Portland stating that his mother-in-law Mire Mc Cain of Haleey died here yesterday. Mr Sloan will travel to Portland on tomorrow morning's train to accompany her remade to Eugene for interment on Sunday. Only recently her daughter Mrs Arthur Sloan died in Eugene.
Delayed note from George Frisell dated January 1 reports bridges washed out on Horse Creek and the little bridge, with the McKensie river and Forse creek higher than in 1841. Sid wes rainfall measured 4.41 inches, about one inch more than at Eugene.
At Creewell on Thureday February 6 10g WP Reed aged 48 years of gen eomption obituary notices indicate death with brief biographical detail in a local notice.
A garbled OCR fragment references Kugere Pes G Jens and Dr C H T Atwood with Mr and Mrs Logis Addington of Mabel. It appears as an incomplete social or legal notice with unreadable surrounding context.
Rumors sweep the county as word spreads that prisoners may be brought in soon. Uproar in Eugene with talk of lynching heightens tension, while Sheriff remains rumored dead by this time. The source text is fragmented but conveys imminent arrivals and heightened danger.
Reports from Eugene describe the Feb 5 shooting that killed W Withers and left Lyons at large. J N Woods, a GUARD messenger, relayed late morning details as crowds gathered in Lane County. Lyons is described as tall, light complexioned with a mustache, about 85, 160 pounds, possibly moving toward Lorane or Cottage Grove.
In heartfelt appreciation I thank friends neighbors and lodge organizations including the Ladies and Sir Knights of the Maccabees Geewbers of Fraterns Ald Modern Brotherhood for their sympathy kindness acts of tenderness and loyalty to my wife during her last illness and to our family Eugene Feb 1903 Da G W BIpvle.
Huntley Eugene visited Springfield seeking a room for a bakery. He secured space in the Walte building formerly Muall ron's grocery, and planned remodeling to meet first class bakery standards. He expects to serve breads and cakes within a week.
Nugget records a census showing Cottage Grove population with 751 males and 651 females and a 4 year old child count. 256 residence properties and 1% householders. 100 raulers with average revenue per year. 5a businesses. 75 percent conservative business state. transfers up 60 percent.
At Franklin Oregon February 3 1903 Jaan Randolph infant son of Mr and Mrs John Freeman. Friends and neighbors are invited to attend the funeral at the Franklin cemetery with Frank IStge Company aiding sorrowing relatives and friends.
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