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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
3
A condensed survey covers reforms and debates in the U S Senate including pension and judicial salary bills while reports of illness affect public figures. International tensions over Manchurian policy and Boer war mediation echo across Europe. Fires, explosions, wrecks, and natural events cause significant losses in cities from Albany to Waterbury to Chicago.
Washington on February 10 reports that the senate foreign relations committee backs the Danish West Indies cession noting 1900 US trade of sugar molasses and spirits totaling 565 945 imports 624 524. The islands with Porto Rico gain strategic value for military and trade routes including the Windward Passage and Isthmian canal. Porto Rico defense is difficult with San Juan harbor for light vessels. Pension costs for retired local officials will total under 2000 annually.
Washington February 10 The House Judiciary Committee report outlines the measure to guard the president and successors, shield foreign ministers, deter proponent crimes and teachings, bar recruitment of such beliefs, thwart conspiracies against rulers, and set uniform punishments to defend the government.
A survey of commerce and development across Oregon notes Salem flax mill progress and new Albany chair factory plans, Falls City lumber company formation, and Roseburg board of trade efforts. Reports show Dalles land receipts near $10,000, 125 patents issued to Oregon inventors, and a Grants Pass incorporation filing.
A Chicago blast at Twenty-second street and Archer avenue destroys two buildings and injures about a hundred as gas mains, likely illuminating gas, erupt and ignite adjacent structures. Firemen fight flames while spectators flee, with windows broken and cars knocked from tracks.
Wheat blu estem and Valley values led markets with mixed dollars per cent, while barley and oats posted varied per ton and per cental figures. Butter eggs cheese poultry and meat prices followed regional norms with seasonal shifts noted. The second item highlights a 275 foot towboat under construction for American waters, its 1200 tons of steel and 4800 horsepower. Great Britain incurs heavy annual fire losses, and Illinois passes hazing as a crime with heavy penalties. Dry goods consolidation expands while small wholesalers are squeezed. Folklore remedies and anti witchcraft measures in Jamaica surface alongside quackery warnings.
Goldendale and Klickitat county residents have raised 10000 for the railroad right of way to Portland. The fund covers from Goldendale to Lyle about 41 miles with most rights secured. Remaining gaps lie 18 miles through Klickitat farming country near Swale canyon. Grading to begin within 30 days. two years planned to complete Lyle to Goldendale. improved local property values noted along the route.
An explosion in the Park Avenue subway between 41st and 42nd streets hurled rock fragments through the Grand Union hotel plate glass door, breaking several windows. Two people were hurt by flying debris, but none suffered serious injuries.
Sofia reports minister of public instruction M. Kamtchefa was killed in his study by a Macedonian posing to deliver a petition and then shot himself. The war office in Lemion publishes British losses in South Africa up to January 31 with 25,905 fort reductions from death or disability and 5,240 officers and 106,701 men wounded or casulaties.
Representative Newlands introduced a measure inviting Cuba to join the United States first as a territory and then as a state named Cuba. It proposes a 25 percent tariff cut on the current Cuban sugar crop before 1903 and asserts annexation should be by the Cuban people's free will, with Cuba forming its own government.
Paris officials move to phase in shorter shifts for coal mine workers. A nine hour day will begin six months after passage, then eight and a half hours after two years, and eight hours after four years, with staged reductions aimed at improving labor conditions.
Willemstad Curacao February 7 reports indicate the Venezuelan revolutionist steamer Libertador was at Sabanilla January 31 and was to depart February 1 to resume operations against the government forces. This contradicts earlier rumors that the Libertador was sunk at Porto Colomba during repairs.
Washington February 7 Navy Department orders direct Rear Admiral Remey to proceed home aboard his flagship the Brooklyn now at Hong Kong.
Washington February 7 the senate committee on foreign relations offered a favorable report on the treaty to acquire the Danish West Indies no sealing was made to the treaty in committee
Panama Feb 10 Colonel Julien Del Castillo arrived with papers for Governor Arjona and the foreign consuls after a consular conference. Herrera warns that Liberals seek neutral ground along the Panama Colon railway and threaten Panama and Colon if needed. Officials suspect Herrera aims to buy time. reinforcement is expected and a campaign against rebels will begin.
London reports that the Dutch government will abandon the Boer cause due to the stance of powers and Boer leaders. In Parliament, Balfour said correspondence between the Netherlands and Britain on peace has been mailed to Lord Milner to relay to Kitchener. Chamberlain added that Boer leaders' settlement proposals would be forwarded for government consideration.
Senator Mitchell introduced a measure broadening the act on Indian depredation claims. It would apply to individuals who had declared their intention to become U.S. citizens and allow them to seek adjudication and payment for property destroyed by Indians allied with the United States, regardless of tribe.
Gold has been discovered on the farm of J. L. Hockens in Depeyster New York. The finding has been kept secret until an assayer’s report is completed and values the ore at $75 per ton.
London dispatch cites a Calcutta correspondent predicting a severe famine in India unless the coming fortnight brings adequate rainfall. The outcome hinges on monsoon patterns and affected regions.
Secretary Wilson received a report from David G. Fairchild and Lathrop detailing conditions in China and prospects for U S trade. They describe rising costs in Hong Kong, labor scarcity, and a booming Chinese market for American agricultural exports while warning Japan may become a stronger competitor. The report notes anti foreign sentiment over a 5 cent per rafter tax and predicts rapid Chinese modernization and export growth.
New York reports a great terminal station for New York and New Jersey street railways will be built west of Sixth Avenue between Christopher and Leroy streets. Property purchases have begun. A new tunnel company will lease tracks to traction companies. Tracks rise from the tunnel to the street surface on a gentle incline, with two blocks to be bought for the terminals.
In Ardwick Maryland a premature nitro glycerine explosion at the Carnegie Manufacturing Company plant killed one worker and lightly injured two others. The blast damaged the building but eight tons of high explosive material nearby remained undisturbed.
Washington February 6 The house committee on commerce favored a bill to reform the revenue cutter service This act creates officer ranks with captain equal to army major and lieutenant commander equal to navy captain Retirement at 64 with three fourths pay is provided
Early morning a fire was found burning on the tug Walter Hackett anchored in Oakland harbor. The blaze was thought under control later, but the vessel, valued at $20,000, sustained heavy losses.
Lord Kitchener notes in his weekly war office report that for the week ending February 1, 29 Boers were killed, six wounded, 142 taken prisoner and 48 surrendered.
The charred remains of A. T. Vail, a well known pioneer rancher, were found in his burned house at Aravapai Canyon, 85 miles from Tucson. A son reported Apache Indians damaged the home and killed Vail, with looting cited as part of the blaze. Authorities note Apache discontent over government ration cuts.
London reports that during ongoing talks with brigands over the release of missionary Miss Stone the house housing the American party was set ablaze but all occupants escaped with the ransom money.
The brig Knight Companion, steamship of the Portland and Asiatic line, ran ashore on Point Inuboe Saki east of Yokohama in a January voyage from Portland. All on board were saved. cargo valued at over 300000 dollars, mainly flour cotton and sheeting.
Fire at a five story stone and brick building at 314 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, caused its collapse killing nine men and injuring many others. The old structure, about 50 years old, housed the blaze which the department had under control before the fall. A $75,000 property loss was reported.
A Pittsburg towboat the J. W. Ailes exploded after leaving lock No. 2 at about 1:15 am, scattering its 14 crew. Three are fatally hurt. only five are known safe. The vessel, towing six loaded flats, burned to the water edge, captain Shaw narrowly escaping with his blanket. The boat valued at $25,000.
Madrid reports ongoing snow storms in Spain with rains and snow in Portugal causing floods and multiple wrecks along the coasts. Loss of life and widespread misery are reported, especially in Oporto.
London February 6 a large united demonstration passed resolutions opposing the confessional and church rites within the Church of England. The document claims growth due to patronage abuse by government and episcopate and urges enforcing the law excluding monks and Jesuits.
An Illinois Central passenger train collided with a freight at Alworth six miles west of Rockford today. One man on the passenger train was killed. The passenger train's engineer and a freight fireman were injured.
Eagle Pass Tex Feb 6 thirty two men and eighty five bodies have been recovered from the Hondo mines Of the twenty five we recovered all are badly man guarded by rescue crews and officials continuing search efforts as details emerge
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