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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
4
A writer argues for the establishment of a strong independent daily paper in Portland and the Oregon region. The piece discusses the need for journalistic vigor, local coverage, and political balance, contrasting it with past papers tied to factions. It also offers reflections on tropical forests and the timber-rich, climatically favorable Pacific Northwest.
Hillsboro Argus laments Oregon lacking a daily Portland newspaper, noting the state's chief city has only one journal and urging the creation of a second daily paper to serve the public.
Legislators elect held a caucus to hear senatorial candidates one by one. After hours of questioning, a new entrant arrived and announced his candidacy, leaving the caucus momentarily speechless. The scene underscores the fluid and unpredictable nature of political selection.
A caucus grilling turns surreal as a candidate denies oil company ties while declaring to oppose corporate dominance. The sergeant at arms ejects a vocal challenger, and the chair deems the matter for later questioning, noting the fanatico inquirendo tone.
The rail ad proclaims Oregon as rich in government gift lands, fertile wheat soil yielding multiple harvests, vast forests producing massive lumber per acre, ample pastures for large livestock, extensive mineral lands rivaling Colorado and California, and a climate without severe winters or heat, with no crop failures.
Fredric White of Coventry New York reappears after sixteen years away. His wife sent him to buy flour in spring 1884 and he vanished. He returns carrying a sack of flour and reports he has been in the West where he acquired property. He plans to return home and reunite with his wife.
The governor yesterday signed four bills S B No 12 by Malkey regulating safe school lands S B No 98 by Porter reducing salary judges of Clackmas oventy S B No 119 by Smith of Yambull incorporating Yamhill and H B No 19 by Heitkem per prohibiting Sunday barbering. Lincoln's Birthday note describes the president as beloved by the people. Also mention of Ely Guard February and actress Leota Howard at the opera house with a report on her stage career in Polk County.
Mise Stosrt returns to Eugene after teaching on Fiddle Creek. A Florence school district special meeting approved a five mill levy for current year maintenance. Mrs William Wheeler summoned by her ill stepfather Thomas Labor of Eugene. she went to his bedside. Rail inspector considers a Reed through Nelson valley. could be a permanent route to deliver amber east. Mapleton hatchery to release large salmon numbers from local and imported eggs, with Manager Beso actively guiding the process.
JW Starr shows feebleness yet works occasionally. J D Hamlin buys half in Moffit butcher business and wears new jacket for work. Bruce Robinson, Portland businessman and musician, dies. Jas Holgate home in Sulphur Springs burned Sunday with no one present. few household goods moved to city for schooling. minor insurance.
The house rejected the senate passed equal suffrage measure by 29 to 21. Mrs Dondway lobbied for the bill and expressed disappointment at the unexpected defeat. The senate had passed it without dissent. the house vote followed suit as reported by Daily Guar on February 12. Daily Guar notes a successful operation on Mr Joel Ware at Good Samaritan Hospital and updates on Mrs Ware’s recovery and gallstone diagnosis. Tom Gilam, Mohawk log contractor, reports low river water halting Mohawk log runs near Eugene with hopes for a rise.
Ex King Milan of Servia is dead. Julius Goldsmith is confined at home with the grippe. Mr Detmer ing attends the store. A prominent Eugene business man robbed in Portland last week of money according to a Sunday paper. EC Ross can not need amputation as blood poisoning subsides. Miss Amy May pictured by Telegram and Oregonian, praised as pianist and popular young lady. Leo Peroo returns to Eugene and stays this summer. He worked on a steamship between San Francisco and Manila. Samuel Gray, harness maker, departs for Baker City to seek care from an osteopath after a stroke last spring. friends wish him speedier recovery. Twenty-one days of the Legislative session have passed and but few remain. The last day will be February 5 or 7, with likely adjournment February 23. Members plan to finish as time permits and depart February 2.
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