Rabbit drive tragedy shocks Eugene crowd
A participant was accidentally shot and killed yesterday at a Utel rabbit hunt in Eugene. A spectator was also injured as large drives drew crowds, underscoring dangers beyond the expected hunt atmosphere.
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1903
Page
6
Big batch of idols for Korea and China to be built here
The article notes a large planned production of idols for Korea and China to be manufactured domestically, marking the first venture of its kind in the country with emphasis on diverse codes and new manufacturing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
China
Oregon moves to curb child labor in statute proposal
Legislators discuss enacting a law against child labor though Oregon reports few children under four working in factories or trades. The dialogue centers on the need and timing of new protections for minors in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland clash over street cleaning arrest threat
In Portland a property owner faced possible arrest for cleaning mud from in front of his premises as the street-cleaning department claimed the job. The department officials asserted they were responsible, but records indicate they were not performing the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Taxation of public service capital is legitimate
The text argues that a capital tax on a public service corporation is legitimate when value comes from exclusive privileges exceeding tangible property, but notes that a mercantile corporation does not have exclusive privileges and should not face unfair taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile
West Virginia mountain revolver custom noted
A dispatch reports a jealous husband fired first from his revolver then, after killing the man, took a second gun to continue his assault. The piece highlights the handy practice of carrying revolvers in the mountain districts of West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Grand jury declines to indict gambler over gambling debt
Marion county grand jury refuses to indict a man who drew a check for a gambling debt and withdrew large sums from a bank before the payee could present the check. The piece criticizes gamblers who boast of honor while exploiting others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Grand Jury
A& Gé&Abling
Legislature approves execution bill with delayed effect
The bill authorizing executions inside the penitentiary has passed and awaits Governor Chamberlain’s signature. With no emergency clause it will take effect in ninety days. The circuit court convenes in Eugene Monday March 2. Sheriff Fisk is expected to arrange the hemp cravat for E E Lyons, as sentences typically operate within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Circuit Court
Eugene Mondey
Fisk
E E Lyons
Rockefeller Letters Stir Senators Over Trust Legislation
A Rockefeller agent warned senators that Standard Oil opposed trust laws and a letter to Senator Quay disclosed plans for a Washington hotel meeting. The public letters spurred others to claim invitations, while Quay faced criticism for aiding magnates amid accusations of vast wealth and greed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Senator Quay
Washington
Standard O
Rockfeller
Quay
United States
Fatulas Sume Trusts and John P Morgan Power
A historical survey portrays John P Morgan as a dominant financier with 18 railroad interests, a major steamship line, 13 industrial groups, seven banks, seven telegraph and cable firms, and large insurance holdings. Total capitalizations reach 6.45 billion, far surpassing national debts. United Steel Corporation alone equals about twice Boer War costs, with current year profits around 140 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P Morgan
Monster Steamship Company
Great Britain
United Steel Corporation
Ite
Spria
Burglars Target Newark Church Vestments
Burglars entered a Newark church and stole vestments valued at ten thousand dollars. They did not crack the safe housing a noted chalice. The item echoes a biblical reminder about renunciation of material wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
New Jersey
Despair At Fair Auxiliaries Banned By House
The Portland Journal laments the passage of Mr Shelley's resolution prohibiting certain acts at the Lewis and Clark Fair. It questions if Paris dancers the Terrible Turk Fatima and Oriental acts will be barred and calls on the Senate to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley
Atate Sid
Portland Journal
Paris
Turk
Fatima
Senate
Carrie Nation Arrested in Los Angeles Over Lecture Carriage
Carrie Nation was arrested in Los Angeles this week for advertising her lecture with banners on a decorated carriage driven through the main streets. The city ordinance had not been enforced against others, making the arrest seem inconsistent and unreasonable given the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Los Angeles
Carrie
Cruel Remark by Representative Galloway During Vote
A Democratic minority member, Representative Galloway, spoke loudly as his name was called to vote for senator. He theatrically hinted at voting for Republican contenders before finally casting for his party's candidate. The incident could have fatally shocked a heart disease prone contestant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Galloway
Left His All
A fragment reports Mr Casey died leaving all he lied to an orphan and twelve children. The excerpt suggests he left his estate to the orphan Seylud and to twelve offspring, though the text is incomplete and cryptic.
He Thought of the Races
A brief, fragmented note in a racing context where a person asks what to play. The reply hints at Star Light in the first race and a joking line about needing to break a leg to lose.
Six Doctor Experience Prompts Equeedunk Rheumatism Visit
A reader asks if Equeedunk is a good place for rheumatism treatment and shares that Doctor-Sure helped them. The note implies personal experience with a local practice in a small town.
The Coach Horse Imported From Germany
The coach horse Je Piel or English Erol is five years old this August. He weighs about 1500 pounds and stands 16 hands high. Imported from Germany by Crouse Proctor of Lafayettes Jo iana Rock Farm, one of the Mississippi Valley’s largest importers. Breeding traces back 56 years. The seller offers an eight guaranteed service to be Hisek brown or bay. if another color, the service money is refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryunger
Germany
Crouceh Procter
Lafayets
Jo Iana
Rook Farm
Unclaimed Post Letters in Eugene Oregon February 12 1908
List of unclaimed mail at the Eugene Oregon post office dated February 12 1908. Names include Conner Misa Neilie Fink Stephen Hines Mre John Sorengen Mrs P Smith Mise Dele Swith Dio Thornton Rev W O Weeble Rev Webster CG. Requesters note to specify when advertised and respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Oregon
Conner
Misa Neilie Fink
Stephen Hines
John Sorengen
Mrs P Smith
Mise
Dele Swith
Dio Thornton
W O Weeble
Rev . Webster
Drank and Disorderly logger jailed after trouble
Weniling logger Joe Jeffries was found intoxicated and causing disturbance by officers last evening. He was locked up and faces a ten day sober up in the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jeffries
Weniling
Junction City Notes in Times February 14
Dr Oghebey recovers after a shoulder fracture with John Lawrence caring for him. Two box cars derailed on the mill switch, a flat car damaged by two trains backing. Eugene real estate man N S Fenne visited for a land deal. Wm Johnson buys Bundy barn on Greenwood street for 50 dollars and plans repairs and a spring livery. Wm Frazier buys eighteen horses at 70 to 150 dollars with draft horses 125 to 175. farmers arrive with horses but demand limits purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Oghebey
John Lawrence
N.S. Fenne
Eugene
Owm. Johnson
Bundy
Gieenwood Street
Ed. Bundy
Johnson
Wm. Frazier
Thanks Expressed in Gratitude for Loved One
Family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and empathy during the illness and death of our mother and wife.
Valentine Day Mail Volume Drops Amid Modern Rush
Saturday marked Valentine’s Day with many recipients receiving cards through the mails. Post office staff note fewer valentines handled each year as traditional romantic exchanges give way to faster, modern systems and advancing technology.
Matrimonial Snags and the Pierce Cure for Women
A distressed husband notes changes in his wife after marriage and urges understanding. The article advocates Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to treat nervousness insomnia and irritability. It recounts testimonials from Mrs. Ethel Trepto and Mrs. Anna Russell claiming relief from female weakness backache ovarian issues and other ailments with the medicine. It urges suffering women to consult Dr. Pierce and offers free correspondence and a medical adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paggeer
Myth
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Dinsmore the winner in intercollegiate oratorical contest
The event in Villard Hall featured finalists from various colleges. Harvey Densmore delivered “The Voice of Labor” with classical diction and polish, edging out strong competitors while Mike Ells Travis and Miss Luckey gave notable performances. The contest preview lists participants from Oregon colleges and schools for the Eugene finals on March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villard Hall
Water
Burns
Mabel Smith
Posrl Luckey
Harvey Densmore
Brate University
Oratory
Denemore
Mike Ells Travis
Joan of Arc
Mer Mark
County Allowances for Road Work in 1993 List
A fragmented record lists individuals associated with road work duties and allowances in early February 1993. Names include Joe Beare Wright Backnun J Richardson Howard Henry Leretz Andrewe Pisfford Nileson Hoffmann and Pennington among others with figures or codes indicating payments or allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Gravel
Joe Beare Gravel
BP Redford
Cccmisneiinse
Wright & Backnun
JE Richardson
I Howard
Jobo
Henry Leretz
Andrewe Lumter
Pisfford Read
Motherland
Veatoh
EF Johnson
Bofley
JC Beck
James E Bey “ Tiyde Hay
Piststagtbaveer
J Fredrickson
Fred Fredrickeon
Mortis
Esas
Neleon
Acces J Hoffman
Local personals from Eugene and area scene
Individuals visiting, returning, or staying in Eugene include Henry E Ankeny from Albany, GC Mourer from Salem, Judge H BR Kincaid traveling to Portland, James Humphrey and wife from Portland visiting relatives, Mra Geo Neland and son from Astonia, Mies Florence Davis en route to Roseburg, and others such as Edith Haggard, Thecla Dove, Faith Johnson, and Arthur Pennock making local appearances. Several locals plan Sundays with friends, work shifts resume next week, and orchard and hop interests reflect regional activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Thecla Dove
Salen
Mise Faith Johnson
Creewell
Eugene
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Fatulas Sume Trusts
H F McCounack, P
Junction City Notes
Palmer and Children
Mr. Younghusband
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Dinsmore
U. O
Harry Denamore
Albany
Oliver H Hickey
Foreat Grove
M L Baronet
Willamette
Edger E Mereste
Guy E Moore
Monmouth
BK Rutherford
McMinnville
E Amith
Newberg
Lucy Gause
Daily Guard
Henry E Ankeny
City
Kola Neis
T He Hopman
H A Vincent
Salem
GC Mourer
Mies Edith Haggard
de AM Davis
Corvallis
H BR Kincaid
Dr Driver
Ernest King
Webster Kincaid
Irving
J M Shelley
Ialem
Mra
WePberson
Goshen
Mr and Mire
Ellie
Arthur Pennock
Hendise
J J Hughee
Lowe
India Eugene
Businesll
WM Keily
San Francisco
Perth
Myrtle Pinkham
Gertrude Hammond
Junction City
Henry Weatherford
Mire Elliott Lyons
Lyone
RA Drury
Pleasant Hill
Hoapital
Cras CU Maresh
Ceeburg
Meeiles
FJ Miller
HB Miller
Grants Pass
Yoston
EL Ijuw
John Nettleton
Arler
Jonn
Oliver Rord
JF Lawrences
Ben Robinson
Looghmller & Pot
Merchan
Howard
Milllorn Browmero
Attts
Williamcoo
Walters
Vanseholack
Lu Mendels
Bowers
J M
Fogian
Aeebeener Aes
Judkies
Griffin Hardware
Clair Baker
Coast Fork Lumber Co Lumber
Toel Surveying
Petrenee
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Branley
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