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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
1
Salem reports a dispute over including the Columbia river in a fish protection bill. Fishermen urge the Columbia be named, arguing fish-wheels harm any Oregon stream. Hume contends Columbia rights derive from land acts and customary use. Carded bouquets mark legislative courtesies.
In Salem on Feb 10 and Feb 19 the legislature handled a mix of state business including U S Senate voting shifting to Geo H Williams, bills for portraits of Lincoln, salmon regulations, coyote bounty, a Roseburg soldiers home grant, an industrial college, supreme court report sales, a salmon hutchery, and a Pan American commission action. A nickel in the slot bill and a public warehouse bill faced hurdles. horticultural reports were debated. a buggy accident involving Ell Manga’s team was noted with minor damage.
Special to Girard Salem Feb 10 The House action on Whitney’s mortgage tax bill collapsed as six members fled before the vote. Absent were Edson Driscuill Geer Lamson Montague Poorman Hemenway excused. Browne’s orphaned children bill was debated and Briggs moved to amend. Ways and means has three bills on the calendar for tonight. Fisheries and game measures drew debate as Hahn won approval to protect Columbia salmon on par with other rivers, ending a river wheel advantage unless the senate blocks it.
Special to the Goard Saalem reports a proposed dental law would require graduates and board examinations, aiming to oust quacks but risking to bar competent journeymen. Critics say it would force long practicing professionals to abandon offices, harming families and livelihoods without solving the issue.
The nickel-in-the-slot machine bill by Senator Proebster passed the senate and moved to the house. After second reading it was referred to commerce committees led by Representative Lamson. A Friday recall attempt failed and both the bill and the committee chair vanished this morning before Lamson reappeared to join the joint assembly. The senator may draft a new bill for prompt advancement. This marks a second instance of bill echoing this session.
Elsia Pickard returned to Eugene Saturday from the scene of a horse drowning near Spring held. The party crossed a raging slough where the current swept away horses and driver, lodging them against a tree. Pickard clung to the tree while the horses drowned, and Frank Shomen and Pickard were rescued with ropes after plunging into the swift water. The group moved on to Wendling after the incident. At Seaburg Oregon February 14 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Enoch Heam.
Deputy Sheriff Fred Fiskhee bought at administrator Geo B Dorris the late Mrs Stilee estate at Point Terrace on the Bluelaw. The tract is five acres well improved and among the finest pieces of Lane County property.
A new lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen was organized at Wendling on Saturday night with 15 charter members. A delegation of 11 Eugene members attended to aid the institution. The lodge, named Yellow Fir Lodge No. 111, held a banquet after the ceremonies, ending around 3 am Sunday. The charter members are noted as men of fine physique and prospects for growth look strong. Officers include PMW J M Trimble, MW E Smith, Foreman H C Holcomb, Receiver F E Brockman, Overseer John Waddell, Guide J F Russell, W Leonard Chitwood, O W Lee Chitwood.
Legislative notes report Ontario losing its bid to be Malhour County capital as an enabling act fails 25 to 24. Senator Proebatel's bill to designate county treasurers as tax collectors remains pending in the senate. The act would assign tax collection duties from sheriffs to county treasurers.
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