WEWETT S FORGES STILL ACTIVE
Five Boer officers escaped from Island prison and reached a Crimean port. Dewett forces cut rail lines and engaged armored trains near Capetown. A captain’s son was drowned at Sydney. Chinese courts refuse further executions, stalling negotiations with allied ministers.
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St Petcrssure
Crimean
Capetown
Dewett
Satem
Bell
Ruth
Sydney
Marion County
Pexin
China
Damage suit filed against Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Geo W Vaughn father of John L Vaughn a minor sues Booth Kelly Lumber for 25000 dollars in the Tane county circuit court claiming a leg injury to the 18 year old worker near Wendling while employed as a hook tender on October 16 1900. The complaint alleges hazard and company knowledge of danger and asks for judgment and costs. case set for March 18 and expected to draw notable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tane County
Oow Vaughan
John Laughan
Booth-Kelly Lum Company
L Bilyeo
Thompson & Hardy Pear
Boundary line dispute fuels House Senate clash in Oregon
Lane Linn County line news from Salem reports an unfavorable committee view on Senate 168 regarding boundary changes. The courtly struggle hints the real battle will occur in the House, with opponents aiming to preserve current lines while pro boundary factions push for a compromise. Major John L has advanced to Ashd dispatch duties, with L L Mullett to assume the third trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SaLem
House
Senate
John L
Ashd
L L Mullett
Saloon feud rocks Winfield with church vandalism
A Beacom special from Wichita reports Winfield windows of the United Brethren church were smashed with over $200 in damage. Warrants are out for several suspects. Pastor Rev Mr Hendershot, a prohibition advocate, is said to have helped destroy a saloon the prior Tuesday. Tension between factions leads to frequent street clashes.
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Wichita
Kan
Beacom
United Brethren Church
Winfield
Hendershot
Eugene Lodge AO UW Postpones Inauguration
Special to the Guagp from Wendling reports high water prevented members of the Eugene Lodge AO UW from reaching the area delaying the installation of the new lodge. The event will be rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendling
Eugene Lodge
AO UW
Royal Arch Masons confer degrees in Eugene
Complimentary notice from Oakland Owl reports Eugene Chapter No 10 Royal Arch Masons conferred de grees on three candidates including the Owl editor. A banquet followed with High Priest Moran presiding, remarks by members and visiting companions, and praise for the Owl and Companion Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Owl
Eugene Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
The
Owl
Eugene
Moran
Preston
Simost
Lark Bilyeu
Lion County
Navy Officer James K Coggewell Advanced by President
Commander James K Coggewell of the US Navy, nephew of John Coggewell and brother of Fred Thorne, was advanced yesterday from lieutenant commander to commander. He served as lieutenant commander on the battleship Oregon during the Spanish American War, with Captain Clark as his superior officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K .Coggewell
US Navy
John Coggewell
Fred Thorne
Camper
Oregor
Clark
High Water Floods River Further Threats To Bridges
The Daily Guard reports heavy rain melted mountain snow causing the river to rise rapidly and breach banks. Eugene bridge shows 19 feet as of 4 30 PM, with ongoing fears bridges washed out and county logs endangered. Prior freshet measured 18 feet at 1 PM and 204 feet earlier in January. Local weather official notes 1.86 inches of rain since Thursday morning.
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Guarat
Eugene
Herbert Eastland
Local News Briefs from February 16
PERSORMAL Daily Aiuara reports H E Ankeny home from below and Barney Paine back from Portland. Mre D A Paine went to Portland. EC Lake returned to Harrisburg. H J Gaeman and daughter Mies Alice are in Portland. Mr and Mrs Andy Taylor back from Corvallis. RH Friendly traveled to Portland on today’s train. Mra RA Booth and Roy to Bagmaw for Sunday. RE Bristow returned to Portland after a short stay in Eugene. Rey EM Patterson went to Halsey to conduct the funeral of Mr Dr Marks. Mr and Mrs Chas Mayhew home from visit to San Francisco. Will W Branstetter and Leon R Willoughby back from Cottage Grove. Miss da La Raut returns to Grants Pass after visiting. Deputy Sheriff Harry Bown at Emira for J Thompson Inman funeral. Bishop Cranston of Portland arrives and will preach at M E church tomorrow. Albert Applegate recovers from scarletina. Mise Lake arrives from East St Louis to Eugene to visit relatives.
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H J Gaeman
Mies Alice
Portland
Andy Taylor
Corvallis
Friendly
Mra RA Booth
Roy
Bagmaw
RE Bristow
Eugene
Chas Mayhew
San Francisco
Will W Branstetter
Leon R Willoughby
Cottage Grove
Real Estate Transfers and Incorporation Notice
Court House Items lists real estate transfers and an incorporation filing by The Rouse Geer Lumber Co to operate a sawmill at Amos Lane County Oregon with $3000 capital in 800 shares. Also notes a marriage license for Jobo Kimery and Mre Ratha Weat and a local editorial critique on publishing indecent content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse-Geer Lumber Co Han
Amos
Lane County
Oregon
Lev Geer
W B Rouse
Joho Suthereland
Legislation Moves on Indian War Veterans Pay
The House appropriated 30000 dollars for Indian War Veterans with adjournment set to Monday noon. Montague's bill provides 2 dollars daily for service and per horse, while eight hour workday was defeated. The Senate passed assessment and taxation bills as both houses plan travel to Portland for the weekend.
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Montagge
Montague
Inter
Portland
Miners Trapped as Cumberland Mine Fire In Vancouver Island
A February 16 report from Vancouver BC describes 65 miners sealed inside the Cumberland coal mine on Vancouver Island. The shaft mouth is engulfed by a massive flame, with no apparent escape route and imminent peril.
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Vancouver
Cumberland
Vancouver Island
Card of Thanks and Public Notices
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to those who aided during illness and death of Mrs Rachel Cheshire. Main item reports Major L D Forrest receiving contracts from Corvallis and Salem mills for four million feet of logs to be delivered at the McKenzie River mouth late June. several camps to start immediately.
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Rachel Cheshire
Locorsa
L D Forrest
Corvallis
Ialem Mills
McKenzie River
Horses drown as flood sweeps near Springfield
Eli Bangs learns by telephone that two of his horses Frank and Boxer drowned near James Ebbert’s place above Springfield around 11 am while Elena Pickard ferried Eugene Workmen lodge members toward Wendling. High water hindered progress, the team prized by Bangs was among the county’s best.
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Eli Bangs
Springfeld
Frank
Boxer
James Ebbert
Springfield
Elena Pickard
Pickard
Bangs
Commissioners Court February 6 1900s Labor and road funds list
A dated list details labor on roads, bridge work, and pauper supplies. Entries include W W Neeley labor on road, ge Midgley lumber, telephone service, electric light, jury list drawing costs, supervisors on road districts, pile driver hauling, bridge work, and pauper provisions. Totals show small payments to various workers and firms, with multiple items for surveying, printing, and blacksmithing.
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Neeley
Behorstschild Stationery
Beever
Jane
Gray
Geo Midgley Lumber
Eugene Electric Co Light
Powell Pauper
DWE Pawel Sissetcistis
Smith
Geo GriMlth
Aes
Cobb
Fia Aiionnotia
Bennett
Cisine
Williame & Parvin
Paupers
Cain
Cornelius
M Collier
J H Potts
Ian Suewkensaee
Eli Perkins
Chas Croner
Bedford Bridge
Bristow Pauper
McMahon
Junction City Bulletin
Dotson Labor
Ferry Road
Title Guarantee & Loan Co Famd
Marvin Johns
Sherman Heller
W Post
Ravensnopeaqvenss
Henry Mathews
Scott Bond
Loughmiller & Peter Hardware
Jerry Potter
Jno Gardner
O F Baxter
Scott
Stekman
Geo
Colby Bridgework
Smith Bridgework
Clothing Wanted for Adults and Children in Need
Citizens seek clothing for adults and children near destitution. Donors may leave items at W M Sherman’s residence on Olive Street between 5th and 6th Streets or send a post and goods will be collected.
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W M Sherman
Olive Street
Veterans Association Forms Local Spanish American War Camp
Veterans of the Spanish and Philippine wars in the city organize a local camp of the Spanish American War Veterans Association to join state and national groups. Aiming to affiliate to gain benefits, organizers hope to establish the camp before the state encampment in Portland on February 26 so delegates can be sent.
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Itla
Portland
Missing Word Contest Delights Daily Guard Readers
A quirky local note describes a deacon injuring himself on a carpet tack in a humorous misprint. The emcee prompts readers to guess the first word and mail the answer with a cash entry to win one month of the Daily Guard.
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Daily Guard
Bonds for 25000 to fund new school buildings
Taxpayers met at the courthouse to discuss a 25000 bond issue for a new east side 1 room brick building, remodel of Central for a high school, and roof improvements. The board favored 25000 with local funding to cover debt and remodels, while some urged 40000. Election set for March 11 with 4 percent interest.
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Daily Guard
J H McClang
Craw
J M Williams
McClang
Ashland
Central School
BM Yoran
Central Building
J J Walton
Kom Day
Yoran
SH Friendly
L Bilyeu
J M Williame
N Balley
B Eakin
E O Potter
M Svarvernd
J B Hopkins
Alborte
Fairmount
Balem
Boring for Oil Sparks Stir at Albany Depot
John Turner, a railroad official and humorist, staged an oil well hoax near Albany’s depot by placing old oil in a ditch and claiming a discovery. Onlookers and political figures debated options to drill while the ruse drew laughter and disbelief. Also notes a birth in Oregon and a Feb 11 1901 baby girl in Janet ion.
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Albany Herald
John Turner
C& E Railroad
California
McEriane
Bro Nutting
Democrat
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Aren
Wewett's
Hormosillo
Mexico
Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
Geo. W. Vaugham
Lane-Linn County Line
Willamette River
Persormal
Aiuara
H E Ankeny
Barney Paine
Mre
D A Paine
EC Lake
Harrisburg
Rey EM Patterson
Halsey
Dr Marks
Bishop Cranston
Albert Applegate
Scarlatina
Mise Lake
Senne
Withers
Circuit Court
Bruce L Bogart
Frank M. Burnison
Jobo Kimery
Mre Ratha Weat
J H Devoy
Dresser
Este
Sollee
Commissioners Court
Lapies
Gar
Comsil
Boas
EF H McAlleter
Janetion
Byron Milliorn
Ollow
Fe Rur
Ati
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