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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1903
Page
7
The piece argues the logging stream bill favors big interests and threatens small timber holders. It accuses the Register of misrepresenting its aims, noting the bill would empower county courts to set tolls up to 75 cents per thousand feet, risking large-scale timber confiscation as a vast, national-scale deal.
A twelve year old girl collapsed and died in Portland after being chased by two classmates. Authorities indicate the incident began as a conflict among youths and led to a fatal collapse. Investigators will review evidence and interview witnesses to determine responsibility and motive.
Salem tonight hosts a key Senate race as voters weigh candidates to claim the coveted seat now held by Senator Simon. The event draws local officials and party leaders amid tight polling and rising campaign rhetoric.
Senator Hanna pushes a pension bill for ex slaves amid debates on emancipation era policy. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22 1862, over forty years past, shaping the era’s legal landscape.
Governor Chamberlain states he has a home in Portland and children in school there. He supports an executive mansion in principle but cannot use the residence himself, as told to the committee.
The Blue Mountain grades trouble the operating department as new engines arrive. Each engine can haul twenty fifty ton freight cars up heavy grades with one helper, carries two hundred pounds of steam, a seven thousand gallon water tank, twelve tons of coal in the tender, and the compound weighs one hundred fifty tons.
Henry Mathieu of Champoeg, nearly 90, visited Salem Senate yesterday and was introduced by Senator Crojean. He is the sole survivor of the 52 who voted at the Champoeg Wolf Meeting on May 2, 1842 to make Oregon American territory. He remains active, lively, and wore to the session with notable interest.
The Lane County legislative delegation hailed the selection of a preferred senatorial candidate. Trey identified the winning choice, signaling support within local government circles.
Saeik Hadgi Teharia arrives in Portland with a troupe named Arabiane. The event marks the first tabar witnessed in the city, observed by locals and performers amid inaugural performances downtown.
The legislature grants one thousand dollars to each widow of the guards who were killed at the penitentiary by convict Tracy.
After a twenty five year stretch with no outside travel the elderly pope ventured beyond the Vatican and St Peter's grounds marking a historic departure from his usual confinements within papal domains.
San Francisco merchants advocate admitting their native-born sons to public schools. They argue these youths are citizens and deserve access to education.
Senator Fulton argues the state should have uninterrupted national representation and supports keeping the senatorship out of state politics for the foreseeable future.
Charles W Fulton of Astoria celebrates winning a senatorial prize as others react. Ex governor Geer and Editor Scott of the Oregonian express dissatisfaction with the outcome.
The House chose to drop further game law efforts, noting the bill’s core feature, an eleven thousand dollar appropriation for game wardens, as the principal element.
Geo Hawkins of Chicago enters Chapter 6 bankruptcy with liabilities of 814615 dollars and assets listed around 11000 dollars. He argues the sums leave little for creditors while noting the modest asset base and the potential impact on his debt obligations.
The passage notes a public choice favoring the Astoria statesman over the Portland editor, deeming the editor less capable of the high office and indicating the electorate preferred the politician for the state's credit. The contrast underscores local sentiment between two prominent figures.
The line echoes the regret of disappointed candidates and a U S senator, suggesting they may convene to reflect on lost chances. The quote invokes the poet’s sentiment about missed opportunities and the enduring sadness of unfulfilled outcomes.
A joint Oregon legislative committee exonerates Swond Warden Dilley of charges raised by a female inmate. The woman prisoner insists the second warden is responsible, but the committee deems her unworthy of belief. A supposedly escaped truaty is blamed as the other possible party.
The article notes New York doctors seek a cure for severe blood poisoning. It criticizes heralded forms that failed and says medical research advances yet many mysteries remain about the human body and mind. It laments that surgeons can cut away tissue but cannot save the patient in some cases.
The register notes opposition from so called thinkless newspapers and timber land owners, then from twenty five of Oregon's thirty senators. The strong public sentiment behind the newspapers backed the bill, making further discussion unlikely as publicity dominated the debate.
The sequel to the affair published last night to the grand jury concerns the perfidy of A N Booggin, a faithless husband. A warrant for his arrest on a juilery charge was sworn, Constable Jack Smith locating him in Wendling. A warrant for Mrs Clara Wilder, former resident of The Dalles, was also issued for lend ce abilation and she was taken into custody at Springfield. The parties are jailed and to appear before Justice Wintermeier for preliminary examination next week.
A light exchange between a deacon and a little boy asks why he is not at church. The boy replies with a playful quip about catching trout in a church, ending in a humorous punchline.
An old time quack style cure promises to stop coughs and cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tebleta. Advertises No Cure No Pay and a 25 cent price.
Several residents travel and visit nearby towns including W H Letvorette from McMianville and C E Robertson from Woburg. Lucid snippets mention people from Lorane, Walterville, Eugene, Jacksonville, Brownville, Cottage Grove, Salem, Newport, Kalama, and Portland. Mrs Quiner learns her husband’s health worsens in Portland after an accident, prompting travel planning.
Mre Stroud Long secured the set of furs at F E Dunn's for having the greatest number of red labels, marking a noteworthy achievement in the local sale event.
An article argues that military fitness hinges on digestion and stomach health. It cautions that indigestion undermines strength, linking stomach weakness to broader body weakness, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy backed by patient testimonials.
The Daily Guard reports a large gathering of Lane County Woodmen of the World at Eugene I O O F hall. Delegates from Eugene and ten other camps met to plan a joint log rolling, appoint an auditing committee, and set May 1 in Eugene for a public initiation demonstration with multiple candidates.
Mrs C E Loomis entertained a dozen ladies on East Twifth Street with needlework and social chat. The gathering featured drawn work, beesnburg and fancy pillow tops, light refreshments, and guests including Agnes McFoy Laura Harria A R Sweetser J D Sheldon FE E DeConos Shafer and many others. Later Mrs C L voter hosted a Sigma Sorority high five gathering with slutive games and point contests led by Miss Bas Templeton.
Real estate transfers including Seamen L. Oliver to Rufus Mallory and Mallory to Aldooleh Gregory, Blue River mining district claims to Lucky Boy Mining Co. and Golden Rule Mining Co., and numerous parcel trades in Springfield Eugene and Bohemia. Also power of attorney, mining location, and circuit court actions listed with parties and docket targets.
T G Hendricks offers about 100 lots for sale across seven La Gene additions with no agents. Lots sold promptly with reasonable terms and potential timber land exchanges. Call early to purchase. TM property involved.
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