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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1904
Page
12
A catastrophic fire at the Iroquois opera house in Chicago during a matinee of Bluebeard causes panic among women and children. Reports cite 50 dead or more inside, with many injured or missing as flames engulf the rear and gallery. Police battle crowds while fire crews search for victims amid chaos.
A large holiday audience endured a devastating blaze as the theatre roof and burning timber collapsed. By five o'clock police and fire crews reported 200 to 300 dead with many more injured. Chaos filled the streets as families searched for loved ones amid a throng of onlookers and responders.
Father Deshon, noted priest and superior general, died in New York at age 81. A member of the West Point class of 1845, he ranked high among 40 graduates. The Paulist Fathers, organized in 1858 by Pope Pius IX, favor converts from Protestantism.
Dispatches report Emperor Franz Joseph was painfully injured yesterday after falling down stairs during a visit to his daughter. Initial stroke rumors lack credibility. He is much improved today, rose at his usual hour, and expects to hold an audience tomorrow.
In Washington on December 30 Roosevelt said he has not offered the National chairmanship to anyone because it is not his to offer. He told Senator Hanna he would be glad to see him get it and stressed that he did not offer the post to Hoot or Crane.
In Des Moines last night a safe was cracked and over 8000 worth of tananda stolen. 110 suspicious characters have been arrested. Lincoln health officers deny a leprosy rumor in the Russian colony as fake. Pineville hosts trial of Lee Turner for alleged accessory before the fact in the Quarter House battle that left eight dead.
John Browne Fourth Marquis of Sligo dies at his Westport home in London likely today. The nobleman's passing ends a long tenure in aristocratic society with ties to regional estates and British peers.
Strayed from home on county road south of Springfield December 26, 1003 a two year old bay mare with heavy dark mane and tail. A cow bell hung from her neck by a rope. Finder please notify Frank D. Teachant Springfield Or.
Simon Wolf of Bnai Brith met with President Roosevelt to discuss the Kishineff massacre threat. Administration released no new details and plans no action beyond addressing a hypothetical case. Officials say Russia is aware of the situation and would prevent further anti Jewish persecutions.
Chicago reports Emil Kieksi, a member and accomplice of car barn bandits, cut bars in his cell to escape. The bar nearly severed, exposing the plan. Officers cannot locate the tool used, suspect outside help. Detectives ordered to reinforce jail guard.
Bloomington dispatch reports burglars blew open the post office safe in San Jose last night, taking over 1000 dollars. They also robbed Ubner's Hardware and a west side saloon, securing about 200 dollars from each. The burglars fled in a buggy. police are pursuing.
A morning blast at the five story brick Dick's Brewery in Quincey Ill. severely injures one worker and causes about 60000 in losses. Nearby, William Milledge of Eugene area is jailed for assault and battery on his stepdaughter Mabel Cotterwick, pleading guilty and paying five dollars plus costs. In St Petersburg six men die and nine are wounded in a napthene fire and explosion at Vetnineki.
Corvallis Gazettes reports a playful dispute over a gambling bill with quotes from Clerk Jennings Page Cronise Clerk Morehead Brownell and Blue Chips denying involvement, framing a local political gossip scene.
Dr J E Selover returns from a post graduate course in San Francisco and is now practicing at his new offices in the Heck With building.
Miss Etta Eastland and M bred Templeton of Portland wed at high noon in a quiet home ceremony attended by close friends. Rev. Cross officiated at First Congregational church. couple to reside in Portland after brief luncheon. Templeton and Eastland, University of Oregon graduates, plan future in business and teaching respectively.
Weather reports describe heavy fog in Grants Pass and Regene with lighter conditions in Regene and cold frost in Portland. Whitfield & Co. of Chicago praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for grippe, claiming it prevents pneumonia and aids recovery. sold by W. L. DeLano.
Chicago officials report a conference between city engineers and employers failed to avert a strike that could deprive over 150 skyscrapers of heat light and elevator service. Engineers demand 37 and a half cents an hour up from 28, while they refuse arbitration by clergy or judges. Teamsters show sympathy with the strikers.
A rousing note comments on a czar seeking an heir amid a four daughter line, hints at a possible next summer. Auburn prison’s electric execution described as brutal and dehumanizing, with prior similar cases cited and condemned. Critique of Standard Oil price cut as not philanthropic but a business scalp grab. Japan-Russia war note: Japan may face food security issues if conflict arises, with Pacific flour shipments noted as stockpiled.
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson burned to death Monday at the Ellmaker farm west of Eugene. Clothes caught fire before an old style fireplace then spread outside where the child perished before help arrived. Funeral held this afternoon at the L O O F cemetery in Eugene.
One hundred twenty eight bales of Campbell & Walker hops were sold yesterday to OC Litehard hopbuyer of Independence for twenty four cents per pound.
Mr. RK Gray of Amenia Duchess county New York endorses Chamberlains Cough remedy as the best medicine for croup especially for children. Used at the first sign of hoarseness or the croupy cough it can prevent the attack and should be kept at hand for instant use. Sold by W L De Lano.
A vintage ad warns readers that lifestyle missteps can be costly, then pitches Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia biliousness headache liver and related troubles. Available at W L Jra Lane's Store.
The two Creswell meat markets have been consolidated and will continue business under the management of Harnett and Samera. Visit Craver's Racket store for prices in Creswell, Oregon.
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