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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1904
Page
9
After last week’s incident in the Oregon senate, 24 Republicans and five Democrats refused to consider Governor Chamberlain’s vetoes. By not acting, the senate preserved the governor’s vetoes, reportedly saving the people $100,000 in appropriations and signaling a healthy cross party dynamic between legislature and governor.
A man near Tonopah Nevada built an 16 by 20 foot house using empty beer bottles for walls and a bottle glazed surface. He lived there last winter with his wife and two children, claiming the glass abode stayed warm even as other homes froze.
The University of Munich will admit women on equal terms with men for ex education, ending a prior system where women could only attend lectures on tolerance at the whim of professors. In Butler Pennsylvania, typhoid fever has claimed seventy five residents, five died Friday, raising alarm as the city of eleven thousand battles a worsening outbreak.
A young man in Seattle is under arrest for claiming that all girls adore him and pursue marriage. The writer notes that if such behavior were confined to asylums, state institutions would need expanded capacities.
In an Ohio town Friday night during a blizzard, burglars stole jewelry and costly goods worth several thousand dollars from a department store. Frosted windows and a raging storm kept witnesses from seeing the fleeing burglars as tracks were erased by sleet and snow.
The piece notes the Philippines has about 1,444 nautical miles of coastline, roughly twice that of the United States, yet most trade vessels sail under foreign flags because navigation law treats the islands as foreign. It argues this policy is costly to the United States and amounts to a national outrage.
The New York Financier estimates John D Rockefeller's wealth at half a billion, claiming he holds one one hundred eighty ninth of US wealth. A Lebanon fire scene leads to an incendiary confession after a block of businesses burned, tied to a rope at a telephone pole. Christmas gifts burden city post office staff as Postmaster Page issues many postal orders.
In a Lyric theater lobby Daniel Frohman and friends discuss theater when a stranger asks what a stage kiss entails. A party member replies that it resembles the kiss a husband receives from his wife after blowing his weekly race winnings at the track.
The text notes the nation’s livestock value fell over the past eighteen months due to price manipulation by powerful groups in Eastern markets, totaling more than 8750,000,000, which discourages stockmen. It also mentions French scientists finding arsenic in hens eggs but no drop in demand, pondering lessons about hens and human poison.
At a congressional convention, Binger Hermann sought renomination and was backed by friends who claimed Speaker Cannon wired support and reserved him for river and harbor committee. Cannon ignored Hermann, provoking Oregon’s push to press the President, but Hermann landed only on minor committees.
A dispatch reports Aco Brown, a Black man, sentenced in Houston to 1000 years for an attempted assault. Texas law bans death for such crimes, leaving many skeptical of the punishment as Brown will be very old upon release.
The Astorian reports President Roosevelt sided with Oregon in the contention with Secretary Hitchcock, revoking the hold on land entries. The secretary’s curt treatment of Oregon senators and writers drew criticism, while the move is seen as beneficial to those seeking lands they claim. The piece notes the president’s influence and hints Hitchcock’s authority.
Portsmouth Dec 28 The admiralty asked all naval reserve men to notify addresses from which they could be summoned to active service by telegraph. The move is tied to the far Eastern crisis. A courier arrived from St Petersburg with important dispatches for the Russian ambassador.
Portland Oregon December 24 David Van Houghton who killed Albert Young in this city last night was captured in his barn at Montavilla near Portland this morning. Van Houghton made no resistance when arrested and says Young spoiled his name. He had appealed to officers to have Young arrested and warned if law cannot grant justice he would seek another way. Sympathy here is strong for Van Houghton who is likely not fully responsible for his actions.
Chicago appears far from settlement as livery drivers refuse to meet drivers and teamsters. Hearses continued to operate without interference, though unionist Norman Larcone faced a $50 fine for attempting to cut hearse traces and could face felony charges under Illinois law for funeral interference.
Jamee Abooll arrested at Niagara Malls Ontario on charges of impersonating J Ogden Goulet and dating a New York restaurant keeper, a daughter. He was arraigned this morning on forgery of a letter of introduction and will contest extradition.
Stockton reports miners may have failed to sustain the strike at Lindaon Royel Consolidated mine as outside workers are brought in. Milton and Calaveras merchants refuse to sell to strikers. New York cotton market opens with prices up fifty points, highest since Civil War era.
Madrid December 28 Spanish merchants plan to appeal to the government after a decision to make no appropriation for a Spanish exhibit at the St Louis Exposition. Sails for the Orient. Philadelphia December 28 The Dixie sailed for Colon with six hundred marines aboard and six months provisions for a thousand men.
Rahway New Jersey details of a Pennsylvania road fast mail colliding with a freight wreck, killing several and injuring none seriously. The Daily Guard item lists many local residents and visitors in Eugene, Salem, Portland, Cottage Grove and nearby areas, noting travels, visits, and social events amid the accident report.
Mayking Kentucky December 28 William Shepherd, intoxicated, entered his home and shot Riley Webb as he spoke to Mrs Shepherd. He then killed Mrs Shepherd and wounded her ten month old baby. Shepherd fled to the mountains and was captured after a posse surrounded him. Rumors of a lynching mob circulated as the state guard prepared to protect the jail.
Telluride Colorado December 28. Col Williams an officer of the Western Federation of Miners who had charge of the strike was ordered to leave town by civil authorities but refused and will be arrested. Former Attorney General Engley acting for the miners was arrested for vagrancy and causing a general disturbance. It is understood wholesale arrests of strikers will begin within 24 hours.
The Eugene district No 4 holds a 7:00 p.m. meeting at the courthouse to consider levying taxes for next year to fund school maintenance. The current levy is six mills, and whether it will be raised is unclear. Taxpayers are urged to attend.
The Modern Woodmen of America in Franklin held a December 26 meeting and were pleasantly surprised by a fine supper prepared by the ladies of Smithfield. The meal was greatly enjoyed and members hope for a repeat event in the future.
Gustave Hodes brother of Clem Hodes of Eugene died at his Corvallis home on Friday aged nearly 76. A Corvallis pioneer, he began business there in 1857.
This afternoon in the Hoffman House parlors Harry Richards of Yonealla and Martha Frost of Mohawk were married by Justice C A Wintermeier. Last evening Amos Stewart and Sadie M Thompson of Cottage Grove wed at Hotel Gross with Rev J S McCallum officiating.
To Guard Subscribers. In case of failure to receive your paper regularly, you will confer on favor by immediately notifying ue of the fact. Campbell Bros.
A long life story unfolds under a false name, detailing Mrs. Brown’s decline after childbirth and the toll on health. It highlights weakness, headaches, and fatigue, then endorsements for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as restoring strength. Beneficiaries share letters praising cures and offer free medical consultations from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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