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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1903
Page
9
A condensed survey covers wrecks, killings, strikes, political twists, and disasters across multiple regions. Highlights include railroad disasters, a mob hanging in Kansas, a Philippines delegate’s plea, a British captain’s murder, a wife shooting, city hall fire, and various weather, legal, and international tensions.
Snow blankets Washington as public and private business halt. At the White House Theodore Roosevelt and family exchange gifts in the library while Lt. Ferguson, a Rough Rider guest, joins a luncheon with Commander and Mrs. Cowles. Dinners are hosted by British and Russian Ambassadors with embassy parties and receptions across the capital.
London dispatch reports King Edward and Queen Alexandra celebrating Christmas at Sandringham for the first time since accession. The royal party attended service at Sandringham church and the King oversaw the annual beef and game distribution on the estate. Unusually cold London weather and extensive charity dinners amid unemployment marked the day. A severe gale affected the north coast, with damage to shipping and waterfront property on the Clyde and Tyne.
From Oyster Bay a Prescott patch reports President Roosevelt did not appear in person at Cove school for the second time in 16 years. He sent autographed notes allowing more generous gifts. Principal Miss Provost read his message as sleds games and dolls, along with extra candies, were provided and a telegram expressed thanks and wishes for his long tenure.
Col Henry Clay Lockwood died at Bellevue Hospital after a brief illness. A lawyer by training, he joined the Union Army in 1862 and rose to major for gallantry at Fort Fisher. He authored The Abolition of the Presidency advocating a plural Executive Council chosen by Congress.
Dec 27 verdict finds Pedro Rodrigues guilty of larceny in the first degree for stealing clothing jewelry and private papers from General Miles and Col and Mrs Maus while they traveled to the Philippines. Three years hard labor sentenced in Canton Penitentiary. items recovered by police.
Victoria reports advices from Honolulu that the British cruiser Sherwater has sailed for Pitcairn and other southeast islands to hunt the mutineers who seized the vessel Lei cester Castle after shooting the captain and killing Second Mate Saxon. The mutiny occurred about 100 miles from Pitcairn, and survivors or fugitives may reach the island.
George Piydell aged 65 died last night near his home in Dareth after collapsing from exhaustion. He lived alone above a small confectionery and cigar shop by the harbor front. He had been preparing presents for friends and relatives when he fell within five feet of his residence and froze to death.
Oregon items report a new Methodist church dedication at Browneville with $1200 pledged to clear remaining debt, and Governor Geer grants a full pardon to George Morey, formerly serving life for killing Gus Berry in Portland in 1903.
A telegram from Ashkaba reports 4000 dead in the native quarter with 500 corpses dug from ruins. Police guard a 5 million rouble treasury buried in rubble as wells run dry and shocks continue. Sappers aid excavation while 200 square verst area shakes, refugees camp at the railroad station with cars and free aid distributed.
Markets show wheat prices ranging from 70 cents to 78 cents with barley and flour notes mixed. Livestock quotes include cows at 6 to 7 cents per pound, steers dress, veal at 28 to 4 cents, and lambs around 5 to 6 cents, while poultry and cheese listings reflect mixed regional demand and standard dairy pricing patterns.
London reports the death of Mort Reverend Frederick Temple archbishop of Canterbury and primate of all England after a long illness. He died at 8 15 pm in the presence of his wife and two sons after a period of weakness. Burial is planned for Canterbury Cathedral with funeral on Saturday at noon. The Winchester bishop is expected to succeed him. Mr White the United States chargé d affaires visited the archbishop’s palace today.
First Sergeant William H. Russell of the Twentieth United States Infantry shot himself after a sudden fall in back pay and furlough spending. Discharged December 2 with over 700 dollars due, he reenlisted December 3 and bought a barrel of beer for his old company. He died by his own hand as relatives in North Carolina arranged the body at Fort Sheridan. Russell, 33 and unmarried, enlisted nine years ago from Kansas, serving against the Indians, in Cuba and the Philippines, celebrated as a skilled marksman with a solid army record.
Cheyenne Wyoming December 26 John Donovan a pioneer resident and Civil War veteran who fought in Indian conflicts in early Wyoming days is reported dead at his home after a paralysis illness. With his wife away he tried to attract neighbors by throwing a pail through a window and froze to death in the room.
Miss Mary OBrien of East Longmeadow near Springfield, about 30, has suddenly regained speech after fourteen years of mute illness caused by throat trouble. Doctors convened to assess her mental state as she talks incessantly while awake, though her health remains generally good.
In Los Angeles the Westminster hotel was robbed while guests W. A. Williams of Hartford Conn and his wife dined. A door lock was picked and trunks broken open. Valuables worth over 5 000 dollars were stolen from one trunk.
The trans port Thomas reports a fresh cholera outbreak in Manila with 90 daily cases on departure. Army surgeons say the disease rages unchecked in the southern provinces and Iloilo deaths rise as authorities struggle to contain it.
Dresden report states the crown princess of Saxony left her family secretly during a December night, amid intense excitement, and has gone abroad according to the Draeden Journal. details of Sagom court fictions are unclear.
Survivors of the Elingamite wreck near Three Kings endured four days at sea with two apples and no water. Four jumped overboard amid salt water madness, and deaths from exhaustion and blood loss occurred before HMS Penguin rescued the remaining crew and survivors.
Tragedy outside Trinidad Colorado where a freight collision with a coal train caused the most disastrous wreck in the line’s history. At least ten men dead with more bodies feared under debris. unidentified remains awaited. Wrecking crews clear the site as trains rerouted via Denver & Rio Grande.
Federal authorities suspect a large counterfeit certificate operation on the Pacific coast after Gen Chen was arrested in San Francisco with a forged Chinese document. Investigators note widespread forgery of habeas corpus orders and say firms in Victoria and other cities may be involved while promising to pursue those undermining the Exclusion Act.
The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce held its fifty fourth annual dinner with notable attendees including Governor Nash Adjutant-General Corbin General Young General Chaffee A S Milburn of Buffalo and Senator Hanna. Speeches praised Ohio growth and called for Army needs and unified military administration.
Montgomery Godley, a Black man, was taken from Pittsburg jail by a mob and hanged to a telephone pole after fatally shooting Milton Hinkley, a town deputy. An officer had been shot during the chaos as authorities tried to quell the crowd. A mob member also cut Godley’s throat as he died.
Berlin reports Emperor William spent Christmas in a royal manner. He walked in Sans Souci Park after noon, giving bright gold coins from the mint to gardeners and watchmen. After 4 o clock, the palace Shell Hall was lit and the Imperial children’s trees were lit with sizes suited to each child.
A New Marghelan dispatch from Russian Turkestan reports the Andijan earthquake killed 2,500 people in and around the city and destroyed 16,000 houses. Authorities struggle with destitution amid starvation and unsheltered survivors.
Advices from Andijan report daily earthquake shocks with a violent series on December 22 and the following morning. The tremors derailed rolling stock on the line causing panic among railroad workers. Traffic is suspended and the station closed as military authorities seize control of the central line area.
In Battle Creek Michigan on December 2 a Grand Trunk Railway collision between a light engine and a freight train killed engineer James Kerwin and fireman Theodore Sehinbals of the Hecht engine and fatally injured engineer Brown and fireman Burkhardt of the freight train. The engines struck at full speed while the light engine had been sent out to assist the freight.
Rome correspondent reports the pope has dispatched a prelate to Geneva to investigate the clash between the Crown Princess of Saxony and a view to arranging a separation after negotiations with the Saxon Court.
In New York on December 25 Dr Lorenz conducted his last public operation for congenital dislocation of the hip. The patient was six year old Alvin Louis Black, the boy who sent a dollar to Lolita Armour of Chicago to secure the visit. The Armour family appealed to Mr Armour to aid the case as Dr Lorenz arrived from abroad to perform the procedure.
A client linked to an Ames College matter in Sac County was reportedly located. The fragment notes an analysis or sample in question and nearby location but lacks clear details on parties, actions, or outcomes.
In Washington D C a Lodge urged Senate approval of reciprocity for coal trade with Canada authorizing the President to remove duties on coal imports from Canada if American coal exports to Canada bear a similar duty. The proposal reflects a tit-for-tat policy and aims to ease cross border commerce while balancing tariff levels between the two nations.
President Roosevelt has not accepted the role of arbitrator in the Venezuelan dispute. EU powers request his mediation, but he insists matters be referred to The Hague tribunal. No formal proposal has arrived, and talks with Secretary Hay show no change in stance.
Diamonds discovered in Oregon's Blue mountain range near Burns may transform Harney county. Stones are tiny but some pieces from $30 to $300 appear promising. Tiffany & Co funds and partners with locals to advance mining and evaluate commercial value.
The American tour of Pietro Mascagni and the Italian opera company collapsed in Chicago as all dates were canceled. An attachment on Mascagni’s personal effects for 135 dollars plus court costs accompanied his mounting financial strain and nervous prostration. The company planned to depart Chicago at nine this morning for a West tour.
New York December 24 The initial step toward acquiring 132 acres at Coney Island to end the Bowery and convert the island into a national seaside resort was taken at a meeting attended by officials and promoters.
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