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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1904

Page

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Professor F G Young Calls For Moral Unity In Modern Study

Professor F G Young spoke at the U C assembly on The Student's Hearings at the Opening of the Twentieth Century. He warned that modern students face fragmented views and a loss of spiritual anchors while science and criticism broaden horizons. He urged a synthesis of world and life concepts and a vigorous renewals of spiritual life as humanity grows closer together.

F. G. Young U. C Israel

Fell and broke his ankle near court house lodging house

Steve Lander, a former bartender now employed at Mrs. Linton's place across the river, slipped on a slippery sidewalk in front of the Court House lodging house about two o'clock. He broke the mall bone above his left ankle, was taken to bed, and Dr. F. MM. Day was called to attend.

Daily Guard Steve Lander

Polish Colony Not Coming to Lane County

The Daily Guard reports the Polish colony promised for Lane County will not come here. It has secured land near Portland in Washington County. Promoter Antone Ossowski, once in Eugene, had arranged a large tract in Lane County, but the plan was switched and the colony heads elsewhere.

Daily Guard Lane County Washington County Portland Antone Ossowski Eugene

High School Notes on Student Enterprise and Assembly

The report notes teachers and students working to raise class records and order at the high school. With Supt Bechdolt absent, Prof Sneeden led a Wednesday morning assembly, delivering brief remarks before a piano solo by Miss Alicia McElroy.

Bechdolt Sneeden Alicia McElroy

High School Dedication Plans Set for Friday Event

A dedication program for the new high school building is arranged for Friday evening with Governor Chamberlain and State Superintendent Ackerman expected to attend. During the day, the school will be open for tours led by ushers while the Guard guarantees a worthwhile visit for patrons and citizens who tour the rooms and departments.

Chamberlain Ackerman Oliver Uehers

Albany Democrat Bowling Card Announces Matches

The Commercial Club of Eugene will bowl the Alco team in a return game next Saturday evening at the city alleys. Albany teams not yet chosen. J. K. Weatherford and E. D. Cusick, unable to go to Eugene, likely to join. Illibee Club of Salem requests a game here next week.

Albany Democrat Commercial Club Eugene Alco Albany J. K. Weatherford E. D. Cusick Illibee Salem

Catholics Plan New Church To Ease Growing Parishioners

The Catholic congregation will build a larger church due to increasing membership. At a recent meeting, George A. Houck M Schnii der Louis Aya and Peter Boler were appointed to committees to investigate fundraising options and outline plans for a fine structure matching nearby imposing buildings.

Eleventh and Willamette Streets George A. Houck M. Schniider Louis Aya Peter Boler

Violin Shop Opens in I O O F Temple Second Floor

J. L. Coates, a skilled violin maker and repairer, opens a shop on the second floor of the I. O. O. F. temple opposite the board office. He is described as a pleasant gentleman to meet and capable in his craft.

J. L. Coates I. O. O. F. Temple Mr. Coates

Local telephon system grows with steady service

The race exchange shows 57 telephon in use as Linem Patterson and Dillard install new lines. The local office reports good service, driving rapid growth of the system.

Linem Patterson and Dillard

Buried and Burned Colonel Brice Dies in Gas Trench

In Columbia Ohio on January 20 Colonel Brice superintendent of the Central Ohio Gas Company was killed while directing workers in a trench when the earth caved in burying him eleven feet deep. Gas caught fire from a torch and firefighters fought the blaze for hours before Brice's burned, unrecognizable body was recovered.

Columbia Ohio Brice Central Ohio Gas Company

Fire Drives 200 Theatrical Troupe From Grand Palace Hotel

Two hundred members of a theatrical troupe left without engagements due to a prior Iroquois fire were awakened and dispersed into the streets by a blaze in the Grand Palace Hotel on North Clark Street. Rescue work was difficult but no casualties occurred. The hotel suffered a second fire in two weeks.

Chicago Grand Palace Clark Street

Fire Chief Mush Man Xami Testifies in Iroquois Fire Probe

Chicago January 15 The Fire Department Chief Mushman testified in the Iroquois theatre investigation stating he had limited duties and did not enforce fire safety orders. He blamed others and said theatre managers resisted mandatory firemen on stage and claimed no power to enforce ordinances.

Chicago Mushman Froguow Freman Larrison Corporation Council

California Tragedy Tells of Despair and Elopement

George Goff, agent for Conservative Life Incur Co, killed himself at home in Los Angeles after his daughter ran away with Dolph Green, a recently divorced man linked to a shooting case. Green later separated, then courted Miss Goff following the elopement.

Los Angeles George Goff Life Incuracne Co Bis Dolph Green Green

Boot and Shoe Workers empower board to send organizers to Canada

Cincinnati January 20 The Boot and Shoe Workers union today empowered its executive board to dispatch organizers into Canada signaling a regional expansion effort.

Cincinnati Boot and Shoe Workers Canada

Tragedy in New York: Woman and two daughters found dead

In New York on January 20, police found the bodies of Mrs. Frank Elfan and her two daughters, ages five and seven, at the burping family home. Authorities say she shot the children then herself, and believe a sudden insanity or emotional disturbance led to the deadly act and a house fire.

New York Frank Elfan

Roosevelt Peace Talks Expected After Washington Conference

A conference between Hanna and Roosevelt factions is set for tonight in Washington. A peace treaty may be reached soon as both sides prepare concessions, with Roosevelt urging compromise to settle tensions.

Cleveland Washington Roosevelt

Iroquois theatre calamity inquiry continues in Chicago

More than a hundred witnesses remain to be examined, with the inquiry possibly ending this week if only the most important are called. Edwin Price, manager of the Blue Beard Company, testified and blamed theatre management while criticizing Chicago building inspectors.

Chicago Edwin Price Bluebeard Company

Postal Frauds Case Opens With Massive Evidence

In the Machen postal fraud and conspiracy case government attorneys opened with a vast array of circumstantial evidence including large exhibits, ledgers, deposit slips, and draft book stubs as the trial moves forward.

Washington Jao

German merchants plan U.S. agency to counter dumping

Berlin reports a syndicate of German iron and steel merchants aims to set up an American agency to push German goods and counter the influx of American products. The move reflects efforts to stabilize export markets amid trade frictions.

Birmingham Berlin America Germany

Kaiser blasts officials over Africa emergency prep

Berlin report says the Kaiser is angered by government officials for failing to prepare for the Africa crisis. He personally supervises measures, rushes reinforcements, and calls for volunteers. Several royal princes offered service, but he refused, deeming it unsafe for rulers to risk their lives. He will depart Berlin tonight for Wilhelm's Haven to bid troops farewell.

Berlin Africa Wilhelm

Russia Poised to Withdraw Forces from Manchuria

London reports in optimistic tones on the Far East. The Times notes a British offer and a returned official saying Russia is preparing to withdraw from Manchuria, with the Manchester Guardian quoted.

Russia London England The Presa Times Manchester Guardien Eays Sein

United Mine Workers push coal tax to fund miners home

Indianapolis January 20 The United Mine Workers resolved to appeal state laws calling for railway coal tax of a half cent per ton and operators to pay a half cent on mined coal. Miners and operators would contribute to a general fund for a home for aged and crippled miners. Vienna January 20 Die Zeitung states the Austro Russian committee in Constantinople tires of delayed audience with the sultan on Balkans reforms and will go to Salonica to push plans. Sofia reports documents of Bulgarian war preparations sent to the porte.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers Mineraa Vienna Die Zetung Constantinople Balkene Salonica Sofia Porte Bulagria

Chicago Grand Jury Report Attacks City Officials

In a report presented to the grand jury, foreman James Nye accuses Mayor Harrison and Sheriff Barrett of failing to enforce the law during labor troubles. The document also charges a labor union official with unlawful conspiracy.

Chicago James Nye Harrison Barrett

Hops Sold by Edmonson Lot to Uchtman at 25 Cents

Edmonson lot of hops consisting of 22 bales sold to Uchtman at 25 cents per pound. Earlier reports noted other sales but those transfers were not completed.

Edmonson Uchtman

Nesbit Welle marriage at Thurston home

At the home of D F Wells in Thurston on January 1 1904 T A Nesbit married Miss Jessie V Welle with Justice C R Hastings officiating. In Benton county on January 11 1904 Arthur Rust of Benton and Miss Leva Jenkins of Lane county wed, Justice J N Hogue of Aisea presiding.

D. F. Wells Thurston T. A. Nesbit Jessie V. Welle Justice of the Peace C. R. Hastings Benton County Arthur Rust Leva Jenkins Lane County J. N. Hogue Aisea

Welby Stevens Welcomes Daughter This Morning

Local household announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Welby Stevens this morning. The newborn adds a new member to the family, with details not disclosed in the brief notice.

Mrs. Welby Stevens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walts Gents’ Department Hampton Bpos Young Dent L Whitson L. Cheshire, M. D Oregon L W Brown, M. D Isurlgeon New McClung Block C. Woodcock U. T. Harrie Chrisman Block Hknagene George O'B Debar, M. D Eugene Loan and Savings Bank E. Lith Street Penland Tth Schwarzschild’s Book Store Willamette Street Eugne San Fransisco Ricks Beakin P. E. Snodgrass Lu. H. Potter WE Brown Osburn F. L. Chambers H. E. Ankeny Darwin Bristow Chambers- Bristow Cravers Cresswell Will Te'eyhone Business Colonel Brice Xami California Iris Iroquois Theatre Inquest Frank E. Dunn
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