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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
2
Citizens of Newman Indiana halted a train and looted coal. The 1004th national livestock convention will convene in Portland. The French government forbids Breton dialect use by Brittany priests. Lieutenant Governor Tillman claims he can prove provocation for shooting Editor Gonares.
George E. Chamberlain, a Democrat, was sworn in as Oregon governor, succeeding Theodore T. Geer after four years in office. The Capitol crowd packed the legislative hall as officials prepared for the joint convention and the formal inaugural ceremonies. The scene at the state capitol was filled with bustle as the senate convened and President Browne ll called the gathering to order.
The Oregon legislature confirmed George E Chamberlain as governor after a canvass showing a 246 vote plurality for Furnish, a joint session with oath and inauguration of Chamberlain following Governor Geer’s farewell address. The event included a ceremonial procession, committee reports, and formal swearing in.
Washington reports the state department has begun negotiations to urge Japan to sign a treaty prohibiting Japanese vessels from taking seals within the 0 mile limit around Alaska. Treasury officials say 16 or more Japanese ships seized seals in the prohibited zone, but no seizures occurred due to lack of formal agreement with Japan.
An explosion in the gun cotton room at the Hamilton Powder company works in Northfield, Vancouver, K C, instantly killed seven workers and injured many others. A second blast in the gelignite building wrecked the entire plant within seconds.
In Philadelphia on January 14 lawyers for anthracite operators and mineworkers attend strike commissioners as a bill to raise working ages passes through drafts. The measure would lift minor work ages to 16 in mines, 18 in breakers, 14 in mills and factories, and ban female work from midnight to 7 AM.
Representative Thomas H. Tongue of Oregon died at the Irvington in Washington on January 12 at 12 50 PM from acute indigestion watch induced heart paralysis. He was born in England on June 23 1844 educated at Pacific University and practiced law after 1870 serving Hillsboro as mayor and in the state senate. He was a longtime Republican leader and served in the Fifty fifth Congress securing river and harbor appropriations for Oregon.
Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman shoots Narciso Gonzales founder and editor of the Columbia State at Main and Gervais streets in Columbia. Gonzales suffers a severe stab wound to the side with liver and intestines punctured. surgeons report a slim chance of survival.
Springfield Ill Jan 15 a coal famine in Arcola left many citizens blocking a coal train on the Illinois Central as it passed through town. The crowd uncoupled the engine and refused further movement with trainmen and police unable to disperse them. Cars remained halted at night.
Washington reports Rear Admiral George W. Melville chief of the bureau of steam engineering has been placed on the retired list after reaching the 62 year age limit. Special congressional authority allows him to continue at the head of the corps until further action. Melville was appointed to the navy from New York in July 1861.
London reports no immediate price change in coal markets despite Congress rebates on all coal for a year and placing anthracite on the free list. Market observers note potential effects but indicate current prices remain steady as of January 17.
Washington officials hear testimony from wholesale coal dealers in Philadelphia and Baltimore about scarce supply and high prices. Whitney Kenmeier reports paying eight dollars per ton at mines minus ten percent commission, up from three dollars twenty five cents before the strike. Read of Baltimore declines to reveal contract prices, citing competitive margins. Senator Stewart rebukes dealers for private gain while government needs persist.
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Four dead and several injured in a Baltimore & Ohio line crash east of Cumberland as a messenger allegedly pulled a lever causing a clear-block signal for a following passenger train No. 10. The derailment involved a postal car and caboose, with crew escaping unharmed.
A fragmentary note asks if the phrase means pie or meat pie. It poses a playful linguistic puzzle about a saying heard in the community, with unclear origin and no definitive conclusion.
Proceedings recount the defense citing General Lokban’s poison order against Americans. The court admits a report detailing Balangiga plot features. Witnesses support Brigadier General Jacob H. Smith’s policy ending the Samar insurrection. Captain Smith testifies refugees asked to return to town and aid the Americans. Captain Swayne says Smith warned of starvation if mountains were not abandoned, with Smith declaring Let them die for peace.
Chicago reports a sharp temperature drop to near zero with a heavy early snowstorm. A grand jury will probe a coal ring as trainloads of coal are diverted and stockpiled outside tracks. Two thousand residents suffer cold related illnesses and the death rate rises, with officials labeling those responsible as liable for constructive homicide.
Boise Idaho January 14 Judge W B Heyburn was elected United States senator by both houses in separate sessions He gained all Republican votes while Democrats backed James H Hawley Senate tally Heyburn 15 Hawley 6 House 35 11 total 50 17 Canvass in joint session scheduled today
A St. Marys West Virginia special reports nearly the entire audience and stage company at the Auditorium theater were overcome by natural gas fumes during a performance. Two actresses lie at a hotel with slim chances of recovery, while many spectators in the balcony were carried out and later recovered. The theater’s gas heating and lighting caused an overflow of unconsumed gas leading to the incident.
Washington on January 17 the engrossed and enrolled copy of the free coal bill passed by Congress was presented to President Roosevelt by Representative Wachter of Maryland chairing the house committee on enrolled bills and Representative Allen of Maine. The president signed the measure expressing pleasure that Congress acted so promptly.
A fire at Canal and Madison streets early today wrecked a large manufacturing block with an estimated loss of 100000 dollars and triggered a hotel panic at the adjoining Grand Central. Heavy losers include Simonds manufacturing, P. F. Gump & Co, Eureka manufacturing, and Western Brass works, all in machinery.
Domingo Mendez Capote, president of the senate and foreign relations committee member, has completed a report recommending ratification of the reciprocity treaty without amendment. The report goes to the full committee and is expected to reach the senate this week with no anticipated debate.
Havana dispatch reports an anonymous manifesto from Cuba stating the Liberal army will not wait beyond March for soldier pay and warns of marching on all towns from Point Maysi to Cape San Antonio if delayed. Generals Gomez and others express satisfaction with the government on the payroll issue.
A London dispatch to the Tribune reports bitter winds and brisk weather across the north, south, east and west. Frosts and intermittent snow showers are expected to continue, with ice making skating possible in places as barometer trends show no forthcoming atmospheric upheavals.
Chicago reports from East Chicago Indiana state business is stalled as Repadic steel and iron and Emvlewyn rolling mill shut down. About 5,000 workers are idle after coal supplies ran dry last Saturday with only one carload arriving and no fuel secured since.
London reports that at a special Liverpool chamber of commerce meeting the proposed reciprocal treaty between the United States and Cuba was discussed. Foreign Secretary Lane Downe will receive important deputations from UK chambers on January 22 to discuss the matter. Speakers criticized the treaty as effectively excluding other nations from trading with Cuba.
In Johnstown Pa on January 19 a jar containing powder exploded at a Windtor boarding house. Six men are believed mortally injured and found scattered around the room after the blast. Survivors will be taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Washington January 15 A bill by Representative Gibson Tennessee would require the attorney general to petition federal courts for a receiver when coal mines halt operations due to strikes or disputes. The court would appoint a receiver to run the mines and similarly authorize a receiver for any transportation line paused by conflicts between company and employees.
In Topeka Kansas on January 15 the Santa Fe grievance committee for conductors and brakemen was informed by General Manager M that Third Vice President Kendrick would meet them for wage talks. No action yet. a Chicago conference is expected next week. The union seeks a 29 percent raise.
C L Mulier arrived from Baker City to join C Messaacs in the Lewis and Clark exposition efforts. They are meeting with encouragement and many are willing to raise funds to a higher amount.
Fort Logan ships arrive from San Francisco bearing 1,824 discharged soldiers bound for the Philippines. The voyage transports a large contingent as part of ongoing military redeployments to the Pacific theater.
Oregon news reports Governor Chamberlain naming no chief deputy district attorney for Multnomah county amid a legislative bill to fix Umatilla Union county boundary lines. Albany sees a major fire at Sugar Ping Mill & Fixture. ballast mining on Grand Ronde river. Clatsop toll road study. Palmer town expansion. Eugene electric light merge with Springfield. Grave Creek timber claims protested for mineral value.
Wheat prices at Walla Walla and valley range from 75 to 80 cents. Barley brewers at 24, feed at 23.50 per ton. Flour grades quoted from 3.90 to 4.20 per bushel. Oats No 1 white around 1.15 per cental. Hay values show Timothy 11 to 12 dollars, clover 5 to 9, cheat 9 to 10. Potatoes Best Burbanks around 50 cents. Poultry prices list mixed, young, hens and turkeys with live and dressed rates. Cheese and butter quotes, eggs at 22 to 32 per dozen. Wool and mohair prices given for Valley and Exeter Oregon. Cattle and hogs priced on weight and dressing.
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