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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
2
The passage muses on possible Port landball victory, then shifts to broader regional topics. It notes summer harvest timing, Oregon legislative sessions, King Edward VII concerns, a new Congress, pensions and Panama Canal costs, road improvements including McKenzie road, and anticipation of a better state fair. It ends with praise for Washington state shipbuilding and a call for Oregon to act likewise.
News from Paria reports Patti was briched of a large portion of her wardrobe while stage belongings of several prominent actresses were stolen. Impact on Patti unclear. Early police notes indicate a significant theft targeting theater items in the area.
The Port land striking millmen have remained quiet and disciplined, setting a creditable example. Rioting and violence have often harmed labor causes and never strengthened them, the report notes.
The congress considers asking General Fanston, famed for advertised swimming prowess, about his ability to swim. Reports credit him with crossing the Yukon River in Alaska and the Rio Grande de Pampanga in the Philippines, gaining notoriety for his feats.
Range horses in Eastern Oregon gain value in the market as demand grows while Linn ton cannery scales back its processing duties, reducing local workload and shifting economic activity amid shifting agricultural dynamics.
The article notes that horsemen value Cayuse breeds at similar prices as years past, while horses sourced from ranges now command higher prices due to improved stock quality.
The commentary argues that diplomats should represent the republic without undue deference to royalty. It notes Ambassador Choate at a London dinner spoke mainly of the king and royalty, omitting praise for America during his retirement remarks, angering several former admirers.
Reflecting on the fifty-seventh congress, the piece blames a strong trust lobby for defeating bills aimed at protecting the public from monopolies. It laments continued high prices and corporate greed, urging decisive action and accountability to voters.
Daily Guard reports numerous residents and guests in transit to Seattle Portland Brooks Roseburg Eugene The Dalles and other locales. Notables include Mice Zida Goldsmith Ada Hanson Hazel Huff J L Hembree and Rev J T Merrill with various trips and relocations noted in July.
The report confirms An dree, the Arctic explorer, is dead after a long perilous venture. The piece contemplates the high cost of striving for unreachable goals and condemns lax pursuit of escaped convicts in two states. It also notes Postmaster Beebe’s dual offices and Major General Wheaton’s July retirement, praising decisive wartime leadership.
The June report by Superintendent J F Uslbrath shows patients rose from 1247 to 1260, the highest on record. Maintenance costs per capita were 9.44 dollars for the month, about 3.1 cents per day, with 155 officers and employees.
Real estate transfers show numerous parcels traded to Louis E Bean and others across townships with prices from 25 to 1000 dollars. Mining locations record Geo E Lilly and A K Mileno locating "OK" claim and Richard White locating "Populist" claim in the Bohemia mining district.
The document lists multiple accounts including ferrymen RC Vaughan and Bowen and W H Eaton. constable fees for Sidney Hoott and H M Wagner. justice fees for CH Holden. prisoner board for U H Holden. numerous witnesses such as Marion Morrie Geo C Compton and Geo Barney with small allowances. insane and miscellaneous expenses. stationery, stamps, telegraph services, merchandise, hauling, livery and freight. rebates on filing fees and court services. The Potoc Court notes Police Judge Dorris presided. Barre was convicted, Kellar discharged, with totals nearing twelve dollars in collectable sums.
A busy brief notes a partition opened in Roberto Brow elgar store, a barber Sunday closing ruling, new brickwork on LN Roney’s building, Frazer Iron Works supplying a tug engine, and Maple Lodge Lions adding three members. Also covers rail survey from Grants Pass to Crescent City, deer sighting near Judkies pasture, staff changes at F E Dunn’s store, illness notes about Prof and Mrs W A Wano, and several local transportation and public works items including a Lewis and Clark fair site vote favoring City Park.
La Grande William Hill an ex convict was shot by Constable Childers Saturday while resisting imprisonment. He died yesterday. Baker City Charles I Figone named deputy grand president of the Order of Eagles for Oregon, succeeding John Lamont of Portland. Roseburg Lovell and Billen Horace Roadman shot in a feud near Roseburg. Roadman 48 died Sunday after Lovell surrendered to the sheriff. The Dalee Aire fire at the European hotel caused $3000 loss. Wasco courthouse damaged $7000. Portland Dr Geary appointed temporary county physician. vacancy to be filled after reviewing applicants. Diep W F Reid, ex Eugene resident, died of consumption at Davisville, Cal July 1, 1902. born May 8, 1848 in Tennessee, aged 54.
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