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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
5
A garbled July fragment discusses a charged political climate in a distant capital, unrest in Eastern Oregon with settler and ranger tensions, dreamers attempting a New York to England voyage, and nascent wireless telegraphy provoking corporate anxieties about patent control and government sales.
Indications arise that Morgan seeks to draw all German transportation interests into his syndicate. He may expand to encompass wider links and possibly target the Mare railway project for syndication, signaling a pursuit of broader control and potential planetary reach.
The article notes an American newspaper enterprise publishing the coronation date for King Edward set for August before London papers learned of it. It asserts the American reports were authentic and later confirmed in Britain. The piece highlights pancontinental news diffusion in the era.
The king reportedly used strong language when Astor was asked for a baronetcy and urged him to return to America. He likely meant no hostility, just a wish not to be troubled by the petitioner. He suggested seeking titles in France, Spain, Italy, Egypt, or China.
The Baltimore electric railway company will insure its 3000 conductors and motormen in substantial life insurance plans paid by the company. No wage cuts or costs to workers. The policy settles all claims as full compensation for any accident. Also comments on Oregon penitentiary guards and intruder handling.
The piece notes last year’s extreme drought set a 90 cent corn price and that this spring profit expectations stem from natural conditions. It cites last summer’s perished crops, winter stock feeding, and recent storms as signs of a partial crop, signaling continued higher prices and possible cereal demand on the coast to replace corn.
The piece warns of a great financial panic crippling Cuba, noting its youth as an independent state, near poverty, ruined plantations after a long war with Spain, and limited credit. It argues the United States bears responsibility as sponsor and criticizes Congress for failing to pass reciprocity laws due to trusts, while urging action to stabilize Cuba and avoid national disgrace. A local hardware ad follows.
The county court notifies all persons with claims against the estate of H Fisher, deceased, to present their claims with proper vouchers to the attorney O L Bilyes in Eugene Oregon within six months from the date of this notice dated July 1909 by L Breer, Attorney.
A San Francisco wheat fire comment highlights rising No 1 wheats to 1.183 dollars a bushel from 0.974 a year earlier. Milling values at 1.16 plus, with old stocks exhausted, and cargo markets showing 20-9 prompt and 80 deferred. Freight rates steady, and exports to Europe limited by Indian monsoons and Australian drought, signaling higher prices domestically.
Special to Guard Dextest July 9 Haglogle in progress with good damage noted from the recent ralp. L Williams log drive for the Eu gene i li is just above this place. Clay Parker spent most of last week visiting home. Edgar Jobovson, camp near Seattle, bought five acres from Handeaker at Lost Creek junction. Verily Dexter to become a plyyer. A new stage will open on the road next week. A F Edwardes bought a moving picture machine and will show at WOW hall Pleasant Hill on Wednesday July 16.
Contractor J M Eddy of Eugene has started the Harrisburg Hotel project and expects completion in about five weeks. He will house his family in the Henry McCartney residence on Smith Street during the work. The Willamette River rose four feet due to recent heavy rains and is now falling rapidly. Hop growers expect the rain and warm weather to boost production.
On and after Monday July 14 the Eugene Soap Co will stock a full supply of whale-oil soap for praying purposes. No need to send out of town for it when it remains plentiful here. Paper or Stoves Chambers & Bro.
Classified notices include woodchoppers needed with apply at home on river road or Junction address by L C Vrros. Bee hive and supplies. The Best Prescription for Malaria sells Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. No Cure, No Pay. Price 500. Lick Alowsre, guarantor for 3 years. Chambers Hardware.
Bring chittim bark and wool to W Sanders in Eugene where the dealer promises the highest cash price. Chambers Hardware advertises Horee shoes that anyone can nail up. A cold remedy promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a distinctive roves signature on each box.
Aberdeen merchants victimized by forged checks vanish. Amalgamated Sugar Company formed with 4 million capital in Utah and Oregon. Le Porte blast kills William Hillman and Robert Sample. Idaho assigns delegates to mining congress. William Yates commits murder suicide in False City. Arabian stallion Linden tree dies at Beatrice after 30 years.
Miss Roxie Pringle visited her aunt Mrs Alma Sears in Saginaw yesterday while Mr Ray Stockwell, visiting relatives there, returns to Eastern Oregon. Avon and Irma Howe travel to California for several months. Walker celebration postponed to next Monday due to rain. a good time was reported. Mrs Valkmar left for a vacation with relatives. remains in the drug store during Mr Volkmar's absence.
The Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association holds events at Gladstone Park near Oregon City from July 8 to 18 with reduced certificate plan rates via Southern Pacific lines. Featured attractions include the Chemena Indian Band, Chas Craig the impersonator, Dr Robi Melntyre, and McClary the lecturer. Henry Wat terson speaks July 10 on Money and Morals, July 11 on Abraham Lincoln. program includes Chemewa Indian School activities, music, recitations, baseball, and a closing concert. Contact nearest Southern Pacific agent for details.
The Junction Deadwood Stage Line leaves Junction on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 am for Maple ton Deadwood and points along the route. Returns on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Round trip fare is 4.50. For details inquire at Cascade Drugstore in Junction City Oregon or address Bryant.
Tracy issues message to newspaper men from Gerrells house praising coverage while denying Merrill killed him and claiming Merrill tried to kill Tracy. He says reporters arrive first and “the poe sea” follow, reflecting a media dynamic noted in Beatrie on July 9.
Seattle Propuce Co advertises the highest cash price for chickens butters and eggs at West 8th Street Eugene. Chambers Hardware offers Racine buggies for hard service.
You Know What You Are Taking When you take Grove's Tanteleas Chill Tonic. No cure no pay. Farrow & Co. advertise bioder mowers and rakes for sale. The firm touts a blade that runs ahead of the team and lists a second-hand mower for sale. They also offer machinery real estate insurance and soaps for the best phar asies. They want to buy a good bug, any boree at once.
Auction of 40 second hand baggies and wagone items offers a mix of usable pieces and junk. Prices advertised as very low, with many good items among the lot.
An old newspaper snippet touts Cough end Works for cold cures with Lasstive Bromo Quinine Teblers claiming a one day relief and No Cure No Pay at 35 cents. Chamberes Hardware promotes fatrae for mowers and binders while Woop Wastren seeks wood cords. a subscription account is noted for local readers.
A string of sale notices covers houses land and livestock in Eugene and nearby towns including Willamette Street residence in Eugene and 216 acre farm near Goshen plus 160 acre tracts in Jasper Oregon. Also lost items include an open faced nickel watch and a charm with initials MS 4 and a bicycle found near Marx’s barber shop with reward details.
TEAMS WANTED To haul lumber from our mill on Coast Fork river Good pay steady work Coast Fork Lumber Up Cottage Grove Oregon FARM TO TRADE I have a farm of 363 acres 6 miles south of Fresno Oal which I desire to trace for farm property in Lane county Land is all good bottom land well watered and well improved in every particu lar Address 8 care Guagp Eugene
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