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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
9
The column surveys quirky trends and public notes from Indiana and beyond, touching on Woon chauting as a fad, Mark Hanna shifting to politics, a Portland ex-councilman’s hospital discharge after appendicitis, a French ship’s voyage, and varied political and social commentaries on crime, religion, and policy.
A critical editorial argues that an Oregonian writer favors Russia over Britain, condemns anglophilia and calls for a halt in anti British sentiment. It cites blood ties and trade as reasons for continued Anglo Saxon sympathy while mocking others who claim ancestry proves worth.
An Associated Press dispatch from Lomé notes Roman sarcasm at a solemn remort as Pope Leo reportedly seeks further cardinal purges after killing many created by predecessors. The piece also cites Monsignor Volpour's death leaving a likely first cardinal appointment pending. It adds that over 100000 pension claims arise from the war with Spain, with about 12000 accepted and 18000 rejected, around 30000 remaining to be settled and rising.
Survivors urge restraint and Christian spirit after assaults on Dr Alexander Blackburn, pastor of Portland's First Baptist Church. Critics are urged to forgive malice and lead by example, walking the straight and narrow path to influence others.
A San Francisco produce firm reports a six million pound Lima bean crop shortfall after a carver incident. The firm has assigned twenty five thousand dollars to creditors while owing three hundred thousand dollars, indicating a large discrepancy.
The editors are at the National Convention in Omaha among them L Campbell formerly of the Guard.
The text notes 615 Harvard graduates unlikely to farm with many heading to law, teaching, and medicine. It mentions Italian bettors backing a Pope successor to Leo, while Leo is not dead. A New York chorus girl faces brain fever after a five minute headstand, with doctors pondering if performance risk caused fever.
A Butte physician finds a five month old baby left at his office by a supposed father who claimed he should care for it. Elsewhere a railroad collision in Ohio kills five as a team of mules balks before an oncoming train. Also notes on Mrs. Glasusteau, a remarried Garfield assassin, Pope Leo vitality, and French President Loubet’s return amid English goodwill.
Abel Uglow a prominent citizen and capitalist of Dallas entered a Dallas drug store on Wednesday and selected a bottle he believed to be port wine. The liquid proved to be battery fluid with a deadly poison. An antidote was administered in time to save his life.
Oregon residents praised for aid to Heppner victims with figures claiming Portland sent 25000 yet skeptics say only 7000 reached the relief. Surrounding towns routed donations through Portland committee and object to credit misattribution. A formal statement from the Portland relief committee is urged.
A Pendleton Tribune rep quotes strong criticism of Oregon land officials. The letter blames poor appointments for repeated embarrassments and urges candidates of higher character and reduced political influence. It notes former commissioner Hermann faced fraud exposure and removal by President Roosevelt.
The editorial defends the 5P Company stance on hauling logs from the valley to Portland mills. Mr Coman says the motive is not to avoid long-haul losses, but that Harriman interests haul lumber along their line to eastern points at Portland's rates. He argues logging breaks hindering country growth. mills and planing shops spur population, money flow, and territorial development benefiting Portland and jobbing centers.
L and Nelson, after forgery terms served in Walla Walla, found a home with G W Sams. Mrs Sams fell for the ex convict and the trio formed a bigamous family, later with five children. For ten years they lived together in Pendleton and back home. Bessie Sams, now seventeen, chose the same path as her mother.
A humorous Monoa Indiana Exchange item explains why country editors prosper. It recounts a birth and life cycle where the editor collects fees for a birth, christening, marriage notices, obituaries, and society resolutions, highlighting the steady stream of payments and long notices they publish.
Captain Isaac Gray, aged 74, died at a Portland hospital after a scaffold fall in Vancouver. A Eugene native who moved from Dakota in 1900 ran a Eugene grocery business with his sons. Remains to be brought by overland tonight for interment in Eugene.
Attending Eugene fans at Albany geme Sunday included Chas Goldsmith, Walter Lackey, Tad Lackey, Ad Reama, Chris Kauffman, Geo. Marx Jr., Bart Orrell, John Withrow, Wm Royce, M. R. Janney, Walter Griffin, Chas Griffin, Frank Goodpastore, Will Ware, Fred Withrow, Wellington Waddle, Bert Wrey, Edgar Tatham, T. A. Gilbert, H. A. Vincent, Harry Iatham, Harry Dowber, W. W. Chessman, Chas Kothe, Frank Taylor, C. A. Wintermeier and several others.
Daily Guard personals note a wide list of visitors and travelers including Miss Alicia McElroy arriving from Salem and many others such as Dr. D A Paine returning from a trip north and Rev Herbert Johnson visiting. The item reads as a roster of local social activity and movements with several residents traveling to Portland Foley Springs Newport and other locales.
Most residents attended the Elmira celebration last Saturday. Mr J Fisk called on business in Eugene. Pearl Cartwright and wife from Eric Prairie visited A M Thurman and family. Tom Hise killed a bear. Thomas Cook and wife returned to Drain after two weeks here. Harvey Horn hauled timber to Eugene. Mrs Blanton accompanied him. Seth Harpole and family from Springfield passed through en route home from the celebration. School closes next Friday. E W Jordan re-employed for a four month term with a salary increase.
The United Brethren will hold its quarterly meeting at the Middle Fork school house on July 2 and July 6.
Mrs S F Kerns suffered an accident Saturday and may be inconvenienced for some time. She was a light on both her ankles.
The poem speaks of Leo facing the end as night falls and life ebbs away. It contrasts mortal decline with a hopeful ascent, praying for grace and a vision of heaven if deemed worthy. The piece blends religious sentiment with personal farewell and ascent beyond death.
A Baltimore American excerpt notes a old Mother Hubbard lay in the cupboard and stifled a dreadful moan as it had gone out of style and its owner had left it alone.
Franklin Allen twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs W Allen recent arrivals from the east fell about ten feet from a cherry tree and broke a rib. Dr DeBar attended the injuries. The family lives on South High street.
The Review notes Roseburg must post a marked improvement to climb ahead of Eugene, which holds second place. A Cotage Grove versus Eugene Knights of Pythias game is scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Eugene. Eugene carriage plant announces a record 11 400 quarts of cherries produced Friday.
Smithfield features many town updates including new residents, a move to a Dew home, a new clerk at a local store, and town appearances by residents like Monroe Childers and Chester Crome. The piece notes a corrected baseball game result with Elmira versus Smithfield, a disputed ending, and Elmira’s reluctance to replay.
Jack notes a very small shoe while Nell confirms the child foot is two sizes smaller than Jack’s. The exchange centers on the size difference and practical fitting.
Miss Marie Ware leaves Oregon to Mexico amid talk of ads and a dull era. The Oregonian is cited describing her as having carrobn trees described as carrot red in contrast to a bleak period. The Condon Globe notes advertising as the remedy for dull times and calls Bright Advertising a cure for dull periods.
A transport ship reports picking up the body of an elderly man who died of starvation at sea. The article critiques medical claims about digestion and blood formation, arguing nourishment must come from food, and praises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with testimony from Mrs. Francis Johnson of Dresden, Missouri.
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