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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1902
Page
2
Mourtas the Goamp reports offers of 18 to 20 cents per pound for this year’s hop crop, with buyers proposing contracts at 22 cents though none made yet. Most growers expect prices to rise further by harvest while Robi Hayes begins spraying with few lice noted, promising a good year.
Johnstown faces tragedy after a mine explosion killing two hundred miners while discussions swirl about a Chinese administration transition in Tianjin. France supports the change, Britain strengthens Halifax defenses amid fear of US conflict as custodial powers prepare for possible war.
In a pointed exchange, Nuting argues requested encampment at Albany is acceptable. The speaker insists opposition is not sour grapes but a stance against side attractions that could hinder troop benefits. The dispute centers on hosting and local arrangements.
Senator Clay of Georgia declares the Senate's ship subsidy bill passage condemns the Republican party and guarantees defeat in 1904. He argues House inaction and Congress’ failure to curb trusts bolster Democratic confidence in the coming verdict of the people.
The speaker notes lands once deemed low value, including timber lands in the mountains and valley farms, will fetch high prices. Timber lands reach 12 to 15 per acre locally while Washington reports 50 per acre for timber gold. Yet unimproved farmland in Washington is assessed far lower than higher market value lands of similar worth.
The piece notes commonalities in their sporting proclivities while contrasting their physical makeups. It asserts Cleveland favors passive sports, whereas Roosevelt would opt for active pursuits, though the specific activity ends abruptly in the text.
The article describes the president’s summer regimen including tennis at Oyster Bay, with remarks on maintaining dignity. It contrasts athletic training with gentler activities, noting rough horse riding, long walks, mountain treks, and wrestling with boys as possibilities for vigorous exercise.
New York Governor Odell pushes a policy moving away from direct taxation of real estate and personal property. He plans higher indirect taxes on corporations liquor and other revenue streams while keeping the direct tax minimal this year. Aims to abolish mortgage taxation with a recording fee instead, and intends to limit direct taxes to local needs.
The debate centers on where Tracy should face justice if captured. Washington plans to surrender him to Oregon authorities to ensure prompt conviction, avoiding delays from other states. The piece notes the outlaw’s resolve, his reliance on power and weapons, and the likelihood of imminent arrest.
Citizens argue against using the city park for the exposition citing its value as a popular resort and resting place. They warn that hosting the event would destroy the park’s beauty and resist moves to push materials and exhibits through difficult transport. They call for alternative sites and lower land costs from property owners.
Jeremiah Mead known as Uncle Jerry resists his son George marrying Polly Blair. A bee swarm traps him at Polly’s farm. Widow Blair negotiates. Jerry agrees to back the marriage if bees are relocated. George is instructed to marry Polly in a week.
Court house News compiles real estate transfers across Lane County with multiple parcels moving to public and private buyers including Cantrells, Darnielle, Abrames, Nelsons, Jensen, Perkine, McLeod, and others. Mining locates include H B Grove at Norma No 2e and W H Wright water rights at Jay Bird Creek. Tahoma Mining to use the water, amid概 unclear details.
Hood River party including John Roberts Horace Mecklen A K Bevcon Elis Edgington Gilbert Edgington John Harrop and Robert B Perigo led the first ascent of Mt Hood this year last Friday. Oregon City Baptist Ministers Union plans a July 29 31 Bible study at Gladstone Park. Prineville reports poisoning salts to curb rabbits as a durable pest. The Dalles mayor signed a Union street sewer construction order Saturday night ending a long fight.
City property near Willamette street and College Hill Park offered at $50 to $60 per lot with plans for 120 to 1300 prune trees and orchard land. Also a death notice for Miss Loie E Kelly of Creswell, age 26, who died July 11 1902 at her aunt Mary Marsey’s Creswell home and was buried at Howe cemetery.
C D Chorpening and Glenn Chessman, Eu gene's free main carriers, received new regulation cadet gray uniforms with brass buttons and a cap. The carriers have not yet worn them, but it is expected they will soon appear in the attire.
In Old Town Virginia a relieved parent praises Buck len’s Arica Salve saying it wholly cured their daughter of a bad case of cald bead. The product claims to treat piles and skin eruptions and is sold for two cents at W L De Lano’s drug store.
In the manufacturing district work is brisk with woolen mills pushing to capacity given current machinery and material. The excelsior factory turns out 8 500 pounds of product daily as it and others stay busy fulfilling orders. The cannery runs full blast on small fruit roasts, mainly royal and cherries and raspberries, with business broadly good. It is said that Hubble the drayman caused yesterday's wind storm by opening a locked box car at the depot from Kaneas, letting in the windy weather.
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