Foreign Legations Delayed As Pekin Turmoil Grows
A Shanghai report states an imperial edict dated July 5 orders immediate war by viceroys and governors. Li Hung Chang is rumored to be taken as a hostage to force a pause in hostilities. Dispatches claim Pekin legations saved July 9, with continued uncertainty. Tein Tsin fell again after fierce fighting, casualties heavy among Russians and Japanese. Li Hung Chang now sails to Hong Kong and is named viceroy of Chi Li.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Shanghai
Pekin
Lonpoy
Li Hung Chang
China
Washington
Sheng
Department of State
London
Hong Kong
Chi Li
Li Hung
County Finances Report to Lane County Court
A committee reports on county accounts from 1890 to 1900, praising sheriff W W Withers and county officers for neat books and proper fund accounting. It details taxes delinquent rolls, cash on hand, costs on tax sales, and multiple receipts and disbursements by the sheriff treasurer and clerk, ending with a grand total and warrants ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon County Court
Lane County
Oregon
W Withers
Sheriff's Assesenate
Crema
Balacce
Csacarsesss
Feu Lee
L Sapeiens
Public Square Circuit Court Docket Hits August Hearing
Knox v HRK Kinesid and multiple cases dominate the docket with hearings set for Wednesday August 8 at 2 PM. Objections to referee reports filed. various answers, demurrers, and motions to become party defendant noted. Divorce decree granted in Lillie M Egglesham v Roy Eggl…”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
J Goodale
John Cogswell
W M Vandoyne
JC Goodale
Vas Wheeler
Lillie M Egglesham
Roy Eggesham
Roy Egglenham
Alice O Brandt
Park Brandt
Court House Items and Mining Locations in Blue River District
Court house items include mortgage and chattel mortgage details for multiple claims in the Blue River and Bohemia districts with several Wm Drury and C L Johnson locators. Real estate transfers list F M Wilkins as referee to F Annie and John Davies, and Susan W Moore et al to O L Bowder. Marriage licenses issued for several couples. sheriff appoints special deputy. Florence West reports homestead activity on Knowles creek with Wood families. Grand Lodge of Workmen in Salem and Junction Degree of Honor Lodge represented. Grocery sale noted at S K Peters’ store. Eugene saw mill aims to resume by August. Born: July 16, 1900, to Chester Edwards Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F M Wilkins
Annie
John Davies
Mulligan
Eugene
Susan W Moore
O L Bowder
Danish Colony Sown in Lane County Prospects Bright
Rev P L Hansen of Portland discusses a Danish colony in Lane County with a GUARD reporter. Nineteen families have chosen land and will arrive by September, mainly from Iowa and Minnesota, as settlers sell current holdings. He notes interest from Midwest firms and possibility of a modern factory here, with potential profitability for Eugene.
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P L . Hansen
Portland
Lane County
Rev Hansen
Iowa
Minnesota
Hansen
Middle West
Lake States
Eugene
Kev Hansen
Home Cured Meats Move by Gray and Son in Oregon
Gray and Son enter the cured meats business after selling their grocery concern to Sterner and Wright. They operate from a large barn on the Isaac Gray Sr. place at Eleventh and Willamette Streets, turning out good grades of ham and sides. The smoking room handles three meat layers, with a 26 hour curing cycle. They plan to buy more pork locally as farmers realize a home market, selling directly to retailers and aiming for widespread availability.
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Gray & Son
Sterner & Wright
Isaac Gray, Sr
Willamette
John Gray
Oregon
Far East
Meners Iay & Son
Transportation line across Oregon aims for Cascades pass
The Oregonian notes plans by the Chicago and Burlington route to cross Ogden and cut southeast into unoccupied Oregon then head toward a Cascades pass between Prineville and Bend. From there the grade would descend toward Portland, making a beeline southward.
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Oregonian Sys
Chicago & Burlington
Ogden
Oregon
Cascades
Prineville
Portland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ned Iin
Tein Tsin
TO Hong Hong
Lio
Imp
Aackan
Patterson
General Fund
Institute
Echool
City
Nts Lane Co
Zieh
LH Jonson
JL. H Porren
FM Wilema
Circuit Court
Hendricks’ Ferry
Public Square
SM Douglas Et al
H RK
Hendricks McKensie Bridge
LN Roney
C Potter
N Roney
Mckenzie River
Hendricks Ferry
Anewer
Chapman & Son
Oiewer
Plainwill
Skipworth
Hich
Hamilton
Vesuvius
Blue River District
F Drury
Excelsior
Wm Drury
W R Drury
LJ Cornwellus
Pythias
Bohemia District
L Johnson
Damon
Johnson
David Smith
Marston
Huddleston
Dean
Flower Claim
Blue River
EO Roberts
Willamette Alreet
James Kickman and
Laura E Faves
MB Johnson
Fannie M Layne
John Coon
Rosetta Beck
Sheriff Withers
al Ready
Florence
Judge Fisk
Knowles Crek
Wood
S K Peters
Hitter & Loner
Wisconsin
Eugkene
Borx
Euges
Chester
Edwarda Leon
Eucene Guard
Ampbell Bros., Publishers
Price
Willamette Street
Seventh
Eighth Streets
GUARD
J Walton
Talton & Overton
Markley
Attorneys-At-Law
Fey
Walton Ban Onrooy
L Whitson
W V_ Henderson
Uistry
Luckey
W Brown, M. D
Chrisman Block
Woodcock
Attorney-At-Law
Chrisman
Everese
LE Bean
Attorney AT Law
C Woodcock
L, Cheshire
M. D
iChriaman Bldg
J. van Kirk
Firet National Bank
Mra Whiteaker
Williamelle Street
Prirst
A Francisco
Port
P. E. Ssorchass, Candier
L. H. An't
Lane County Bank
H General Banking
G. Hovey
L. G. Hulin
Cashier
Aeet Cashier
Loanz Savings Bank
Seows
Oseuan
C. Mrarme
Dest Comber
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