This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
3
A condensed digest reports on Sino British tensions in Pekin and Tien Twin while noting American troop withdrawals, Oregon shipyard delays, and foreign interventions. It covers labor strikes in St. Louis and Rotterdam, disasters in Pittsburg and Hoboken, and naval resignations, with myriad U.S. and international political shifts.
A sprawling dispatch reports a spate of incidents and risks across continents. Notable items include a Spokane county official killed by a train near Latah Idaho while inspecting tracks, a mass of Alaska gold influx, a Philadelphia area attempted gold shipment wreck, and a dramatic Boxer suppression order from the empress dowager in Pekin amid broader Sino affairs. Also noted are railroad pooling plans in Kansas City Omaha and St Paul, Boer and Colombian clashes, a fatal boiler explosion in Astoria, and ongoing labor strife in St Louis and New York tailors.
Washington reports warn that thousands chase gold at Cape Nome despite looming winter danger. Officials fear deathtraps, disease and mass inability to return home as ships from Seattle and Pacific ports push travelers north with little means to sustain through October.
In Astoria Oregon the Deforce fish oil works in the lower harbor exploded when a boiler blew up. Three men died Jack Shaw and engineer Maurice Moore later died at St Marys hospital and Chris Nentz is believed drowned. The plant and Mr Deforce's home were destroyed by fire.
A July 12 dispatch reports Rev. Horace T. Pitkin describing a May 16 Boxers attack near Iwo Ting Fu. Catholics were killed or enslaved. at least 40 were wiped out while Protestants were spared. The incident followed by a Chinese provincial response with soldiers dispatched after survivors reached Yao Ting Fu.
From Tien Tsin dated July 12, reports say foreigners have seized the prince's palaces opposite the British legation in Pekin and that native Christians have been installed there.
Paris officials report the chamber of deputies and senate approving an extra 14.5 million francs to sustain France's operations in Ubinas. The vote finalizes the funding as part of ongoing wartime measures.
Vancouver dispatch reports Great Britain plants the British flag on Niue or Savage island 800 miles northeast of the Tonga group. The Tonga protectorate terms limit treaty actions to Britain. Falcon island reappears from sub volcanic activity. Niufu or Hope hurricane devastates 400 houses, kills 38, cocoanut crop destroyed, natives near famine.
Train derailed after sidings were tampered with near Chihuahua on the Mexican Central. A dozen bandits attacked the crew as shots rang out. robbers broke into freight cars and carried away booty. Police and soldiers pursued, one bandit captured, marking Mexico’s first recorded train hold-up.
Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson governor of the Gold Coast Colony, recently freed from Kumassi siege, called his escape the most marvelous on record. He credited secrecy of the route, noted carriers weakened by starvation, and that the party subsisted on plantains. Lady Hodgson shared the dangers and privations.
London reports a suspension of furloughs for crews of the channel and reserve squadrons amid rumored links to French fleet maneuvers. Cholera epidemic expands at Kohat near Peshawar with 207 cases and 77 deaths among troops and followers between July 2 and 9. General Wade’s Indian uprising mission is postponed as Rainy Lake region officials report quieting conditions.
San Francisco reports the freighter Californian with 8000 ton capacity has been chartered by the US government to haul freight to Manila. The Strathgyre, matching in size, will immediately load stores for the Philippines.
Unknown attackers planted dynamite under a Williamsburg residence of Henry Wilson just west of town. The blast wrecked a room above and killed 10 year old William Wilson while seriously injuring Miss Kate Tucker. Other occupants escaped harm. London reports 659 Boer prisoners released have arrived at Ladysmith.
San Francisco July 14 Charges looking to the trial by court martial have been preferred with Colonel Long against Captain Charles T Baker of the United States transport Sumner The cause is that Baker confined Henry B Ryan in the brig aboard ship while he was ill and caused his death A charge of murder is preferred against Baker
In Cresnell Alabama 59 miles east of Birmingham John Jennings a Black man was lynched on Thursday after he shot and killed laborer L Martin. Police attempted to protect him but a mob seized him and he was killed.
Milwaukee officials report the theft of a large collection of rare coins from the public museum on July 14. Estimated value ranges from five to ten thousand dollars. No clues have been found.
Lord Roberts reports a heavy British defeat north of Pretoria with Nitral's Nek captured by Boer forces. The garrison of Scots Guards Royal artillery and Lincolnshire regiment suffered heavy losses, guns seized, and many men killed or wounded. Reinforcements arrived too late to save the position. The action followed an attack on outposts near Durdepoort and further engagements near Krugersdorp and Paarde Krall as Boer arms and ammunition were reported surrendering in Heidelberg district.
A Somerville oil tank blast near the Boston & Maine yards wounded nearly a hundred and left two dead. Crowds surged as flames lit the scene, with hospitalizations at Cambridge and Massachusetts General. Firefighters and railroad workers acted bravely to separate burning cars and save bystanders. Joseph Hayden of engine company No. 1 died after helping amid the blaze.
Paris July 14 M Lases prominent Nationalist deputy tangled with disorders in the chamber fought a sword duel with journalist M Gerault Rich a suburb of Paris The clash followed an article in La Republique Organ The duel ended in the eleventh round with Lases wounded in the right arm.
Daniel J Campau returned from Chicago and said the Democratic National Committee offered him the chairmanship of the National Democratic Campaign Committee. He declined the offer and the committee refused to accept his declination and asked him to take the matter under advisement. He said he will soon provide a final answer.
United States Post Office Inspector James W. Erwin of San Francisco has orders from Washington to travel to the Philippines to help organize the island postal system. He will sail on the transport Sumner the coming Monday. Erwin recently aided in improving the Cuban postal service.
London reports an exceptional heat wave causing numerous sun strokes and prostrations. Thermometer readings reach 129 degrees in the sun and 86 in the shade at noon, signaling dangerous heat for residents and visitors alike.
In Boston on July 14 an oil tank exploded in Somerville railroad yards during a fire. The blast injured more than 100 people to varying degrees and at least two fatalities are reported. Rescue and emergency teams aided by spectators searched the area.
Springfield reports a collision on the Dayton Springfield and Urbana electric road last night. Two cars telescoped, with injuring probably 20 persons. Authorities investigate and drivers unlisted.
Chicago July 11. F B Gossitt founder of La Grange NL and a leading local figure aged 80 shot himself after a long illness and deep despondency. The case marks the death of a well known regional pioneer and businessman.
Milwaukee July 14 rail refacing mill at the Bay View forks of Illinois Steel Company started up today after two weeks idle. Over 200 men are affected. The scale agreed upon is practically the same as last year's.
The chamber of deputies in Rome on July 14 approved the commercial treaty between the United States and Italy, marking a formal endorsement by Italy of the pact. The vote and proceedings were reported from Rome with emphasis on the treaty’s terms and implications for commerce between both nations.
Lord Curgon the viceroy of India cables to Lord George Hamilton that excellent rain has fallen in the northwest Provinces and parts of Central India with unusual showers at Deccan aiding crops and water supplies.
A July 14 collision at a Military Park crossing in Indianapolis involved a Blake street car and eight freight cars attached to a Big Four engine. Several passengers were injured in the wreck.
A Berlin-dated letter from Lieutenant von Loesch alleges Baron von Ketteler blocked earlier plans to increase legation guards after the Boxers attacked the Pekin Haikou railroad. Ministers preferred not to send more troops, influenced by a desire for summer holidays and French minister Pichon’s distress over the refusal. A later conference ordered at least 60 guards per legation.
A freight train bound for Oregon ran away on a steep grade above Upton. Eighty fruit cars broke loose, toppled seven into the Pioneer Box Factory area near Sisson, then separated at Canyon and near Mott. No trains were struck. timbers shattered along the track.
Four men were trapped during a store robbery at Mason Whitehill’s general store in State Center Iowa. Citizens surrounded the building a battle occurred. Proprieter Ben Whitehill was wounded in the leg. one robber was hurt and captured with an accomplice. Two fled.
London dispatches report Li Hung Chang may stay to direct viceroys until foreign troops defeat Prince Tuan forces. He would then aid peace efforts with Yung Lu and other viceroys, while controlling Guangdong and monitoring foreign evacuations. Boxers threaten foreigners in Wan Chai and Ning Po. Zhong news notes rising street violence and heavy casualties in Tieh Tein fighting, with generals among the dead.
Lord Roberts reports a Boer counterattack around Pretoria with success, claiming two guns and about 200 men captured. Botha’s forces press Roberts along several fronts around the city, while Roberts and news of his ailment cloud the situation and delay troops from South Africa to China. In Paris a suspected plot to fire the Champs Elysees palace is investigated after two sealed boxes of gunpowder are found. a watchman overheard militants discussing arson plans.
Pittsburg suburb Sewickly section saw six coal and ice stores, three stables, a frame dwelling, several outbuildings and six Pennsylvania freight cars burn. Stableman Samuel Woodss died, eight horses perished, total loss about 50,000 dollars. Garland Chemical Works Rankin burned next at 4 30 p m, loss around 100,000 dollars, caused by chemical tank explosion with no injuries.
A violent lightning storm in Dubuque Iowa causes a 1.72 inch rain, three hours of fury, and kills 16 year old Nellie L McQuillmat. The Fourth Street incline railway station is struck and shattered with suspected heavy countrywide damage. In Victoria BC five Filipino sailors of the bark Ethel are sentenced to death at Perth for mutiny related murder. M Roy a former Aguinaldo lieutenant led the mutiny that ended in murder.
Madrid July 16 Senor Silvela premier states Spain has no interests to defend in the Far East and will not send any ships or representatives to China. He stresses Spain does not seek involvement or pursuits in the region.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.