25 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
1
Rome reports indicate a quick conclave to choose a successor to Pope Leo XIII after his death. Observers expect a new policy on the papacy's temporal power and foresee a brief, less contentious selection. Public viewings of the pontiff in state draw thousands, with burial planned for next Saturday evening.
Geo Graves was arrested for speeding his red automobile on Willamette Street. He appeared before the city recorder, was convicted of the ordinance violation, fined 10, and paid the fine to resume driving, convinced the car should run slower.
A lightning bolt during Mondays electrical storm burned the Junction City telephone office switch board. The board was unattended. only the office suffered damage and no injuries or further losses were reported.
A local advertises watch and jewelry repairing and engraving services. Prompt repair and handling of special orders. Rings, medals, class pins, chain making and altering, raised monograms, scripts, and old English lettering. Repairs cover all jewelry items.
Three men robbed a Seattle saloon Sunday night and the proprietor was shot at. Police hold a strong Portland link to the suspects as Portland police described the same men in a streetcar robbery. Authorities monitor boats and trains as escape seems unlikely.
Police believe a well organized gang responsible for two months of holdups in the city and related robberies and murders operated from Seattle Washington. Authorities say they have names of two suspects and will pursue them until capture.
Traner of Albany, league official, sent decisions to Eugene managers. All protests against Eugene were decided in favor of Eugene in three key cases. Albany Roseburg and Salem press to keep Eugene from the pennant through underhand tactics. Eugene says officials and umpires are biased, vows to win the pennant, with Mahoney urging clean victories for the Nobles.
Eugene correspondent argues Springfield is rising fast aided by Booth Kelly Lumber and that Eugene should have gained that company’s investments. He notes Springfield has lured rail-related plans away from Eugene, while Booth Kelly kept offices in Eugene with little local impact. The piece warns of future Springfield growth shaping Eugene’s trade yet to come.
Simon Klovdahl underbid rivals to win the northern city sewer project. He uses a donkey engine with scrapers to dig, moving earth from the trench to the rear and dropping it on the pipe. With ten men, work finishes faster than typical crews.
The annual meeting of church officers and members scheduled for the evening to review officer reports has been postponed to September due to the absence of several officers.
A fragment suggests a dominant company nearly controls a major power facility and would dictate utilities for Eugene. The text hints that remaining local industries would be supplied under the company’s influence, signaling potential economic leverage and site-specific implications for the city.
The Eugene lodge Court Popular Foresters of America will hold a picnic at Bang's Park on Forester's Day August 15. Activities include games contests races and amusements. A committee led by M. S. Moon Fred Bloomfield A Lombard White and Walter Ross will run the event with subcommittees likely for minor tasks. The picnic may become an annual event if successful.
The Hailey property on East Ninth Street has been disposed of by owner to A Ruby, purchaser of the Minnesota Hotel and W. Sanders store. Ruby, a recent West Virginia arrival, acquires the Bailey residence, regarded as the city's finest. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey stay until about October.
In a sharp exchange the Albany Democrats claimed Albany’s factories and industries are strong, while The Guard urged Albany to respond. The Democrat acknowledged Albany’s chair factory woolen mills two flouring mills and ironworks as notable facilities, conceding Eugene leads the valley in manufacturing.
Timber companies west of Dallas propose paying wardens themselves to guard timber interests after prior talks of placing a scout in key localities following seasonal fires near McKenzie. Officials say early action is cheaper and safer, and autumn is an ideal time to act before winter rains set in.
The Oregon Securities Company spends a half million in Bohemia mining district preparations. A dam spans the Prank Brice River and flumes power an electric plant planned for Chamglon basin. An electric car line extends from Cottage Grove to The Warehouse, six miles from the mine. A compressed air driven tunnel will move ore, with a double track in progress. Ten stamp mills from Helena and Music mines are consolidated with new stamps to form a larger plant. Additional Bohemia district developments promise to elevate gold production in the state.
Albany youths pursue risky rope and slide stunts from bridges and trees across West and East Albany. Recent falls at Maston and Ralph Reeves left two boys injured and home, forcing a halt to the life slide craze as authorities weigh safety.
Mrs L Bilyeu praised a new berry sample described as a cross between the Logan and wild blackberry. Named Mammoth by its originator, it reportedly combines Logan berry shape with wild blackberry tartness and medium size, expected to appeal if prolific like its parents.
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