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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1903

Page

4

Pope Leo's Successor Faces Open Conclave Dynamics

A Rome dispatch notes Pope Leo XIII's successor question is unusually open. The greater role of individual candidates replaces past factional influence as cardinal appointments shift. Only Cardinal Battista Casali del Drago remains a rare link to old Roman family blocs, while most groups have dissolved. The next pope may be someone currently not anticipated or discussed.

Rome Ambbus Eador Vatican Leo Sacred College Battista Casali del Drago Leo XIII Cardinal Oreglia

Sensational murder near Petroleum Indiana shocks town

Melvine Wolf, involved in a divorce suit with his wife, visited his father-in-law John Terrell Wolf. An argument led to Terrell shooting Wolf in the leg, then entering the operating room and fatally shooting him in the head after claiming to avenge the insult. Terrell fled in a buggy, reloaded, and surrendered to the sheriff.

Petroleum Indiana Melvine Wolf John Terrell Wolf Wolf Terrell

Cardinal Gibbons Quotes Pope Leo About Persecution

Cardinal Gibbons cites Pope Leo in remarks on persecution here and abroad. The statement emphasizes unity among believers and critiques oppression, urging public conscience to support religious liberty and human rights.

Cardinal Gibbons Pope Leo

Consolation Found in Free America Says Vicar of Christ

At a lengthy conference the vicar of the Christ laments church suppression in Italy and France and praises America for liberty to build churches and schools, calling America a consoling refuge for the church. He contrasts Rome's constraints with U S religious freedom.

Ilala America United States Rome Christ Italy France

Pope Leo’s Last Words Point to Cardinal Oreglia

The dying pope urged Cardinal Oreglia as his successor noting the difficult times ahead. Oreglia, born in 1800s, aged seventy five, was made cardinal by Pius IX in 1875 and serves as Dean of the Sacred College. He would act as temporary pope until the cardinalate elects a new pope.

Leo Oreglia Pius IX Sacred College College of Cardinals Eugene Dispatch New York

Electric bitters touted as cure for persistent pain

An advertisement quotes Joe Klobrick of Coluea California claiming relief from rheumatism after fifteen years using Electric Bitters. The testimonial praises its effects on liver kidney and general debility and offers the product for 0 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.

Joe Klobrick Coluea Calif Guy W. L. DeLano

Staged tragedy as bystander helps injured man in street

A bystander woman kneels beside a man pulled from beneath a car. He groans that this is the worst thing that has happened to him. She asks if he has a wife, showing the sudden human impact of a street incident.

Great Agency Secures Kidney Cure Claim in City

A dubious advertisement touts Fulton Company claims of a universal kidney disease cure. It asserts primary and secondary stage effectiveness and cites a Seattle or San Francisco context with family physician and police involvement, but remains unverified and sensational.

Thia Fulton Weil Pelle Vaisala San Frendisco Trigat Folsom

State Militia Encampment Discussion Weighed Against Funds

Oregon's military board met in Portland to decide if volunteer troops can be encamped and receive army drill. Governors Chamberlain's approval is needed, finances are uncertain, eight days of pay unclear, and a statewide march plan is debated to cut rail costs but may be impractical due to distance.

Oregon Military Board Portland

Telegram service authenticity affirmed by Eugene officers

A July 22 1903 note from Eugene telegraph managers Geo F Craw and Ralph Donahue states The Guard receives daily telegraphic news from the Scripps News Association via Western Union or Postal Telegraph lines through the Portland central office, countering claims of fake telegraphic content in the paper.

Eugene Oregonian Scripps News Association Portland Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Scrippa-Mckrae Geo. F. Craw Ralph Donahue

Eugene Sees Press Battle and Pennant Resolve

The Register accuses the Guard of false reporting about Pope Leo’s death, while The Guard defends its press service. Eugene faces a heated season with talk of pennant wins amid league opposition and anticipated regional clashes. Citizens fear potential holdups as Portland thugs migrate south.

Evidence Delayed in Will Contest Before County Judge Kincaid

Mrs. McLain contests her brother Covell s will alleging insanity and undue influence. The court adjourned until evidence arrives from Michigan to prove Covell s insanity and links to a grounds for a former divorce. The case rests awaiting documents.

Case details unclear from fragmented text

Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear event or entities. Unable to extract a coherent case summary or identify individuals, organizations, or locations for a concise news card.

Irving items from a rural column update

Irving July 22 4 WW mentions Markaborg traveling to Portland and a timber claim near headwaters of Smith River in Douglas Rev J Ry Peaker of Philomath visiting Irving for Philomath College interests. Local residents include Hon J N Edwards Riverview on business, D C Bruce returning to Roxeburg Soldiers Home, and J H L bnwall delivering mail. Miss Livin Pond teaches instrumentals. Rev T E Armstrong ill with rest advised. Bay crop strong, grain early and binders active, crop yield expected higher. Daisy Minkler hospitalized in Portland since June. Norlyn Hoff improving after appendicitis surgery. Ideal weather aids crops. recent electric storm purifies air and yields a perfect day.

Ainard Irving Markaborg Portland Bavi Mr. Kitchen Smith River Douglas J. Ry Peaker Philomath Philomath College J. N. Edwards Riverview D. C. Bruce Roxeburg J. H L. Bnwall Daisy Minkler Allen Hand P. Hoff Norlyn

Personal notes from Eugene Daily Guard items

Marvin Scarborough visits Creswell. Frank Miller returns to Albany. C Hammond on official business in Florence. Mrs. Geo Handsaker leaves for Portland. Mrs. H J Murray of Wolf Creek visits Eugene. Rev Fees of Cottage Grove visits Rev T H K Ford in Eugene. Mrs. Mary Livermore back from valley relatives. Neva Perkins and Lulu Currin return to Cottage Grove. Mrs. Gece Croner and daughter summering at McKenzie Bridge. Mr. Luke Goodrich and family return from Yamhill county. Mrs. J R Wetherbee of Portland visits Eugene. returns home with her mother. Celia and Bertha Goldsmith return to Oregon City with Julius Goldsmiths’ granddaughters. Mrs. S B Eakin and Mrs J A Withers depart for Portland to visit. Mrs. Withers from Paisley, Wash., visiting Eugene.

L Daily Guard Marvin Scarborough Creswell Frank Miller Albany C. Hammond Florence Geo. Handsaker Portland H. J. Murray Wolf Creek Rev. Fees Cottage Grove T. HK. Ford Eugene Mary Livermore Neva Perkins Lulu Currin Gece Croner McKenzie Bridge Luke Goodrich Cgoodrich Yamhill County J. R. Wetherbee J. H. McClang Mises Celia Bertha Goldsmith Oregon City Nerces Julius Goldsmith S. B. Eakin J. A. Withers Withers Paisley Wash 8. B. Eakin

Hundreds of Sheep Die on Montana Range

From Columbus Montana word arrives of a heavy loss to sheepman Grimes after poison was scattered on pasture twelve miles south of Columbus. More than 1200 sheep died with others sick, plus another man losing over 300 head. no suspects yet identified. Oregonian reports the event.

Butte Mont Columbus G Irimes Grimes Oregonian

Printer Garver Curran Showcases Superior Simplex Machine

Garver Curran of Seattle, representing Pavlie Supply Company, visited the Daily Guard office and praised the paper’s original matter. He demonstrated the Simplex machine for hours, calling it superior to the Linotype in several respects.

Daily Guard Garver Curran Seattle Pavilie Supply Company Curran Guard Linotype

Notice of timber land entry Oregon 1903

United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon July 17 1903 notice filed by Frank Heyer Eugene Oregon sworn statement No 5511 for the purchase of land section 6 township 1 south range 20 west to prove land is valuable for timber or stone and not agricultural purposes before J J Walton U S Commissioner at Eugene Oregon October 1903 witnesses A Carson Matthews Clem Hodes William Hodes John Clary all of Eugene Oregon Adverse claimants must file in office by October 1903 J T BRIDGES Register

United States Land Office Roseburg Ny Ny J. J. Walton U. 5S Hugene Oregon A. Carson Matthews Clem Hodes William Hodes John Clary Eugene Lane County J. T. Bridges Register

Public Land Timber Claim Notice for Oregon Land

Notice filed under the 1878 timber land act announces James M. Goldson of Goldson Lane County Oregon seeking to purchase a timber rich parcel in section 30 township 16 south range 168 west. He will prove the land is valuable for timber or stone and claims before U S Commissioner J J Walton in Eugene on October 16. Witnesses named: Evans Haynes D Goldson and Moffitt all of Goldson Oregon. Office before October 1 1905. J T Bridges Register.

Oregon Woman Files Timber Land Purchase Claim

Fannie M. Moffitt of Junction City Lane County Oregon has filed sworn statement No 5514 for the purchase of Lot 18 Section 18 Township 168 Range 16 West and will prove the land is more valuable for timber or stone than agricultural use before J J Walton U S Commissioner at Eugene Oregon on Friday October 16 1903 Witnesses include James M Goldson James H D Goldson James M Haynes L C Moffitt all of Goldson Lane County Oregon They are advised to file their claims by October 16 1903

United States Land Office Roseburg West J. J. Walton U. S Eugene Oregon Thomas E. Evans Hale James H. D. Goldson James M. Haynes L. C. Moffitt Goldson Lane County J.T. Bridges Register James M. Goldson J. T. Bridges

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advise Strength Over Weakness

Henderson deputy postmaster Mr. E King arrives in our valley visiting brother Charles Henderson. Pleasant call recalled boyhood days as printers. Time has treated him kindly and we wish continued good fortune. Silver Lake Bulletin.

Dr. King W. L E. King Henderson Pugene Charles Henderson Silver Lake

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