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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1901
Page
3
A roundup of notable occurrences includes General Butterfield’s death in Craigside New York ongoing steel strike tensions Bar Russell’s bigamy plea and riots in Saragossa plus the Epworth League convention in San Francisco and sugar price cuts.
Full mail reports from Washington suggest the Quelpart uprising could invite foreign intervention as French gunboats and a Japanese warship operate near the island. Natives’ taxes by Catholics trigger persecutions, while US diplomats in Pekin are credited with moderating punishments during Boxer trouble inquiries.
Advices from Dawson dated June 28 report gold shipments to the outside this year totaling five million dollars. Over four million went down the Yukon by the St Michael route. the rest moved up river. Banks active in camp include Bank of British North America shipping down and Canadian Bank of Commerce shipping up. The Alaska Pacific Express handles most major shipments via White Pass and Yukon Railroad steamers, with Dawson to Seattle rates for shipments over 1000 at four and one half percent, insurance included. A placer strike on Lake Creek near Lake Tealin is reported but details are scarce. Prices on perishables in Dawson are low as traders lose money. cherries to apples are plentiful.
A Wichita packing plant owned by Jacob Cold & Sons was completely burned. Four large buildings housed about 7,000,000 pounds of meat in process, with an estimated loss of 1,000,000 dollars and 400,000 dollars in insurance. One wall collapsed, injuring four workers non fatally. Officials expect rebuilding. origin cited as spontaneous combustion in the lardhouse.
New York reports from the Times London correspondent that many letters favor a title extension for the Gag. The leading proposal is Sovereign Lord of Canada Australia and South Africa. Some correspondents want the Duke of Cornwall and York’s two sons made Princes of Australia and Canada.
Kansas City on July 18 reports another spike in stockyard activity due to Southwest drought. A total of 31,500 hogs were received, with Southwest hogs sejak common grade and about 15 pounds lighter than the general run, signaling lighter weights amid rapid market movement.
Milwaukee July 18 The National Glass Bottle Blowers Convention adopted a long resolution condemning arbitrary usurpation of power by the courts and unwarranted abuse of extraordinary writs of injunction in disputes between employer and employee. The resolution calls upon all members to support the anti injunction bill in Congress.
News briefs report Milton's effort to attract a canning plant, heavy wool freighting by wagoneers from Lostine, and Crook county paying bounties on coyote scalps. Florence pursues fire protection, quail seen near Lostine, sheep moving to Greenhorn pastures, a California lion near Marshfield, and big sheep shipments from Huntington to Soda Springs.
A dense price list for Wheat Bluestem Oats Barley and Millstuffs, Butter Eyes Cheese Poultry Mutton Hogs Veal Beef Hops Wool Mohair Potatoes. Includes per bushel per ton per pound figures and assorted grades across regions likely Oregon and surrounding valleys. Entities include Wheat Walla Walla Oregon wild hay Butter Eye Cheese Mutton Hogs Veal Potatoes and Hops.
Dartmouth develops an instrument to measure starlight heat. An English syndicate allegedly controls 72 zinc and lead mines in Missouri. The American Museum of Natural History plans a China expedition to study Chinese life and customs. South will gain 50 000 to 100 000 acres for rice culture. Plum Island fortifications will tighten New York City fences. Three generations of one colored Oberlin graduate family nobly mark progress.
General Daniel Butterfield died at his home Craigside Cold Springs at 8 30 last night after years of poor health and a stroke six weeks earlier. He left a widow with no children and had asked permission to be buried at West Point. Born Utica October 31 1831 he rose to major general in the Civil War and later served inRecruiting Service New York harbor command and the sub treasury before joining American Express.
The steamship Portland reached St Michael at dawn with news of heavy ice fields and a crowded port. About 1,500 Yukon travelers waited three weeks for the first steamer, subsisting on a single daily meal as provisions dwindled. The Portland carried 400 passengers to Nome and other craft aided the river trade amid floes.
Ukiah California July 17 a highwayman halted two stagecoaches to Blue Lakes and Potter Valley forcing 18 passengers to line up while he collected about 400 dollars. The robber joked with victims and warned against looking back as deputies searched the canyon scene north of Ukiah. A passenger’s gold dropped in dust was recovered later.
Topeka Kansas July 19 rains across the state have practically assured a corn yield of at least 50 million bushels with potential for more. Weather remains unsettled with clouds and more rain expected tonight. Secretary Coburn of the Kansas board of agriculture voices optimism, predicting at least a half crop if favorable weather continues.
A four ton chain toppled at Westinghouse Electric Company's Cleveland works this afternoon. One worker was killed and five others were badly injured in the accident. Local authorities investigated the cause as cranes and safety procedures are reviewed.
Wilkesbarre Pa July 18 900 members of the Stationary Firemen's association of Pennsylvania strike at 7 am causing nearly all coal mines in the anthracite region to suspend operations. 30 000 workers idle as big companies refuse concessions while firemen and engineers align with union. Officials warn duration depends on miners and whether workplaces fill positions.
New Orleans reports that Louis Thompson, a Black man, was lynched near Girard, Louisiana, last night by a white mob for allegedly stealing a bottle of soda. The incident underscores racial violence amid unsettled local tensions.
An American train crew on the Mexican Central Railroad reached Paso, Texas, fleeing from Mexico after running over a peon near Torreon. The man was killed instantly in an isolated area, and in Mexico the killing of a native by a train is treated as a serious crime.
A southbound St. Joseph and Grand Island passenger train collided with a Santa Fe local freight two miles west of Gower Missouri. The crash at 4 PM today killed two, wounded four, and wrecked the Santa Fe engine and several cars. Injured are being attended by local doctors in Gower with no serious injuries reported.
The United States Civil Commission announced three months of provincial rule over Cebu and Bohol and Batangas have ended. Civil governance returns to military authority under General Chaffee due to alleged backwardness and incomplete pacification.
Washington July 22 plans for new armored cruisers contemplate a three screw arrangement allowing independent operation. One screw used for long voyages to achieve about 10 knots, alternating screws could enable a 10,000 mile non stop voyage, while all three could achieve 22 to 23 knots in emergencies.
William Radcliffe, an English subject, appeals to the state for protection of his property at the Grand Mesa lakes in Delta county. He says armed men occupy the land and threaten to kill his employer if they stay. Radcliffe estimates trout losses at $10,000 and seeks guidance from the attorney general after meeting with the state game commissioner.
The Thirty-second coast artillery company now in the Philippines is assigned to Fort Lawton Seattle arriving within 30 days. The 110 men will join a two–battery post still under expansion as a government contract enlarges Fort Lawton accommodations.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania the firemen's strike continues as few return to work despite an official United Mine Workers offer to reinstate the men. Officials report greater idleness in the upper anthracite region while organizers in Shamokin Mount Carmel Hazleton and nearby areas push to mobilize and respond to the call to work.
Washington July 22 Commissioner Rockhill reports the Pekin negotiations nearing completion with a formal surrender to the Chinese expected August 14. The Russian tariff proposal seeks a partial increase in maritime customs duties, with indemnity set at 450,000,000 and 4 percent interest, while Japan waives special treatment.
Washington July 22 Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden issues a circular to postmasters stressing radical changes to second class mail eligibility. Officials warn bonds may be at stake for revenue loss through improper administration and outline enforcement beginning October 1 with selective applications by publishers and news agents.
A high Pekin official claims a dispatch from Tien Tsin reports the dragon has left the capital and declares the court cannot return. The Standard dispatch notes the Chinese court faces an unavoidable exit from Beijing.
A United States district court granted an injunction restraining the canal one above the reservation from drawing water from the river to aid the Pima Indians. The action aims to relieve their suffering and prevent famine by securing sufficient water for the tribe amid a long drought.
Samuel Carlson a ranchman living at the Natural Corral twenty miles from Cody was found dead with a bullet wound and a crushed face. His cabin showed a struggle and a notable amount of money was missing. Carlson had not been seen alive for two weeks.
Malta Montana July 18 report says various sheriffs have abandoned the chase for the Great Northern train robbers and are returning home. Only a few Pinkerton detectives and the posse at the southern badlands boundary remain. Authorities believe friends of the robbers spread reports of their being surrounded to mislead the pursuit.
London July 22 Lord Cranbourne, parliamentary secretary to the foreign office, told a questioner that the Pekin deadlock among foreign ministers involved revenues earmarked for indemnity and that negotiations at Pekin were still in progress.
Arthur Orr, longtime mint press builder, died at his Morristown summer home aged 84. He crafted nearly all U S government coining presses used for years and also built presses for Indonesia Japan Teru and Chile. His career spanned Philadelphia Caraun City San Francisco and New Orleans operations.
In Vancouver British Columbia the July strike of Fraser River canners is resolved. Fisher receive 12 cents per foot for one quarter of the pack and 10 cents for the remainder. The union members voted Sunday night.
July reports warn of a coal famine if mine firemen strikes escalate. Railroads and dealers admit only a limited supply, raising concerns over city power and heat. Officials urge action as prices and availability loom large for the coming period.
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