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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
3
A condensed daily roundup reports on executions at Sing Sing, a fatal misfire by an Ohio statesman mistaken wife, plague fears in Chicago, and various global events. It notes political shifts in Kentucky, a senate bill on convict-made goods, and Armenian tax tensions in Constantinople, with numerous other brief items from the era.
Reports describe the Neeley extradition bill passage while eight hundred Boers surrender near Vryburg and Honolulu reports no new plague cases in 46 days. Labor unions react to injunctions, Cuban and Puerto Rican finances reform faces tasks, and a Raleigh miners disaster claims twenty two lives.
A broad sweep of items notes rioting in St Louis worsening with three wounded including a girl, Ashland Oregon quarantine against Chinese, Alaska Republicans denouncing Governor Brady, and House debates on vice presidential choices. The Iron Dyke mine sale in Oregon for 45000, Bryan predicted, Yaqui War updates, and volunteer officers’ resignations. Also fires in Reeves Bros boiler works Ohio, and varied notices on Klondike prices, Post Office promotions, and notable deaths. A May 24 New York brief reports ex chief financial agent Charles Omy arrested, bail set at 50000, with affidavits accusing Neely of misappropriating 122656.62 and unaccounted 45875.28.
London dispatch reports Transvaal leaders, led by Kruger and Steyn, vow to fight to a finish amid defense of Johannesburg and Pretoria. Government won t bear blame for property damage during defense, while some sources claim Kruger seeks peace terms though others say surrender remains possible.
Washington May 26 The senate heatedly discussed the United States duty toward its island possessions. Bacon opened an extended reply to Platts speech and his resolution to investigate Cuban affairs went to committee. Spooner concluded his Philippine debate amid sharp exchanges with Allen and Pettigrew. The House spent eight hours on the Alaska civil government bill adopting two key amendments including permits for dredging at Cape Nome and removing arrests provisions. The conference report on the Indian appropriation bill was adopted.
Reports from Victoria British Columbia detail a widening conflict as Russia allegedly seeks a foothold in Corea. A Russian ship fired at a Japanese vessel amid collective agitation by Chinese and Corean rebels. A new treaty rumor and multiple regional incidents surface as authorities in San Francisco and Washington react to plague quarantines and immigration tensions.
In Pueblo Colorado a mob of about 1100 men lynched Calvin Kimblern a Black man accused of murdering two white girls and assaulting his wife after he was brought from Denver. The mob halted trains searched passengers and executed the suspect at Eighth Street and Santa Fe Avenue, despite police attempts to intervene.
London May 26. Lord Roberts infantry progress stalls at the Rhenoster river due to deep crossings with 40 ft banks. Pontoon bridges are under construction as trains suffer little damage north of Kronstadt. Transvaalers destroy railway bridges while retreating, as British forces form a crescent with French cavalry on the left and Hamilton’s mounted infantry on the right. A referendum among Transvaalers on continuing the war may take a fortnight to yield results.
A New York Herald report from Washington notes Germany complains of vexatious regulations on German manufactures under U S treasury rules. Germany seeks changes to remove reporting demands on ingredients, awaiting German legislature decisions on the means bill. The state department hopes the bundesrat will amend to lift canned meats and sausage prohibitions, with no immediate resumption of reciprocity talks.
Washington May 2 United States government orders Minister Conger to inform the Chinese government to stamp out the Boxers promptly and thoroughly and to guarantee peace and protection for Americans. The instruction notes no clear plan if China ignores the warning and states Conger acts with other European powers at the Chinese court but not in concert.
Sympathizers of striking street car workers sparked a riot in St Louis on May 28. A car on the Jefferson avenue line came under attack by a crowd, with about 100 gunshots exchanged as police returned fire. Patrolman Peter Wells was wounded in the arm. Some reports ذكر two shot men but none were found. The dispute between St Louis Suburban Railway management and union workers was said resolved for now, with limited transit service. Earlier, an attempted car bombing on Spaulding avenue caused a loud explosion and car lift.
Major Marsh with Thirty-third Infantry and Colonel Hare pursue a trail of Filipinos northeast of Bangued and believe they escort Aguinaldo. Sergeant Barry and four privates rescue the daughter of a San Mateo official from Ladrones. 12 ambushers kill the sergeant, seven Ladrones die, others reinforced. Lieutenant Elliott of the cruiser New Orleans dies of apoplexy after snow stroke.
The article surveys California oil booms from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, noting hundreds of oil wells, rising stock excitement, and vast storage capacity. It cites Summerland offshore wells, economic shifts in fuel costs, and rapid industry expansion fueling jobs, machinery demand, and broker activity amid rising fortunes.
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.