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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
2
The Salem Journal attacks a proposed $25,000 special session to please retiring Governor Zoe and questions state official fees and salaries. It accuses the Register of forcing a party platform pledge and implies officials seek excessive compensation at taxpayers’ expense. Read that the public won’t stand for it.
The letter accuses the Oregonian of hiding truths about a Democratic governor and denounces Simon Geer Lowell and other elite figures as behind political revenge. It claims Furnish lagged statewide, while fear of Furnish kept Republicans loyal. Voters supposedly fear state finances being exploited again.
The article criticizes the practice of equating a candidate’s appearance on a ticket with public support. It notes Governor Geer's name on the Republican senatorial ticket and his majority within that party, while highlighting county results showing Farnish and Kuykendall leading in GOP votes but Geer still securing the senator race.
The Portland Telegram notes a contention over who elected Chamberlain for the county seat. It clarifies that the action came from Umatilla County, not Marion. The report presents the debate with a restrained tone and hints at a modest volcanic disruption in local discourse.
June report quotes Gow Geer declaring his candidacy for the US senate. He asserts that a strong popular vote will carry him to office unless the legislature or electors disregard the will of the people. He notes his broad county leads and argues that party voting by some members should not override public instruction.
Foresters of America Court Poplar No 34 elected Chief Ranger I D Larimer Sub Chief Ranger M B Huntley Recording Secretary Walter Ross Senior Woodward H Owen Junior Woodward Norbert Aya Benlor Headle C O Calloway Junior Headle K F Amie Lecturer C U White Trustee J F Rows Three candidates were initiated increasing total membership to 126 The court is in a flourishing condition in every department.
A Sunday evening report from Corrags Grove notes Helena No 2 mine delivering a rich ore find. Drifted for the main lead, the crosscut reveals three feet of solid galena ore with heavy capping where the new drift began. The discovery promises a long continuous lead for Helena operations.
Ashland Tidings reports that Rew Mac H Wallees delivered the bac calaureate sermon at the Normal School yesterday and left at noon for San Francisco, aboard a 800 mile journey, with further plans to visit Sao Fran c.
The readable fragments show Republican and Democrat counts and marks interspersed with stray symbols and numbers. The text appears like an election tally page with party labels and numeric scores, but lacks coherent narrative or complete data.
Wheeler, a 68 year old book keeper from Fairmount, arrived in Albany on the 2:08 train with his right leg broken just below the thigh. He was taken to Eugene hospital where Drs Kuykendale and Paine attend him. The fracture occurred when he rose from bed and stepped onto the floor amid long standing sciatic rheumatism. His wife and son Tommy remain with him as recovery is expected to take time.
Woodbridge Geary and Corvaille Timea report an unveiling ceremony for a memorial slab honoring Captain Woodbridge Geary Thirteenth Infantry US Army. The 33 by 22 inch stone, thick as described, will be placed on the east armory wall with an afternoon Tuesday ceremony.
The Springfield farm of 180 acres belonging to H Friendly near the river road was sold today by R F Baker & Co to W M Kerr. Details show minimal consideration listed and unclear notes about nearby vent farms in the Shen area.
Sunday at 4 o clock the marriages of Edward E Small to Mrs Eva Rowe and Roy Sales to Miss Emma L Rowe were held at the home of the Rowe family. Rev J S McChum officiated. Both grooms are steady workers, Small at G N Frezer’s Iron Works and Sales a sea teamster. A large circle of friends extends best wishes for happiness. A savory pie sale will be held at Sweet Home Grove one mile southeast of Goldnor mill. All invited. Saturday, June 21.
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