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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
11
A long sprawl of editorial jabs and society blurbs lampooning politics, crime, floods, and local gossip. Eyewitness quips mention Ex President Cleveland and the University of Virginia, Roosevelt and Quay, a bigamist in Seattle, a salmon theft trial, Portland river floods, and a Wasco mayoral feature with census quips.
The royal family and several cabinet members were felled by a mob last night as a new government forms. It proclaims that from today the 1901 constitution takes effect and calls a national representatives meeting for June 15, signaling a faster, cheaper change in rulers. No direct claim links the proclamation to the assassinations.
The Baldwin locomotive works of Philadelphia produced one thousand locomotives in six months, an average of six per working day, with orders on hand ensuring continued operation at current capacity into next year.
The county clerk argues against inspecting papers before recording, fearing misuse and changes. He says records should be recorded first, then the books can be opened to the public, asserting time will ensure safety and accuracy.
Two women pickpockets resisted police for photos in Portland yesterday. The struggle ended with pictures taken but the features distorted beyond recognition, making the photographs useless.
The veteran general known for swift punitive actions against tribes is described as hard yet merciless, fighting on harsh terms and denying prisoners as he subdued opponents. He died in Washington at age seventy-two.
In river cities across the Willamette, flood losses hit the low riverbanks opposite main towns. Eugene and Springfield show the pattern locally, with Harrisburg, Albany, Salem, and Portland along the riverfront also vulnerable. Despite known danger, high-value land prompts risky development and severe flood damage.
A stern parent informs a job applicant that 8000 was spent on his daughter's education. The youth replies with a curt thanks and notes he does not need to fund schooling again, outlining family tensions as he seeks entry into the circle.
A citizen asks the ice company president if summer prices will drop with a big ice crop. The president replies prices must rise due to the costs of cutting three feet thick ice, noting the strain on production during winter.
The June term of the circuit court convened at 4 o'clock with Judge J W Hamilton presiding. Cases include gambling and larceny indictments, pistol arraignments, civil suits continued, and several verdicts or judgments being recorded with sentences set for tomorrow.
Judge Hamilton assessed fines of 80 each on Geo Motley and H Saunders who pleaded guilty. Tom Goodpasture pled guilty to pointing a pistol at his nephew B I Goodpasture. C F Clevalier also pled guilty to illegal liquor sale and was fined 200 plus costs.
The Oregon state case against Bowen and Hollandsworth for larceny of money from Wm Moore ended with a not guilty verdict after a jury trial. Defense claimed Moore gave the money to keep them from revealing a crime Moore allegedly committed. Other actions included residual civil matters and continuances.
J C Coggins for months operated in Spokane and Seattle. arrested in Hampton Brothers store Eugene by Officers Eastland and Croner for passing a forged post office money order. He drew a smaller money order then altered it to a larger amount using chemicals. A U S secret service man had warned merchants. Coggins confessed at jail and money orders plus equipment were found.
Special Agent Butcher of the Post Office Department is there to investigate. Coggins was brought before U S Commissioner Walton this afternoon on a charge of forgery. He pleaded guilty and wished no bonds. He was returned to jail to await the coming of a U S marshal for transfer to Portland to appear before the U S grand jury.
A June 4 1908 list records road work allowances for numerous individuals including Chas Lemley Chas Kompp H A Kempp Ivy Pffricia Smith Willard Martin Clyde Wright Mark Fleming Ed Holland James Sturtevant Earl Baldwin Henry Crenshaw Harry Hennicntt Fred Murray Hans Hansen Bruce Powell Clayton Hawkins Wm Vaughn Rich Vaughn R Moss Luke Crenawhan Bruce Rowell Ed Dampier John Hooker Squire Smith Claude Stevenson A Read Fred Smith Chester Crowe John McCormick and other laborers.
A long OCR list items many individuals with road work duties and small payments. Names include J W Jenkins A J Kraal Frank Hadley Milton Liles Henry Kempp Hreukighowanen Edward Bryant M K Emmons Riley Garrison Sam Norman Bruce Powell Walter Creek Charles Winters H A Cooley P F Davis E Winfrey John A Bowers Amos Johnson Thomas Evans W Powell W D Taylor L F Smith Kee Hodges C K Hale C C Davis A M Thurman Sheridan Srouse Jake Taylor P Bertelsen Pearl Courthwright N C Christensen Jensen S B R Withrow Arthur Jones Fred Darneille Geo Tharme J H Dunlap Nelson Cook J Reed W D Taylor Hansen Gempel W B Smith and many others listed for road work assignments.
A historical health advertisement explains that a weak stomach lowers overall strength by reducing nutrient absorption. It argues digestion governs nourishment, cites Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as remedies, and includes patient testimonials. The piece likens digestion to corn’s health, urging readers to seek guidance from Dr. Pierce’s health guides and products.
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