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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
9
A lengthy digest notes the house passing an irrigation bill and killing the Pacific bill. It cites Cuba adopting Chinese exclusion, a deadly storm in Illinois, and 7 000 striking workers in Manila. Reports cover fires in Alabama and Saratoga, lynching in Charlotte, tornadoes in Iowa and Minnesota, and ongoing labor disputes in West Virginia and the coal sector.
Washington June 14 Representative Tongue spoke to defend the irrigation measure against New York's Ray arguing Congress holds absolute power to dispose of public lands and regulate proceeds. He cited supreme and state court rulings supporting eminent domain for water and irrigation as a public use and noted proceeds have funded universities colleges and state institutions in past acts. Applause greeted his points.
Tracy and Merrill elude pursuit as the posse and militia abandon the hunt. Since Thursday noon they have vanished, with rumors filling the gap. Sheriffs Durbin and Cooke concede the effort is over and withdraw to their home counties.
Salem reports the reward for Tracy and Merrill dead or alive has risen to 3000 total with 1500 for either man. A 500 reward remains for information leading to arrest and conviction of those who supplied rifles and ammo. Charles Ferrell of Reno, brother of murdered guard Frank B. Ferrell, adds 100 for Tracy’s capture dead or alive.
Washington June 14 The navy department completed its list of officers and men to receive the West Indian campaign medal The total includes about 6000 enlisted men and around 600 officers The Santiago Bay engagement accounts for the largest share Admiral Schley and all flag officers will receive medals and the Samp son family will get the medal intended for the deceased admiral
Chicago June 16 news reports a likely second teamsters strike if stockyards raise prices after 21 Swift & Co drivers were discharged with no stated reason. The firm’s action heightens tensions and unions aborted any new pact today.
Washington June 14 The senate foreign relations committee recommends extending for one year the time to ratify the Danish West Indies purchase treaty. The delay stems from Denmark's parliament not acting. Senator Cullom reported the extension in executive session. Senator Hale objected and it was tabled under the rule.
A statewide review notes grant of two day celebration in Grants Pass on the 4th and 5th. Six McMinnville college graduates, fourteen Willamette diplomas, seven Southern Oregon normal graduates. Bourne bank incorporation at 10000 capital. Yellow Daisy mining sale at Spokane Hill for 20000. Dalles fruitgrowers union formed to market crops. Teachers institute to meet at Eugene June 25 with large attendance expected. Wheat and oats yield outlook improves with recent weather. Oregon City mill addition and retooling underway. Timber lands draw interest from Lane county coast range labels. Insurance settlements totaling 9032.50 paid to state. Woodmen ball at Dusty planned. Fall Creek artisans organized. Roseburg bank building valued 15000. Josephine fruit crop strong. Lower Columbia cannery raises fish price over 25 pounds. Waldo hills wool pooling for better prices. La Grande sugar factory absorbed into a three-way company. Snow Creek mining claim sale to New York capitalists for 65000.
A long list of commodities with quoted prices covers Wheat Bluestem Valley Barley Feed Brewing Flour Millstuffs Oatsa Hay Potatoes Butter Eggs Cheese Poultry Hogs Veal Beef Hops Wool and mohair. The market reads: Wheat 65 67c, Barley 22 25c, Flour barrels 2.90 2.80, Potatoes Best Burbanks 1.15 per cental, Chickens per dozen 4.00 5.50, Dressed beef per pound 7 8c, Wool Valley 12 15c, Eastern Oregon 8 12c. Additional assorted notes include health trivia and curious facts like a person breathes about 20 times a minute and a locomotive expresses 1,560 pounds per mile.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island Governor Kimball calls out militia after a surge in lawless acts against United Traction Company provoked車 widespread rioting. Adjutant General Sackett reads the riot act before 14,000 people as a provisional militia regiment takes control. A car attack by deputies escalates violence. bricks and missiles fly, a boy is fatally shot. By evening the mob calms and order is restored with naval reserves and a machine gun battery dispatched.
Needy, Clackamas county, June 13. Tracy and Merrill broke through a cordon near Servais Wednesday night and led about 250 militiamen, deputy sheriffs, constables, city marshals and detectives on a long chase toward Portland. They dined near Needy and took five pounds of bacon at a farmer’s home before Sheriff Durbin and bloodhounds headed to Aurora for rest. Sheriff Cooke of Clackamas County now commands, backed by Oregon City militia, ahead of the fugitives, while Companies F and D have been recalled home.
In Managua on June 1 observers report dark, tall, ugly columns of vapor and gas rising from the cratered cones Momotombo and Santa Maria on the volcanic range northeast of Lake Managua. The sight has unsettled residents in nearby towns.
In Wheeling on June 14, a blaze wiped out the Exley-Watson Catsup Preserve, the Wheeling Mattress, and the Acme Box Company. Damages reach $150,000 with about 600 workers left unemployed.
Honolulu dispatch notes an outbreak at Kilauea with two explosions on June 1 observed from the Volcano Hotel. Red ashes gas and sulphur rose high and a large smoke cloud formed. Seismic activity and earthquakes were felt in the Honokan district.
In Sandhurst, cadets riot after college halts leave to catch culprits. About 200 cadets escape bounds and damage lamps on campus in a protest. Expected outcome includes dismissal for the offenders.
President urges Congress to enact reciprocal tariff reductions and aid for Cuba, arguing moral and strategic need. He notes Cuba seeks closer relations and emphasizes past U.S. sacrifices and support in its path to self government, urging open handed help to empower the young republic.
A dated list outlines coronation week events in London from June 28 to July 5. It covers arrivals and receptions at Buckingham Palace St James Palace and Londonderry House, state dinners and dinners for envoys, the coronation itself, a two mile military procession, naval review, opera gala, services at St Pauls and Guildhall lunch, and King Edwards dinner to the poor.
Harry Tracy and David Merrill, fresh from the Oregon penitentiary, entered Gervais at 9:30 pm and forced a meal from Alonzo Briggs at gunpoint. They then looted a buggy, took the posse’s guns and coat before fleeing on foot as bloodhounds from Walla Walla joined the chase.
Tracy and Merill, fugitive convicts, robbed a man in Salem on Monday night at about 10. They stripped his clothing, took his team of horses, and escaped. Officers learned of the crime at 4 AM. The outlaws moved through the residence district into Cartwright's addition, then north after stealing another team near East Salem school. They were seen in Brooks at 12:30 AM yesterday.
A Sanitar ium connected with St Luke's Society on Wabash Ave and Twenty first St burned yesterday afternoon. Nine men and one woman died and about 30 people were hurt as delirium tremens patients and drug addicts on the fifth floor were unable to escape. Fire began in the basement and spread rapidly, forcing patients to leap from windows as firemen worked to save others.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on June 12 superintendent Kudlick of Coxe Brothers was attacked by women on Freeland streets but escaped injury. About 800 strikers gathered at Ebervale and 1000 at Jeddo to intercept non union traction cars heading to North Side coal mines. Sheriff Jacobs and eight officers counseled restraint. District Secretary Gallagher convinced protesters to return home. With no firemen or pump runners available J M Wentz and Co will flood Hazlebrook colliery. Coxe Stockton colliery reported filling with water due to reduced pump crew.
In Washington on June 16, the cabinet discussed and the president signed the river and harbor bill after full consideration. The panel also agreed to maintain early Saturday closings, with departments closing at 3 p.m. on Saturdays in July and August.
The Senate committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico authorized a favorable report on a bill to pay for destruction of property in Hawaii under President McKinley order due to the plague in 1899 and 1900. It recommended amending the deficiency appropriation to provide one million dollars and authorize Hawaii to issue bonds for the remaining claims.
Commandant Fonche, supervising the surrender of a number of Boer commando units in Aliwal North, Cape Colony, praised the Boers as good citizens in their own country and said they would be equally good under British rule.
Governor Creer expects to grant a full pardon to Frank Ingram the convict who by his timely interference at the prison outbreak last Monday saved Guard Girard life. Ingram is serving a life term for the murder of his brother in Linn county about ten years ago. He may receive a fall pardon if no valid reason is urged against it.
Washington on June 12 the Senate confirmed the appointment of J F Jewell of Illinois as consul to Martinique.
Chicago June 12 employers seek to avert more strikes by creating an arbitration board. Any unresolved disputes between workers and employers would be referred to neutral judges for settlement. The plan aims to curb disturbances seen during last week s packing house teamsters strike.
In Washington on June 12 the Senate resumed naval appropriations with a vote to form two first class battleships cruisers or gunboats. Perkins argued for using government yards to speed builds, while Platt pressed that labor unions only requested but did not demand. Turner backed Nicaragua canal construction, warning against diplomatic hurdles in acquiring Panama property and Morgan noted legal encumbrances prevent U S title without clearing liens.
In Manila on June 12 strikes widen among printers butchers tobacconists hemp workers and cigar makers totaling over seven. Isabelo de los Rem resigns amid fear of worsening conditions. a dummy leader steps in while De los Reyes still issues orders. Workers claim wages now three times pre American era but threaten obedience or risk violence.
Washington reports the Cole reciprocity bill facing sharp resistance as Republicans resist a straight tariff plan. A proposed moratorium and a commission study on Cuba are debated while beet sugar growers threaten a strike over differential terms. Leaders warn enough opposition exists to block passage without acceptable terms.
Under Murry Orders St. Thomas D. W. I. June 12 German cruiser Falke sailed for Gnayra Venezuela yesterday and the German cruiser Gaselle left the same port today under Mary from Berlin.
Brigadier Generals Sumner H. Line and Nel M. Whiteside have recently been retired in Washington.
June 12 dispatch reports Boers praising American aid worker Abe for bringing fresh instances of fraternization between Boers and the British. British soldiers stationed blockhouses between Balmorea4 toria aided late enemies by offering coffee and aid to their foes. Boers generally hold unfavorable views of foreign allies except 49 percent factions whom they deem capable fighters.
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