Eugene Guard Briefs: June 25 Update
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
6
How Irishmen Have Left Ireland Excerpt
Census figures show Waterford's population decline from 1812 to 1901 and large emigration. From 1857 to 1878 emigrants numbered 67,080 and rose to 79,240 by 1885. Literacy rose from 36 percent in 1871 to 46 percent in 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Gay Waterfore
Munster
Waterford
Husband argues obituary wording over life status
In a heated exchange, the husband contests the obituary phrasing, insisting the deceased "is a good life" rather than "was." The reporter resists changing a past tense fact, citing accuracy and tradition in obituary wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henpeck
A Doubtful Compliment At The Meek Home
A visiting lady asks if Meekton's wife believes she has the best husband. Meekton replies that while she may think so, he doubts it reflects well on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meektons
Meekton
Silas Loses Money in New York Night Out
In a terse exchange John questions Silas about money lost in New York. The remark hints at a possible purchase of a gold brick while family members recall only three whiskies being bought amid the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Silas
New York
Cement ties take the place of timber in railroads
Timber costs rise and supply tightens prompting eastern railroads to test cement ties. An oak insert helps spike driving and early reports say the concrete ties perform well with good service life.
Unhappy Martinique volcano floods rock island
A Fort De France dispatch reports the river by Basse Ponte rising four times since Wednesday, sweeping thirty horses to sea. Mount Pelee erupts with thick cinders blown north, rains pour, reporters near Le Prechur witness an eruption, electric atmosphere, and rivers are described as boiling hot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort de France
Basse Ponte
Mount Pelee
le Prechur
President Roosevelt as an Equestrian
President Roosevelt is described as a careful rider who regularly travels with his horse Bleistein through city streets. The article notes the hard asphalt, his gentle pace before dirt roads, and a steady pace that even the sergeant of artillery must imitate to keep up. It praises Roosevelt for never having a lame day, attributing it to gentle training and attention to the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Biertein
Seldon
Bleistein
Bleinstein
Heroic act saves life after rattlesnake bite
Eastern Washington man James McKenzie shot away part of his hand to prevent poisoning after a rattlesnake struck him while drinking from a spring in Takanon district Columbia county. With a dull knife no cautery nearby, he used a revolver to remove the injured portion, saving his life though blood gushed from the wound. He reached Wayton 48 hours later for dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKenzie
Washington
Takanon
Columbia County
McKenzie
Wayton
India's Dry Weather Forecast Sparks Hunger Warning
Forecasts predict rain scarcity across regions, signaling potential famine conditions. Officials urge timely measures to mitigate food shortages and secure essential supplies as months of arid weather threaten harvests and livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Governor Geer Pardons Frank Ingram for Valor
Geer grants pardon to Frank Ingram who lost a leg in saving a guard during the Oregon penitentiary escape. Support argues more should be done for the man and that charity is not enough to fully assist him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geer
Frank Ingram
Oregon Penitentiary
Trotting Races Move to Single Dash Heat System
A public movement seeks to reform trotting races by replacing the present heat system with a single dash. Proponents argue long waits between heats give chances to fix outcomes and manipulate the pool box, harming public perception of trotting contests.
Outlaws cross Columbia River in bold shell game chase
Lawmen pursue convicts in Washington as a dramatic pursuit unfolds. Authorities contend with shifting leads and evasive maneuvers as the fugitives appear close, then vanish, sparking renewed searches along riverside routes and rural crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River
Washington
Pioneer steam boat man names daughter Telephone
A Columbia river pioneer names his newborn daughter Telephone after the racer of that name from years past. The one caveat is that as she grows, boys may joke about sneaking into her ear to telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River
Telephone
Ship Glade overdue and rumors of a bets on arrival
The overdue British ship Glade sparks San Francisco rambles with rumors of a $150,000 bet on her arrival. Lloyds faces the bark on missing while most expect another case of the ship that never returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
French Troops Kill Natives in South Africa Outrage
A reader condemns French forces for killing fourteen hundred natives in South Africa amid territorial expansion, accusing the French of ruthless murder and comparing the victims to helpless infants in the face of deadly rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Africa
Philippine ladies reform the Philippines after soldiers return
Washington dispatch from the St Paul Pioneer Press notes army officers returning from the Philippines report a shift in local habits. Philippine ladies reportedly insist on wearing more clothes and are swearing off smoking bic black Filipino cigarettes, signaling social reforms and evolving manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St Paul Pioneer Press
Philippines
Future price of timber as log drive ends in Wisconsin
The article warns that current timber advantages will cost dearly as the Black river drive ends extensive logging. It notes about 40,000,000 feet in the present drive and reflects on sixty years of cutting and thousands of acres of desolated land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River
Wiconsin
Inquests and Witness Fees listed for 1870 proceedings
County alowances show G W Grillo corover’s fers Jaa P Nuva and many jurors and witnesses for the Nunn inquest. Items include James P Nunn estate fees, Dr J W Harris medical services, Mike Bomino coroner’s and witness fees, and various juror and board expenses. Also notes расходы for utilities and a malaria tonic advertisement at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grillo Corover
Nuva
Inquest
James P
J W Harris Witne
Jere
Horn Jaro Fee
James P Nunn
Hugh Hampton
Jas P
Geo Fisher
Ry Des P
Dh P
J W Harrie
Griffe
Mike Bomino
CB King
George Streeter
Ralph Bomino
M Schaub
Mike Bom
W Stone
Mike Homino
Ms I JA Stoops
Mike
Bomi- Boing i Isc Crcost
Scesar Seccess Sncpe
Mra
Mamie Nuon
Dr DY A Paine
Robert E Veatch
Fred Pebler
Jamea P Nupp
Ociiecuwe
Ghostly grip and cure claims in Dr Pierce ad feature
A sensational ad frames a night attack by an unseen hand as a real danger linked to bronchitis. It touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as cures, includes personal testimonials of weight gain and recovery, and invites readers to consult a free physician’s opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Joseph A. Valleroy
Forman
Ill
W. B. Miller
South Bend
River Park
Dr. Pierce
Ms. Miller
Bettie E. Payne
Kiel
Oklo
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Col. recounts China peril with boatmen and fate
A Boston Globe excerpt recalls a colonel's tale of falling into a canal in China and narrowly surviving without help. He quips about fate and revenge while fighting off six boatmen, then halts his score at five after a sharp retort about saving oneself and striking back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Boston Globe
Apple Trees For Beauty and Fruit
A London Speaker piece extols apple trees for beauty and fruit in pleasure gardens. It argues trees brighten suburban lawns, provide shade and habitat for other plants, and can be grown as hedges or as focal features, urging urban gardeners to plant several choice trees on half an acre for pleasing aesthetics and harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
London
The Palate Lock Servant Tale From Virginia
A Virginia import is described as a buxom servant girl who sits on the floor with hair standing in a black shiny nimbus. She works to pull a curly lock to cure a sore throat while the mistress interrupts with confusion. The anecdote, sourced to the New York Times, reflects dated humor about race and servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Betty
New York Times
Saxon forests sustain economy and scenery
Saxony’s forestry system ranks among the world’s best, providing substantial annual revenue and enriching the landscape to draw many tourists each summer. The forests preserve the Erzgebirge water sources, powering hundreds of mills that employ thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Erzgebirge
Saxon Switzerland
Bet on the horse faces light hearted excuse
A light exchange between Mrs. Torkins and Charley defends a bet on a horse after a race. She concedes poor judgment while he minimises the loss, remarking the horse managed to place ahead of other entrants. The Washington Star attributed the sentiment to a similar tone in its pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Pay Your Debts Warns Of Debt Happiness Link
In a Detroit Free Press-style quip, Gagzen urges Swayback to pay debts and insists happiness hinges on debt settlement. Swayback claims no money, prompting the retort to borrow. The exchange underscores financial responsibility as a social theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gagzen
Swayback
Detroit Free Press
Debate on labeling a book a historical novel
The exchange notes that calling the book a historical novel clashes with history in many details. Frederick contends the idea may be true, while William challenges that label as inaccurate. Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Frederick
Boston Transcript
A Poole. Dolly Confronts Hole in Glove
A mother reproves her young daughter as they prepare for a walk. The child asks where the hole in the glove came from, prompting a brief exchange about the morning’s circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
Matmima
Passenger dangers rise at sea and rail travel
A terse wartime statistic notes that among one hundred million sea travelers, fifty love life, while of the same vast numbers traveling by rail, forty seven are killed. The stark line contrasts safety at sea with fatal rail travel.
The Banana Tree Growth and Harvest Process Explained
The article explains that bananas grow pointing upward on the tree and are harvested before ripening. Workers cut the fruit early to ship it while still green, allowing the bunch to mature off the tree. After harvesting the plantation is cleaned and a new shoot replaces the cut trunk, keeping fruit at all growth stages on site.
Wordsworth’s “fallings from us, vanishings” tale
A London Spectator contributor recounts Wordsworth’s remark on the line “Those obstinate questionings of sense and outward things” as relayed by Bonamy Price. He recalls Wordsworth’s sense that the material world falls away and one clutches at something immaterial to reenter consciousness, illustrated by grabbing a gate bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonamy Price
Wordsworth
George Washington Sobriquets Across Histories
The piece lists numerous epithets for George Washington from diverse sources. It notes titles such as Father of His Country, Atlas of America, Savior of His Country, and sarcastic labels like Lovely Georgius. It cites quotes from Sigourney, Chief Justice Marshall, Lord Byron, Red Jacket, Vittorio Alfieri, and The Gazette of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sigourney
Pater Patrin
Marshall
Fabius
Lord Byron
Napoleon
West
America
Georgius
Red Jacket
Vittorio Alfier
United States
Dangers of Procrastination and a Mysterious Boarding Room
A landlady tells a new boarder about a long whiskered old man headed west for a scientific exploration. She says a prehistoric cave with ten skeletons around a petrified table was discovered out west. The new boarder comments on the irony of the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driebones
Tle
Tea Trade Afloat In Buddha Era Across Asia
The article notes that during Buddha's time China enjoyed extensive foreign tea trade carried by junks to Japan Korea Tonguin Anam Cochin Burma Siam India Ceylon Persia and Arabia. A record mentions transport to a great river region west of Arabia then caravans across a hot sea to Manchuria Mongolia Kuldja Tartary Tibet Persia and northern India.
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Buddha
China
Japan
Korea
Tonguin
Anam
Cochin
Burma
Siam
India
Ceylon
Persia
Arabia
Black River
Egypt
Manchuria
Mongolia
Kuldja
Tartary
Tibet
Meaning of peace in a patriotic poem tale
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows Miss Gray asking a boy about the meaning of peace after a child recites a patriotic poem. The boy replies peace means when you have no children, explaining his mother’s morning routine of washing and dressing six children for school as her moment of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gray
Chicago Tribune
The Politician's Friends
A witty exchange between two politicians about loyalty and favors. One asserts never abandoning a friend, the other notes that friendship persists only while power remains to favor them. Washington Sta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Sta
Timepiece Confusion in Herald Exchange
In a brief New York Herald note, Tubba asks the hour and Dubbs answers none. Tubbs queries further while Dubba explains it is not yet 1 o'clock, reflecting a small, humorous timekeeping moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tubba
Dubbs
Tubbs
Dubba
New York Herald
Railways in Russia hire only Orthodox church members
A report notes that several Russian railway offices reportedly employ exclusively individuals affiliated with the Orthodox church. The claim is presented without confirmation from official sources and remains unverified.
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