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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
3
The article notes Admiral Schley’s squadron released from quarantine at Montevideo. It also mentions a Russian admiral commanding the fleet that bombarded forts at Taku, along with various global items including restored Cape Town Pretoria communications and local incidents.
London reports the Russian relieving force arrived outside Pekin and began a two front assault on the legations. Chinese forces attacked on June 16, fires set in several European buildings, and rumors spread of massacres. Wires cut, ships engaged, and casualties tallied as allies brace for a grim confrontation amid uncertain reports.
A Louisville & Nashville passenger train on the Rolling Fork River bridge near Cavalry, six miles from Lebanon, collapsed as the center span failed. Two bridge carpenters, George Mullins and J I Houston, were killed. 13 carpenters worked on the bridge and 20 passengers in the last coach were rescued with no serious injuries.
Rome reports Signor Saracco, head of the Italian senate, was summoned to the Quirinal after the cabinet resignation and entrusted by King Humbert to form a new ministry succeeding General Pellux. Washington notes a cable from General MacArthur via Manila stating Captain Orison Lee of the Forty‑ifth Infantry was drowned off the coast of Albay.
The Republican platform proclaims a gold standard, protective tariff, and federal governance aims. It praises McKinley’s administration, civil service efficiency, and expansionist aims including isthmian canal control and Philippine self government under U.S. law. It calls for home rule in New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma and territorial admission to statehood. It supports Cuba independence and Spanish war victory consequences.
At Philadelphia on June 23 the Republican National Convention unanimously renominated President McKinley and selected New York Governor Theodore Roosevelt as his running mate. The event drew about 15,000 delegates amid a festive, ceremonial mood with speeches from Foraker Depew and others.
Dispatches from Taku report allied forces holding the forts while preparing to relieve Tientsin. Hong Kong troops and 800 more from Weihaiwei expected. reports of massing forces, combat near Tits Tein, and palace intrigues amid broader Boxer resistance and Sino-European tension. Newspaper narrative follows U S political convention and a Utah Salt Lake verdict on Roberts polyamory case.
A tense gathering with Philippine leaders and General Arthur discussed military and civil actions. The assembly, held as Filipinos awaited elections, debated expelling rivals and establishing civil government while conservatives resisted reform.
Hamburg NY June 22 portable steam engine boiler exploded near Eten Erie county instantly killing three men John Fleming Alexander Fleming and Bert Mann Woeer. Tacoma offers a 150 silver cup for a drill among National card companies July 4 celebration. Havana June 21 General Wood says expert accountants examination of treasurer office shows no extravagance. highest salaries paid to Cubans. transportation costs not excessive.
A coal mine strike action damaged Gunnison River bridge by an explosion of giant powder. The explosion, believed caused by sympathizers, halted train service to the mines. An earlier note mentions the horse as the first to succumb to extreme cold.
A bookkeeper Henry E. Pike killed his former wife at her home in San Francisco and then shot himself. He left a letter accusing her of improprieties, and investigators suspect mental derangement. Pike previously worked in Denver for the Denver and Rio Grande Jail and moved to San Francisco about eighty days ago.
Have, Jo e 25. The quadically heavy rains lash Cuba causing yellow fever in long-unaffected areas. U S troops mostly escape except at Santa Clara ag d Quemados where two cases are reported among General Lens stal Major Kean and Captain Hepburn. Major Kean's is mild while Hepburn is serious. Mrs Edmagds, widow of Major Frank Edmunds, convalesces unaware of her husband’s death. Havana reports only three cases so far despite forecasts.
In Sonoma California on June 25 the Rev. F B Bartlet pastor of St Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church in San Francisco accidentally drowned while bathing in Sonoma creek. local authorities reported no foul play. His death is mourned by colleagues and parishioners across the diocese.
New York reports the death of Captain George F. Towle United States Army retired at age 65 in London. The obituary notes his long service and discharge details.
In Yokohama on June 25, reports say the Rurik sailed for Taku. The government plans to receive and treat wounded from other powers. Russian wounded have already arrived as ships from the standing squadron gather at Sase.
Calcutta reports fourteen transports to carry troops to China. All but six ships are already in port. The Nerbudda and Palamkotta likely sail Sunday with the Seventh Bengal infantry.
A major blaze trapped occupants in a multi story building complex along Fifth Avenue and Wood Street. The fire spread rapidly through the Filta area with Duff's College and Electric Company offices affected. Firefighters evacuated residents as flames roared through upper floors and neighboring blocks, with fears of structural collapse and valuable property loss.
The Times notes a distant Moroccan issue with the French government seeking a formal answer on nutrition of questions between Paris and Tagen. Algeria and Turkish governors are mentioned in a context of Breach conquest and relations, hinting at a broader empire balance among TM a Algeria, Tunis and Fezzan.
Governor Brady retains support as Republicans convene, blaming Congress for stalled legislation and seeking explanations to satisfy his electorate. In Caracas rebels seize Bue manga and nearby towns, while Chicago students plan an affordable Paris exposition prep trip using improvised transport.
The readable fragments reveal a jumble of personal statements and interactions. Names like Brown appear without clear context alongside partial quotes about dinners marriages and solitude. The piece reads as a disjointed diary style fragment without a coherent event or report.
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