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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
3
A wide array of late imperial news items touch on King Edward and Ireland, Kitchener, Von Waldersee, Admiral Sampson, and Roberts. Reports note blizzards in Pennsylvania, Rockefeller gifts to Brown University, Manila duties, and Filipinos involved in various actions. Disturbances include a mob hanging a man in Arkansas and a Minnesota murder verdict.
House bill 47 passes the Nowse establishing daily compensation for county commissioners. Four dollars per day for most counties, five dollars in Union Malheur Grant Umatilla Marion and Morrow, with Multnomah exempted. The measure affects compensation for days of county business across the state.
Senate approves numerous measures including House bills to punish boundary mark destruction on mining claims reimburse Second Oregon Volunteers and fix county judge salaries, and Senate bills on railroad rights of way liquor mine proximity schools bulk sales and more.
The house approved multiple bills on Wednesday including HB 29 repeal of a ban on driving stock on public highways, HB 10 poles on county roads, HB 204 Vancouver avenue as a county road, HB 5 court times in the Second judicial district, HB 262 sale of public lands, HB 189 repealing a separate Multnomah county board, and concurred with senate amendments to HB 110 protecting game.
The Wednesday ballot lists candidates and votes with H W Corbett leading at 34, Kinger Hermann 27, R D Inman 26, Chorge Hl William 2, and A Gi Bennett 1, reflecting a concise tally from the election.
A bill to prevent persons beating their way on railroad trains was passed by the house Monday. Introduced by Poorman at the request of railway employees and managers, it mirrors Alabama law to curb the tramp nuisance and car robbing, with no negative votes.
The senate approved House Bill 11 authorizing clerks of school districts and county judges to bid on tax sold property and set disposal rules. Senate Bill 222, by Senator Booth, regulates surety companies and fixes county treasurer salaries. Senate Bill 227 authorizes Capitol building commissioners to build a ditch to secure water for state institutions.
The senate advanced bill 223, mandating counties pay state taxes in two semiannual installments. The measure aims to align with recent law changing county taxes to semiannual payments.
On Monday the ballot shows H. W. Corbett with two votes, Binger Hermann twenty eight, RK. D. Loman twenty six, George H Williams one, O. BE 8. Wood one. Two votes recorded as absent.
The recorder and clerk collected 211.80 in fees in the last month. The Robins saw mill, six miles east of Union, has been leased by a man from the Past. David Huser sold the farm on Lake Creek to Vir Boshee from Washington for about 7,000. Work will begin soon on a new brewery at Naker City. The Fenland Land and Livestock Company completed a private telephone line eight miles southeast of Hep poer to the city, largely using barbed wire fencing. Major L D Forrest has contracts for 4,000,000 feet of logs to be delivered at the mouth of the Mc Kenrie river by late June, with several contractor camps starting immediately.
On Luzon and Cavite front in Manila Bay area, Florenza Ortupa Migul Ponce de Leon and other Philippine Trading Company workers were arrested for aiding insurgents. Belgian consul Edward Andre fled Manila for Europe as authorities widen probes into Tabacalera and associates. A U.S. force under Colonel Schuyler fought a rebel force with American casualties. General MacArthur hosted a lavish Melacan reception honoring U.S. presence with widespread attendance.
H. Bullis of Ashbury Park New Jersey endured over five months in Maracaibo Venezuela during a political uprising. He was executive engineer for the Maracaibo Electric Light Co. and later freed after appealing to the American consul and minister, then filed a $50,000 damages claim against Venezuela.
Jamee Reese and Sone have landed a $100000 contract with the Canadian Development Company to build a tow and passenger craft for the Yukon river. The Chicago based purchaser is led by executive W H Leon as a top official.
Dora Derell, 19, was assaulted by a man at her father's grave in Elmwood Cemetery. She fought for about thirty minutes until a white man approached and frightened the assailant away. Derell was found unconscious and remains in serious condition. the suspect fled.
Washington reports Commander H. F. Tilley of the naval station at Apia Samoa will not have his regular service expire and will return home on leave. The Navy department may grant him another assignment to command the station, as he is willing to return and has earned high regard for his administration.
Vigilant Topeka crowd of about 1000 surrounded the jail demanding Slater be handed over for lynching after he assaulted 17 year old Lottie Gerberick. Sheriff moved Slater to safety out of town as Santa Fe shopmen vow revenge, recalling a previous lynching of John Olympus 12 years ago.
Corry Pennsylvania reports a record blizzard with several feet of snow on roads and 20 foot drifts at Summerdale. The Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad trains stalled, dug out, and delayed while crews run three engines and multiple plows along 90 miles of track toward Buffalo. Snow plows are newly used on the line for unprecedented effort.
A mob of eight men seized Peter Berryman from Mena Arkansas city jail at 1 a.m. and hanged him to a tree after accusing him of assaulting a 12 year old girl in critical condition. They forced Light Officer Jones to surrender keys and revolver, guarded him, retrieved the weapons, then dispersed. Authorities took prompt action but no suspects are yet identified.
Washington on February 22 Dr Carlos Martinez Silvella the Colombian foreign affairs minister appeared at the state department to arrange his credential presentation as minister to Washington He came to press Colombia interests regarding the Panama canal and his stay will hinge on canal legislation outcome.
New York readers hear of a possible Chinese government loan of 200 million dollars to fund Boxer upheaval costs and indemnities. Minister Wu allegedly met bankers proposing loan guarantees via increased customs duties beyond England’s lien. Meanwhile, Willemstad reports Caracas hosts a convention to draft a new Venezuelan constitution extending the president’s term to seven years and hints at Castro’s continued rule. European investors anticipate large operations as the Avermen eradication plan targets odemales asphalt mines challenging the trusts.
Salem reports a $20 949.73 deficiency in 1894 and 1895 under clerk George W. Davis. The joint committee finds false entries and double crediting were used to conceal funds totaling $30,949.73 not turned over to the treasurer, with investigation continuing into other possible discrepancies. The committee notes past five years show funds turned over as required and calls for thorough review of land matters.
Sioux leaders from the Ogallalla and other bands hold council meetings and plan a great delegation to Washington. They demand relief and protest orders by the Indian Commissioner over cutting supplies and unpaid claims for ceding the Black Hills. Tensions rise as a chief warns of hostilities if demands are unmet.
Washington Feb 22 General Harrison Gray Otis denies reports that he seeks the pension commissioner job stating the publications have no foundation. He issued the denial tonight in response to the circulated statements.
The first mail from Nome arrived in Seattle at an early hour this morning. It comprised six pouches containing about 2,000 letters. The latest mail left Nome on November 23.
Will L Wood traveling salesman for a Pittsburg meat firm died by self harm in a Parsons hotel after an unsettled account. The incident occurred in Parsons Kansas as authorities investigated the debt related distress. Despite efforts the man could not be revived. He was connected with a Pittsburg Kansas meat house.
Seattle Feb 23 John Callahan a miner at the Franklin mine was killed in a 120 foot shaft fall. He and fellow workers had been sinking a bow shaft and after a blast they moved to the shaft mouth to replace boards when Callahan slipped into the Bear and fell feet first. He lived four hours.
Three men believed connected to a mine party escape from Spokane county jail are pursued by a posse along the Spokane river about twenty miles below Spokane. Arthur Spencer, jailed for impersonating a U S officer with a record from Mexico to British Columbia, is thought among the fugitives. Six of the escapees remain at large.
Victoria B C February 24 news from the Orient reports a blaze at the Kot university hospital killing twenty one patients and injuring many. The incident follows broader Far East tensions with Russia China and Japan. Russian forces loot northern Corea villages prompting protests from Corean authorities. A Chinese reformer Yueng Wuan was killed in Hong Kong during an English class attack.
Washington reports Secretary Root answered Senate inquiries on religious orders land holdings in the Philippines. He cites April 1900 president’s instructions guiding the Philippine Commission to investigate titles, safeguard property rights, and refrain from new government obligations beyond the peace treaty. The commission’s report covers friars, public lands, and land titles, noting the San Jose college claim referred to the island’s supreme court.
Havana reports the Cuban constitution was signed today after being submitted by the central committee at the January 27 public session. Senor Cisneros refused to sign, provoking tension as delegates urged him to reconsider. Capote, convention president, will deliver the document to General Wood tomorrow and a copy in English will be sent to Washington.
At dawn near Johannesburg the Boers blew a railroad culvert between Natal Sprait and Klip river, captured a train loaded with food, carried off what they could, then set the remainder on fire and vanished into the veld.
A Philadelphia policeman arrested his own son on a charge of theft. The incident involved the officer placing the suspect in custody after questioning. Further legal proceedings are expected as investigators compile details.
A cargo vessel Wryefield departed for Manila with 5000 tons of general army supplies for the Philippines. The Saoma, previously carrying horses to China for Germany and later taken for U S transport service, left Nagasaki on February 18 bound for this port. The transport Bofford, carrying returning volunteers, sailed from Nagasaki to San Francisco on February 19.
The general land office signer recommends a deficiency of 201 to pay Isaac M Galbraith late deputy surveyor for surveys in Washington during 1895. The irregularities noted are acknowledged as meritorious, with provision for payment to appear on a general appropriation bill.
Havana marked the sixth anniversary of the outbreak that led to the Spanish American War and the island's path to practical independence as celebrations took place throughout Cuba.
A collision near Bordentown New Jersey between the Bly express from New York to Atlantic City and local No. 830 killed ten and wounded around thirty. Engineers Walter Bly and Frank Thom were among the dead and injured. Most victims were Italians riding in the smoking car for Atlantic City construction work. The crash wrecked both trains and sent bodies into the nearby canal. recovery continued after dark with crews from Trenton.
Pekin reports say foreign ministers believe the crisis eased but foresee new difficulties as governments demand indemnities before evacuation. China balks at paying large sums, citing limited customs revenues and inability to borrow, while several ministers worry about the timing and scale of payments amid debt obligations.
The quarter's department negotiates purchasing the freighter Suey of the China Mutual line, arrived Tuesday to load for a first voyage Seattle to the Philippines. Price offered near 1,000,000 dollars. Policy aims to buy ships rather than charter, with a government line planned to operate between Seattle and the Philippines.
St Paul session hears a butter maker accuse judge W D Collyer of accepting a $500 bribe. The executive committee called a private meeting to hear witnesses and start formal actions.
A New York dispatch paraphrases a London Herald report claiming Victoria's private fortune from real estate bank investments and personal property may total not exceed 60 million pounds. It notes the bulk is in city property and sits in her personal bank account.
A garbled report hints at a pollution and poisoning crisis tied to alcohol production and distribution. Mentions of poisoning in ton quantities, unsuitable substances, and a public health response are scattered with unclear names and dates, indicating a troubled period of trade and safety concerns.
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