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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
14
The readable portions hint at a local item or notice with unclear context. Names, dates, or places are not reliably legible, leaving a brief fragment that may reference a civic or community matter without concrete detail.
A massive scaffolding failure at the new Chicago post office interior dome toppled at noon, sending fifteen workers crashing to lower levels. Thirteen are believed dead or fatally injured, with one saved and one injured. calamity halted operations as crews cleared wreckage from a vast mound of lumber and debris.
Former Fourth Assistant Postmaster General uchen and conspirators Lorenz Illon and Groff were each sentenced to two years in Moundsville West Virginia and fined 10000. Sentence dates from the time of arrival at the penitentiary. Groff seeks a new trial. Judge Kimmler defended Lorenz admired by court for bearing with the case. Pritchard offered no remarks as others were sentenced.
Henry Schwertz, a leading attorney, was shot and killed in his office by Hugh Knowles and Jardiner of a dry goods firm after a police standoff. Knowles then shot himself. The murder stemmed from business troubles and followed a confrontation with Schwertz.
Sacramento February 2 river stands 27.6 feet at noon with light rain. Backwater near Nicolaus Vernon higher than ever observed. Crest not yet passed and a large break near Edwarda threatens extensive flooding if water cannot be contained. Water three feet over a railroad track near Marysville and Yuroville, roads likely impassable by Wednesday.
Washington reports the state department calls Commander Marshall's conduct in the Vicksburg affair commendable for refusing rescue marines and sailors aboard after the Russian ship was sunk and for not joining protests against the Japanese attack. Also Roosevelt signs Panama treaty ratifications. Tolstoi donates books to aid war fund. a cave-in near Scranton destroys homes, displacing residents.
Junction City Hotel Co stockholders authorized sale to Junction City Improvement Company for 17000. New firm includes J A Dubehoil, J Milliorn, C W Washburse, W M Pitney. Plan calls for spring improvements. plus local social items and notices follow.
News from St. Petersburg reports that during the Port Arthur battle on February 25 the Russian Retvizan appeared to sink two Japanese destroyers. Other torpedo boats reached sea, one cut off by shelling in Colubinaja Bay. London dispatches say one boat was badly damaged and sank before Cheefoo. Official reports claim no Japanese ships damaged.
The U S basketball team lost to O A C 0 to 1 at Corvallis. The U C squad can take some satisfaction from a season of steady play despite the defeat.
Courthouse notices list transfers of 100 acre tracts among Harry L Russell KR Welty Emma Blake and others with prices and parcel details, plus a 110 acre entry for Geo W Gordon and a title dispute between Della E Thomas and Booth Kelly Lumber Co. The record includes a marriage license for William Austin and Addie Busa, a mining location by F D Kuzur in Bobemis district, and a circuit court action for title determination involving JA Buckanaa and Joho M Williams.
A blaze starting from crossed electric wires gutted Wisconsin's capitol building in Madison at 1 am. Firefighters failed to contain it locally and Milwaukee aid arrived too late. Estimated loss ranges from 800,000 to 860,000 with insurance. The fire halted restoration efforts and necessitated rebuilding.
Premior KMATSURA OF JAPAN and Solgier Q8 Weill figure in a chaotic session plan as a capital move looms. A blaze at a German war entense wrecks the east and west wings, costing 1,000,000 and injuring Fire Chief Bernard. Governor LaFollette led the firefighting while students and citizens saved records. Vaults reportedly intact but only 88,000 cash on hand.
A heavy storm rages from Redding to Dunsmuir with a cloudburst and rising Sacramento River. The week sees a third slide at Canerta ta morning and fears mount that a mountain side may collapse onto the railroad track.
San Quentin Calif Charles Wardrip aged twenty the youngest man ever executed at the penitentiary was hanged at 140 this morning He mounted the scaffold with a smile on his face and died game.
The funeral of A. frerinogton was held at 2 o clock this afternoon at the residence of East Tenth and Nill streets. Masonic lodge conducted services. G A R and W R C attended in large numbers. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Washington February 20 The Navy Department says the cruiser Cincinnati sailed from Shanghai for Chemulpo where she will be stationed indefinitely The Vicksburg remains at Chemulpo as part of the same force.
Reports claimed the Russian cruiser Askold was hosted at Port Arthur, but authorities this morning officially denied the account. The denial clarifies no Russian naval vessel was present or engaged in any port call as reported.
Oregonian reports J H Booth, Roseburg land office receiver, has disposed of interests in Booth Kelly Lumber and other public land firms after Senate suggestion. President voiced no record concerns but disliked perceived lumber ties. Booth and Register Bridges expected to be reappointed soon.
Springfield Woodmen of the World faced bid rejections as estimates for a brick hall ranged from 5950 to 8000 dollars. Miscalculations and misinformed costs sparked disappointment, with talks of a smaller brick or a frame building. Contractor Roney proposed cost-cutting ideas, and a final decision on brick construction was expected after Wednesday’s meeting. A Springfield stage tipped over near the steel bridge last Saturday due to a sinking front wheel in the embankment.
A massive blaze in Rochester New York erupts in the dry goods heart of Main Street at 5 AM devastating the Linchester Dry Goods elevator shaft and spreading to Sibley Carr and Granite buildings. Buffalo and Syracuse engines respond with heavy equipment as the fire engulfs a twelve story office block and a three acre sector. Casualties include Assistant Fire Chief Jones injured as crews battle through the night. The burned district extends along Main Street from Clinton Avenue to Division Street and Mortimer Street, with authorities preparing for continued efforts until relief arrives tomorrow.
A Russian statesman Count Lamedorff, Russia's foreign affairs minister, is described as a veteran diplomat active in negotiations with Japan. A separate report notes a vehicle carrying 14 women and children who were frightened but unharmed. RK. W. Smith of Cedar, Minnesota plans a Springfield real estate office soon, with an existing listing and a March opening for a Nicolleon building millinery store on Main Street.
Sacramento reports rising Sacramento River with levees intact yet and trains delayed due to floodwaters. A levee break near Edwarda three miles below the city measures six feet wide, causing extensive flooding. injuries and a drowning are reported in Yuus City as Washington notes water encroachment.
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