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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
5
The article ponders Andrew Carnegie’s liberal philanthropy as a response to illness and gratitude to Dr Jarmany. It compares his million donations to routine promises, notes tax and tariff tied wealth, and argues unjust legislation has driven wealth into private pockets while vowing reform.
The Oregonian reports possible successors to the late Congressman Tongue with Roger Hermano seen as a weak frontrunner if an independent Republican stays out. Other named Republicans include T Harris of Lane and Br Eddy of Tillamook, with Hewitt and Vawter also named. Democrats lean to Hamilton of Roseburg or Keames of Jacksonville, Weatherford of Albany, and Miller of Oregon City. The First District Republican majority is about 4000 votes.
Southern Oregon Democrats see A K Reams as a likely winner in the Western Oregon district. The race is tough for any Democrat, so no strenuous contests are planned before the convention.
Two presses are reported moving toward Silver Lake across the mountains from Eugene via the Military Road. The rush aims to supply a small community with newspapers as thousands of acres of pine lands await timbering access to the area.
Professor Adolph Wagner criticizes the Monroe doctrine as an empty pretension while Emperor William II reassures that Germany seeks no territorial aggrandisement in its actions near Venezuelan waters. The exchange reveals tension and conflicting claims in early 20th century diplomacy.
The Northwest Pacifica Coast reports the capture of Chriet Benson, who killed Deputy Sheriff Morrell during a jail-break in Olympia Saturday. Weather and lack of food hindered his flight, forcing him to remain visible and travel along the single north south route available in winter.
A colonial-era tale claims Benin and South Africa employ a "wireless telegram" system using knives and slaves. A chief allegedly orders a slave sacrificed to convey messages to priests, who deliver the message and kill the slave, with the spirit afterward sent to the afterlife like a telegram.
The Senate met in a special session called by the President. Maryland’s Arthur P. Gorman, newly celebrated on the floor, received warm greetings as he begins his fourth term. Gallery crowds and bouquets highlighted the scene.
The legislature passed a bill for fifty thousand dollars to fund the 1905 Portland Lewis and Clark Fair and Governor McFade is not expected to veto. In Kent Washington a Seattle man, P J Black, jumped from a Pullman car window in his night shirt. authorities pursue him as possibly insane. Cloverdale notes report local visits, a damaged game, a ranch sale, a church service, and a ladder accident with recovery progress. A fogbound couple reportedly lost near Bear Creek, rail fencing damaged. citizens urged safety measures.
In Rome on March 5 Pope Leo XII suffered a severe cough and bronchial symptoms. Cardinal Lapponi reported this morning that the Pope's cold had intensified, signaling a decline in his condition.
Fragment shows a claim about Grove’s Tasteless formula printed on bottles and a No cure No pay slogan. Nearby is an ad mentioning Farrow & Co selling plows and harrows and Scobert Dodge seeking butter eggs and chickens on West Eighth Street in Eugene.
Advertises Matarte chills with tasteless tonic labeled Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic and Quinine. Claims relief without cure and a no pay if not effective, priced at five hundred units.
An old reliable business seeks horses through a consignment offer. The notice promises fair prices and invites writers to inquire by mail for details on available stock and guaranteed payments.
Roseburg March 5 A 57 year old Irish native, Andrew Loppin, fell from a high trestle near West Fork around nine o clock Monday evening and died instantly from a broken neck. He had been drinking while in Roseburg, walked off a late train, missed his footing in darkness, and tumbled onto rocks. Coroner Twitchell deemed no inquest necessary. Body taken for interment. This trestle previously claimed a death when Mrs. A H Kayler of Molalla mistook a lantern for a train headlight last November.
Creswell March notes report M J Hillegas serving as juror in circuit court. Woodmen of Creswell prepare for a May log rolling in Hugene. Elder Ford delivers a strong sermon at M E Church. Scott, Howe and Dersham relocate nearer Creswell with new telephone line. Miss Johnson, longtime 5S P agent, transfers. Hazleton and Weber visit Eugene. Grandma Smith improves with Dr Atwood attending. Crops sowing progresses in good weather. Basket social set for March 21. Rev Harnhart leads revival at Baptist church.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the porte office at Eugene Oregon includes names such as Alley Mixe Vetrie Cotrael Lacy Cernao W E Clubb Wm W Cooney Lene Oram Were KG Diy Evans Miss Raye Gowsett L L Goetthen Wm Hands RC Howe J Ir Hyman P Hunt ED Jordan Edward Lincoln W KR Lyce John Marke HA Murphy H Pickup Geo A Roberta Mre Vola Therston Ira A-2 Bodence Mre Haslone A Sanders Lula Amith WR Phompeon Tweed Mra R White PL Withrow Mr Mollie H F McConnack PM and others.
Mary Simmons known as Aunt Mary of Shedd Linn County died aged 85. Born in Dundee Scotland she moved with her parents to Pennsylvania in 1827 and reached Oregon in 1853 with a large immigrant group. Survived by husband one son Fred T Warner of Idaho and three daughters Jannette Brock Agnes Harlow and Jennie Snyder. Funeral details not listed.
U S transfers involve David F Glover 177.06 acres on route patent to 17 sr 46 Kate and Chas Be Moores convey to Oliver W and Lottie M Johnson 256.78 acres in 176 r 2w for 10270 Mary G and M Wilhelm to E C and Josie Maloy one acre in tp 15 a row 2700 J N Taylor to Fritz Matheyer multiple lots in Latham original town U S to Robert Petzold 40 acres tp 184 r5w patent R M Day to Edward Quinn lots 7 8 blk 3 Sladden s ad to Eugene U S to L Collins 150.70 acres tp 17 a row patent.
Auctioneer Samuel Jamieson in Eugene Oregon invites parties seeking sales to call for professional services. Local notices emphasize his role for arranging and conducting sales on commission or fixed terms.
The U S Weekly urges Eugene to show continued interest in the State University as the March 15 contest at Villard Hall approaches. It asserts the city’s growth hinges on educational advantages from the university and dismisses town doubts about apathy toward the institution.
Hides wanted with top prices for various hides and animal skins. Dry hides rated from 10 to 14 cents per pound, beef hides green from 5 to 8 cents per pound. Also buying old rubber brass copper and old iron. W Sanders invites contact.
An old advertisement asserts Fulton Compounds cure kidney disease causing dropsy with claims of dramatic recovery. It lists a courtly testimonial from Mrs Peter Goyheniz and promotes Lin n Drug Co as supplier, touting the remedy as the sole known cure.
Zion March 2 Mathews Brothers announce their new dam is complete and ready to take lumber orders. Mr Cummings looked for his horses near Springfield but they were found in Vincent’s pasture. Sunday School resumes this year. A surprise social at Mr and Mrs Fenton’s featured games and a bountiful 2 o clock lunch. Moony family visited James at Trent. James K Carter rents his place to Joel Addington as he plans a summer prospecting trip in the mountains.
Second hand bicycles offered at Barker Gun Works Ninth Street Eugene Oregon. Listings include Lady’s Ideal and Rambler wheels with prices, several boys juvenile models, and a full new stock of Snell bicycles starting at five dollars. Repair parts, bells and pedals available. Wheels for rent, spring rush noted.
A fragment notes a claim that Cott and Quinine Teblers cure a cold in one day with a bold slogan No Cure No ay. It mentions price but lacks clear dates or sources and reads as an advertising snippet. The readable bits present product names and claims without verifiable details or context from a full article.
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