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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1901
Page
3
The dated dispatches describe raids in Pellesland and Willowmore, unrest in Pekin over indemnity, Boer War end rumors in London, and battles near Siswondville. Reports cover fires, mine disasters, court cases, and political shifts including Kansas price fighting laws and governor appointments.
A sprawling list of Oregon House and Senate bills, including appropriation measures, judicial and county offices, infrastructure, and public services. Notable items reference state funding for departments, district agricultural societies, public land and property laws, and elections related provisions.
Night blaze at the penitentiary destroys the main building as a massive fireball engulfs the four story cell block. Warden Davis orders convicts escorted to the yard under guard while city police and state militia guard the scene and remote structures. Local fire department arrives as the inferno threatens to spread further.
Reports from Camalig in Albay show a pro American faction taking allegiance. Lieutenant James and Eighth Infantry raid Macquirog in Polilie, killing two insurgents, capturing 175 prisoners, and destroying 20 tons of rice and insurgent supplies. The armored cruiser Brooklyn returns from Hong Kong as investigations into Carman and Carranza intensify.
March 2 reports from London and Manchester claim General Botha offered to surrender under conditions. The Daily News cites talks led by Mrs. Botha’s envoy to Lord Kitchener, while other papers speculate and deny official confirmation. The Evening Mail later states Botha formally surrendered to General Kitchener shortly before 10 this morning.
New York reports on the Havana steamer arrival and mixed opinions about keeping U S troops in Cuba. Dr W C Phelps argues Cuba should stay under U.S. presence to avoid anarchy while others fear economic collapse and potential violence if troops depart. Journalists weigh risks, with calls for continued American influence.
General McKibben of the Department of Texas directed a 30 man force under Captain Beall to Enpis Tez to meet a transport train carrying recruits for San Francisco. The detachment is tasked to address the situation aboard the train with the arriving troops.
A 1590 spellbound crowd rallied against young radicals in front of the Reich court building as officials opened a quieter session. The president and ecumenical secretary faced interruptions, with interpellations debating remastholes and related indecencies.
Goguinito March 1 Jose Serapis an uncle of Aguinaldo and former insurgent colonel is named governor of Bulacan. The commission found minority charges unfounded and appointed Captain Greenough treasurer and Lieutenant Wells supervisor. Delegates voted freely on capital choice with Malolos favored. Taft praised the conduct and Grant presented Serapio with a flag once owned by General Grenot’s father as Filipinos cheered the visit.
New Whatcom, March 1. A blasting accident at the Blue Camron mine after 6 p.m. today killed Ed Molligom and Dick Daley of the day shift, who had not yet left. Daley left a wife and four children. The blast's cause and extent are not yet known. Both bodies have been recovered.
Poise Idaho March 1 report details that a bridge on the Oregon Railway and Navigation line over the Barut river has washed out. Traffic on the line is interrupted with no transfers possible and only three passenger trains expected to run until tomorrow evening. All trains were stopped today, but Oregon Short Line is running specials cast from Huntington.
A brief government note indicates a pension of eight dollars per month authorized effective from October 1999, secured through the efforts of Senator Terver. The fragmented text confirms the monthly amount and the congressional involvement, highlighting a targeted retirement support measure.
Washington, March 1. The following Washington post offices will be discontinued March 1: Cooper in Garfield County Hevlne in Whatcom County Mesber in Steamish County and Stepp in Whiteen County.
A California assembly debate revolved around preserving the Calaveras redwood trees. A 4A bill aimed to fund preservation through a per capita revenue mechanism to support the purchase and protection of the trees under threat.
The river and harbor committee of the house informally decided on a junket to the Pacific Coast next June to inspect the Wests rivers and harbors. First stop Galveston then Southern California and along the coast with invitations from California Washington Oregon ports including Portland and the Columbia mouth. The military committee plans a parallel coast visit to assess harbor transport and ship conditions at Portland and Vancouver barracks.
Pekin reports a long talk between Prigegs and Li Hung Chang over new Russian Manchuria demands. Russia seeks absolute control while China would be responsible for any losses. Both Chinese envoys refuse, fearing loss of province and trouble with other powers. Meantime Li Hung Chang guides Manchurian policy as negotiations wrangle.
Washington orders General Chaffee to further cut the American force in China from about 1.8 companies to remaining units. The move aims to ease tensions at Pekin while preserving a minimal presence and encouraging other powers to adopt the policy, with Major Robertson leading the Ninth Infantry detachment.
York officials announce a movement to consolidate independent telephone lines in Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia and West Virginia under one management with plans to expand nationwide. A committee of line officials has been appointed to determine the basis for the consolidation and assess the estimated cost of 27 000 000 as a starting figure.
The Chronicle reports the transfer of a $1,000,000 interest in the Palmer Mountain Tunnel Company is being completed in London by Manager John Boyd. A $490,000 stamp mill and concentrator will be erected on the company property in Osogin County. The tunnel spans 9,000 feet with 23 rings of ore. The interest sold is treasury stock, with the $1,000,000 to fund further development.
A blaze on Clinton Street tonight damaged a Walla Walla residence, with losses estimated at $1500. The property was fully insured and the cause remains unknown. Mabel Prep and hospital staff are noted in an accompanying report from Chicago. A separate elevator incident resulting in a fatality is described.
Newport Washington March 1 notes the site of the prefects department orders moving from the old town Idaho site to the Subway facilities or new news of Newport with an aide.
Congress debates irrigation policy to favor small settlers over private land grabs, with emphasis on protecting food waters and enabling 40 or 80 acre home sites. Eastern opposition fears land misallocation and speculative profits. In a second item, the Third Battalion provisional regiment San Francisco sails on the transport Indiana to Manila on March 5, forming the Twenty-eighth Infantry’s first unit.
The Castinvo steamer, after leaving for New York, returned to the port for a second time seeking coal. Departed Liverpool January 1 for New York, was blown off course and low on coal, reached George's for fuel, February 1, resumed voyage, returned February 18, then proceeded again on February 26.
March 4 report notes a large vein found east of Centralia with coal said to rival the Roslyn quality. An unnamed prospector claims coal can be mined there without question, indicating potential rich deposits in the area.
A March 4 report describes actions involving the Eleventh Cavalry in San Francisco with a port Mead arrival noted, detailing an afternoon seizure or feint and mentioning Seanne and Thert in the fragmentary text.
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