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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
7
President Roosevelt faces Republican senate warnings as defense mounts for General Miles amid claims he was unjustly treated. Military leaders and supporters denounce potential punishment, while allied senators threaten political trouble should action be taken.
Danish minister Rev P L C Hansen and Louie Luckey had a near drowning after attempting to ford Wolf Creek near Van Cares ford about fifty miles from Eugene. The buggy swamped, the horse swam to shore, and rescuers reached safety the next day as Hansen could not swim a stroke.
Joseph W Stewart a Springfield merchant has sold his general merchandise store to Mr Chandler of Albany formerly of Alsea. Stewart, a pioneer merchant for 57 years, will take possession next Monday or Tuesday and will stay in Springfield to handle other property interests.
A Cottage Grove report says City Marshal Bert Nooo was arrested and released on $00 bond after a preliminary exam on larceny from Dr E T Anderson. Deputy P A L T Harris and Attorney Bby led the prosecution with J T Medley defending Nooo in the March cruiser court session.
Walter B Rohrer once in Eugene with Shelton Jepkine is sought by local officers after a warrant by Justice Win termeier. He returned, went to the Jenkins residence west of town to take their five year old daughter, knocked Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Rohrer down, decoyed Mr Jenkins away, and is believed to flee with the child toward Southern Oregon. Sheriff Withers heads to Roseburg to pursue.
Emory Gossler, son of WH Gossler of near Eugene, broke a leg below the knee while on his homestead seven miles northeast of Cottage Grove. Dr L W Brown accompanied his father to Cottage Grove, traveling by train at 2.05 this afternoon to assist the injured man.
A pretty wedding united Miss Jesele Edmiston and Mr Walter Edmiston at the Withers home in Thurston on Wednesday. Revered by Dr F Rowland, the ceremony featured a lace adorned gown and orange blossom bouquet. The reception followed with guests including Mr and Mrs J W Claske and Mr and Mrs John Discher.
Dr L W Brown returned from Cottage Grove after attending Emory Goseler of bugepe on Mosby creek. A portable sawmill accident crushed the left leg below the knee. amputation may be necessary. Goseler, his wife and one child live seven miles from the Grove.
Daily notices list Ada Orrell indisposed and several residents traveling to Portland Cottage Grove Albany Salem Baker City Roseburg and Wolf Creek. along with family visits and local movements of Dr Ford Mrs Whitney Mr Logan Mrs Hendricks Mra Westgate and others including Miss Dunbar Maude Hill and Miss Anna Green.
Lane county democratic county convention will meet April 5 1902 at 10 am at the Eugene courthouse to select state senator, representatives, county officers and delegates to state and congressional conventions. Primaries are March 29 1902. Citizens opposing republican policy urged to participate with listed precinct delegates and judges named. Dated Eugene Oregon March 17.
At the Laurean Society meeting extemporaneous addresses covered Chivalry and South Africa. The debate on whether the United States should purchase the Panama Canal favored by the negative. Young Ladies' Society listed readings and debates on elective system adoption. Bohemian Club domino dance planned in the gym. Football Manager Redmond reported a credit above $250. Outdoor baseball captain Roy W Kelley from Oregon City to lead season with practices after April vacation.
The Commercial Club weighs four sides or none and awaits another meeting as two city capitalists plan erecting a club building. J B Coleman offered to add a second story to three Willamette street brick stores extending to Park street for club use. Dr D A Paine showed rough plans including a parlour billiard room and bowling alleys creating splendid quarters if followed. Also: a notice says Thomas Hondicutt, inmate at the state reform school, is to be released and sent home next Tuesday after favorable action by the board of trustees.
Dairy Guard reports Socialists nominate Ramp for A A Simmons and other city politics notes. Chas obirag of Cottage Grove leads Macabees. Brigham farm auction set for March 25. Birthday observance for Mrs McElroy. Rev Tout to speak at Christian church on Can Christians Avoid Politics. Brownsville man Standish reports Lucky Boy mine snow five feet deep. Eugene lodge of Moderpy Brotherhood deferred. Portland mayor race seen tepid with Ayer favored. notable mine and mill incidents. fire at East Eleventh Street shed contained.
Portland Evening Journal reports 67 Republican delegates to the state convention. Delegates from Umatilla and Marion counties weigh support for governor with Gov Geer, Ex-Judge Carey, and possible conference shaping the vote. Phil Metihan says caucus has not addressed the gubernatorial question. Carey’s possible backing seen as likely.
The Albany Democrat notes the Eugene population directory census lists 6,500, while The Register claims 5,958. It is unclear whether the count covers only the city limits or includes suburbs, as directory censuses often do.
RF Baker & Co completed the sale of the Henry Coleman place, a 313 acre tract three miles south of Eugene, to a nearby resident Mr Elliott. The price paid was 10 dollars per acre.
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