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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
2
Eugene City Guard lists a wide array of 1900 events and figures. Cuba’s agriculture secretary resigns while coal prices rise, colonial conflicts flare, and disasters strike St Louis and Manila. Reports cover politics, crime, labor, naval matters, and local notices across the Americas and beyond.
Washington April 26 Senate denied Quay a seat by 43 to 42 after a tense debate with eloquent pleas from supporters and critics. The House meanwhile approved Foraker emergency measures to govern Porto Rico and post office funding provisions.
Rev George Washburn says Germany built western railways in Asia Minor and Russia to build the east, with England's consent dividing Turkey into two spheres of influence. The sultan agreed under military pressure, creating a political rearrangement seen as pivotal in recent weeks.
Fairmount Indiana April 26 fire destroyed the ware shed at the Wilken and Metn jar factory. Loss estimated at 150000 with 70000 covered by insurance. Fire authorities investigate cause and assess exposure to remaining plant facilities.
Marinette Wisconsin April 26 fire at Atkinson Michigan destroyed two saw mills belonging to the Metropolitan Lumber Company. Estimated loss ranges from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars.
Immigration Commissioner North refused landing for 21 Japanese aboard the Nippon Maru who arrived two weeks ago. He ruled they are contract laborers and must stay aboard or be returned.
A San Antonio dispatch reports that the town of Pangea in Mexico, described as a major east coast trading hub, was wiped out by fire. Losses are estimated at 2,225,000 dollars.
The April 17 reports indicate plague has disappeared in Honolulu and confirms clean health bills for ships leaving since December. Hawaii’s council urges compensation to property losses from the bubonic outbreak actions and proposes forming a five member claims court. Sixteen ships and three barks will move 1900 sugar around Cape Horn with 62,500 tons total. Australian port authorities will quarantine ships from infected ports and Hawaiian inspectors will be stationed at affected Australian ports.
The 10 year agreement after the war required a plebiscite on Tacna and Arica with payments between Chile and Peru depending on the outcome. Critics say no plebiscite occurred and money changed hands. The United States’ role in peace is noted, but no intervention is pursued at present. Memorial Day observances in Georgia feature ceremonies, music, and a governor’s speech criticizing Republicans and the war in the Philippines.
Reports from Chicago describe a riot at Racine and Wellington avenues where Peter Miller was shot dead and six others injured amid an attack by Miller and four union printers on nonunion workers at Baker-Santos Printing. Police detained most attackers. one suspect remained at large.
A massive blaze from Hull to Ottawa destroyed thousands of structures and left 12 000 to 15 000 people homeless. Five square miles burned across both cities, major mills and offices collapsed, and government aid moved quickly to shelter survivors. Estimated losses approach 20 million dollars as firefighting and relief efforts continue.
The Marquette Club banquet in Chicago featured Theodore Roosevelt as the 1904 presidential candidate slogan. Governor Roosevelt joined about 200 guests, receiving hearty cheers as Frank Lowden lauded his past candidate support and urged high political ideals paired with practical action. Roosevelt signaled a preference for private life over the vice presidency and reiterated his unaltered stance on Republican renomination for governor, while declining to discuss Admiral Dewey as a presidential option.
A Standard correspondent recounts the British disaster at Reddersburg with Irish forces under Captain McWhinnie attempting surrender, De Wet surrounding and overpowering them after a daylong engagement. Details include 459 captured, sent to Thabanchu, and De Wet’s march toward Wepener.
Lewiston Idaho April 80 the Lewiston sawmill company plant burned at 2 o clock this morning causing a loss of 7000 dollars with no insurance.
In Strasberg Virginia the Massanutten bank vault was blown open this morning and $5000 stolen by burglars who fled on a hand car. Separately the state department confirmed reports that Cartegena has fallen to revolutionists in a development tied to the ongoing upheaval. Mr T Carson of Brownville Texas has served as mayor for over two decades.
A severe downpour near Waco on April 30 caused rapid rise of the Brazos and Barron’s Branch. Eight people are known dead and several are missing or injured as floodwaters washed away with a brick bridge. Dams and property losses are reported, with ongoing efforts to locate the drowned and assist those in distress.
In Yokohama on April 7 new tensions rise over the Mampo incident and fears of Chinese sway in Corea. Editorials accuse the empress of scheming with Yi, Ching, and Li Hung Chang, warning of widespread horror and bloodshed if western powers fail to unite. Cambridge and Los Angeles report grim fatalities and a dramatic bank heist aftermath, while Ottawa notes massive fire damage causing heavy losses across cities and thousands left homeless.
New York on April 30 reports a former world boxing champion, recently released from a sanitarium, now treated for insanity. He allegedly claimed wealth, and last week began to suffer delusions accusing himself of crimes. He wandered, then returned home and confessed having given away all his money to children. authorities plan to commit him again to an asylum.
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