Siege Relief for British Fort in Transvaal
Special reports a British fort in the Transvaal relieved from Boer siege. In Mindanao fighting resumes between American forces and Filipino insurgents with 23 American casualties. A fire on Mount Gamti in Egypt kills fifty. Roosevelt appoints H Clry Evans as commissioner of pensions and American consul-general in London. News from South China reports about a massacre at Ching Chang Fui with about one thousand Chinese killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guako
Caretown
South Africa
Transvaal
Guame
Washington
Roosevelt
H Clry Evans
London
Mindanao
Victoria
British Columbia
Ching Chang Fui
China
School Board Meeting Adopts Resignations and Appoints Clerk
At the regular meeting of the Eugene school district No 4 board, Frank Bc Kelener was appointed clerk for the rest of the year to fill the vacancy from Geo F Craw’s resignation. Bonds were approved, superintendent Beehdoll gave a monthly report, and formal resolutions praising Craw were adopted and published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
Ekugene
Echor
Frank Bc Kelener
Geo F Craw
Me Reisner
Beehdoll
Ir Craw
Craw
Clerkeahlp
Eugene
Leet Intereets
Board of Directors
John Whiteaker 200th Birthday Observed in Oregon History
John Whiteaker, prominent early Oregon figure and first governor, is nearly 200. Born May 4, 1829 in Dearborn County Indiana, he has lived in Lane County since 1853. The article notes his long, active life and continued good health as he nears the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
John Whitesaker
Dearborn County
Indiana
Lane County
Bohemia Railroad Notes and Mine Excursion Plan
Special to the Guaap from Corrage Groove on May 2. A future excursion to Bohemia is proposed when the railroad reaches the mines projected for summer 1903. A top of Fairview Mountain celebration with Governor and lady as guests is suggested. The end turned by Gow Geer is shown in a New Era drug store window. Contractors expect tools soon but rain may delay work until next Monday. JC Long prepares a 100 foot wide strip parallel to the rail line for a siding and Bohemia road. Alexander and Campbell inspect the right of way near Perkine place to prevent delays once tools arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrage
Griove
Bohemia
Fairview Mountain
Gow Geer
Thomas Medly
New Era Drug Estate
Harry Brehaut
JC Long
the & P
Bohemia Road
Alexander & Campbell
Perkine Place
Quiet wedding at Eugene lumberist residence
Daly Guard reports a very quiet wedding on May 2 at the residence of WU Andrews, a Eugene lumber dealer on West Fifth Street. The contracting parties are Mr Andrews and Mr GW Whatcher, who arrived from Michigan yesterday. Kevin Richardson acted as operator. The bride is well regarded, and the couple plans to reside at the Andrews home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
WU Andrews
Eugene
Fifth Street
Andrews
GW . Whatcher
Michigan
Kevin Richardson
Kangeee
Prohibitionists Convene in Lane County Courthouse
The Prohibition party held a county convention in the circuit court room with public speaking in the commissioners room the night before. Rev Hiram Gould and Prof W R Kelsey addressed a large audience, with committees named for platform, resolutions, and business. A resolution opposed a county ticket while pledging support for the state ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Ioard
Lane County
Commissioners’ Court
Hiram Gould
W RK Kelsey
J . Dale
Dale
M Patterson
Meneley Juartette Sang & Selection
B F Rowland
E Bilington
Geo Lea
K E C Sanderson
V E Hoven
J A Bushnell
Calvin Hanoa
MA Stuart
Henry Bushnell
Newberg
Meneey Quartett
County Allowances and Officials Salaries Report
A historical county financial list details payments to county clerks deputies clerks school officials surveyors and deputies with amounts ranging from 1 60 to 166 70 plus miscellaneous items including stamps fees and tax exchanges. Notable entries include deputy county clerks 75 00 52 00 and 60 00, county judge 66 70, sheriff 166 70, and various clerks witnesses and janitors with small sums. The document reflects routine disbursements for April 8 and salaries for county officers and staff in a mid 20th century ledger format.
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Kincaid
Sal
Patterson
Odleey
Cceesesee
Withers
Fred Fisk
Bown
Wim Darroch
Weecott
Boroett
Wangbo
Telegraph Uo Services
Bangs
Nesceesesen
Achareeehild Stathovery
I Civeccienstans Eniebsisers Gorteenseee
Wallis
Lee Coun
Pierson
W Withers
John M Williame
Hove
First Oregon Hanging Anniversary Report
Fifty years ago today a hangings story from Polk County Oregon is recalled by Stevens. The scene on Rickrest notes two men killed another and one faced the scaffold while the other rode to the highest bidder at a penal meet. The doomed man, raised by Senator Neemiths mother it aw. She attended the hanging and asked if her care influenced his fate. He said his failure to heed her foster mother’s advice led to the scaffold death. A marriage license was issued Saturday to Harvey Rogers and Alice Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IE Stevens
Oregon
Rickrest
Polk County
Neemith
Stevens
Local residents leave and arrive around Eugene on May day
May 5 notes list numerous visitors and travelers in Eugene including Rev J F Tout heading to The Dalles and Dr A Sharples returning to Goshen. Others, such as Hon J F Bridger and Judge H R Kircaid, are in the city for duties. several residents plan moves to Portland, Cottage Grove, Junction, and Weber Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Cochran
Cottage Grove
C W Lowe
J F Bridger
Senior class seeks graduation for ill student Goodall
Mr Geo O Goodall of the present senior class at the U O has been seriously ill with rheumatism for three months. He has led in class and sports, earned his own way through school, and now the Senior class plans a petition to let him graduate with his class. Faculty support is growing and a subscription fund among professors and students has raised a considerable sum. The physician urges Portland for another operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo O Goodall
U O
Goodell
Goodall
Theatre Subscription Aims to Raise Eugene Millstone Fund
Daily Guard reports local effort to raise thirty thousand dollars for a new first class theatre in Eugene. Subscriptions nearing completion with a meeting likely Tuesday to organize incorporation. Maroing Co of Portland to open a general store about May 15 in the former Bennderie site on East Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genlemen
Eugene
Maroing & Co
Pew Firm
Portland
Mike “Ennelder
Bonbeniere
Meeting in Eugene Endorses Chamberlain for Governor
A large Eugene audience heard Hon George E Chamberlain of Portland address the crowd in the circuit courtroom. Prof WA Wann urged school reform while Henry Blackman spoke for treasurer. Chamberlain argued for businesslike governance and critiqued state expenditures and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E Chamberlain
Portland
WA Wann
Eugene
Henry Blackman
Gof Heppner
Mr Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Furnish
Furnish to Deliver Speech on May Sixth in Oregon
Pendleton May 1. W J Furnish prepared to appear as a speaker after reluctance with Judge John J Balleray of Pendleton drafting the address. State Senator Chase Fulton will accompany him as they present the oration to Western Oregon voters. Rumor says the speech is not the judge’s but Furnish’s own words.
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Furnish
John J Balleray
Pendleton
W J Furnis
Republican State Central Committee
Oregon
Chase Fulton
Astoria
Demosthenes
Cicero
Judge Ballersy
Bet
Furnish Ie
University Notes Exhibition sets stage for prizes and the seniors
Daily Guard reports a Juniors exhibition with strong orations and music. Gene Crawford wins the $5 prize for best literary contributions from the Web foot. A seniors try-out selects six for commencement prizes. others miss. Also notes a marriage announcement and milling machinery tests at the woolen mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
Miseeas Watson
Bickers
Misa Dorris
Louise Yoran
Dr Strong
Webfoot
Gene Crawford
Merry Wives of Windsor
Hallie Watson
Hazal Bicker
Beekman
Allen H Eaton
Leston L Lewis
Kate E Wilson
Elizabeth R Logan
Arthur Gamber
William H Johnsone
Oscar Gorrell
Quake Toll Rising in Central America Outcry for Aid
Castle Bros of San Francisco received a cable from Galliamels via their Central America agent reporting over 1000 lives lost in the April earthquake. More than 30,000 rendered homeless, with the majority in Quezal tenango. An appeal for aid is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Castle Bros
Galliamels
Central America
Quezaltenango
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Egypt
Mount Gamti
Evans
Guard
Mr Reisner
Eakin
Akesohtly JH
Meulona
Ore
Jine
Mankatin
J Hower
Mattie M Chandler
Chandler
Springfield
C A Wooley
Fairmount
Meinting
Albany
Wally Guard
Daves
Steve Fuller
TL Gilliam
Wee
Justice of the Peace
Boun
Aie Vay
LA Krew
Euglene
John Whiteaker
W. B. Andrews
Mr Andrews
HO Ticket
Gibbs
Ashi
Pennd
JD Hamlo
Sulee Fc
Miller County School
Lomaene Baiaty
Edwards County Commie Bomer
Hill County
Chrisman & Bangs
Eugene Loan
Savings Bank Exchange
Fieet National Bank Exchange
Lee Stampe
McHargue
Eulpoenas
Linn
Glas & Prodhomme Blank Books
Vicicide
Llant Anetey
Cailion Registering Clek
Glass & Prudhomme
oeGen
Ceee
Ma’urday
Harvey Rogers
Mise Alice Brothers
Dally Guard
J F
Dalles
Dr A Sharples
Goshen
H E Smith
Isegal
Clarence Winter
Fall Creek
L. Logan
Hon Jy Matlock
Misa Orakeed
Harry Helden
Chas Ramming
Seattle
Thea Garrett
Harold
Stuart Mateer
Will Orrell
Pacific Timber Co
JB Lister
FE J Moore
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Bristow
Western Division
W B Lobner
Wella Fargo Express Co
AJ Pickard
Priceville
Cobb
J M Joseph
Weber
Idaho
Mr Joseph
Iowa
George E. Chamberlain
Wann
Blackman
University Notes
Estella Viola Armitage
Lacrimas
Pelle Creusae
Harvey Bruce Densmore
Etella Dorrie
Tusculum
Rome
James Henry Gilbert
Leacrmas
Alice Cornelia McKinlay
Charles Vincent Rose
Guagp
Mary Marek
Mahlon H Day
Dunkirk
Erle
Daily Times
Mr Day
Baptist Church
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Ruswino
Guakp
Guatemala
Garden
Moon Eel
Otho Rol Regiment
Hamm
Rap
Kase
Willamet
Caimbers
Frank
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Burg
Dolnte
Atten
Bert
Eran
Lan
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