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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
3
A digest of major events notes President Simon Sam of Hayti resigns, Admiral Sampson buried in Arlington, and Martinique's St Pierre destroyed with thousands killed. Other items cover policy moves, court actions, wrecks, pardons, searches, and social notes involving several nations, states, and organizations.
Washington May 2 The house resumed the omnibus statehood bill after journal reading. Mr Overstreet Indiana urged uniting New Mexico and Arizona as Montezuma but the amendment failed 28 106. The bill passed enclosing enabling acts for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico with conventions to name the new states and final provisos on Indian Territory attachment and land grants for education and public uses.
St Louis grand jury probes the beef trust after disclosing diseased meat sales in the city. Circuit Attorney Folk will subpoena Jefferson City witnesses and others with knowledge of the meat companies operations as part of a thorough criminal investigation.
Vice President John Maginnis of Montana Ore Purchasing Company says the new firm will hold 95 percent of the capital stock in Montana Ore Purchasing, Nipper Consolidated Copper, Minnie Healy Copper Mining, Cobra Rock Island Copper, and Belmont Copper. It will own $1,000,000 of Montana Ore Purchasing first mortgage bonds and $2,500,000 of Nipper Company bonds, the only bonded indebtedness among the listed companies.
A wide review notes Alma camps seeking workers, a Prairie City fire causing $20000 loss, Lewis and Clark fair subscriptions in La Grande, hops contract near Woodburn, a Senate right of way bill for the Oregon & Southeastern railroad, Baker City water mains bid at 33314.77, Oregon wool markets, Pendleton Supreme Court docket, National Guard brigade camp plans July 17–24, cobalt ore strike in Quartzburg with $245 per ounce gold value, weaving strike in Oregon City, Pendleton to Walla Walla electric line, Albany street paving contracts, Bonanza and Virtue mine cleanups in Baker City, a murder verdict in Burns, Cable Cove tunnel finds, and looming purchase of Southern Oregon Company land and Empire City mills.
Washington on May 10 reports a sweeping U S victory in the arbitration with Salvador over claims by the Salvador Commercial Company and U S stockholders in El Triompho Company Ltd. The majority of the commission led by Sir Henry Strong and Don M Dickinson rendered an opinion against Salvador for 573 118 dollars.
Oregon and Portland market list detailing prices for wheat bluestem and varieties, flour, millstuffs, hay Timothy and clover, potatoes Burbank and other types, butter creamery and dairy, eggs Oregon quotes, cheese varieties, poultry including chickens hens springs ducks turkeys geese, mutton hog veal beef, hops wool mohair and other farm products with per unit figures across varieties and conditions.
New York reports Paul Leicester Ford, famous novelist, killed by his brother Malcolm Webster Ford in a 10:20 A.M. shooting at the mansion at 37 East Seventy-Seventh Street. Ford's brother then fired a bullet into his own breast and died instantly. Authorities say the act may reflect insanity.
The police chiefs of the United States and Canada renamed their group the International Police Chiefs Association and chose New Orleans as the next meeting venue. Richard Sylvester of Washington was elected president.
Advices from Wo Chou report rebels shelled Nan Ning Fu for three hours on April 27 with modern field guns. Between 900 and 400 inhabitants were killed before the rebels withdrew to the hills.
In Chicago on May 12 the German Provision Company plant suffered a fire loss totaling about 100000 dollars. Investigations are underway to determine the cause and extent of the damage to the facility located in the stock yards.
The Associated Press reports copies of provisional agreements for the purchase and acquisition of major lines including White Star, Dominion, American and Atlantic Transport Lines. The deals, to be completed by December 1, 1902, are to be organized under the vendors with Morgan bankers directing under New York law or another state.
In Everett Washington on May 10 engineer Michel J Riley and brakeman I Kittle were killed when an engine plunged through a trestle into a gulch. They were with a logging firm and five loaded flats were descending a grade. The engine and car fell instantly on Riley and Kittle died soon after. A second train followed and also crashed through the trestle before stopping. The engineer and fireman escaped by jumping.
The snippet lists diverse notes including sun height for rainbows under 42 degrees, Cuba acreage near 30 million for est, 30 palm species, a scam selling 50 cent elevated railroad tickets to immigrants in New York, Malaga Island’s measles outbreak, Egyptian kings sequence, and a humorous claim about Jennie Lind with hair tonic remarks.
Seven young members of a Sunday school class from First Baptist church were drowned when the naptha launch Frolic collided with the tug Arthur Woods on the Maumee river near Toledo. Only two survivors among the party and the operator were saved as the river was dragged for bodies.
Washington May 10 Ex-Collector of Customs J W Ivey of Alaska met with the president and urged early legislation for the territory. Proposals covered a delegate to congress tax law revisions land and mining law changes fishing laws lighthouses a Valdes road Sitka to Juneau offices removal fur seal protection by cutters boundary monuments and related measures. The president favored the ideas and asked for a full written submission.
London reports show Thomas Gibson Bowles pressing Lord Cranbourne in the house of commons about the Atlantic shipping combine the Panama Canal project and the Danish West Indies treaty. Cranbourne gave no new information indicating U S British communications on these topics nor on Morgan's alleged role in the Asia Minor railroad concession.
A blaze that began early at the Swan and Flinch Oil Refinery copper house on Staten Island Sound near Elizabethport New Jersey spread quickly destroying thousands of barrels of refined and crude oil stored in yards and sheds. The big tanks exploded sending burning oil aloft and over new material. Loss pegged at 100000 dollars.
A cloudburst at Pass, about 100 miles west of Oklahoma City, Sunday evening drowned nine people and left many homeless. Four bodies have been recovered. A mile of the Choctaw railway track was washed out near the town, and the total property damage is estimated at about $200,000.
Report from Monte Cristo Santo Domingo dated May 10 states the capital has capitulated to Vice President Vasquez commanded forces. Peace returned in southern Santo Domingo as Puerto Plata also capitulated and fortifications seized. Governor Deschamps left on a French steamer toward Hayti while Puerto Plata remains quiet.
Professor K Bjerkland has shown in Berlin the powers of his electromagnetic cannon before experts in electrical artillery. Demonstrations convinced a firm of artillery manufacturers to offer to buy the invention for immediate exploitation. Theoretically the gun can launch a two ton projectile ten miles or further.
Secretary Shaw issued amended regulations governing baggage inspection for incoming passengers at U S ports. A circular distributed to outbound travelers details duties on articles bought abroad by tourists and what may be brought in free of duty. Two additional circulars convey information to incoming passengers.
The Roddam reports St Pierre Martinique destroyed by volcanic disturbance. Almost all inhabitants killed. Shipping in the harbor destroyed. The Rorima is believed lost with all aboard. Roddam wrecked and captain badly burned. 17 crew dead.
The report cites 40,000 dead on Martinique and details the destruction of St Pierre by lava and fire. The Ocean Traveler encountered wreckage after fleeing fires, while the French cruiser Suchet confirmed the town was destroyed at about 8 a.m. Thursday. Notable losses include the cable repair ship Grabbler and multiple vessels. empress Josephine’s birthplace is cited as St Pierre.
In Madrid on May 12 the senate debated Primo Rivera interpellation over causes of the Spain and United States war. Senor Moret defended action stating the fleet left Santiago de Cuba on the admiralty council’s advice_convoked at Madrid. Moret served as colonies minister during the war.
May 10 Santo Domingo reports ex President Jim inca and his ministers have left the foreign legation they sought refuge in. City quiet restored and wounds from the latest Dominican conflict fill hospitals. A Red Cross hospital operates as the USS Cincinnati arrives.
Treasury reports Chief Justice rejects habeas corpus for detained Chinamen in San Francisco. Two travelers to Mexico denied transit rights under 1804 treaty. federal authorities to deport dozens held for four to five months. Dissent by Justices Brewer and Peckham.
William M. Springer for the National Livestock association met President Roosevelt in Washington on May 8 and delivered a telegram from the association president. It urged prompt action on three fronts: oleomargarine legislation, Grosvenor anti-shoddy bill, and the beef trust suit, which are blamed for heavy losses to U S cattle producers. Springer argued the association opposes executive approval of the oleomargarine bill and seeks clarity on the beef trust case.
Vancouver merchants urge the Dominion government to revoke an order in council that allows American bottoms to carry Canadian bonded freight from Vancouver to the north. The rule originally passed during a freight rush to Skagway years ago and has been renewed annually, but local businessmen now want its removal.
A heat sparked fire in Mount Gamti on the Nile’s right bank leaving fifty dead. The blaze consumed thousands of native residences and about two hundred stores, devastating the town.
A Di Information correspondent describes widespread terror in Russia with frequent banishments and imprisonments. He notes a large Ekaterinosky demonstration in southern Russia where Cossacks killed 20, wounded 40, and arrested 150 people.
Dispatches to the Herald report insurgents control the republic except for Puerto Plata. Governor Deschamps insists he will not surrender the port without an official government notice. He is described as a presidential aspirant amid the turbulent situation.
Ottawa report details Ashcroft-Dawson line length 2,135 miles with a total cost of 784,224 plus 94,000 for supplies. Average cost per mile 368 dollars. Last year map indicated 110 miles instead of 54 expected. In hard terrain a ground cable proposed where snow reaches 25 feet.
William T. Sampson, famed Civil War and Spanish American War admiral, died suddenly at his home in the city in the afternoon after a period of illness. Born February 1840 in Palmyra, Wayne County, he rose from humble origins to Annapolis, directed key naval actions at Santiago and Guantanamo, and later served as Atlantic Fleet commander before retirement. He leaves a widow and children and his resting place discussed as Arlington or local city cemetery.
London May 8 Bret Harte American author died suddenly last night at the Red House near Aldershot from a hemorrhage caused by a swollen tonsil condition. He had suffered since December and moved in social circles with few visitors. Harte spent most of his time in England, writing and attracting attention for his stories of the Far West and his quiet, delicate prose in English.
Denver reports drought plaguing Northern Colorado and San Luis Valley with record low water. The drought threatens crops and irrigation as relief remains uncertain through the week. Local farmers face growing losses due to scarce rainfall and water shortages.
In Washington in May the Chief Signal Officer Greeley opened bids for a state government project to adopt a free wireless telegraphy system for fixed locations and intercity communication, with bids received and referred to a board for evaluation.
The May 500000 was distributed by the treasury among national banks. The distribution named the government depository in various sections, with a notable San Diego National Bank and the First National Bank of Seattle listed among the recipients.
London reports a chaotic scene in a spa cafe with glasses thrown and several sailors detained. The Daily Express notes four sailors from Chicago were involved and handed over to a captain as authorities investigated the disturbance.
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