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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
6
A collection of brief items notes Chamberlain’s harsh stance on South Africa, reports Miss Stone’s abduction talks in Constantinople, and recounts a fatal house fire and other local happenings.
Salem, Oct 25. Charlia Van Noa Yum, son of JH C Ikeman, a late organizer of the Foresters of America, was killed this afternoon in a runaway accident in Salem.
Idaho overwhelmed Washington Agricultural College 6 to 0 at Pullman. Coach Herboid of Oregon leads Idaho prep for Oregon and Utah matches, with Nov 10 at Salt Lake City against Utah University. Farther, a Cottage Grove disturbance involved youths, violence, and a dramatic street confrontation. Mrs Marion Morse, 67, died in Cottage Grove on Oct 2.
Local officers deny the Oregonian reports of a robbery crew, saying Pinkerton detectives and Portland officers linger in Eugene, drinking and smoking at public expense. Dispatches claim the robber is hidden and may flee, but locals dispute this. Rumors allege $15,000 to $50,000 in registered mail pouches were rifled.
Greenville reports Lieutenant Governor Northcott denies a Los Angeles telegraph claiming he resigned as head consul of the Modern Workmen of America. He states he will serve his full two year term. Separate notes mention Uniform Rank Kilts of Prithir and Helm Lodge No 3 activities and a local hop sale near Rosebare Daily.
The east boundary tract near Cottage Grove, owned by George Long, sold this week for 15000 dollars to J H Bingham and Jo Long. Long plans a 25 acre subdivision along the county road and the railroad, with survey by George W Lloyd starting next week and lots expected ready in about ten days. Harrisburg Bulletin reports Emery Lake’s son dislocated his shoulder while wrestling at the schoolhouse play.
The Chemawa football team arrived on the 2 08 train and played at UO in Eugene. A large crowd gathered at Kinesidfeld to witness the season opener. Officials were Chauncey Bishop referee, Prof. A Burden umpire, Lachman and Campbell linekeepers, Stubling and Decker linemen. First half score UO 6 Chemawa 0. second half UO 5 Chemawa 0.
At the Rich Mountain Circle and J W Geary Post 4 and 7 GAR gatherings on October 25, a grand lunch for about 75 attendees was followed by a post meeting. Six new members were welcomed, resolutions honored McKinley, and a lively program including music and an address by Commander Chapman concluded with remarks from department leaders.
E F Chapman and son Ellis announce a second planing mill and sash and door factory will be built in Eugene, with work to start in early spring. They plan to move the cedar flat mill machinery to the new site and install steam power, aiming to be ready for spring and summer orders near South Willamette Street. A location is not fixed yet, but land near the old streetcar line at College Hill is being considered.
Arrived from Chicago last night, sixteen durable street name signs with white letters on blue ground will soon be installed at street corners and on poles where none exist. The 2 inch letters will be easily readable from a distance, set to improve navigation across the city.
The Browneville Times corrects an earlier item stating a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Horace McKinley of Portland. The Oregonian source was misquoted and Horace McKinley denies paternity and any desire to wear a bonnet.
A horse pulling a cart bucked during crossing near the Hal place, throwing a 7 year old boy who was tangled in a wheel and hurt. He was treated by Dr J W Harris with possible internal injuries but likely to recover. Mrs Babb and another child escaped injury. Reports include bankruptcy stock moves to San Francisco, pheasant shooting season ending December 1, deer hunting closure, a Corvallis arch building contract awarded to H C Rook, and local sales of bales and cattle yearlings.
The woolen mill project in Datly Gaerd nears completion as $895 remains to reach the $8000 target. F M Wilkins telegraphed Mr Wagnon of progress, and the committee expects the final sum to be raised in a day or two. Subscriptions since last night include a Wells Fargo note amid local editorials.
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