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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
7
Panama reports a serious Isthmus crisis with General Torres threatening to move troops on Panama City. U S Navy ships move to protect Americans and ensure transit while Panama forms a provisional government to maintain order.
Washington reports President Gompers will address the Federation of Labor next Monday in a lengthy speech of about twenty thousand words. Observers say the industrial reaction has begun and labor must face a low mood rather than demand higher wages. Gompers' reelection prospects appear increasingly likely.
In Newberg Oregon a 14 month old child of Mr and Mrs George Baird was scalded when a boiler of water on the stove was tipped by the mother during washing. The infant died yesterday from its injuries and the funeral was held at 2 pm today at the home.
Oakland Or Nov 5 Mesars Paber and Nela of Albany bought this week the entire 103 crop of hops raised by D. W. R. L. in a notable transaction reflecting active trade in agricultural commodities.
George J. and A. F. Stearns paid 16 and 21 cents per pound for wool. Bope deliveries are at the depot and will be shipped soon. The Stearns crop totals 24 bales with yields around one ton per acre. Oakland warehouses hold 150 bales of the 1903 crop from Shamrock estate. E. G. Young & Company sold 40,000 pounds to Oregon City mills, representing the county fall clip, after shipping 200,000 pounds to New York last spring as the entire Douglas county clip.
Pueblo newspapers report the Pueblo Title Trust Company one of the city's largest banks failed to open this morning. Capitalized at 250000, it was recently bought by Woods Investment Company of Cripple Creek, which also owned the First National Bank of Victor, which failed to open yesterday.
Washington reports that Brannan Hot Springs agent urged Wyoming governor to issue orders to shield Indians under arrest as mob violence threats loom. Indian Commissioner Jones denounces the killings as brutal and unpardonable, asserting the right to defend against sheriff’s posses. Governor Wyoming urged to protect the prisoners.
New York reports that Robert Goulet Jr is to marry Ea Anderson daughter of a chop house keeper. She is a blonde and educated while the Goulet family recently inherited a half million and will gain a large fortune in two years.
Chicago, Nov. 5 The first of a series of strikes that may involve 40000 Chicago workers began with 1100 tanners and carriers for the American Hide and Leather Company striking for ten dollars a week and a ten hour day. A second move started as 2500 Chicago City Railway employees began ballot for strike. A stock yards conference ended in a compromise increasing canning department workers by one cent an hour after a strike for two and a half cents.
The funeral was held in Berlin with oration by Professor Herrick, a close friend of the deceased. Attending were numerous dignitaries including Crown Prince Frederick. The Kaleor envoy had visited Wolalargen to return a visit from the Czar.
For about two months over twenty workers erect poles and string wires. The company has sixty six miles of copper wire on Eugene streets and business areas plus connecting lines to homes. More lights are sought beyond city limits as the Springfield plan connects with Eugene already twelve miles of large copper wire. Eugene covers about three and a half by one mile and the firm plans to add several more miles of wire before the plant begins operation.
Yesterday morning’s assembly featured Miss Lucia Wilkins in a vocal solo with Miss Pearl Hawthorner at the piano and Harold Wells reciting Little Orphan Annie, followed by My Friend Jim. Dr Bechdelt lectured on English as taught. Grace Bogart hosted the AQC at Pearl Street with whist and flinch. Elza Crow reported the News issue ready for Monday.
Dexter news notes Ford Parker begins farming. J E Johnson and Wm Williams butcher fat calves this week. Winter rains seem to have begun. Williams and Parvin settle into their new building. Miss Rutie Hunsaker visited Zion with her parents. A L Shaffer returns from Portland. he and Sanford Jacobs plan coast trip via Florence. Mr and Mrs A L Edwards event postponed due to Uncle George Gailey’s death. Mabel and Bertha Williams visited Eugene. J R Hilla of June visited Sunday.
Vice President Duncan, headed to lead the Mitchell faction, reportedly told friends he would not seek the presidency unless Gomperes withdrew. Gompers will not consent to this stance.
Goshen Indiana November 5 Kid Vaughan was convicted this morning of entic ing a sixteen year old Majorie Bedekoes from her home with the promise of marriage. The couple were arrested at St Louis where they were living as man and wife.
Frank B. Poor, president of the Citizen's Light and Power Company, was arrested in Seattle on six charges of grand larceny. The telegraphic communication from New York cites bonds of the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad valued at unknown amount. Poor, long linked with the New York Poor family and the stock exchange, has been a notable figure for over thirty years.
Misa Katherine Kauffman wed Ford Strange at the bride's mother's home 36 East Eleventh Street at 9 30 last evening. Rev. F G Strange of Jacksonville, groom's father, officiated. The ceremony was intimate with home folks, followed by a wedding luncheon. They left on the 3 o'clock train for Walla Walla, their future home where Mr. Strange works in a grocery. The bride had previously lived in Walla Walla before moving to Eugene seven or eight years ago.
The Eugene band under J. J. Hughes plans a grand concert at the armory on Friday evening November 13. Rehearsals continue as the group promises the public a return to its old-time excellence and an entertaining program for Eugene's amusement seekers.
On the Majestic steamer arriving in New York 12 American negroes who went to Liberia to test cotton culture for a future colonization plan returned home after the experiment failed and they had barely enough funds to return.
W T Howard of Junction City was arrested by police for creating a disturbance last night. Police Judge Dorris assessed the usual fee of 8 dollars, which Howard paid before leaving. A long dark red cloak for a girl, twelve, lost between Springfield and Eugene, with a reward offered for delivery to Guard office or M M Peery in Springfield.
Rome reports Pope Pius IX greeted Hon William Cortia representative of the St Louis Exposition and stated he would send a commissioner to the fair. He likely will choose Martinelli as his representative for the event.
Real estate transfers listed include George and John Templeton to Wm Templeton for land in township 16 range 6 west and patent to George Templeton for 160 acres, J S and Cora Milne to George P Miller for lots 1,2 and block 4 near Georgetown, G W Long to J C Long for land and for lots 3 and 4, block 5 Georgetown, and Garman and Margaret Haroldson to School District No 78 for half an acre in township 18 range 6 west. A marriage license is filed for Ford A Strange and Katherine Kauffman with C A Wintermeier as witness. Geo F Crawje’s notarial commission filed.
Ewes and yearling rams by Barkije, No. 190,841, A. 58, A. Ewe and ram lambs by Freshman, No. 188, 26, A. Auction note lists breeding stock with registration numbers and marks.
Indianapolis November 56 all the D. T. messenger boys struck at 10 oclock in the morning. The company is now employing girls.
Handbill advertises men needed to cut wood at McKenrtile Stock Farm in Springfield Oregon for next week. Also notes Dr. Lowa the optical optician will be in Eugene to diagnose and treat head and eye aches with his spectacles, claiming expert care.
Washington reports President Roosevelt announces the reappointment of James Hill as federal judge for the Iodian Territory. The action confirms continued federal judicial leadership in the region amid evolving territorial governance.
Superintendent Robinson of the Eugene Electric Light Company has few idle moments as preparations begin for installing the new system. He oversees work, coordinates crews, and anticipates implications for the city’s power supply and residents' daily routines.
Thomas Young was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary by Judge J. W. Hamilton on two counts after a pursuit from Cottage Grove to Ashland. Indictments included Cadwell for pointing a gun at John A. Thomas and Berry and Clifton for stealing watches. Other cases involved selling liquor without a license, numerous civil actions, and foreclosure judgments.
F Young and Miss Cora Baabe wed Wednesday November 4 in a ceremony officiated by Reverend BR F Rowland. The groom is employed by Cham.
A small Jersey cow missing from Coburg premises on Wednesday September 9. She is male color and has one horn shorter than the other. A suitable reward is offered for her return by Hans Mikeleen.
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