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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1902

Page

2

Japan the Country Her Childhood

Col Dosch notes in Saturney's Telegram on Japan from the Orient trip for the Portland Lewis & Clark Fair. He describes fertile valleys terraced to the summits and land value about 300 to 400 per acre with rent equal to one third of the rice crop. He observes Japan’s population of 42 million in a small area and finds childhood universally the same across nations.

Colonel Dosch Orient Japan Saturney Oregon

Protective tariff doubles its harm to our people

A letter laments protective tariffs, noting North Pacific ports shipped over five million bushels of wheat in October with Portland contributing 2,256,223. It accuses tariffs of unjustly raising costs for both producers and consumers and argues that eastern manufacturers rely on tariff-driven prices while double freight rates burden domestic industry. The writer questions party prejudice and calls tariff policy legalized robbery.

North Pacific Portland Europe

Oregon votes spring only election day exception

The article argues that general election day should not fall on the first Monday in November nationwide, noting Oregon as an exception. It praises a June election date as favorable when citizens are least busy and alert, likening it to spring verdure and renewed life, and claims Oregon electors favor spring canvassing and will not switch to fall elections.

Oregon

Northern State Vote Guess Sparks Regional Hype

Both sides claim our sister state on the north and predict the likely direction of the political move. Tomorrow should reveal which way the oats have jumped in that state and the region.

Eugene Stage Town Busy Weekday Morning Travel

Eugene is described as a busy stage town with five stages departing every weekday morning. They generally run fairly well loaded with passengers. The sultan of Turkey reportedly writes a history of his life, which may face postal delays delivering the manuscript in the United States.

Eugene Turkey

Flathead Indian Robbed of 22000 From Cabin Cash

The Flathead Indian capitalist robbed of twenty two thousand dollars in cash from his cabin on Saturday faced the same flaw of a white associate lacking trust in drinks. The Indian and his money were separated as a result.

Drnks

Chicago Plans 17-Story Modern Block Amid 21-Story City Roofs

Chicago intends to rise a seventeen story modern business block adding to a city skyline that already features a twenty one story roof line. The note recalls Chicago's known high rise density and skyline evolution.

Chicago Windy Lakes

Widow Receives Insurance After Husband’s Secret Society Injury

A Michigan woman exclaimed as her husband joined a secret insurance society. He sustained injuries during initiation that caused his death, and the widow collected the order’s payout plus $1500 in damages.

Michigan

Railroads Bring Thousands to California Citrus Belt

Southern Pacific and Santa Fe lines carried about thirty thousand travelers into California's citrus belt during September and October. Most were home seekers drawn by the region's promise and opportunities.

Southern California Southern Pacifico Santa Fe Sister State

Booth-Kelly mill ships knock-down house from Saginaw

The Booth-Kelly Company mill at Saginaw shipped a complete knock-down house, a full bill of lumber from sills up. The notice notes prompt lumber supply even without living near a sawmill.

Booth-Kelly Company Saginaw Haness

Nickel fare allows twenty mile streetcar ride in Chicago

A transfer system on several Chicago streetcar lines became operative yesterday enabling a continuous twenty mile ride for a nickel. The cheap fare is not expected to encourage routine riding. people will use it only when they have business.

Chicago

American school chief slain in Philippines by natives

An American superintendent of schools was killed by natives in the Philippines last week. The act appears to be the first time a teacher has been harmed. theft is the likely motive as the victim carried a substantial sum of money to pay salaries.

Philippines Thies Stobbery

Unlikely Thoroughbred Wins After Long Season Struggle

In New York on Saturday a horse that had run all season without a win broke the drought. bettors had quoted 100 to 500 to 1 against the upset, with a 100 to 1 odds against her victory. The remarkable upset defied expectations and showcased a surprise finish.

New York

Fred Edwards Named Top Pacific Northwest Coach

Eugene friends celebrate Fred Edwards for two years as Albany College coach and former Oregon star quarterback. Highlighted for leadership at Oregon Agricultural College and University of Oregon, he led Albany College to league titles and a scoreless game against Oregon, with praise from Dr. Frank Simpson and local observers.

Eugene Fred Edwardes Oregonian Pacific Fred A Edwarde Albany Colegs Edwards Oregon Agricultures College Cervallis University of Oregon Oregon Ashforala Ewards Frank Simpson Berkeley Edwarie Northwest Eugene Edwards Albany College Portland Academy Albany Colousias Thi Pacific Northwest

Will Organize Tuesday In Eugene Lodge

Chase Flynn of Baker City state deputy organ of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be in Eugene next Tuesday November 11 for the purpose of organizing a lodge of that order here. The new lodge will start with over 100 members including 15 or 20 from Cottage Grove.

Chase Flynn Baker City Atate Order of Eagles Eugene Coltage Grove

Lorane Woman Ellen Lockwood Dies at 50

Mrs Ellen Lockwood of Lorane died October 30 1992 after bronchial trouble. A highly respected resident her demise mourned by all who knew her.

Lorane Ellen Lockwood Mra Lockwood

Willoughby Child Edith dies in West Point area

Edith Willoughby daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Willoughby of West Point near Coburg died Friday Oct 31 1902 aged 34 funeral held Sunday with interment in the old Willoughby cemetery Also a moral aside on Halloween pranks urging considerate behavior and the Golden Rule.

Edith E. J. Willoughby West Point Coburg Willoughby

Guatemala Coffee Loss Won’t Drive World Prices Down

Guatemala’s volcano disaster destroyed a large coffee acreage but will not impact prices. Last year Guatemala yielded 600,000 bags, while global visible supply stands around 13,000,000 bags, so even total Guatemalan loss remains not serious.

Guatemala

Austrian balloon ascent sets altitude record in Europe

Austrian officials report Richard Knoller and Doctor Joseph Valentine of the Vienna Meteorological Institute achieved a balloon ascent reaching 20000 feet. They shed ballast to rise, and survived solely on onboard oxygen during the venture.

Europe Richard Knoller Joseph Valentine Vienna Meteorological Institute

Weather prophet son backs claims ahead of revision

The Associated Press notes a family line of weather forecasters, with the son echoing his father by predicting weather and politics on adjacent days. It suggests political commentators will revise their election claims tomorrow as the dynamic unfolds.

Associated Press

Cornteeel Parents Flaunt Hopes For Son’s Football Rise

Mrs Cornteeel asks if their son will lead his plans as her husband, after seeing him with the football team, expresses doubt but now believes he may start as a leader, though there is worry about the effort and potential consequences.

Mra Cornteeel

Real estate transfers and licenses noted in Eugene records

Notes from the courthouse list multiple estate transfers in Lane County including Milosad Es Taylor to AE Hore and Sarah E Woolley to AJ McKenney, with acreages ranging from 67 to 333 acres and prices from $1 to $7500. Also recorded are medical license filings, mining claims in Blue River and Vulcan districts, and property adjoiners in Eugene.

Milosad Es Taylor Wolley Kenney Sarah E W R Woolley A J McKenney Mary Peterson Louie M Peterson Lawrence Mary Heitsman Geo O Yoran Eugene Geo B Dorrla Shaw J A Mary A Deadmond AJ McKennney

Portland pioneer Henry Sebecland dies at 78

J Pironi announced the death of his father-in-law Henry Sebecland in Portland this morning. Mrs Pironi traveled yesterday afternoon and arrived before his passing. Sebecland, 78, was an early pioneer and well known in Portland.

J Pironi Portland Henry Sebecland Pironi Scheeland

Smith Withdraws From Rowland & Smith Firm

Samuel Smith of Rowland & Smith withdraws from the firm leaving Rowland to conduct the business alone while Mr Salih moves to his Coburg farm.

Samuel Smith Rowland & Smith Rowland Salih Coburg

Lane County Circuit Court Opens for November Term

The Lane county circuit court convened with Judge J W Hamlin and officials present. Sentences were handed to KL Lea land and James Bunn for felonies, each to one year in the penitentiary. Several cases heard, pleas entered, and juries drawn for murder, assault, and property offenses with various dispositions and continuances.

R. L. Lealand James Bunn Lane County Circuit Court J W Hamlin Geo M Brown W W Withers E . Lee AG Methews J M Howe Harpole Hamilton Tis Marring KL Lealand Arcenyins JH McClung Edith B Linton Linton State of Oregon Lesland Ette of Oregon Jemes Bunn Bert Heston State of Oregon Judson Wiley Hardy

Too Busy to Be Senator Says Booth Partner

John F Kelly of Booth Kelly Lumber Co Eugene says partner R A Booth is not a Senate candidate. He notes Booth is too busy to run and doubts a timber fraud probe will affect local interests. Kelly adds Michigan workers are moving to Oregon timber lands, raising concerns among western lumbermen.

John Kelly R. A. Booth Portland Daily Journas John F Kely Booth-Kelly Lumber Company Eugene Imperial Kelly R A Booth United Sates Senate Booth Kell Oregon Innd S Man Michigan Kaily

Fishermen's Strike Is Off In River Town

The fishermen's strike ended last Friday with up river fishermen in town agreeing to send their catch to the cannery at 10 cents a piece for silversides and 35 cents for chinooks, effectively raising rates by 6 cents for set-netters and removing charges for freight.

Thia

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