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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1903
Page
1
Chicago officials brace for a major streetcar strike as unions demand a 20 percent wage raise and amnesty for union members. Employers deny concessions. A mass meeting and arbitration talk loom as rail service faces shutdown tomorrow. police fear riots while mayor pledges orderly conduct.
Washington dispatch reports cable firms say Colombia has declared censorship on messages from Buena Ventura to the interior. Officials expect the policy not to affect messages between the state department and Minister Beaupre in Bogota.
State department notes Powell message dated November 6 reports Marcoris bombarded by revolutionists with a gun boat and partly destroyed. American interests at Marconis are substantial. In Newark Ohio ex cashier Hoover of the People's National Bank is arrested for a 40000 defalcation spanning twelve years. examiners say the bank won’t be crippled.
Paris reports the wedding of Ocile Faure, daughter of the late French president, to famed novelist George Goyan at the city’s venue. The ceremony joins two prominent Parisian figures in a high profile union.
The Supreme Court advanced the hearing date to January 4 for the Minnesota versus Northern Securities Company suit challenging the merger of Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads. A Washington dispatch notes the joint committee of the house and senate was formed to inform the president that Congress is in session.
Visitors to the White House at 10 30 a m were informed that the President's message would be sent to Congress today.
Northern Pacific train No. 3 from the East halted near Jeeo Montana after three armed highwaymen fired six shots at the crew. Brakeman J E Rodenhaver of Spokane confronted the attackers, prompting them to retreat as the train moved on westward.
Aboard the steamship Majestic the passenger departed for Europe today for a six week voyage. His state room was crowded with floral offerings as a large group of friends gathered to bid him farewell.
Guard Special Service Cottage Grove reports A HB Lyon and William Lively were arrested yesterday while working at Black Butte quicksilver mines. They were taken to Eugene by Deputy U S Marshal Roberts after the men allegedly swore false statements about homestead entry 0867 occupied by Johannes J Brauti. The pair face charges under Section 6002 and will appear before U S Commissioner J J Walton in Eugene on Thursday and Friday.
Herlin Nov 10 official bulletin reports continued improvement of the Kaiser wound. He walked this morning indicating steady progress.
Washington November 10 nearly three hundred presidential nominations for postmasters were sent to the senate a day more for Oregon though California gets seven.
Admiral Dewey reached the government navy yard in Norfolk and was greeted by an ovation. He inspected his former flagship, the cruiser Olympia, to mark the anniversary of his command of the Asiatic squadron.
Arthur Comegye and Miss Edna Smith were married at 8 pm in the Matlock block apartments with Rev. J B McCallum officiating. A wedding supper followed and the couple departed on the midnight train to Grants Pass where Mr. Comegys works as telegraph operator for the Southern Pacific. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S Smith of 467 Oak street, is popular. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. P Comegys of 09 West Sixth street, has lived in Eugene most of his life.
Mrs Amy Scott of Portland died last week at St Vincent s hospital from an operation. Her remains were cremated. She was the sister of George K Rogers general organizer of the Woodmen of the World for the estate and was well known in Cleveland.
From Aden reports fighting between Huntieh and the Catable leaves eight British soldiers wounded and tribesmen heavily reduced. The dead include the son of the Chief Sheik, as conflict rages in Hinterland. In Cheyenne, convict James escapes the Wyoming state penitentiary amid a violent windstorm sealing the wall.
At a Sunday Baptist congregation meeting the selection of a new pastor was discussed but no decision reached. The next Landsay meeting is expected to yield a definite conclusion.
In Florence Oregon on Monday November 2 1904 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Sesley weighing eight pounds Clifton N McArthur a former prominent University of Oregon student and Portland newspaper man was described as a prosperous honest farmer living near the banks of the Rickreal area and was in Albany yesterday en route to Eugene to officiate at the Oregon U Pullman football game The Albany Herald notes he may attend major football games especially when the Oregon Varsity team is playing
Washington reports great public excitement in Bogota as crowds demand President Marroquin's resignation. A mass meeting urged government change, a Colombian general called for resignation, and troops dispersed rioters. Martial law is in force. the American legation is guarded by Colombian troops with no personal danger to U.S. representatives.
Belgrade Bulgaria November 10 editor Novoet was arrested for printing so coward that King Peter was about to abdicate. secretary of state informed that the American Venezuelan commission awarded seventy five thousand dollars on the Randolph claim.
London obit reports Lord Rowton philanthropist founder of Rowton houses providing lodging for the poor died today. Born in 183% and long served as secretary to Bacnoafield for ten years. The item closes with a New York note on W. J. Bryan dated Nov 11.
The Gardiner Gazette ridicules the Oregon delegation for reappointing Jas H Booth as Roseburg land receiver. A Roseburg pins dealer denounces Booth as protector of land thieves and monopolies, urging Douglas and nearby counties to shift Democratic. The Roseburg district has long Republican support, but the outcry suggests a shift in administration sentiment.
County court heard a petition to relocate or redefine a Cottage Grove street near the county bridge. The decision was postponed until the town pays all damages reported by viewers. The Fall Creek bridge project nears completion with cost-saving plans under contract versus hiring.
Roseburg High School defeated Drain Normal 1 to 0 at Rose Park. Clyde Falkner scored the first touchdown in the first half and Farley added a second in the second half after a 3 yard end run. Roseburg remained undefeated this season as Drain’s best effort never threatened. An enjoyable reception for the visitors followed at Native Son's ball.
M D Mitchell purchases the corner lot at East Seventh and Pearl from George Midgley and plans three cottages on the site. Construction on one has begun. The Mitchells will live in the old house now occupied by J B Orrell's family.
Willie Sehmitt a 14 year old Creswell boy stood by a kitchen stove with a teakettle handle, fainted, and a fall overturned the kettle pouring boiling water on his left arm chest abdomen hip and back. His skin peeled as his mother removed his clothes. Dr Atwood treated him and he was pronounced out of danger.
Rear Admiral Leslie Anthony Hirdales United States Navy retired died suddenly from apoplexy at Chateau Levert the home of Colonel D L Dyer in Augusta Georgia He was in town for the street fair and showed no signs of illness until after 11 tonight The body will be sent to Washington for cremation tomorrow
A rustic quip laments debts owed as fields shift with wind and water. The speaker invokes agriculture and subscription dues, praising timely payments though humor underscores a looming financial push. The regional tone echoes a historic rural community voice.
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