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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
1
A terse company note lists Brown as president with paid up cash capital and surplus figures in pounds. Other names Osbuam and Cepbier appear in the header as officers or related signatories. The fragment suggests a corporate financial summary or notice from a British publication.
WaLta Wana November 11. University of Oregon was defeated by Pullman 16 to 0 despite a strong showing in punting and defense. Temperatures were frigid affecting handling, with a controversial Oregon touchdown not allowed by the referee. Pullman capitalized on breaks, while Oregon players Murphy and McBride returned from injuries and Watts shifted to ball duties as the team prepares for Thanksgiving. The squad arrives in Walla Walla and prepares for Whitman College, noted as a top Washington state team.
The Morning Register reports that the Pullman football game coverage was copied from a Corner drug store window ballerina and sent by the paper to Eugene. Irene Applegate, manager of Pacific States Telephone Co in Eugene, certifies that the Eugene Daily Guano received the account from the Pullman agent and that this was the first report received in Eugene on November 12, 1901.
William Ogden of McLean County Minnesota opens 150000 acres to Western Nebraska land, converting it into the world’s largest wheat ranch. It is owned by about 15 partners, with average payments around 250 each, marking a major agricultural development in the region.
Special to the Guard from Rosesurna Ohio November 12 a special meeting to consider bids for street improvements let a contract to Fred J Blakeley of Toledo Ohio for grading and surfacing with crashed rock about ten blocks of the principal business district The price is 241 per running foot Cement gutters are to be installed The completion date is September 1 2002
J H Seven writes from Thurston on November 11 1901 giving his version of an earlier Eugene to McKenzie area wagon accident. He describes being thrown from the team near Eyler’s place with bruises and a nearly torn ear, claiming no bones were broken and he is recovering at home.
Dillard and Bangs were joined in marriage at Rev M L Rose’s residence 751 Willmette Street in a ceremony attended by close friends. The groom Alf Dillard, a member of the Fourth Regiment band, will join the Fischer & Van Cleve company of players in Corvallis after a supper reception. The couple leaves on the morning train for their new life together amid well wishes from a large circle of friends.
City council met in regular session with Mayor Chris and multiple council members present. Actions included approving a sidewalk on Lincoln street, deferring a ward abolition ordinance, referring Twelfth street opening to the judiciary, and denying city funds for Oregonian coverage. Plumbers licenses granted. petitions on lighting and street vacate passed over. Council adjourned.
Recorder Dorria reports council on warrants for April 1901 and sewer fund activity. Receipts and resources show taxes, street and sewer assessments, and balance. recapitalization includes warrants issued, collected, and outstanding. Glathe Company ships apples from Portland to Vladivostok via Japan with careful packing and strict fruit quality checks.
A Plymouth bank was robbed of 15000 last night by dynamiters, marking the seventh Iowa bank looted in a month. Special reports note storms and distress signals on the British coast, with wreckage feared and life at risk. In London, General Eichener reports Dewet in northwestern Orange with Boer casualties rising. The Hearst battle case sees editors sentenced while others await sheriff action.
A thief or thieves broke a window at NW Gaylord's music and notions store on Willamette Street Hale block and stole one and a half pockets of coins and about a dozen pairs of spectacles. Police Chief Scott was notified and tracks were found near the back door. A man was seen loitering near the area around train time but not identified.
Bohemia's freight season proves robust with heavy traffic to Helion and Selby works. Joe Cole and Dee Pitcher moved vast ore shipments while other freighters benefited from good roads and favorable weather. Chapman & Sons plan a pooling oil and ash factory, buying two lots near Whitney's addition. Eugene Daily Guard reports birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Samuel Garrard.
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