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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1903

Page

8

Cabinet Meeting Marks Panama Recognition by Roosevelt

Washington November 13 Cabinet members approve Roosevelt's act recognizing the republic of Panama. President receives Minister Varilla and credentials with speeches introduced by Secretary Hay. Cabinet devoted to Panama affairs and notes the peaceful outcome satisfying all present.

Wash'pgrup Republic of Panama Roosevelt Vuerilla Hay Washington Panama Varilla

Nome All Right for Poor Man

The Portland Telegram prints an interview with E. W. Eldridge, a Nome miner with three years in the region. He notes summer wages of eight five dollars per day plus board and winter pay of five dollars and twenty cents with board. An industrious man can save seven hundred in a season, and may strike a claim. Many workers rely on Nome saloon-keepers who aid their winter survival while staying tied to the mines for the next season.

Portland Telegram E. W. Eldidge Nome

No Special Session Debate by Oregon Governor Chamberlain

The Oregonian, a leading Republican paper, accuses Gov Chamberlain of pressing for a special session to push the Phelps tax law. It argues he seeks pledges from lawmakers before deciding, noting his political skill and popular support while warning of widespread taxpayer distrust of a tax heavy agenda.

Oregon George Chamberlain Chamberlan

Governor defends pledge over extra session burden

The article discusses the governor's pledge to reduce political risk from an anticipated extra session. It argues the pledge may not absolve him of responsibility for the session or the Phelps law, and notes partisan critics. It suggests the pledge could deter potential trouble, but governance remains tied to lawmakers and the session's outcome.

Legislatue

Meats Death in Raging River Near Cottage Grove

A Pacific Timber Company worker died yesterday afternoon on Coast fork near Cottage Grove Oregon as high river water and a log boom broke. He leapt to avoid being crushed but fell beneath logs and is not yet recovered. He leaves a widow and several children at Black Butte. Funeral of Mrs Eliza J Wallace held as family returns from Tucson Arizona. Row river roars with heavy snow and rain washing bridges and causing damage upstream and downstream.

Cottage Grove Pacific Timber Company Davis Black Butte Wallace Eliza J. Wallace W. L. Wallace Mrs. Wallace Tucson Arizona

Gas Explosion Fatally Burns Hyatt Family in Marion

In Marion Indiana on November 13 Benjamin Hyatt his wife two young children and a boarder Floyd were fatally burned when a gas leak in the basement regulator ignited as Hyatt tried to light the gas. The blast flattened the home and authorities attributed the tragedy to the leaking regulator.

Marion Ind Benjamine Hyatt Floyd Hyatt

Locomotives From Germany Arrive for Import

Foston November 13 The first German locomotives imported to this country have arrived. They number eight and weigh four tons each. Most engines will be shipped by rail to Montreal.

Foston Montreal

The Foreign Sick Bulletin From Berlin and London

The morning bulletin reports the Kaiser’s condition is entirely uncertain. General Roberts is reported ill in London with poen ponis.

Berlin Kelert London Roberts Iil Poen Ponis

Freight Collision Kills Brakeman at Kokomo Indiana

Freight collision near Kokomo Indiana on November 14 killed Theodore Clement, a Penn Central brakeman, instantly. Train crews reported damage and investigation started. Local officials coordinated with railroad authorities as safety procedures were reviewed.

Kokono Indiana Penneylvenia Central Theodore Clement

Chicago's Great Strike Blocks Wentworth Line

Two Teamsters arrested for aiding a block at Wentworth and 38th streets as Chicago endures massive police presence. Over 1,000 officers guard tracks. trains run with no violence after a day of tense standoffs.

38Th Wentworth

Two Men Cleared of Perjury Charge at EuGene Mine

A. B. Lyon and William Lively were arrested near the Black Butte mines southeast of Cottage Grove and brought to Eugene on a charge of perjury. U S Commissioner J J Walton concluded the exam and discharged them after finding no crime was committed. Attorney John M Pipes argued they could not know the affidavit was false.

A. B. Lyon William Lively Black Butte Cottage Grove Eugene U. S J. J. Walton Walton John M. Pipes Johannes J. Prautt Faksely

Gaylord Sues Mrs Underwood Over Fifth and Willamette Lot

Norton K. Gaylord files suit in circuit court against Mrs. Margaret I. Underwood claiming an oral contract sale of a Fifth and Willamette street lot for 2400, cash 200, remainder on delivery. He paid 2000 Oct 2 1900, took possession, began a store, and alleges Horst aided Underwood to defraud and deprive him of the property.

Daily Guard Norton K. Gaylord Margaret I. Underwood Fifth and Willamette Streets Gaylord H. Horst Margaret J. Underwood H. Harat

Lawsuit Seeks voiding of Deed and Damages Over Stock Move

Plaintiff seeks to void a deed to S H Hurst claiming unsettled title and asserts damages exceeding 200 for lost building work and moving costs plus 150 for attorney fees. He prays the court nullify Hurst's interest and require a good deed to be delivered on payment of 240 with 50 in damages and costs. Attorneys I N Harbaugh and John H Bowers listed.

S. H. Hurst Mra. Underwood I. N. Harbaugh John H. Bowers

Stole Grip From Mormon Elder

A fourteen year old boy named Charley Froling confessed to stealing a grip from John W. Smith, a Mormon elder, at the depot. Police and a hobos roundup led to recovery of the items and the juvenile was sent to the reform school in Salem by Judge H. K. Kincaid.

Daily Guard Charley Froling John W. Smith Reform School Smith Chief Stiles Night Force Amalli Froling Henna Andrews

The Dog Case That Was Not A Case

The Junction Times reports a celebrated dog case ended when a grand jury returned a true bill that the court set aside for lacking a dog in law. The charge stemmed from Martin Mauteux killing a dog tied to G. W. Wright. Costs ran high, and a Murky tale of a female pup and County Commissioner Hill’s dog ownership underpins the affair.

Junction Clark G. W. Wright Martin Mauteux Hill Hailey Mr. Hill

High School Battles Alumni In Rain Soaked Football Clash

On Kincaid field the High School faced Alumni in a muddy, rain driven match. The game remained tight and evenly balanced with both sides finishing scoreless as Alemni 0.

Daily Guard Kincaid Field Alamo

San Diego A Port of Importance Progress Shown

New York November dispatch reports a deep cut at San Diego harbor entrance permitting the largest warships and merchant ships to enter at any tide. Shipping men call it one of the government’s most important Pacific coast achievements, noting San Diego as the nearest port to Panama.

New York New York Commercial Journal Pacific San Diego Cal Panama

Miners and Operators Agree on Eight-Hour Day Pact

Louisville November 14 A coal field agreement between miners and operators in the Northern Coal fields was reached this morning and will go to a referendum vote by the unions. Workers are expected to return by Monday November 16. Operators concede eight hours while miners agree to revert to nine hours if Southern field miners fail to win eight hours.

Louisville Col Northern Southern Field

Yale and Princeton Clash Before 2000 Fans in Yale Stadium

Football today reports Yale and Princeton meeting before about 2,000 in New Haven with two bands and college cheers. Yale lined up seven giants against Princeton eleven. Yale four. Separately Carlisle beat Pennsylvania 14 to 6 in Philadelphia, Michigan beat Wisconsin 16 to 0 at Ann Arbor, and West Point lost to Chicago 0 to 6.

New Haven Yale Princeton

Death of Lane County resident King after illness

Physicians deemed him too weak to move and he was brought to town last week. He worsened, was hospitalized Saturday, and died soon after. King leaves a wife and five children. One son runs the Skagway railway in Alaska. others live in the county. A daughter is nearby and another in Minnesota. He moved from Canada 11 years ago to McKenzie Bridge, where he was a familiar, respected figure among summer visitors. Funeral plans not yet set.

Mr. King Suditer Skagway Railway Alaska Min- Desoba Lane County Canada McKenzie Bridge McKenzie

Dedication of Parsonage by Congregational Church

A sizable Congregational gathering last night dedicated the new parsonage built for Rev. Mr. Crosse who chose the project. The total cost nears 1500 dollars with about 70 more for furnishings and lawn work, leaving roughly 110 unfunded. The nine room residence, electrified and finished with a basement, was turned over to the pastor after remarks by J. K. Hopkins and A. H. Wheeler, with Yoran noting the handover.

Congregational Church Eugene Mr. Crosse J. K. Hopkine A. BH. Wheeler

Thanksgiving Day Shoot Planned by Eugene Gun Club

A notice calls Eugene Gun Club members to meet at W. Ai Kay's sporting goods store at 5 o'clock Monday night to discuss a competitive Thanksgiving day prize shoot. Last Thanksgiving the club grounds south of the city hosted a successful event with several crack shots in attendance.

Eugene W. Ai. Kay Sporting Goods

Powers Warning to Turkey Mobilized Turkish Army Still

Constantinople reports a joint Austria Russia note condemning the Porte's reform promises as empty words. Turkish forces estimated at 360,000 remain mobilized despite the Macedonian insurrection ending. The text contemplates Muslim fanaticism swaying the sultan toward a deadly clash with Europe.

Constantinople Austria Russia Europe

Mangled by a Train Near Leona

Drain November 13. The mangled remains of a man about 25 were found north of Leona by two helper engines while returning from Divide. He had been riding on brakebeams of a southbound overland train and dragged about 400 feet before being thrown clear. The body lay in two pieces, and an inquest was held before burial at Drain. No identification found. likely a Swede. Only 16 cents were found in his clothing.

Drain Oakdown Leona Divide Sweede

German Duels in Germany Reported at Six Thousand

Berlin reports that statistics released today show six thousand duels occurred in Germany, with fatalities recorded in several instances. The figure highlights ongoing dueling culture and its deadly consequences within the country.

Berlin Germany

Noted New Yorker Killed Father of Greater New York

An aged citizen known as the Father of Greater New York, Arden Green, was shot by a Black assailant in New York. He expired minutes after the five shots fired from the residence area. The suspect was arrested as the crowd debated lynching, motive unclear. Green originated the Greater New York plan and was active in city affairs.

New York Anrden Green Greater New York Green

Sarafoffa Receives Immense Ovation in Sofia

Sofia Bulgaria November 14 Saraf offa leader of the Macedonian Insurgents arrived with fifty followers and was greeted by a huge ovation. He indicated that although the insurrection pause ends for the winter it would be renewed vigorously next spring.

Sofia Bulgaria Sarafoffa Insurgenta

Lord Roberts Improves. Army Chief Shows Progress

London November 14. Lord Roberts commander in chief of the British army shows a decided morning improvement.

London Lord Roberta

Millionaire Dead in Cincinnati Stove Manufacturer

Alfred Redway a Cincinnati millionaire stove manufacturer died this morning in the city.

Cincinnati Alfred Redway

Death of William King at Hugene Hospital

William King, 71, died at Hugene hospital at 12 09 this afternoon after a long illness from kidney troubles. He had been ill at his home in McKenzie Bridge, miles east of Eugene, and to better care he was brought to the hospital.

William King Hugene Hospital Mr. King McKenzie Bridge Bugene

Matlock to Visit City After Noted Hepper Ride

Leslie Matlock of Hepper is due in the city tonight for a brief visit with relatives and friends. He gained fame for his timely warning during the Hepper flood and saved many lives. He avoids notoriety and rejected many autograph and photo requests and a paid offer for a 500 word account.

Leslie Matlock Hepper Mr. Matlock Matlock Pendleton

Big Band of Hobos Rounded Up in City Jail

Seventeen hobos were rounded up in the depot yards last evening by the police and given a night’s lodging in the city jail. They were found in a box car, antler warehouses and almost any shelter from the severe storm. Some were willing to take a bed while others objected, citing the reputation of Eugene for rough treatment along the line.

Eugene Bobo

University Glees Club Sets Thanksgiving Concert at Villard Hall

The University Glee and Mandolin Clubs prepare for the annual Thanksgiving concert at Villard Hall on Tuesday evening November 24. Directors praise new members and rehearsals as quality improves. The Mandolin Club grows in size and both groups eye a Christmas tour through Eastern Oregon.

University Glee and Mandolin Villard Hall Villardy Hall Glen Fastern Oregon

Guard Subscribers Special Offer Announcement

The Guard offers subscribers a Thanksgiving day incentive, providing the DAILY GUARD free for one year from November 26 1903. Readers must call at the Guard office or mail acceptance by November 26. Those who accepted the magazine offer may also receive this special if desired.

Eugene man admitted to practice law in Oregon

John A. Mears of Eugene has been admitted to the practice of law in Oregon, latest official filing confirms.

John A. Mears Eugene Oregon

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