This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1903
Page
9
At the AFL opening, President Gompers urges strict limits on immigration. He warns that unrestricted Japanese entry threatens U.S. industry and labor, arguing racial and social inassimilability and calling for exclusion laws to curb the invasion.
A Chicago press dispatch reports Lolita Armour, once treated by Dr Lorenz of Vienna for a hip ailment, has recovered enough to dance. The note mocks European aristocracy and applauds American wealth, celebrating the Porkopolis heiress of millions resuming movement and public appearances.
Representative Jones of Washington has introduced a congressional bill to raise rural letter carrier salaries from 800 to 8800 a year. Rural carriers face poor roads and winter travel while urban routes are easier and better paid, making the pay disparity hard to justify.
The article explains that George Brownell of Oregon City, a former governor, briefly acted as governor when both the governor and secretary of state were absent. Brownell, unaware of his temporary authority, would have faced consequences had the situation continued. The piece notes his lifelong habit of taking advantage of opportunities.
The East Oregonian notes three feet of early snow in the Baker County mountains aids hay growers as stockmen stock up for a hard winter. Ricks stretch hundreds of feet long, with hay stored for years. A Portland arson case ends as a firebug is captured and sentenced to eight years. Salem reports legislators favor a short session and tax-law review, with Governor Chamberlain praising prudent leadership.
In the last session Charles V. Galloway, the youngest member, urges that the legislature reconvene only to correct the tax law mistake and work without compensation. He argues all lawmakers share responsibility and should self-finance a special session with minimal staff to expedite the remedy.
Farmers enjoy generous moisture with fields plowed and grass nourished as rain showers fill reservoirs for future use. The text reflects on the abundance of nature and the tendency to overlook regional blessings while anticipating spring and summer yields.
The tran went mining corporations advocate repeal of the corporation tax law while claiming special secretary duties, asserting no permanent investment in Oregon and intent to maximize gains and evade burdens before moving on to Seldas.
In Seattle the Oregon and Washington teams battled a strong wind with Oregon edging Washington 10 to 9 after a late goal line stand. Key players included Thayer for Oregon and Spiedel for Oregon, with Washington's Lantz, Bagshaw, Sigrist, McDonald, and Templeton also prominent in a back and forth contest that swung on a fumbled punt and a goal attempt that fell short. Thayer left the field injured early but recovered by evening.
The narrative follows a tense sequence as Howe steps in for Chandler and McKimon replaces Laetz. Washington holds the north goal against the wind and kicks over the goal line, Oregon punts from its five yard line, an offside end forces a reattempt from five yards deeper, then McKiman advances ten plays from Oregon’s forty yard line.
Mrs. O. P. Blakie died at her Coburg home Sunday afternoon November 4 1903 due to childbirth. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the M E church in Coburg. She leaves a husband and a young child.
Senator S A Booth of Booth Kelly Lumber confirms a long idle period for logging camps across the county. Mills at Wendling Saginaw Coburg and Springfield to remain closed through the holidays, with foremen and superintendents discharged. Company blames car shortages for near ruin of Lane County’s prosperity.
Eugene lodge of B P O Elks plans the annual memorial day observance on December 6 in the Eugene theatre. A committee L T Harris Geo H Smith and A L Peter arranged the event with Hon M L Pipes of Portland to deliver the address. The program will be announced when ready.
The schooners Sacramento and Maryetta arrived from San Francisco with lumber. Greta Prynd is hospitalized in Portland for appendicitis surgery performed on the tenth. County Superintendent Miller visited Florence school and praised its operation and teaching. About 150000 feet of lumber ashore near the river mouth likely from the steamer Charles Nelson, with an oar bearing that name found among the debris. The Mapleton to Eugene road is blocked, delaying the stage for a day or two. Mail delivery restored by horseback. stage expected to run by the 1st of next week. A gasoline launch, built for the Odd Fellows and Workmen lodges, was launched last Saturday and shown at a trial trip.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.