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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1901
Page
7
Terrible fog blankets London halting Thames traffic while train collisions yield fatalities. Simultaneous reports from York and Boise describe a dynamited express, a major fire in Newton Kansas, and a deadly wreck near Orchard Oregon. Yale dormitory fire tears through New Haven building. ransom cut for Miss Stone. Isthmian canal treaty nears signature.
Albany college beat Eugene High School 15 to 0 in the second half after leading 10 to 0 at halftime. The wet field favored Albany, which outweighed Eugene by five pounds per man. First score came late in the first half as Albany reached 15 points in total.
A Lima resident named Obie writes the Guard about a proposed Eugene to Springfield automobile route via Fairmont. He discusses travel time and passenger impact, noting intermediate stops and the need for two machines to service the line. The letter comments on scheduling and road conditions as factors in feasibility.
A gun club was organized at a meeting in the city hall last night. J O Watts was named president with Geo T Hall Jr as vice president and Geo M N Smith as secretary. B D Paine became treasurer as a committee drafted the constitution and by laws for the group called the Fugeee Gee Clut.
Attorney ERK Shipworth has been invited by the Oregon Bar Association to deliver a ten minute address after the evening session in Portland. Last year he gave the leading address to a large audience and was noted as an entertaining speaker.
A damaged OCR snippet reports unclear references to a person named Ul queyer and an evening incident. The readable bits mention a last night event and a possible group or location but essential details are unreadable.
Government detectives who were in Eugene investigating the Walker train robbery left with a suspect from Eugene. They reportedly headed to Idaho to secure an accomplice and a potential confession from a woman connected to the case. The tale also ties violinist Geo Vernon to the crime, though no evidence confirms his involvement.
Nebraska State Journal notes a warm welcome for De and Mr Freak Strong during their Lincoln stay. Dr Strong, three years superintendent here, earned high esteem, with a reception hosted by Judge and Mrs Tib bets. The couple toured Omaha, met Senator Frank T Ransom, and attended a luncheon in their honor. Dr Strong formerly taught at Yale and later became president of Oregon State University.
A Portland to California advert promotes a winter journey through southern California and Arizona via the Shasta route. It promises sunny skies, varied scenery including mountains shores and valleys, and notes daily Portland departures with modern standard and tourist sleeping cars at low rates. For illustrated guides call KB Minver, Gen Passenger Agent, Portland.
Proposals for a two story brick building will be received until Wednesday November 2 at 2 PM by the Building Committee Roseburg Oregon in care of F E Alley architect. Specifications may be viewed at Frank E Alley Roseburg J F Roumpeon Eugene and Gray Bre Saleas Oregon. Right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Date November 9 191.
A woman was injured when a side wall collapsed near Wet Ereetheed Abhamelos streets around 6 to 7 pm. She walked toward the avenue but was struck and severely injured. She is being treated at a local emergency facility as dawn approaches.
Roseburg Oregon Nov 16 Special to the Maine RosepyKe Mc Culloch of Roseburg died at 1 15 p m after attempting suicide by shooting herself in the right shoulder. She said Welch betrayed her and since he proved false she did not want to live. An unlawful relation with L L Welch led to adultery charges against him.
The Eutaxian Society devoted its session to addresses by Miss Leach and Mrs Washburn on modern authors and Raphael and his Madonnas. Grace Smith read A Marble Dream. Laurean and Philologians met with debates on income tax and anarchy, football trip, and other campus items. A Eugene farm sale and local political chatter close the notes.
Daily Guard reports a flurry of moves and visits around Eugene. Arthur Tait of Walker heads toward Eugene, Mrs Clara Easen returns from Albany, Isaac Jones and wife back to Cottage Grove, Burkhert to Roseburg for a location, Rev Dr Ford leaves for Creswell, Mulkey to Junction City, Wooley to Albany for services, Upmeyer returns from Hariseburg, Mrs Koonvee visiting sister in Eugene, Ed Reese leaves for San Francisco, Hoffman returns from Portland, Gay returns from Hay Creek, Harmes returns after Cottage Grove visit, Ankeny visits Eugene, Whitehard arrives from Independence to Eugene, revival draws crowds, Chambers plans San Francisco then Honolulu trip, Ebwegen now Medford manager, Hall travels Albany Salem Oregon City, Cline family arrives to locate in Lane county, Cline’s daughter related to Capt Dodd.
Daily Guard notes that E Dean bought the A D Hyland lot of boys, 170 bales, at 9 cents per pound this afternoon. Remaining in Lane county are Campbell & Walmer with 141 bales and C Stewart with 42 bales, tied to growers' bonds.
A sale offer for 20 acres of rich land near Eugene on South Willamette Street within four blocks of the city limits. Land cultivated and high and dry, with a sidewalk planned to reach the property. Available as a whole or divided into five tracts, priced to attract a quick sale. Contact the seller or M L Campbell & Co to inspect and learn prices. Eugene, Nov 14, 1901.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette reports Mary Barrow of Sharon Ohio secured a divorce from A Taylor Barrow who is in an Oregon asylum. Barrow vanished after taking $2,800, left his wife and son, and later letters from Salem confirmed his insanity. Mrs Barrow, now childless and with scant means, asked no alimony. Barrow’s motive is blamed on a mania to hoard money, with the exact path to madness remaining a mystery. Barrow had been paroled from the asylum and was cared for by Lane County relatives.
In Pendleton's Nov 14 edition the University of Oregon defeated the academy 12 to 0 in a remarkable football exhibition. Oregon showed teamwork and strength led by Smoto, Locomotive Smith, and Joe UO, with Smoto scoring all gains and enduring a brief rest during the action. The UO squad played clean football, earning admiration from local crowds and alumni as Eugene colors flashed in the stands.
Eagle Camp Nolls Lodge held an officers election last night naming Geo K Munroe as Past Consul J M Willems as Consul E 0 Tooy as Adowor W M Green as Bagker W W Moore as Clers JB Ray as Escort E A Farrington as Watch man Scotty and Frank named as Managers for 12 months M Barker also listed.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Syracuse and a boremea or similar term, with references to De Beary and a possible Belgian sounding name Bgratore. The readable bits suggest a local note or brief about a person or event in Syracuse, but details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Thackegiting poised for secretary role while Stace Decker travels east. The Jacksonville Times notes work at the Sterling mine may start after rain. Feodsil sutberls, recently deceased in Leggisseventy, left an estate praising a medical practitioner, and farms show signs of activity as crops return.
From Coopersville Michigan a startling discovery is claimed in a reader letter about a tasting liquid that helps coughs and aids sleep. Mrs Hime i cr ger cites three generations using Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and lung issues, praising its rapid action and dependable relief in desperate moments.
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