Snow Storm and Civil Unrest Dominate Nova Scotia to Canton
Special to the Guard reports Nicholas II improving from typhoid fever in St Peteresore. A Vancouver snow storm disrupts the city. Prince Tuan is arrested for instigating violence against foreigners. China begins indemnity settlements with a first $10,000 payment. Roberta plans reconcentrado tactics against the Boers in Natal. In Salem, James Davis attempts suicide in jail and Willard Martin is bound over for gouging an eye during an election-day brawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Willard Martin
Grand Jury
George Murphey
Negro Burned Alive in Limon Colo Mystery
Joseph Porter Jr known as John Porter was chained to four railroad rails at the site of a crime and burned alive after kerosene was poured on wood. Richard W Front, father of Louise Frost, lit the flames following the discovery of her mutilated body nearby a week ago.
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Limon
Colo
Preston Porter, Jr
John Porter
Richard W Front
Louise Frost
New Guns for Indian Army in Simla Report
London dispatch says the Indian government plans to spend 2.5 million dollars on new guns for the Indian army, per a Daily Mail Simla correspondent. The announcement reflects modernization efforts amid ongoing colonial governance and security concerns in the subcontinent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Simla
Daily Mail
Cold Checks Havana Fever in Early Winter Update
Havana reports improved yellow fever conditions with sixty five cases under treatment, including seven Americans. Oregon salmon hatcheries total eight with 30,500,000 eggs capacity, Siuslaw hatchery at 3,000,000, and Little White River hatchery expected to reach 2,000,000 fry. Washington has eighteen hatcheries and 106,000,000 eggs capacity. Eugene Camp No 115 Woodmen of the World elected officers, including Geo K Munro as Adv Lieut and W Green as clerk. organization growing with many new applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Novis
Portland Telegram
Oregon
Siuslaw
Reed
Little White Salmon Hiatchery
Washington
State of Washington
Daily Guare
Eugene Camp
Woodmen of the World
Geo K Munro
C M Kissinger
WM Green
W W Moore
H E Morris
CS Farrow
J P Williams
E Seedgrass
Oregon and California Play In Wet Big Game
Special to the Guard from Berkeley reports Oregon and California meeting after light practice since the Stanford tilt. California averages 170 pounds to Oregon's 157. Captain Pringle is ill. The damp field favors heavy play. In the first half Oregon scores a safety for 2 while California has yet to score as the teams remain evenly matched.
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Universty
California
Stanford
Oregon
Pringle
Berkeley
Winter Wages in Dawson and Other Local News
A Klondike miner quoted by the Portland Telegram says winter wages in Dawson will be around 250 a day with board. The piece notes past wage levels of 40 to 1 per hour and describes a scale drop to 550 and board as more workers flooded the creek. The state report highlights road work by Frank Smith on a Willamette hillside project costing about 600, intended to endure, save long term travel costs, and improve local access. John Van Gross, son of Christian Van Gross, has been named assistant to Prof Lilly in the State University mathematics department after studies at the University of California. In Junction City, Gil Emery was fined 15 for shooting on a public highway near Edwards residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Klondike
Portland Telegram
Daweon
State Journal
Frank Smith
Willamette
Natron
Corvalls
John van Gross
Christian van Gross
The
Agricultural College
Lilly
State University
van Gross
University of California
QAC
Wlrong
Junction City Times
Gil Emery
Eugene
Mathews Taner
Streeter
Stoops Labor
Sinnetechneuenentnk
Nee
Trent Lumber Co Lumber
Esse
Armitage Labor
Thomas Labor
Eugene Light Co Light
Martin Blacksmithing
Andrews Lumber
Eugene Register Printing
Heselton Lumber
Lindley Bros Lumber
Heceta Lodge
Hohl
Giritin & Veateh Co Hardware
Loughmiller & Peter Hardware
Secre
Thos Edgar
Despain
Jas Bowman
David Young
Fixlane
Geo Miller
JM Conner
Thos Bowman
Chas Vilos
Damewood
J Watkins
Bill Born
Monkera
Perini
Canady
Eakin & Bristow, Plow Beam
Chapman Road Cup
Stong Lumber
Somers
Prepea Pensonee Sadaae
GUE
J Jones
Siosmiena Co A
LW Brown M
Sparling
Casebine
van Allison
Esvose
Bonnett
Davia
Withers Stampa
Johnson
M Howe Bailliff
Wintermeier J P
UG Lodge AV & AM Hallrent
Geo Croner
TL Simpeon
Miller Witness State
Miller Witness
Reesers
Va Cummings
Justice State
John Becker
John Henderson
Nathan Hill
Eheriff
Watkins
Hollenbeck Kros
Matt MecCarty
Russell Med Services
Lawrence
Rickard
A Cooley
Hays
Green & Son
Withers Board
Elsie Pickard
JB Shipley
Return of Chinaman cook ends long Jackson County stint
The Medford Mail notes a Chinaman who served as cook on the Ish ranch in Jackson county for thirty years and has returned to China. His savings are unknown, wages were 25 per month, and he had no costly habits. Belgian hares are selling in Oregon markets at 75 cents each with two varieties white tails and black tails. In Everett, Washington KP Caldwell and family plan to move to city property, leaving Emery Herron to occupy their home as he joins the local creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford Mail
China
Jackson County
Junction City Times
Everett
Wash
Freshmen Beat Varsity In Upperclass Scrimmage 16 to 2
The U O freshmen football team defeated a picked upper class team 16 to 2 in a Saturday afternoon scrimmage. Lineups included Varally Hughes and Coach Rosey Doering for the freshmen with notable players like Hutchinson Templeton and Murphey. Substitutes Mendenhall Murphey Bowers joined the Varsity group Campbell Bilyeu Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
U O
Varally Hughes
Rosey Doering
Sparker
Brewster
Penland Ly Strange Hutchinson
Rt Goodall & Templeton
Mason
Gorrell
Clum le Hooker Hale
Whittlesey Hull
Adams
Templeton
Murphey
Mendenhall
Bowers
Campbell
Bilyeu
Beach
Local ledger shows wide range of trades and land deals
An array of payments and credits from lumberyards to roadwork appears, naming firms such as Sinnetechneuenentnk Trent Lumber Co and Eugene Light Co. Transactions include land transfers and estate matters with several names and a probate note set for January 7, 1901.
Cottage Grove to build new power plant and lights
Cottage Grove votes to contract WH Abrams for five years to erect and maintain a power and light plant with 30 lamps of 12 candle power and 17 lamps of 16 candle power at 115 dollars monthly. Construction to begin within two weeks, with completion targeted as soon as possible and lights expected by January first.
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Cottage Grove Nugget
WH Abrams
Abrams
Cottage Grove
Eugene Daily Social Roundup of Local Movements
Various residents and visitors were in or traveling through Eugene and nearby towns. Notables include Judge H R Kincaid in Portland, Ada Hanson to Cottage Grove, John W Cardwell in Eugene, Eila McAlister visiting Albany, J M Shelley returning from Pointe South, Jerome Knox in Eugene, and others from West Point to Astoria. Several local business and travel notes mention trips to Portland, Independence, and San Francisco with mentions of Woodmen work in Cottage Grove and recent ranch transactions in Big Prairie.
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J M Shelley
Pointe South
Geof Koudebusch
Jerome Knox
Cottage Grrove
Eugene
Jesse Bounds
J Russell Coleman
West Point
F L Chambers
Independence
Portland
Attempted assassination shocks Chinese court in veiled attack
Advices from Victoria report the Chinese emperor nearly escaped a rush by a self styled boxer chief Hamed Kao Tong yuan as the imperial cortege moved from the new capital toward Siangfu. Guards seized him and he was executed on the spot without trial.
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Victoria
China
Ekin
Siangfu
Hamed Kao Tong-yuan
Laurean Society Meeting And Local News Highlights
The Laurean Society met with Mr Johnson in the chair. An extemporaneous address on The Outlook of Laurean Society was delivered by L Campbell, while A K Tiffany discussed Current Events pro and con. The Mandolin Club performed and music was praised. Inauguration of officers occurred and Secretary instructed to telegram Berkeley football. Local notes report Arkansas man winning at Paris for best winter apples, a sawmill fire in San Bernardino, and 10 million feet of lumber lost with 250 workers displaced. LaGrande sugar factory halted beets with seasonal output around $140,000. China Tom, a long-time miner and merchant in Baker County, has left town, taking funds and leaving creditors. Onions are grown near Woodburn with substantial crops and profits. Brownsville Times notes Eagle Woolen Mill Company choosing Geo W Hurst as superintendent after a resignation.
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Daily Guard
Laureans
Johnson
Laurean Society
L. Campbell
A K Tiffany
Laurean Mandolin Club
W H Johnson
Berkeley
Laureau Society
San Bernardino
California
LaGrande
China Tom
Haker County
Marion County
Woodburn
Jobo Tyler
Charles Seeley
Tyler
Brownsville
Ayed
Eagle Woolen Mill Company
Mille
P F Mctiee
Geo W Hurst
Kearney
Neb
Hurst Ws
Center of Population Shifts Slightly. East Maintains Lead
The 1900 census placed the center of population in southern Indiana near Greensburg. In the past decade eastern states grew almost as much as western states, with Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama contributing about 1.23 million of the 6 million gain in the East and West each. A district distribution will show whether any true westward shift occurred while the East sustains its contribution to national greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Greensburg
Decatur County
Columbus
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
A Rich Purchase Alaska Salmon Pack Records Rise
Alaska salmon pack reached 1 300 000 cases this year, the banner pack of the coast, with a seven million dollar purchase judged by some as a gift to Russia for wartime friendship. Alaska proves valuable beyond icebergs and polar bears, countering long-held low expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Russia
Prefers Short Creed in New Jersey Presbytery
A New Jersey presbytery favors a shorter creed in the confession of faith, arguing the book it rests on should be all sufficient. The text notes broader implications for state and local taxes, and discusses political control with Roosevelt presiding in 1901.
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New Jersey
Umatilla County
Umatilla
Republican Party
Congress
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Su Han Gual
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James Davis
Mit
Commissioners Court
Withers
Jesse
Thornton
JJ Becker
P J Becker
PJ Becker
J J Becker
A Becker
JN Boyd
W F Schuller
Lane County
Geo Cumming
J N Boyd
A Moores Et Ux
J M Francis
H Hazelton
J W Stone
Geo Ware
O L
Bowder
Shelton’s Ad
Sears Et Ux
P G Chrisman
F Candianl
Geo T Hall
Sunset
Willard Hardy
W T Bailey
L Major
G B van Seholack
Circuit Court
Geo T Hall & Son
Jacksonville
K K Kubil
Golden Standard
Klamath County
Ashland
Frank E Ankeny
RS Moore
Bh. FE Usntrall
Judge Smith
Albany Democrat
Salem Journal J
A'co Club of
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Department Store
Bigracure We
W. H. Abrams
F Hurlburt
Junction
H R Kincaid
Ada Hanson
John W Cardwell
Eila McAlister
San Francsco
W Kuykendall
Imperial
R Osburn
Troutdale
Heman Calef
Mise Jeffries
Astoria
HW Graham
James Sanford
Big Prairie
Sanford
James Laxton
Henry Landechooft
Florence
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