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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1901
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reads about a student at Gu who faced an alleged offense in 1888 and produced letters in his defense. Details are unclear but the note suggests a serious accusation and a court or trial setting.
An interpreter linked to the Bureau of Immigration clarifies the Polish name of the shooter, suggesting the pronunciation Cholgosh. The piece notes the rising barometer and predicts fine Oregon fall weather, while remarking Yale University begins its 200th year of existence.
The judge voiced no hesitancy in sentencing Czolgocz to death at the earliest date October 28. The ruling, described as a mad dog case, stated that the sooner he is out of the world the better.
A report states China will auction its fleet of warships including three fast cruisers to Australia as partial payment toward indemnity. The source notes the Chinese lack use for military vessels and questions their combat viability.
The Seattle base ball aggregation bested Portland in the mud at the Oregon metropolis Wednesday. Mud and rain posed a challenge yet Seattle prevailed, scoring in a damp showcase of resilience and skill.
A Vital Statistics bulletin from the Twelfth census notes advances in medicine and sanitation. The death rate has fallen by nearly ten percent since the census ten years earlier, illustrating clear public health gains.
A Vancouver Washington woman faced pressure and possible scandal as she prepared to marry while a prior marriage remained legally unsettled. Authorities indicate no sympathy will be extended for the situation.
Reporting on_Implausible bravado surrounding Czolgosz, the assassin who aimed a deadly shot during a friendly gesture. The article notes his failure to act boldly when faced with consequences, and describes his defeatist behavior in prison cell as he groaned and showed signs of distress.
Dozens of Portland National Guardsmen have not paid fines for missing drills and meetings, pushing the collection into sheriff hands. They may be confined at a day for every two dollars owed, reminding that military service involves more than dress parade and glory.
The telegraph notes that the Shamrock II designers showed no surprise when informed that the Columbia had completely outsailed their yacht. The British response was described as typical, with no visible satisfaction, though the author acknowledges underlying dismay.
The nation paused telegraphic service for five minutes at 2 30 p m as McKinley’s funeral procession reached Canton and the casket was laid to rest. Telegraph lines across the United States halted to honor the late president with a unified moment of quiet.
A U.S. missionary Mies Stone is captive of Bulgarian brigands demanding twenty five thousand Turkish pounds for release. Analysts note the ransom could invite further abductions, criticizing the high price and urging restraint in such payments.
Mra William Galloway of Oregon City has been elected a member of the National Executive Board and the National Council, marking only the second time Oregon received national recognition. The state was fully represented at the recent convention in Cleveland.
A new law sets the next November term of county courts as the time to fix boundary lines of election precincts. Under the old law January was the election time. Limits must align with road district boundaries and no precinct may exceed 300 voters. Petitions for changes must be filed at the upcoming November term or the current precinct limits remain for two years.
Magnificent tracts of timber in Idaho pass to large lumber firms of Wisconsin and Minnesota as surveys finish. The state may claim 600 000 acres under its enabling act, much of which has already been allotted. Preference is given for unsurveyed townships and odd unnumbered sections within the Northern Pacific Railroad grant, with lands sold to favorites as selections occur.
Chattel mortgage notices show Emily Hovey transferring to Wolf and Rachel Sanders part of Lot 4 Block 10 Mulligan’s, $6000. Various land deeds record Frederick/Hyaod, Rufus Malloray, Booth-Kelly Lumber Co, and D W Potter family transfers in Lane County, Springfield, and nearby tracts with sums ranging from $30 to $200. Mining locators Pan American in Bohemia district and Claribel claim noted. Marriage license issued to Arthur Chandler and Bessie Moore with witnesses listed. A wagon of salmon sold under license, plus commentary on state laws affecting fish sales and a Hillsboro ME conference sympathy resolution for De 1D Driver with Rev W E Hollingshead speaking.
A narrator recalls meeting Mrs Phillips at Mrs Alton Alston’s garden party and feeling an instant, conflicting recognition. He later realizes they had previously met in a Russian bath where Mrs Phillips, unseen, influenced his memory and imagination. The tale follows a comic, self-aware reminiscence of attraction and illusion.
A London Post squabble over the pronoun which versus that ends with the editor silencing a contributor. The editor asks if one would use which in verse and notes you would not say even this to the town which is built.
A Chicago tale recounts Will Dodge in New York awaiting a Seattle cousin. He plans a grand opera evening with a staged meeting arranged by sisters Annabel and Wilhelmina Dodge and Annie Olson, only to find the ruse collapses as Dodge never recognizes the intended guest. Months later he marries Geralds cousin, unaware of the prior ruse.
A fragmented OCR note mentions a physician and a patient asking not to call again, with a brief exchange about being out of danger. Names and clear details are unreadable, leaving a sparse medical scene and uncertain outcome.
A former night watchman describes two heat filled shifts ending in a massive sugar refinery fire. Sheltered in a beer cellar with Blackwood and his son as the roof collapsed, he details being scorched, the death of Blackwood and his son, and his own lengthy recovery after the inferno and boiling sugars.
The county town discusses Hank in cross examination as the trial nears. A second farmer agrees, liking Hank’s nature and questioning the need for cross questions. Chicago News notes the lively local conversation around the case.
The Lorane fair in Oregon lists premiums for numerous categories including best exhibit of house plants, pumpkin pie, bread, butter, jelly, embroidery, fabric items, poultry, and canning. Special premiums include shoes, gloves, a silk umbrella, and other household goods from local merchants. Exhibits must be entered on the first day. events include baseball games October 9 and 10 with teams Lrave and Bohentas. Mildred Lock, Woon, Recreationary.
Outside Opinion notes Roseburg Eugene citizens decline 15000 bonus for a woolen mill. Crowd resists public subsidy to outsiders and urges local ownership. Salem Journal cites Eugene failure, Pendleton 750 for academy, public mood shifts against bonus schemes as non progressive property owners gain.
Lorane fair attendees will enjoy live music by The Crow band on October 9 and 10. The event note appears in Brevities, detailing local entertainment for the upcoming weekend.
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