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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1900
Page
1
Fire last night at about six in a Fourteenth street house occupied by Mrs Ella Body and family spread rapidly. Neighbors saved many articles but Mr Body loses a portion. Fire department arrived quickly but lacked adequate hose and cart to reach the blaze from the hydrant. Property manager BD Paine says no insurance was carried.
The Salem Journal reports a week of strong tax payments at the sheriff’s office with delinquent taxes pending action by the county court. Sheriff Durbin has delivered 119,417.86 of 1899 taxes to Treasurer Downlog, about 45,000 more on hand, leaving roughly 56,000 still to be collected on the 1899 roll. Governor Geer appoints three Portland and Salem women as Pan-American Exposition commissioners for Oregon, to represent state interests at the Buffalo event opening May 1, 1901. Also, Friendly bought 58 bales of hops at 13 cents per pound from Cottage Grove firm F &troad.
Reports from Washington note Prince Tuan, self proclaimed dictator of China and father to Pu Chun, has been degraded by order of the empress with all honors and official power stripped. LI HUNG CHANG will not go to Pekin but will negotiate with the Russian minister. Republican losses appear in New Haven towns as English and French dispatches relay continued regional strife and diplomacy. Strikers refuse gains in Hazleton as 200,000 miners walk out demanding union recognition.
Roseburg Roseus Oct 1 The city election today gave a decisive majority to the citizens ticket over the firemen with only one councilman elected from that ticket. Officers were Recorder DS West Marshal FW Dillard Treasurer WE Cochran Councilman First Ward FP Brown Second Ward JO Metz Third Ward WJ Sanders Fourth Ward PBenedick.
Storage capacity for hops is nearly full in Independence with many hops awaiting shipment. The overflow may be diverted to Portland for storage if Southern Pacific takes the excess, as local warehouses are at capacity.
New York Oct 1 Of the 8,500,000 to 6 per cent notes issued a year ago by the United Fruit Company 1,750,000 payable today the balance due Oct 1 1901 When these notes were issued it was understood they would be retired from the earnings of the year which will be the case. The directors recently voted 1120 new stock which made the total outstanding 12,352,000 The total authorized is 20,000,000 Since its part he company has made many improvements sod extensions.
Gervais Oregon October 1 hop market is lively with many sales at 14 cents per pound. Large numbers of bales have already moved from growers to buyers.
McMinnville reports heavy hop sales with prices ranging from 4 to 14 cents per pound. A note from Gold Beach claims murderer Coleman Gillleaple faces a swift end, described as joking about death while in jail and mocking the judiciary and officials.
Cashier end package carriers ordered by J W Kaefl nan have been installed in the ware. A gallery for the cashier and wrapping department has been fitted in the west end of the building, providing a convenience that should please patrons and clerks alike.
Lyons New York dispatch notes District Attorney Edward H Kellogg of Wolcott, a Republican official seeking Wayne County district attorney, wrote a letter to his Kansas cousin in Russell praising Bryan and criticizing Hanna era policies. The letter, published by the Russell Reformer, coincided with Kellogg’s own political challenges and a Wayne County GOP convention where he backed McKinley.
Joseph White aged 46 died of Brights disease at Mr Brownlee residence corner Eleventh and Olive streets Eugene Oregon on Sunday night September 30 1900. He married July 29 1900 to Carey Thompson’s daughter and leaves a wife and relatives. He owned the Sunset mining claim on Blue River district and was a Spencer Lodge No 9 100 F of the city member. Funeral will be held at 2 PM from Mrs Brownlee home under Spencer Lodge auspices with Rev J A Cleland officiating. Friends invited.
Today the bale of hops was offered for the grower of Aurora and refused by him. Dealers are already making inquiries for hope and the price is rising. Several lots reported above 14 cents but most growers demand 15 cents or more. Drew case: James Crow charged with a cache on two velutioen tried four day before Justice Hedley at Headleyville. Displeased. Pencington sold 100 bales of hops to H Friendly terms private.
Harvey Scott of the Oregonian, returning from New York where he chaired an Associated Press committee, spoke on the political outlook. He doubted McKinley and Roosevelt would win unless workingmen shift to Bryan and not be deterred by adversity.
New York yield matches last year with hops buyers waiting for the English crop. Sales reported at about 15 cents, while growers delay marketing. Crop likely 35 to 40 percent short of last year, sending brewers to meet demand and some export activity. Local stock is light, keeping prices firm on current quotations.
A U S commission report summarizes Paris Exposition results with the United States earning the most awards after France. Germany leads in grand prizes. other categories show US strong across medals and honorable mentions amid the broader league table. A Michigan post office inspection notes two deficient offices and clerical illiteracy issues.
In Ukiah Umatia County the incident occurred near Trail Canyon ten miles south of Ubab when Emmit Whit and another gang member were traveling toward Eugene Oregon. One man attempted to help a companion catch animals and a firearm fired. Whit sustained a shoulder injury, the other rider was struck in the left side and near the heart. He was treated locally and later moved to Long Creek for further care, with his condition improving as the day progressed.
A runaway wagon driven by H Hardman of Fall Creek collided with Geo Munro on a bicycle near Seventh and High. Munro escaped injury, Hardman was found unconscious in the mill race with a severe scalp wound, three broken ribs, and internal injuries but is resting and expected to recover at home in a few days.
Unity items note Mra A D Hyland fell from a wagon injuring her back with severe injuries. The report expresses hope for a swift recovery. Additional brief mentions cover local residents Charley Lee and M Holland, a trip to Eugene, and a property purchase on West Eighth Street for 1250 dollars.
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