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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1901
Page
9
A sweeping weekly review notes Admiral Schley placed on the retired list as civil and military events unfold. Russians fear Afghan civil strife grows, Cape Colony declares martial law, and international intrigue circulates in Tokyo and Washington.
The Tribune reports Colombia has bought rapid fire guns and shipments labeled fireworks to South America. Speculators send arms to revolutionaries in Argentina Brazil Chile and Cuba with expected use against governments. Colombia sent a 15-pound rapid fire weapon and rifled pieces via Atlas and Panama lines.
Advices from Ciudad Bolivia report General Geronimo Rivas leading revolutionists to defeat government forces under General Arostegui near Barrancas Bermudas. Arostegui is said to be taken prisoner and government troops reportedly join the revolution. San Felix saw a defeat for General Africano, who escaped as Vidal’s revolutionaries pressed the assault.
Bulgarian forces with about 800 troops searched villages from Dubnitza to Samakov in the Rhodope area. They reportedly concealed Miss Stone with Brigadier Colonel Gasehof at the head of marching units. The supposed killer of Stambouloff was shot at the frontier near Kostendit.
Anadarko Indian agency chief Rad Litt seeks troops from Secretary Hitchcock to eject Deputy Marshals and settlers from allotments after 200 claims jumped on October 5. Settlers argue fraud and challenge 320 acre head rights. lawyers support the view. Frank Farwell orders police to notify settlers to vacate immediately, with no trouble anticipated.
A clear spell after a heavy rainstorm in Clifton Kansas last night saw a large tornado cloud approach from the southwest. The storm veered two miles west then traveled northeast, sweeping L C Homer's house and outbuildings away while the family fled to the cellar. The storm path measured from 40 to 80 rods.
Denver reports a sensational arrest as Mrs. Vallie widow of Iplide Vallie is taken after his killed body was found near his Jefferson home in Park county. Vallie was a station agent for the Celwado Southern railway. The coroner’s verdict names Charles Baker, a former Vallie ranch hand, as responsible.
New York October 14 The World reports Sir Thomas Lipton states he will enter the international yacht race for the America's Cup if no other challenger is forthcoming.
A snowstorm moves through Denver on October 14 signaling the season. Snow is melting quickly as it falls and indications point to colder weather to follow.
A broad review notes Sumpter’s new hotel nearing completion while Albany holds a December 2 city election. Milton forms a Woodmen of the World lodge, and Jackson county teachers’ institute is set for October 16 to 18 in Ashland. The Medford A A Davis warehouse collapse delays rebuilding until 10,000 bushels of grain are sold. Milton onion shipments head to Kansas and Nebraska, with an estimated 20 carloads this season. Dr N G Blalock of Walla Walla buys fruit across the valley at 11 1/2 cents per pound for apples and pears, six dollars per ton for prunes. A McDaniel near Bax Station harvests 3,000 sacks of potatoes at about $1.50 a sack. Crook County clears debt and has treasury funds. road warrants and $2,500 plus in road funds for bridges. Independence school district votes to maintain a high school. Oregon wool exhibits win first at the Pan American expo. Baker City braces for new dynamo on electric light batch. Beech Creek bridge near John Day reportedly collapsed last Monday. Railroads push industrial development of Oregon. Oregon post office returns rise. Lewis and Clark centennial urged for a special legislative session. J S McMeen’s Lamonta residence burned with contents largely lost. Chinese pheasants spotted around Albany. D A Kirkpatrick and J A Hodges report captures nearby.
The page combines commodity prices for Wheat, Oats, Barley, Millstuffs, Hay, Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Poultry, Mutton, Hogs, Veal, Beef, Hop s and Wool with a brief historical note. It also mentions the Seine river length, Franco-Prussian War cost, Paris fashion tip, James J. Hill’s river trade days, and a small anecdote about King George of Greece and fines for his pets.
Port Townsend Washington October 11 four Chinese aboard a captured sloop paid fifty dollars to be brought from the British Columbia side. The sloop owned by Jamieson of British Columbia, four men were detained and authorities report smugglers kept crossing the line daily as patrols intensify.
Constantinople Oct. 14. In compliance with a request from Washington the Ottoman troops searching for abductors of Miss Stone the American missionary have abandoned the pursuit. It is feared the brigands would kill her if closely pursued. Arrangements are being made to pay the demanded ransom.
The Gazette declares martial law in Cape Town Wynberg Simonstown Port Elizabeth and East London following a visit by Sir John Gordon and J Ross Innes to Lord Milner. The move places most of the colony under military control while docks railways and harbors stay civilly governed and rules will be adjusted in other areas.
Charles R. and Porter W. Fleming report a vast gold discovery 70 miles north of Tucson in the Gallura mountains. The vein is 200 feet wide and 6,000 feet long with a canyon cutting through 200 feet exposing ore along its length. They claim surface outcroppings range from $5 to $1,000 per ton and total gold in sight at about $7,000,000.
A St. Petersburg report says an Afghan civil war is regarded as certain, sparked by the fourth son of the late Ameer Mohammed Umar Khan who has Russian support. Telegrams ordered Kush troops to move reinforcements to the frontier in case Herat is seized.
Boston clergy issue a second plea amid private signals of slow fund progress for the $110000 ransom of Ellen M. Stone. The note stresses funds must come in immediately, denies board support, and directs contributions to Kidder Peabody or Baring Magoun with refunds if not needed.
London reports say the US legation received pending details on the Stone affair. A planned Tuesday attempt to seize the brigands failed as Has kell reached Samakov. He has no funds but may set terms. Brigands grown wary, negotiations stall, and fears rise of harming Miss Stone as leverage.
Privy Councillor Gotseberger joins the Imperial consulting board on political and commercial measures and plans an unofficial tour of the United States to study industrial and commercial conditions, sailing October 17.
Ithaca New York October 14 Charles Norris a car inspector for Lehigh Valley railroad was arrested today for stealing bonds jewelry and other property valued at 70000 belonging to Mrs Denman Thompson and Mrs Franklin Thompson of the Old Homestead company Most of the property including 60000 in bonds has been recovered The items were said to have been taken from trunks in a baggage car.
Alfred G. Van hilt and James H Hyde aim for a record breaking coaching trip from Holland House to Philadelphia and back. They plan a 200 mile round trip starting at 6 am and returning by 10 30 pm. Seventy two horses will be used, swapped every six or seven miles.
Armour and Co completed the purchase of land at the National Stock Yards East St. Louis and will soon begin erecting a packing plant costing one million dollars. The project inaugurates major expansion for the firm in the Chicago area with construction planned to start promptly.
In San Diego on October 11 two rival saloon keepers faced off across a bar and fired revolvers simultaneously. Posey collapsed behind the bar and died instantly while Quinlan staggered into the street and died a few minutes later in a nearby saloon.
In Tacoma the Lakeview rolling mills consider relocating their base with a site in Everett under review by management. The report comes from Everett on October 14.
Caracas reports Venezuela leaning toward a peaceful and conclusive arrangement with Colombia. Officials fear another military setback on the Tachira frontier could inflame nationalism, while recent defeat at Guajira colors the mood.
Wheeling October 11 Two Baltimore and Ohio freight trains collided near Barracksville causing one death and four injuries with $10000 damage. Engineer Harry Weigel of Trail Run Ohio was killed Brakeman Beckinger had a foot severed and at least three other crew members were injured. The wreck was blamed on Weigel overlooking an order.
Washington report on Brigadier General George M. Randall’s Alaska duties highlights a harsh November to April winter with frequent blizzards. It notes no port docking at Fort St. Michael, lightering from ships, a 400 mile telegraph road, and aims to connect Fort St. Michael to Fort Gibbons by navigation year end. Randall urges two year troop rotations to preserve efficiency and cites improved civil relations and lawfulness in the territory.
A Salonica message says the American consul will arrange with the governor for Miss Stone's ransom payment, with the United States providing funds. Turkish authorities have tortured many Bulgarian suspects, while bands of brigands operate near Strumitza and Kuprik, prompting rail security reinforcements.
Albany reports State Superintendent Collins ordered that Czolgosz the McKinley killer must not be seen while awaiting electrocution at Auburn prison Visitors barred from areas that could reveal his location Wardens and guards warned divulging any information will be treated as serious discipline breach.
Victoria British Columbia October 14 work has been resumed in the tunnel at the extension mines this morning after miners inspected it and reported it free from gas and damp. It will be some time before portions of the mine housing the bodies can be opened.
At Tumaco Colombia on September 24 Liberals, estimated 250 strong, attacked Morro island guarding the entrance to the port. The British steamer Quito, en route from Guayaquil to Panama, was fired on and holed but sustained only minor damage. Icarus departed Panama after the incident, and freight is no longer being accepted at Tumaco. The isthmus situation remains unchanged and quiet.
Kingston Jamaica reports letters from Bocas del Toro and Colombia detailing outrages on British subjects including women. Appeals call for government protection and compensation. Over 100 refugees have arrived from Colon.
Washington reports Thomas Fitch’s annual immigration review shows 453 496 aliens arrived in the year to June 30 1901 with 113 046 US citizens arriving from abroad. Nearly 30 000 of last year’s increase came from Southern Italy as returning alien residents reach 10.6 percent. Per capita money rose but illiteracy among steerage immigrants climbs with about half showing 40 to over 50 percent illiteracy.
Burglars entered the Spreckels residence at Clay Street and Van Ness Avenue during dinner last evening and removed jewelry valued at about 5000 dollars. The crime was not detected until late at night. no thieves were found.
In Wasola Kentucky seven miles north of Middlesboro a railroad wreck last night killed engineer James Schumate of Middlesboro. Brakeman James Hale was fatally injured perhaps. The crash was caused by a cross tie placed on the track and a man was arrested at Wasola charged with the crime.
In Seattle a $2,500 gold dust theft occurred on the Yukon steamer White Horse during its latest voyage from Dawson. The treasure belonged to Dr. P. D. Carper, who arrived in Seattle from the north today. The dust formed part of a $25,000 shipment.
Peter Framcis was shot and killed at his ranch near Price Utah last night by Dave Russell a stage driver. A long standing feud preceded the shooting. The barroom incident occurred as lights went out causing confusion and unreliable testimony from witnesses.
Joshua T. Brooks, second vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, died today at his Salem home from Bright's disease. He was 61 years old.
In Baltimore at Germanic Mannerchoir hall on October 14, Young Peter Jackson of California knocked out Sealdy Bill Quinn of Williamsport, Pennsylvania in the ninth round of a scheduled twenty round bout.
Mrs. Ben O. Perkins, wife of the jailer, died from shock after a mob attacked the jail on Wednesday morning and lynched two African men. The incident occurred in Shelbyville Indiana on October 10.
Alma college left tackle Robert McKee, injured in a recent game in Detroit, has died. The fatality ends his football season and removes a key player from the Alma squad. The university confirms the death and expresses condolences to family and team.
Constantinople October 10 a firman grants the exequator to Thomas H Norton United States consul at Karpet and Cin cinnati long withheld by the Turkish government the decree signals easing diplomatic friction between the two nations and affirms Norton’s official status in the region.
Railways officials announce the government will begin constructing about 1000 kilometers of line in the Upper Congo district, Brussels dispatch reports. The project aims to enhance transport and trade in the region.
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