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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1903

Page

4

Robbery at Fairmount General Store

John Bradley reports a theft at his Fairmount general merchandise store last night. Entry via pried door used crowbar from Peter Nye's quarry. items taken include sardines cigars and smoking tobacco. officers, including Sheriff Iskil, investigate with no leads. Local residents urged to secure doors and windows at night.

John Bradley Fairmount Bradley Peter Nye Springfield Eugene

President Camp Bell Addresses on Preparation and Opportunity

President Camp Bell delivered an address advocating that success arises from native ability and work ethic. He cautioned gifted students to avoid overreliance on gifts and urged diligence. He praised university tutoring and loan funds that aid students through college and boost future earning potential.

Camppell

Piano recital at Villard Hall Friday evening

Mr. A. L. Frazer will give a piano recital at Villard Hall Friday evening at 6 15 assisted by Miss Ewa Stinson soprano Mrs Susie Fennell Pipes violinist and Miss Henetta Dorris accompanist. The public are invited.

A. L. Frazer Villard Hall Mies Ewa. Stinson Mra Susie Fennell Pipes Henetta Dorris

Stella Calvert and Seth MacPherson Wed in Eugene

Miss Stella A Calvert and Seth MacPherson marry at the officiating clergyman's residence in Eugene on Wednesday October 11. The couple will reside on a farm near Springfield.

Eugene G. L. Lotdell Stella A. Calvert Seth MacPherson Springfield

Double Wedding in Salem at Mrs Adolph Home

An interesting double wedding was celebrated at the home of Mrs Samuel Adolph on East State street yesterday afternoon. Joseph Adolph and Ida Adolph tied life so far with Edward Rostein and Lily Rostein respectively. After the ceremony relatives and friends shared refreshments before the couples left for Portland to begin a brief honeymoon.

Salem Journal Samuel Adolph East State Street Joseph Adolph Ida Adolph Adolph Koight Edward Rostein Lily Rostein Portland Rostein Eugene Salem Sam Adolph Adolph Brothers Epstein Isadore Cheenbaum

The Lieuland Ring in U S Forest Land Fraud

The United States Government pursues a conspiracy involving estate and federal officials across Pacific states. The ring allegedly acquires base land via dummy locators and bribes officials in the General Land Office Surveyor General and state offices. Portland agents have gathered evidence. heads named as F A Hyde and John A Benson of Hyde Co in San Francisco.

Oregonian United States Pacific States General Land Office Surveyor-General Secret Service Portland F. A. Hyde & Co San Francisco F. A. Hyde John A. Benson J. H Schneider

Elliott Elected President of Northern Pacific

New York October 21 Howard Elliott formerly vice president at Burlington has been chosen as president of the Northern Pacific Railroad succeeding Mellen in a historic leadership change. He brings long service in rail management and inherits a company facing major expansion efforts across the northern route.

New York Howard Elliott The Burlington Northern Pacific Railroad Mellen

Oregon Faces Albany In Hard Forthcoming Football Game

Inter campus relations with Albany College are strained over allegations of ineligible players in Albany’s lineup for next Saturday. Oregon President Campbell seeks action, while Coach Smith plans to rally a winning shape for the Varsity by Saturday. The opening lineup includes Chandler at center Captain Thayer Kerron McClain Frizzell McKinney Meldrom Latourette Long Goodrich Templeton.

Universiy of Oregon University of Oregon Albany College Albany Gregor Campbell Oregon Smith Chandler Thayer Kerron McClain Frizzell McKinney Meldrom Latourette Long

Cattle Loss Suit Over Pasture Contract Dispute

John Stewart and A J Pickard of Eugene sue Joe Pitney of Junction City in circuit court for 19 12 plus costs alleging breach of contract to furnish pasture for 42 cattle for 25. Plaintiffs paid 25 then cattle went unfed with water shortages, incurred 37 75 in gathering, and losses from weight shrinkage totaling 153 12. Attorney L Bilyeu represents Stewart and Pickard.

John Stewart A. J. Pickard Eugene Joe Pitney Junction City H Stewart & Pickard Mr. Pitney L. Bilyeu Stewart & Pickard

Sibley arraigned on charge of agreeing to accept

Minneapolis October 19 ex-Alderman Sibley was arraigned this morning on the charge of agreeing to accept. Further details not provided in the fragment.

Minneapolis Sibley

Ex-Alderman Sutterland Missing Amid City Graft Rumors

A dissolved bribe case ends with a suspect freed on bail. Ex-Alderman Sutterland, now missing, may be in Montana or off the Cuban coast at the Isle of Pines. Reports promise sensational disclosures about a graft network run by sixteen men in city affairs.

Sutterland Thas Montana Isle of Pines

Minneapolis Faces New Municipal Corruption Probe

Minneapolis on October 19 reports another exposed municipal corruption case likely to match the Ames episode. Two aldermen and one ex alderman are under indictment with three secret indictments outstanding. The grand jury meets tomorrow to continue investigations.

Minneapolis

Zion Happenings and Community Notes in Lost Valley

Divine services were held at Lost Valley school house with Rev. Bombas in charge. The road supervisor is doing notable work on repairing roads as farmers rush in grain. The soil improves with each year’s work. Jane Itemizer released last week’s item list. Sanford Jacobs plans a visit to Eugene this week. Jacobs furthers farming. Wm. Mooney and A l Mayo sowed large acreage. Trevis Fenton shows painting skill on W. R. Parker’s dwelling. Joe Blakely visits Mooney’s. plans to winter in Antelope Crook County with brother Frank. Zelma Cruzan back on the streets, voyage de logger proved beneficial. Floyd Edwards to present a moving picture show at the school house Wednesday night. proceeds for the church.

Zion Lost Valley Bombas Jane Sanford Jacobs Eugene Mr. Jacobs Wm. Mooney A l Mayo Joe Blakely Lowell Floyd Edwards Edison Schurch

Elmira Notes from Oct. 19 Pleasant local update

Elmira notes report Mrs. F. E. Walters improving this week. Chas Colbert peddled grapes with Delaware and Worden varieties. John Jones of Smithfield visited J. T. Taylor’s family. Grandma and Chandpa Yoder visit from near Portland with their son Jake Yoder. Mrs. M. F. Hollman made Eugene’s business call. Harvey Duckworth moves to Swartz farm near Janetson. School opened with fair attendance. Chas Hagerty arrives from Dawson City, staying through winter. Mrs. J. T. Inman visits Aurora with her parents. John Goldson, newly married, passes through on wedding tour. Grandma Job sick with a congestive chill.

Elmira F. E. Walters Chas. Colbert John Jones Smithfield J.T. Taylor Grandma Chandpa Yoder Portland Jake Yoder Hravey Duckworth Swartz Janetson Chas. Hagerty Dawson City J. T. Inman Aurora John Goldson Grandma Job

Fairview Notes You Read About October Harvest and Visits

Fairview notes report Mrs. Martin Perry gravely ill. O. C. Thurman returns from Washington after harvest work. E. Thurman adds a pew kitchen to his home. Hale children begin school last Monday. ZT. Fisk visited Eugene last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. White of Eastern Oregon plan a visit Sunday to Mrs. Evans. Richard and Milton Liles traveled through town en route to the Siuslaw last Tuesday.

Fairview Martin Perry O. C. Thurman Washington Harvest E. Thurman C. K. Hale Fisk Eugene Mrs. White Oregon Mrs. Evans Mr. White Messrs Richard and Milton Liles Siuslaw

Tearing Out Partition For New Postoffice Fixtures

Workmen began today to tear out the partition between the present postoffice room and the room formerly occupied by Combs grocery store to make room for new fixtures. A temporary partition holds the ceiling while supporting timbers are put in place.

Combs

Horrible accident on Wabash bridge in Pittsburg

Nine men killed and five seriously injured when a travelling crane broke on an unfinished section of the Water street Wabash bridge. Several workers fell into the river or were crushed. two rescued alive died later. Government snagboat Woodruff aided in recovery. Names identified include James McCloud George Wells Wm Kittinger and W M Knipton. Missing include James Simmons and Edward Morreys.

Pittsburg New Wabash Railway Water Street James McCloud George Wells Wm. Kittinger W. M. Knipton Andrew Fowler Adolph Vosburg Frank Hover

Tragic Death of Newspaper Man in Indianapolis

Samuel Morse owner of the Indianapolis Sentinel and former consul general at Paris died after falling from his private office window to the sidewalk. He had long suffered stomach troubles and recent deep despondency. Morse, a prominent Democrat aligned with the gold standard, died at 10:30 AM in a hospital.

Indianapolis Samuel Morse The Indianapolis Sentinel Pacis Sentinel Morse Paria Cleveland Bryan

King Hosts Alaskan Commission at Buckingham Palace

London October 19 The King received the Alaskan Commission at Buckingham Palace. Ambassador Choate introduced the Americans. The Central News reports that on the decision being announced the King congratulated the commissioners on the conclusion of their labors.

London Buckingham Palace Choate United States

Body of Miss Sophia Hickman Found in Richmond Park

The body of Miss Sophia Hickman twenty a doctor who disappeared last August was found in Richmond Park today. It is believed to be death by own action.

London Sophia Hickman England Richmond Park Harter Serviere Harter Iron Gagood Bt Chicago

Strikers Defeated by Full-Force Mill Operations

Minneapolis report says the striking millers have been defeated and every mill is now running at full force, marking a return to production after the strike.

Minneapolis

Strike Trials Begin in Solomonville Ringleaders Indicted

The grand jury in Solomonville Arizona has indicted eight ringleaders in connection with striking crimes. Local authorities report ongoing investigations and anticipate further legal action as cases proceed through the court system in Tucson.

Tuscon, Ariz Solomonville Arizona

Clifton Herenie Strikers Charged With Conspiracy

Authorities report six more strikers remain jailed awaiting examination after a crackdown on unrest. About three thousand workers were idle ten days while seven companies of troops guarded the area, with only one breach of the peace recorded.

Clifton Herenie Mirere

Hunt for Lost Man in Bristol Search Expands

Bristol Tenn Oct 19 The search for the lost millionaire Wentz has been reorganized with ground covered by 100 man search parties. No trace has been found yet.

Bristol, Tenn Millionair Wentz

Head On Rail Collision Near Keysville Causes Multiple Deaths

A Southern Railway head-on collision near Keysville Virginia today killed Engineer Alwell and Mail Clerk Williams and Barkemen Dillon and Picham. About a dozen passengers were badly injured, with one believed dead. A special train with surgeons has been dispatched to the scene.

Richmond Southern Railway Keysville Alwell Williams Barkemen Dillon Picham

Funeral of Archbishop Kain Draws Thousands in St Louis

In St Louis on October 21 the funeral of Archbishop Kain featured Cardinal Gibbons celebrating requiem Mass. Four archbishops and ten bishops attended with five hundred priests chanting. Archbishop Keene of Dubuque preached the sermon as thousands were turned away from the cathedral.

St. Louis Kain Cardinal Gibbons America Keene Dubuque

Fire destroys six stores near Kokomo

Indiana fire at Galveston eight miles from Kokomo on October 19 destroyed six business houses with a loss of about 70000 dollars.

Kokomo Galveston

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Nye LIEU P. A. Hyde & Co. of Northern Pacific Wm. Pitney Grove Mlarche Yd Loys Melton Eans Trevis Fenton W. R. Parker Elmira Notes M. FE. Hollman Fairview Notes Archibishop Kain Indiana Schwarzschild’s Book Store Troy United States Land Roseburg Congress California Orego Nevada Washington Territory Nelson Hinkson Alma Lane County Bard West J. Walton U.S Fyene Ie Dames Andry H. Hinkson Nelson C. Hinkson, Jr W. H. Sallee Mariel Barbour J. T. Bridges Register Linn Drug “v Kaoche Cae A Williams Mfg Linn Drug Co School OF Music Eugene, Oregon I. M. Glen, Dean J. W. Quackenbush & Son East Ninth Street New England Eugene Granite RTIN al Tities
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