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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1903
Page
5
A compressed items list reports the Russian squadron back at Port Arthur and the entire Philippine exhibit moved to St Louis with 50 carloads. It notes alarmist dispatches on Russo Japanese tensions and various other political, legal, and social events across the United States and abroad.
Oct 15 Armentiers France reports a 6000 strong mob rioted in the town square over a weavers' strike. They looted shops and banks, set fires in linen depots and a factory, and clashed with troops before reinforcements from Lille restored order by midnight. Authorities seek ring leaders.
A blaze in the Mack block on Hurne street destroyed seven blocks including the opera house central school Edison Olympus theatres Crescent hotel and city offices. Loss at least 1 million with only one third insured, two deaths and five injuries. Firefighters from Montesano Hoquiam aided as brick and stone construction will now be required in the rebuilt district.
Six sticks of dynamite were found on the Northern Pacific rail near Birdseye eight miles west of Helena. An eastbound freight ran over the powder without exploding it. Detective McFetridge, with bloodhounds, pursued the case while George Hammond, jailed nearby, confessed to stealing supplies and claimed prior Colorado work and a Sun Moon mine injury. Two other arrests were reported, names withheld pending further details.
Strained relations between Canadian Pacific management and engineers and firemen may lead to a strike. A Montreal committee sought concessions but negotiations failed. A Winnipeg meeting decided to poll the men on striking.
A late night blaze at Grady Hospital in Atlanta caused two women to die from the excitement and other injuries. Fire started near midnight from embers in the laundry area. nurses protected patients as the building filled with smoke. The blaze caused substantial property loss.
Sofia reports the interior ministry circulated orders to local authorities to house 20000 destitute refugees in frontier areas during winter. The move relies on government and private charity while awaiting arrangements with Turkey for repatriation. Local committees will manage the work.
Kobe dispatch to the Daily Mail reports dated October 15 that Russia has offered to relinquish claims in Korea but insists on certain terms. Japan reportedly refuses to concede to the proposed arrangement.
Eugene Oregon information reports a large free milling ore strike in the Belle of Fairview claim. Tunnels and shafts reveal over 100,000 tons blocked and 1,000,000 tons more in reserve. Vein 18 to 40 feet wide with $7 per ton free gold, mineable at $1.50 per ton, promising strong profits for owners.
Superintendent J H Ackerman advocates teaching elements of agriculture to Oregon youths not for technical farming, but to impart basic agricultural knowledge. He envisions future inclusion in the common school course and requires teacher certification exams in elements of agriculture before instruction begins.
Farmers in the Blue mountains district report a busy seeding season with wheat planted unusually early. Ground moisture from recent rains improves conditions and seeding is expected to finish by month’s end. Acreage holds steady with last year, though some wheat was spring sown and less of that is anticipated for 1904.
Corvallis residents traveling to Alsea and Fachats region sought cascara homesteads but faced limited success. Locators charging $50 per quarter failed to secure lands worth the outlay. No returnees have filed homestead papers yet, though about six sections were filed recently under the arrangement.
Promoter George H. Downs touts a 5 million dollar Eastern Oregon Mining Milling Transportation Smelting and Generating company with New York capital. A 250 ton smelter near North Powder Union county is planned, plus short electric lines over 50 miles to haul ores, passengers, and freight. Officers named: H O Gorham president treasurer W H Gorham vice president and Downs secretary general manager.
A circuit court jury awarded Dr. G. A. Pogue 1800 for damages caused by water insufficiency during the season after payment. The case involves the Ontario Land & Irrigation Co and the Wilson ditch controlled by David Wilson. The ruling sets a precedent for annual damages until ditch improvements are made.
The Rogue River Fruit growers association shipped two carloads of Winter Nellis pears to Cincinnati and New Orleans and one carload of apples to New York. E. J. DeHart received returns from a carload of Buerre de Anjou pears sent to Chicago, sold to shipper on a fob Medford basis at $1.50 per box, with high praise for packing and fruit quality.
The Russian Foreign Office reports no confirmation of Japanese troops landing at Masxampho and says the Manchuria question is closed. It accuses China, Japan, and Britain of creating the current crisis while noting Russia can withdraw if desired. Moscow says 50,000 troops and supplies are moving to the front, with 283,000 soldiers reported in the region and officers banned from taking wives.
In a special county court session the long divided School District No 27 was proportioned to satisfy all patrons. Thirteen children remain in the south end near Pendleton, which receives the schoolhouse after a £100 payment from the north end. About 40 children study in the north end and will attend tech Pendleton schools.
La Grande and Fruitdale growers sell apples in bulk. L Oldenberg moved 16 carloads and J White 3 cars at 75 cents per box, bringing Fruitdale's season total to 50 cars sold with about ten cars remaining. Full contract deliveries should yield around 26 000 dollars. Cove ships premium apples.
Governor Chamberlain selects Oregon residents as delegates to the Mississippi River Improvement Association. Appointees include S S M Hanby J Wesley Ladd W L Brewster John Van Zante William Reid Phil Herz Mose Fonds I B Bowen C E Oliver Eugene Schow Owen Caraher and W M Kaiser. The convention will meet in New Orleans on October 27.
Independence reports large hops stockpiles in Polk County warehouses with few sold. Some contracts from last year have delivered, a few growers sold well at 24 to 25 4 percent per pound. Most are holding hoping for higher prices than 25 through the season.
Albany report shows Linn county school fund totaling 6990.30 apportioned by County School Superintendent W. L. Jackson among 22 districts. Range spans 183.08 to 2153.70 covering the district including Albany’s three schools.
La Oramle La Grande faces a lumber shortage hindering a sewer project in the main business district. Dwelling and commercial block construction are stalled due to material shortages, with multiple projects affected and widespread impact on growth and repairs. Potential shipments and suppliers are strained as demand outpaces supply.
The past week of rain has moistened soil and improved plowing conditions for grain farmers. Pastures benefit from the moisture while hills see some prune cracking from late drying rains, though overall losses are not expected to be heavy. If favorable weather returns, fall work can proceed efficiently.
Hon C A Johns of Baker City has accepted an invitation to deliver an address on mines and mining in Eugene on December 16. He is collecting data for the talk and is described as a forceful and interesting speaker.
Market listings from Portland show Wheat in several varieties at 74 to 78 cents, Barley values around $20 per ton for feed and $21 for brewing, Flour values from $3.75 to $4.50 per barrel with hard wheat straights and patents, Rye and linseed details, and Millstaffs by the ton. Dairy items include Butter at 25 to 27 cents per pound, Cheese around 14 to 16 cents, Chickens and turkeys listed by weight or dozen, and Hops at 184 to 226 cents per pound for 1908 crop, with Wool and Mohair prices also noted.
Panama reports President Zelaya of Nicaragua and President Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala plan war against El Salvador and Honduras. About ten thousand Guatemalan troops move toward El Salvador with artillery. Salvadoran forces under General Regalado are assembling at Santa Ana near San Salvador. War matériel has been moved from Acajutla to La Union near the Nicaraguan frontier.
San Francisco reports four military prisoners James H. Darling Joseph White Cornelius Stokes and John L Moore at Alcatraz were released on pardons later found forged. Pardons bore genuine seals and presidential approval but whose involvement remains under investigation.
San Francisco October 15 Jacob Eppinger Herman Eppinger and B Ettlinger partners in the defunct grain firm Eppinger and Co have been formally deprived of their rights and privileges on the Merchants Exchange and expelled by order of the board of directors. The official notice gives no stated reason but probable frauds investigated by the grand jury are implied.
Baltimore Ohio district reports the death of Most Rev. John James Kain archbishop of St Louis at St Agnes sanitarium where he had been a patient since May 12. Death came peacefully after hours of expectation with Dr J M Stone several priests and his sister Sister Mary Joseph at his bedside.
Washington reports the cruiser New Orleans reaches Yokohama for necessary repairs to be carried out by a Japanese firm. Efforts aim to repair without docking amid tensions in the Far East. The American fleet will observe closely if Japan and Russia enter war.
London reports the Alaska boundary tribunal decision virtually concedes the American case. The Morning Advertiser cites maps and explanations showing how the ruling affects Canada and lauds Clifford Sifton's preparation and presentation.
The annual treasury report shows foreigners hold 15,065,750 dollars in registered bonds. Foreign individuals own 3,211,250 dollars, while foreign insurance companies hold 11,154,500 dollars deposited under state law. Domestic holdings favor consols of 1903 with banks holding 458,448,100 dollars for notes and deposits.
Manila reports a boat crew aiding Johnston and Herman, runaway officers, attacked the pursuing outlaws near Cagayanes island. Johnston was killed, Herman and a constable wounded, four crew killed, two jumped overboard. The assailant returned to Negros, sent guns to police, and hid near Nabalva Bayauan. Police later captured the boat and recovered firearms and money. Johnston's body was recovered.
Lawrenceville circuit court jurors failed to reach a verdict after 36 hours, prompting a nickel flip to decide the case of state v George Ryan on assault to commit murder. Six heads six tails first, then four heads eight tails in a second trial, ending in acquittal. The ten jurors face possible indictment.
Tokyo dispatch reports major cabinet meetings over two days with confident expectation that Japan will press Russia to fulfill its promises. Nichi Nichi asserts St Petersburg bears no blame for Russian agents in the Orient but calls for necessary actions to be taken.
A.C. Morris of Pittsburg Pa urges roadmasters and maintenance of way association to give workers one day in seven, preferably Sunday, to rest. He argues that companies lose money when workers do not rest weekly and that rest leads to better labor and family time.
The cruiser Denver under Captain Chase conducted a trial trip along the Philadelphia Ort coast with a crew described as picked. Denver, an unarmored steel protected twin screw cruiser, is among the smallest U S Navy fighting vessels and is designed for service in the Philippines. A speed test is planned for October 22.
Charles Hoehn aged youth admits flagging a railroad train near Portland on Sept 4. He, with associates James James and Allen Miner, was part of a gang including Morgan and an unnamed uncle. Hoehn lived at Equality ten years. confessed after Pinkerton agents worked with him. others in the gang remain at large or unlocated.
A sweeping raid on Chinatown led by Immigration Commissioner Billings targets Celestials lacking registration certificates. About fifty Chinamen, plus several officers, are injured in a derailed barge incident. crowds surge as prisoners are housed in the Federal building amid transport shortages and confusion.
Butte Montana October 14 A Hamilton based Special reports a wild city excitement over a major gold discovery near Owl Creek. New York syndicate led by Mr Cross located 30 claims on August 23 and wired findings. Ledge rumored 1200 feet wide with ore promising rich returns. Assays quoted from 10 to 1000 gold per ton with expert claiming all ore at least 25 per ton and potential for a 50 stamp mill for years.
Washington October 14. The tests led by Professor Wiley will resume tomorrow with twelve young government clerks who pledged to eat prison diet for nine months to aid science. Salicylic acid will likely be the first substance used in the experiments. Much of the work completed so far is modest.
London dispatch says a large force of troops under orders for the far east are on their way from Karkoff. The Times notes Russia’s intentions and Manchuria occupation remain uncertain while famine reports in China trigger bands of Chinese in Manchuria.
Landor, the English traveler, arrived on the Siberia from the Orient after nine months exploring the Pacific islands. He claims many islands have never before been visited by a white man and says his journey marks a turning point in American administration.
A fire in the Budapest region follows subsidence in moorland near the village of Etsed. Several houses are reportedly destroyed and casualties reported as the blaze spreads through the area, with damage across multiple homes and local infrastructure.
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