Immoral Advertising Sparks Across Eugene Papers
A Eugene column condemns objectionable advertising from a traveling doctor outfit that circulated in Pendleton and Eugene. Editors demand expunging such content and argue Valley papers should refuse the material at any rate, urging a statewide discussion at the State Press Association meeting in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Who
Eugene
Albany
Salem
Valley
Guard
The
Democrat
State Press Association
Russian Manchuria Claim and Far East Troop Move Amid War Prep
The article reports that Russia claims it can withdraw from Manchuria but is sending 50,000 troops to the far East to join 285,000 already there. It notes officers are told to leave wives at home, implying permanent occupation unless forced out. It also mentions England’s King Edward and a Turkish coffee maker Ibrahim who prepares coffee separately for each household member and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Manchuria
Far East
Orient
Edward
England
Hhe
Ibrahim
Governor Chamberlain on Arbitration and Alaskan Boundary
The Evening Telegram notes Governor Chamberlain doubts arbitration for uneven disputes and warns against submitting Britain’s claim. He argues such agreements risk stained honor, yet acknowledges the Alaska boundary settlement will benefit the United States and ease patriotic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Lowes
United States
Length of jail awaiting trial ends in tragedy
George Jones, an aged Oakland printer, died after eighteen years in county jail awaiting trial for the murder of Lorenzo Sutil. Detained since January 18, 1885, Jones was convicted June 6, 188? and sentenced to hang July 11, but gained a new trial. He suffered a paralysis stroke as the case neared trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Oakland
California
Jones
Lorenzo Sutil
Elder Defendant Never Leaves Bed Amid Repeated Delays
The case lingered as proceedings were repeatedly postponed with continuances granted, while the ninety three year old Jones remained confined to bed throughout the delays.
Witness, aged woman names murderer in dying moments
An elderly New York woman, Catherine Brown, identified Shea as the shooter of McMahon last May. After a long chase, Shea was captured in Philadelphia, Miami. The witness could not attend court, so the magistrate traveled to her bed. She stood and described the fatal shooting, denouncing Shea amid a sharp rebuke to his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shea
Ron
Philadelphia
Mia
Catherine Brown
McMahon
Priest Indicted Over Portrait Policy In Melden Case
In Melden Ba varia a priest refused to administer communion to a sick person until a portrait of the empress was removed citing it as an evil spectacle for youth. He ordered the emperor's picture out as well, claiming both portraits belonged together. The case marks unusual despotism in a German context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melden
Bavaria
Congressmen Visit Territories On Hearst Train Tour
A group of congressmen invited by W. R. Hearst travels by special train through Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico to gather information on their qualifications for statehood as the next Congress considers the issue. Arizona lists 122931 residents, New Mexico 195310, Oklahoma 100000, Wyoming 96531, Nevada 42335.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hearst
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Hearst
Wyoming
Nevada
Denver readies up to date charter for public utilities
Following Pacific Coast trend cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles Denver is set to adopt a modern charter. A special constitutional amendment would allow municipal ownership of public utilities as fast as the will of the people and city needs permit. Direct legislation by the people is provided for and adoption is confidently predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Denver
Ghostly Run Along the Gulch Road
In a Kan eas tale a man with hair standing on end bolts in a greyhound gait for two miles then finds a ghost on a log. The ghost notes they were going some, and the man agrees, saying he will run again once he catches his breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaneas
Samuel Gompers Advises Arbitration for NYC Unions
Samuel Gompers argues the building trades unions of New York should submit their disputes with contractors to arbitration. The columnist hopes they heed his counsel over that of Sam Parks, a former Sing Sing inmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Building Trades Unions of
New York
Sam Parks
Sing Sing
Saturday Football Scores Across Colleges and Schools
Scores from Saturday show University of Washington five to zero over Oregon Agricultural College and many other matchups. Multnomah defeated Vancouver Soldiers 17 to 0, Whitman 23 to 0 over Spokane High, Seattle 38 to 0 over Vashon College, and Yale 27 to 0 over Pennsylvania. Other results include Princeton 11 to 0 Carlisle, Cornell 6 to 0, Bucknell 0, Amherst 0, Brown 0, and California Stanford Freshmen 12 Berkeley Freshmen 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Oregon Agricultural College
Multnomah
Vancouver
Holmes Business College
Bishop Scott Academy
Willamette University
McMinnville College
Whitman College
Spokane High School
Seattle
Harvard
Weat Point
Princeton
Carlisle
Cornell
Bucknell
Yale
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Haskell
Indiana
Columbia
Amherst
Brown
Ann Arbor
University of Ilinois
Perdue
Infant Otto McKee Dies in Florence at 3 Weeks
In Florence on Sunday October 31 18 infant Otto McKee son of Mr and Mrs Wm Kyle aged 3 weeks and six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Otto McKee
Andg
Wm. Kyle
Attempted Robbery at Springfield Flour Mill
An overnight raid aimed to blow open the Safe at Washburne & Son's flour mill in Springfield failed when Head Miller Humphrey startled the intruders. They fled south toward the river bridge, leaving only 3.20 in cash. A prior two-year-old attempt and a second break in at Postmaster Clark's residence followed, with a window sash pried and steel bar marks seen on the sill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburne & Son
Springfield
Humphrey
Mr. Humphrey
Jas. L. Clark
Florence Notes Special Service in Florence
Florence notes report no vacant houses as families move often. Carpenters on Hard’s mill idle due to missing machinery. L Roaco heads to San Francisco for supplies, will return soon. Schools overflow, board bars nonresidents from enrollment. State law requires school attendance. some parents seek boarding to qualify. Vocal music class, led by Prof Lisle, shows progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
O. W.hard
Roaco
San Francisco
Lisle
Crow postmaster files assault charge against Jos Gates
C C Sturtevant Crow post master and merchant filed a complaint in Justice Wintermeier s court against Jos Gates for assault and battery. The men fought at Crow on Oct 10 with both badly beaten. Sturtevant fears blood poisoning after Gates chewed his hand. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Harris is away. a warrant will be issued when he returns, likely tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Sturtevant
Crow
Justice Wintermeier
Jos. Gates
Gates
Sturtevant
Harris
Wintermeier
Freak snow ball bush blooms twice in one season on West Sixth
A resident on West Sixth Street reports a freak snow ball bush that bloomed in June and again this month. The owner suggests mild weather sparked an unexpected second flowering, noting the shrub’s unusual cycle and attributing it to the pleasant spring-like conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Poindexter
West Sixth Street
Shiveley Convicted of Assault With Intent to Commit
Friday evening the jury found Ernest W. Shiveley guilty of assault with intent to commit. The Roseburg Review reports the verdict in a criminal case highlighting the defendant's name and the charge as presented by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Ernest W. Shiveley
Douglas County Man Sentenced to Two Years in Penitentiary
The court found the man guilty of raping his young step daughter and, despite a motion for a new trial by attorney John Long, Judge Hamilton overruled it and sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary. He is the only Douglas county resident sent to the penitentiary this term. Mrs. Shiveley fainted with emotion when parting from her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Shiveley
John Long
Hamilton
Douglas County
Dog Shooting Case Bound Over After Sawmill Man's Claim
Justice Clark at Junction heard the dog shooting scrape Friday evening. Martin Mor doux is bound over to the district court in 250. The dog belonged to G. W. Wright the sawmill man and was allegedly lured to death by Mordoux according to the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Clark
Junction
Martin Mordoux
District Court
G. W. Wright
Mordoux
Fortune teller swindle ends with gypsy woman nabbed
Daily Guard reports Chief of Police Stiles received a call about a Gypsy fortune teller who stole 8 from Joe Simmons. She vanished into a wagon and fled toward Springfield, then toward Goshen as officers pursued. The money was recovered after the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiles
Daily Guard
Fairmount
Joe Simmons
Springfield
Presto
Eugene
Springfield Bridge
Goshen
Dr. Loveridge
Expansion of Lane County gains coast line and lakes
The legislature last winter added about two townships to Lane county on the southwest, extending coast line and adding Whoabink or Clear Lake and Tsiltcoos or Ten Mile with adjacent settlements and fertile Ten Mile valley. Alene post office moves into Lane, and three southern school districts transfer from Douglas. Taxes for 1902 largely stay with Douglas. districts will be re established in Lane as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
Whoabink
Clear Lake
Tsiltcoos
Ten Mile
Alene
Douglas
Young People's Alliance Meeting Held at Congregational Church
The bi monthly meeting of the Young People's Christian Alliance met in the Congregational church last evening with Irving Wold presiding. The large gathering filled the church as impromptu speeches and the usual devotionals filled the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Alliance
Congregational Church
Irving Wold
Twenty One Vessels Pass Siuslaw Bar In September
Siuslaw shipping reports a busy month with twenty-one vessels clearing the Siuslaw bar in September. Eight steamers brought in freight totaling 343 tons while 41 08 tons went out. Vessels drawing nine feet or more crossed on eight dates, the busiest day four ships. The jetty limits deep water, raising debate in Congress over bar improvements. Local news covers residents and travels, including Carl Oglesby in Eugene and various movements between Florence and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Acme
San Francisco
Roberts
Lillian
Siuslaw Bar
Congress
Poisoned by canned raspberries tragedy near Florence
Last Thursday evening Hattie Lowe a 14 year old girl and her brother George were poisoned by canned raspberries the family had put up in a jar. George recovered after vomiting while Hattie suffered severe illness but survived after heroic efforts by Dr Evans and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie
S. E. Lowe
George
Florence West
Evans
Local Personals Move Through Eugene Area
A Daily Guard personals note lists residents and visitors in Eugene area on October 19. Andrew Harand of Bohemia, L. T. Harris, W. H. Hoffman, Darwin Bristow of Cottage Grove, and others are recorded as traveling to or from Portland Cottage Grove Roseburg and nearby towns. State Game Warden J. W. Baker visited Eugene. Miss Myra Brown and Mrs. Ella Fisher with child were seen returning from Portland. Several residents, including John Jay, H. Thompson, Geo Lea, and FP Williams, were noted in Eugene and Cottage Grove over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybil Kaykendall
Drain Normal School
Eugene
J. L. Campbell
Boswell Springs
Campbell
G. G. Groes
Portland
J. B. Harris
A. C. Jennings
Iowa
Florence van Duyn
Wade Wilson
Mike Harbagg
Los Angeles
Wm. Stoops
Dalles
Stoops
M. J. Babb
C. A. Wooley and Son
Dorona
Cottage Grove
H. A. Skeels
Springfield
John Hampton
J.T. Witter
H. W. Tompson
H. J. Rane
Junction City
Frank Moorebend
Wm. Perman
Orville Waller
Lucky Boy
Ralph Whipple
H. H. Anderson
Poppleton
Sam Goldsmith
A. G. Hovey
Points
E. A. Lee
Ben Lerch
Frank Jordan
E. J. Frasier
Washington County
Rev
O. Humbert
Drain
Will Chapman
Oregon
P. Tobin
Pacific Paper Company
Robert Thompson
Salem
G. M. Whitney
Woodland
Cal
G. E. Whitney
Emma Green
Upper Seaburg
H. E. Ankeny
Klamath County
Ankeny
Emma Barnard
St. Paul
Minn
C. P. Barnard
L. T. Harris
W. H. Hoffman
Darwin Bristow
W. L. Houston
Henry Landese
John Jay
H. Thompson
Blackley
Geo
Lea
G. Williams
Mabel Miller
A. J. Tolmie
Ella Fisher
Roseburg
J. W. Baker
BE. L. Campbell
Woodburn
Christian Estate Seeks Injunction Over 12th Street Opening
In Eugene Oregon the Christian estate seeks to halt the city street opening on East Twelfth Street between Oak and Pearl. The suit contends the land is Christian property and fenced, with the city tearing barriers and threatening further damage. City officials say they will fight the case. affidavits indicate the land belonged to Catherine Christian, not D R Christian, and Twelfth Street was not dedicated through the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhung
Christian Estate
Etna Christian
Walton Ness
Christian
Lane County
Oregon
J. P. Turner
J. P. Turner, As Street Commissioner of the City of
Eugene
City of
Geo. M. Miller
D. A. Christian
Geo. Miller
Twelfth Street
Oak
Pearl Streets
D. A.christian
J. M. Williams
Christian Bey
Williams
Catherine Chr‘stian
D. RB. Christian
Paint dealer L A Overton taken to Portland hospital
L A Overton, the Weet Eight street paint and wall paper dealer, was moved to Portland on this morning's early train for treatment. He has been very ill for several months and his friends hope for his speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Overton
Portland
Dividend Declarations in Bankruptcy Cases Declared
Justice Wintermeier declares the first dividend in the M. and Janney bankruptcy at 15 percent and in the Ww. L or bankruptcy at 10 percent. The distributions mark the initial dividend in each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Wintermeier
M. & Janney
Ww. L
Harrington and Steear wed in Mapleton and parted briefly
At the bride’s Mapleton home Oregon on Wednesday October 1 Ed P Harrington and M Sasie Steear were married by Rev T A Yost with Justice C A Wintermeier witnessing The couple later separated and reunited their efforts while the Guard provided rations at the scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapleton Precinct
Oregon
Ed P. Harrington
M Sasie Steear
T. A. Yost
W. Rickman
B. A. Bitman
Justice C. A. Wintermeier
Bat
To Mr and Mrs J Carlile Hale on October 6 103
A brief notice honors Mr and Mrs J Carlile Hale with a dated acknowledgment on October 6 in 103, marking a personal milestone. The fragmentary item emphasizes the couple and a ceremonial reference, preserving the core names and the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Carlile Hale
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Eugene Guard
Albany Democrat
Junker
Pendleton
Northwest
Stanford
Berkeley
Chief
Young People's Alliance Meeting
Aed
Siuslaw Shipping
Carl Oglesby
Hoquiam
Wash
C. B. Tout
Evening Telegram
Mrs. Tout
Co. N. McArthur
Homer Angell
Sam Thoreton
Chas. Templeton
John Edmundson
M. J. Fuller
Humbert
Montena
Eugene Divinity School
Lee Hobbs
Deesie Hobbs
Prineville
I. D. Larimer
W. 8. Moon
Siuslaw
H. D. Sheldon
University
Moro
Teachers’ Institute
Oscar Baird
McMurry
Wadham & Kerr Brothers
Peter Nye
Montpelier
Ohio
Hattie Lowe
Andrew Harand
Bohemia
Mahon
Lacation
Myra Brown
Sanday
Bertha Templeton
Halsey
S.C. Dotson and Family
Seaburg
Hoffman House
Ray Frank
Claude Stephenson
Merrill
Klamar County
J. C. Branstetter
Etha Christian
12Th Street
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