Republican Banquet Speech and Pacific Northwest Affairs
The Athena Press reprints Senator Frye’s Bridgeport banquet remarks praising Republican rule and a strong merchant marine, alongside analysis of monetary policy and British arbitration on the Venezuela boundary. It notes Bayard’s diplomacy, O R N Co steamers between Portland, China, and Japan, and looming financial and regional development, with local notes on bank lending and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Frye
Bridgeport
Conn
Republican Corporation
Newspaper Myth and Oregon Weather Notes
The column debunks the subscription myth that readers owe for papers after terms end and for unrequested copies. It also reports Oregon weather across the Columbia River valleys with temperatures from 22 to 72 degrees, light snow in the south, and hints of spring farming activity in Grand Ronde and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Columbia River
Blue Mountains
Columbia River Valley
Grand Ronde Valley
Grand Onde Valley
Bogus dollars circulate warn farmers and Butter Creek
A report warns that 1879 dated bogus dollars are in circulation. The coins imitate genuine currency but are lighter and have coarser milling and lettering. Alerts come from Butter Creek noting cattle may be fattened earlier this spring than in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Butter Creek
Monday Wind Storm Causes Varied Damage
A Monday afternoon wind storm hit the city with little warning, toppling windmills chimneys and parts of buildings. Farm fences and country structures suffered more, with the Round’s building front and the Masonic brick corner damaged. In town, windmills fell, the Adams school belfry disappeared, and debris blocked streets while the Walla Walla depot and glass were harmed. Nearby Weston saw campus and utility effects as well.
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Rounds
Masons
Round
Lower Main Street
A. Barrett Company
Masonic
T. J. Kirk
Adams
Walla Walla
Parr Boys Captured by Indian Police in Horse Theft Case
Last week a warrant sworn by Hugh Robie charged Henry Parr and an accomplice with larceny of two horses belonging to the private prosecutor. The arrest led to locating his brother and a third party, who fled after forfeiting bond. Sheriff Houser and Indian police pursued the trio to Frank Bonifer's reservation house where the Parrs mounted and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parr
Hugh Robie
Henry Parr
Houser
Harper
Shampkin
Jim Cash Cash
Gus Conoyer
Luke
Frank Bonifer
Parrs
Pursuit Ends Near Catholic Mission After Canyon Chase
A group on horseback fled eight miles before being caught near the foot of a canyon three miles east of a Catholic mission. Cornered, they fired at police but missed. About 70 feet separated captors and chased men, preventing escape. Separately, Oregon Railway & Navigation Co announces a Portland to Yokohama steamship line with two vessels, 3000 to 8500 tons, leaving Hong Kong May 1 and Portland June 1, operating via Yokohama and Honolulu in winter. Great Northern not involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Japan
China
Oregon Railway & Navigation Co
Samuel Samuels &Co
Yokohama
Hongkong
Honolulu
Great Northern
Pressure Test Exposes Widespread Water Pipe Leaks
Reported by the city’s water superintendent, the weekday pressure test revealed widespread leaks in the mains. A hydrant at Main and Third caused a spray and diverted flow, while joints needed re corking. The account notes high pressure and amusing bystander scenes as leaks were addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Third
McKay
Pendleton Assault at Odd Fellows Lodge Sparks Street Fight
In Pendleton district attorney J H Lawrey was struck several blows by Isaac Borr after a dispute in an Odd Fellows Lodge room. The confrontation moved to the street for settlement, with Cleaver Brog of Pendleton describing the incident to Press readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
J. H. Lawrey
Isaac Borr
Borr
Cleaver Brog
Sentenced for Life and Other Public Notices
Maggie Hardy, sent by Idaho court to life for murder of a mixed race infant after a hospital stay in Salem and release from Umatilla County, is being sent to prison. Wanted notices seek to rent a house with land near town, and a court receiver for C A Barrett Co. calls settlements. C A Bangerr named receiver. Cexpan Rooms ad touts Simmons Liver Regulator cure claims. Uncalled letters list for Athena Oregon post office Apr 1 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Hardy
Salem
Umatilla County
Idaho
Athena
Oregon
Butner
M_ Marston
OB Becker
Fred Wieber
James Balentine
Palmer Harry Harper
T D Walton
D J, W. Maronny
Reward for Cutareh and blood purifier ad
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for catching Cutareh and asserts a medical cure claim for a blood purifier. It lists suppliers and prices for Karl’s Clover root tonic at 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar, claiming blood purification and health benefits.
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Karl
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Walla
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A. A. Walker
Nixon
Tefft
Walker
Walla Walla Statesman
Weston Normal School
Fourth Cavalry
Morrison Bros
Harve Whiteman
Hon. T. J. Kirk
Prinaville
Prineville
Crook County
Frank McNally
McNally
Oll
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Chicago
Matt
C. Thompson
C. A. Barrett Co
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Cexpan Rooms
Iowa
Cere
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D. Olds
Mt Dusinees
Toledo
Prite
C.A. Barrett CO
Harrow
A& Ing
Lively
W. P. Leach
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Main Street
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