Indian school policy debate stirs Oregon in 1896
A 1896 Athena column discusses Canonuseman Hunmany’s push to transfer Indian reservation schools to the state system, tax Native personal property, and the county impact. It notes public opposition, cites Gov Waite aligned populism, and recalls related political debates and lynch law fears amid broader national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canonuseman Hunmany
Oregon
Hermann
Pennoyer
Altgeld
Ill
Danville
Elgin
Weather outlook for Eastern Oregon crops amid poor spring grain prospects
Weather reports from Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla and Union counties depict widespread crop stress. Grain stands are poor with many fields failing or likely to yield little. Some areas report healthy fall sown wheat, but spring grain faces severe reductions as rain persists and heat remains lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco
Sherman
Gilliam
Morrow
Clem
Gilliam County
Morrow County
Asco
Umatilla
Union Counties
Oregon Crops Improve in Valley Conditions
Hood River report notes two carloads daily of strawberries leaving for the east. Lower valley harvest near complete as cherries ripen. Royal Ann and Black Republican varieties promising large returns, fruit crop overall excellent. Haying progresses with good yields. Frost and ice repair vegetation in Cook, Klamath, Lake, Harney and Grant counties at elevations around 8000 feet. Sheep shearing ongoing, fleece heavy, range grass good. Grasshoppers swarm Morrow and Gilliam counties, moving from Harney. Eastern Oregon cereal crops generally weak. rain expected to help, no rain forecast soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood River
Cook
Klamath
Lake, Harney
Grant
Morrow
Gilliam
Harney
Oregon
Memphis convention draws broad South support for silver coinage
A large crowd gathered in Memphis for a nationwide, party-spanning meeting backing free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Delegates from many states, led by supporters of honest money, rallied to promote government policy beyond regional bounds. The event echoed the May conference with Carlisle as guest of honor, signaling growing public sentiment for silver in the South and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the White Metal
South
Auditorium
Memphis
Ohio River
Mississippi
Carlisle
Friends of Fres Silver
Joe Fossiti
Walla Walla
Dayton
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Athena Press
J. W. Smith
Prorateron
F.B. Bor
Eprrox
Athena Postoffice
Athena
Gov. Waite
Colorado
Weaver
Jacob
Abner
Christ
Warixp
Haverhill
Mase
Republican Congress
House
Senate
Dolph
Long Creek Eagle
Cor
N. Y. Mercury
Lelect Implement Company
Upper Main Street
W. Co. R
Yeend
Yrend
Roland Yoend
Farmers’ Implement Company
Dr. Price
L. Dusenberry & CO
Sutton Bhoen
Oxford
Costa Rica
A. Jt-Parker
the Electric Barber Shop
W. P. Leach
M N. A. Miller
John S. Baker
Court Street
Pendleton, Sellaso
H.o.worthington
Illinois
Weston Corner Grocery
O. Worthington
W. T. Gilman
Ore
Phoenix
Home
Mogen German
Caledonian
Northwest
Equitable Life Insurance Co
RV Snkene
Portland
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