Changing Boers to British language policy in Cape colony
The Boers lose language and governability as English becomes official. Schools will anglicize rapidly, aided by youth trained in concentration camps. Sir George Goldie estimates Britain will need 100000 troops to pacify the Cape for years, proposing amnesty with loyalty tests for Boers to regain franchise.
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South Africa
Great Britain
Sir George Goldie
Royal Geographical Society
Cape
Passion Play Star Lang Betrothed in Oberammergau News
From Oberammergau comes word that Anton Lang, known for portraying Christ in the Passion Play, is betrothed to Mises Mathilde Ruts a soloist among the choristers. Lang and Miss Rutz trained together before his ascent to the principal role. If living in 1910 she might sing the Mystical Song again, while villagers debate her fit for Mary Magdalene in the drama.
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Oberammergau
Anton Lang
Mayer
Christ
Mises Mathilde Ruts
Lang
Passion Play
Miss Rats
Rutz
Cornet
Mary Magdalene
Stamped Out Yellow Fever in Havana
The War Department report credits the U S Army with cleaning Havana’s health system after deadly outbreaks. It notes drastic declines in deaths from yellow fever and other diseases, eventual elimination of cases for over 18 months, and reduced quarantine fears impacting both Havana and the United States.
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Havana
United States
War Department
Army
Health Department of
Havane
Mosquito Geneleved Discovery Rivaling Jenner’s Vaccine
A mosquito species is hailed for its life saving potential on par with Jenner’s discovery. The Army reports eradicating the disease in its strongest stronghold with only nine deaths in the past year. It outlines a method to control yellow fever without hampering commerce.
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Jenner
Half a Century Old Vessel Dashing Wave Changes Hands
The clipper ship Dashing Wave, oldest sailing vessel afloat, is sold in the 49th year of its existence to Pacific Cold Storage Company of Tacoma. Built in 1853 at Portsmouth NH of white oak, 941 tons, 181 by 39 by 21 feet, it carried cotton from Galveston before the war and was damaged by cannon balls. It will be repaired and sent north for service on Yukon and Alaskan waters.
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Pacific Cold Storage Company
Tacoma
Yukon
Atill
North Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Alaska
Foreign Powers Push for Lien on Chinese Mines
The piece notes Germany asserting rights to minerals within ten miles of a Shan-tung railroad, based on a missive from late Chancellor von Ketteler. It argues such claims presume land privileges for Germany, implying China has little recourse.
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China
Shan- Tung
Germany
Karon von Ketteler
Airship Inventor Sees River Trials For Missine Spoi
M Santoe-Dumont praises the long sweeps of the Missine spoi river for frequent airship trials. Spectators aboard steamers can view the flights, and if a machine becomes unmanageable it may be dropped into the river for safety with quick rescue by nearby boats.
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M. Santoe-Dumont
Missinespoi
County Officials Back Renominations in State Ad
Salem Statesman ad urges Lane Marion and Clatsop counties to stand together for Bean Geer and Danbar. Each official is described as efficient and worthy and should be renominated.
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Salem Statesman
Marion County
Lane
Marion
Clatsop
Bean
Geer
Danbar
American Packers Secure Beef and Bacon for War Aid
American packers have contracted with the British war department for 220000 cases of canned beef and 500000 pounds of sliced bacon in time for prompt delivery. The alliance signals continued support to sustain British forces.
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British War Department
Jack Howards Bad Luck at Cottage Grove Office
Jack Howard, newly elected delegate to the Republican state convention, rushed to Portland to attend a state printership race leaving Cottage Grove’s newspaper in the hands of a tramp printer. A subscriber dropped a year’s subscription and money. a near-disaster was averted only by Luther Rowland, busy with a lawyer’s brief, staying to help at the Guamp office.
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Jack Howard
Cottage Grove
Howard
Pencil and Press
Portland
Jack
Luther Rowland
Guamp
Hop contract record set as 12,000 pounds cart at 124 venue
In Hatem Oregon on March 31 James Huot of Gervais and Lilienthal Co of New York agreed to 12,000 pounds of the 1902 hop crop at 12 4 per pound with 6 cents per pound advance. The prior high was 12 cents. W Fockner of Jefferson contracted with E Waltenberg Co of New York City for 5,000 pounds at 12 cents.
Born at Hayden Bridge A Spores son noted in error
Correction to today’s paper states Daniel Spores’s wife at Hayden Bridge gave birth to a son on March 25, 1902. Samuel Spores, an older man, may not accept the honor.
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Samuel Spores
Hayden Bridge
Merch
Daniel Spores
Bach
Elocution evening draws Oregon visitors to Washington city
A Clarke report from Oregon City Enterprise describes an elocutionary evening hosted by Mrs W P Williams formerly Ella Royal of Salem. Attendees included Congressman Tongue and Colonel Straight with their daughters. Williams, a clerk in the general land office, spoke well for a charitable cause. Also noted is St Mary's Episcopal Guild electing officers led by President Mrs U E Loomis and others: vice president Mrs M L York, secretary Mrs Jerry Horn, treasurer Mrs M V Koox.
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Eugenkitss
Wasemgton
S A Clarke
Oregon City Enterprise
Oregon
Congressman Tongue
Colonel Straight
Eugene
Williame
General Land Office
Daily Weara
Elgerion
St Mary's Episcopal Guild
Mre
U E Loomis
M L York
Jerry Horn
M V Koox
Peculiar divorce coupons and a judge’s rail tale
From advance sheets of Princes Henrys forthcoming book in Chicago a tale mentions divorce coupons attached to marriage licenses and marriages one day then divorced the next. Judge Bennett of The Dalles condemns a jury verdict against the OR and N Railroad for 325 dollars after two men died on the track.
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Princes Henry
Chicago
Bennett
The
Dalles
OR & N Railroad Company
Sermon by Dr Patterson Eyes Heaven Over Help at Penn
Dr William Patterson urged University of Pennsylvania students that heaven is far easier to reach than helping others. He argued the Spirit of God and Christian influence guide men toward heaven and act as a barrier to hell, stressing the power of faith over worldly good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patterson
University of Pennsylvania
God
Cecil Rhodes Grave to be Marked by Memorial at Matoppo Hill
Gardner Williams, De Beers mines manager, has left London for South Africa to attend Cecil Rhodes’s funeral. A special road to Matoppo Hill will be built, the resting place Rhodes chose. A noble monument will be erected by friends and colleagues, with a carriage from the siege of Kimberly to carry the body to the summit.
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New York
Gardner Williams
de Beers
London
South Africa
Eye
London Dispatch
The
Tribune
Cecil Rhodes
Matoppo Hill
Rhodes
Williames
Burns
Kimberly
Matoppo
Better Freight Facilities Benefit Oregon Farmers
Portland railroad officials R B Miller H E J Gunsbury and A L Craig visit Salem to discuss expediting shipment of vegetables and fruit. With fruit and vegetable production rising, transportation firms seek improved facilities and farmer cooperation for the coming season.
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R B Miller
Southern Pacific
H E J.gunsbury
L Craig
Or& N
Portland
Salem Journal
State Printership Candidates Rise in Portland Clash
Portland Telegram notes Seneca C Keach announces candidacy for state printer nomination. J Ke Whitney Albany WS Duniway Portland Marver Clackamas William J Clarke Gervais and F W Chaussee Grants Pass are avowed candidates with others like Schwab Ed Young Graham Glass and Geo Howell mentioned but not definite. Rumor places George Orton resigning legislature bid to seek state printer race. Fierce contest in Multnomah county likely to require more than one ballot.
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Seneca C Keach
J Ke Whitney
Albany
WS Duniway
Portland
Marver
Clackamas
William J Clarke
Gervais
F W Chaussee
Granta Pass
Schwab
Ed Young
Graham Glass
Geo Howell
Howell
George Orton
Multnomah County
Albany Posts Office Nears Free Carrier System
The Albany post office nears a free carrier system as receipts top ten thousand by about two hundred dollars and exceed last year’s figures, with an application for carrier service to be filed immediately. Diep at Alsea reports the death of William Benner aged about seventy five, with several children named. Florence West and local church notes record school diplomas and church elections. Marriage, birth, and local social items mark the Florence public school commencement, St Mary’s church elections, fishing season opening, and multiple local families' announcements across Eugene and nearby towns.
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Albany
Eugene
Democrat
Alsea
Wm_ Benner
Alesea
Moody Hollis
Jake Clearwater
Near Springfeld
Ross Clinton
Portland
Jobo Terhune
Chicago
Divorce Granted In Soléjourned Circuit Court
In a morning session Judge J W Hamilton granted Louisa E Lamberty divorce from Jobo Lamberty. The court awarded custody of their minor children to Louisa. Also listed are county deeds filed and mortgages recorded in the county clerk’s office including transfers to Jobo F Kelly and James T Richardson.
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J W Hamilton
Louisa E Lamberty
Jobo Lamberty
Partice Snd
Genevieve W Mays
Jobo F Kelly
Balfowr-Guthrie Investment Co
James T Richardson
Unity Items March 31 Springtime Weather
The logging camps supplying logs for Booth Kelly Lumber Co are near completion. Residents traveled to Eugene Saturday for the Republican county convention. The Democratic primary met there to elect delegates for the county gathering next Saturday. J W Cox K C Edwards and AC Matteson chosen as delegates. J Young named for justice M E Edwards for constable. C E Warner slated for road supervisor in district 63 and supervisor district 54. Fred Gibeon for district 25 Ernest Nelson. Rev Gittins gave an Easter address in worship Sunday.
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Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
Eugene
Sautrday
J W Cox
Ehalraod
E Warner
K C Edwards
AC Matteson
J Young
M E Edwards
C E Warner
Fred Gibeon
Ernest Nelson
Rev Gittins
Cor
Canadian Pacific Route Promises Grand Summer Travel
Inquiry urged about a summer trip via the Canadian Pacific Railway touted as the leading scenic route. Travelers would see Cascade and Rocky Mountain scenery by day, stops at Field Laggan Shamouse Donald Glacier Banff and passes through Assiniboine Manitoba North Dakota and Minnesota. Includes travel on Athabasks Assinaboine and Manitoba steamers to avoid heat and dust with first class tourist sleeping cars. Rates and information available from F R Johnson Portland Oregon.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Cascade
Rocky Mountain Ranges
Field, Laggan
Shamouse
Donald
Glacier
Banff
Assinaboine
Manitoba
North Dakota
Minnesota
Athabasks
Great Lakes
R Johnson
Third Street
Portland, Or
Municipal Election Notice for Eugene 1902
The city of Eugene schedules its annual election on Monday April 7 1902 to elect three councilmen at large for two years one recorder and one treasurer for one year Polling places include First ward Truck house East Eleventh street Second ward Engine room City Hall Third ward Grim o Hardware Co warehouse West Seventh street Polls open from 8am to 6pm By order of the Common Council March 10 1902 BKF Dorks Recorder
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Eugene
East Eleventh Street
City Hall
GriMo Hardware Co
Westheventh Street
Willamette
O Jive
the Common Council
Eugene Bank Condensed Statement and Local Lodging Ad
Eugene Loan and Savings Bank lists assets totaling 554 678 33 with loans 186 287 95 and deposits 304 210 39. An adjacent lodging house ad promotes clean beds new decor near the courthouse with fresh carpets and bright Brussels rug, appealing to travelers overnight in Eugene Oregon.
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Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
Eugene
Oregon
Lwid
Courthouse
Marion Cunningham Dies in Harrisburg at About Sixty
Digp. Marion Cunningham, a prominent Harrisburg citizen, died yesterday in the town at about 60 years old. He will be buried tomorrow by the Harrisburg Masonic lodge.
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Marion Cunningham
Harrisburg
Masonic Lodge
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