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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1890
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local scene note with scattered names and terms. The readable bits mention a Hat field and references to people or titles, but most of the text is garbled with unreadable segments.
A brief notice from Weert Gazette announces a shop sale event at the Gazette Shop. Details are limited but indicate a promotional period and location in Weert.
Jenninger, a Walla Walla man, married a young local girl against her family wishes. They moved to the city five months ago and she was kept in confinement with no wages for support. In a saloon incident he drew a pistol near her temple twice and pulled the trigger. the cartridge did not explode. He fled then returned late at night.
Rev Mr Stone and Mrs Melon formerly of Tatoma have eloped with the widow McIntyre. The trio fled from Clay Center Kansas after a separation and are now living together in a small British Columbia town just beyond the U S border. The elder wife pursues the pair, while the deserter's Canadian residence shields them from interference.
The article notes Kelley’s passing from Pennsylvania with tributes and plans for memorial services. O Neill of Pennsylvania announced Kelley’s death and resolutions for noon services tomorrow, with a committee to attend the funeral. The session ends with a mark of respect.
Charley Mitchell, described as a puzitist, attacked Viscount Mandeville and Mr. Abington during a restaurant row. Viscount Mandeville suffered a severe beating before the combatants were separated.
Senate debates over W W Dudley arrest in Indiana election laws case. Voorhees accuses the national committee and Harrison circle of bribery and cover up. Edmonds proposes a formal inquiry to the attorney general.
A Union Pacific mail train derailed and burned near Sidney Nebraska after striking a broken rail. Three mail and several cars were destroyed, with no deaths and minor injuries. The accident disrupted mail for Oregon and Washington, with losses pegged around 30000 dollars amid extreme cold and melting snow.
Heavy winds shattered the Throop Avanus Presbyterian church in Brooklyn and a supporting wall collapsed onto the adjoining three story frame house. Mary Purdy and David Purdy were killed in bed. other tenants were wounded as the tenements above and around the wreckage trembled. Nearby, residents awoke to the catastrophe amid cries and debris. Also noted, Senator Blackburn was re elected by the Kentucky legislature in joint session.
Attorneys Wing Donahoe and Forrest move for new trials for Coughlin Burke O Sullivan and Kunze convicted in the Cronin murder. They allege thirty five grounds of error in Judge McConnell’s rulings, including improper jury influence and admissibility of evidence and prosecutorial conduct. The motion targets verdict validity and newly discovered evidence claims.
A Washington dispatch quotes General Crook after visiting the Apache Tecinos at Mount Vernon barracks Alabama. He reports dire living conditions and voices concern over the wrongs done to the tribe. Crook says the army and Indian Office share responsibility while urging action to provide a future through farming and work.
Henry Miller, charged with murder at the Gordon lodging house, admits to Sheriff Price and Deputy Sheriff Hicka that he fired the shot with a revolver later taken from the deceased. He plans a self defense plea. Police seek Seattle pawnshop tickets found with him as evidence. Court opens Monday but trial likely weeks away.
Frank McLaughlin, California Athletic Club director, reports John L. Sullivan in New York and Peter Jackson in London both want to meet. They are expected to fight at the club in March, per prevailing talks. Memphis jury indicts Bawden and Pullen for embezzlement and larceny of police fines from 1886 to October.
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