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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1889
Page
3
OCR fragment shows rate cards and notices with figures like per month and year, mentions of postal or clerical items, and references to clergy and personal notices. Information is garbled but indicates local price lists and potential public or church notices without clear events.
Stanley Matthews, former judge of the Ohio court of common pleas, state senator, U S attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, and presidential elector, died in Washington. Born July 21, 1824 in Cincinnati, he studied law after Kenyon College and held multiple offices including a controversial role in the Hayes electoral dispute and a seat on the U S Senate panel.
Reports say Mr Flynn of Portland and Omaha capital plans a railroad from Unalaska or Umatilla toward the Yakima valley with 800000 dollars in land backing, connecting with the Northern Pacific at Una tila and crossing Cascade country. If funded this could extend over 150 miles and unlock coal fields and mineral resources. The plan would link to the O R N & C with transfer from car to wagon at Umatilla river.
A Rhode Island senator faced critique over methods used to secure his election. An Eastern journalist cites party pressure and alleged funds targeting every poll, praising Chace's conscience while questioning political integrity and resignations.
Scranton dispatch details a shutdown affecting nearly 2000 miners amid wage concerns and tenement rents, noting long underemployment and low monthly earnings. Riots in Fall River are also reported as part of broader labor unrest and legal questions arise over minor labor entry rules.
A Washington Territory political roundup discusses Wanamaker and others, notes a new governor nominee aged forty four from Walla Walla, and comments on campaign rhetoric. It covers spelling quirks about Dakot, a proposed Southern Outrages group, bank policies, and local business boosterism with regional notices from Yakima and Baker City.
The piece argues tariff fights shaped by the Mills bill harmed Northern and Southern farmers. It cites distrust between regions over taxes on hemp twine and bagging, claims the Mills bill failed, and alleges the twine trust controls supply from Minneapolis to keep prices high, threatening the wheat harvest and farm economies nationwide.
A historical report on the Los Angeles real estate boom and its collapse, noting a shift from feverish speculation to cautious, diversified growth. It describes land pricing, agricultural development, railroad expansion, and public works, with a forecast of Los Angeles becoming a regional trade center and population changes following the boom.
A rift in marriage runs through Short Creek between Portland and Mount Pleasant as six men desert wives during railroad work. Contactors and workers of various backgrounds abandon families, with farmers’ wives eloping with Italian men and one widow leaving with a man described as a dago. The episode centers on estranged spouses and new liaisons amid the railroad project.
The Oregonian and business interests miscast Governor Pennoyer's veto of the untaxed water bond as harmful. The public opinion favors restricting privileged classes and upholding a taxed bond to prevent market stringency and to deter bankers from exploiting borrowers. Critics argue oath binding is being attacked by bankers and lenders.
The article argues for higher duties on binding twine to shield farmers from price shocks. It claims current taxes of 35 percent ad valorem would rise under a Senate bill, with proposals up to 40 percent for premium twine and around 200 percent for cheaper grades, risking harvest mortgaging to obtain needed twine.
Advices from Sydney report the Australian wheat crop well short of estimates with stocks held amid prospects of a protective tariff by Melbourne authorities. Export totals for the year are cut, with shipments to colonies forecast lower than prior years, while Pacific coast exports to Sydney show rising tonnage and a ship is slated to sail April 6.
The Portland Dispatch notes Joseph Morin was discharged after being charged with assaulting Al Cody with a dangerous weapon. It reports on Cody’s attack, city real estate sales totaling over 3 million since January, arrivals at six hotels, immigrant numbers, and various police court cases. It also mentions a Willamette Falls Electric bid, river exhibition plans, bank preparations in Heppner, and local militia discussions.
Explosive break in at Sixth and Washington saloon alarmed two officers who fired on fleeing suspects. one man captured at a hotel, other escaped and not heard from. Separate items note Chinese murderers sentenced and a perjury verdict not guilty. A bridge to Oregon rail and river plans discussed, with Pacific interests tied to Umatilla and Puget Sound trade implications.
A twelve year old boy, son of Mr Minjer, died after using a rope halter on a pony to ride five miles from Meath. He lost the bridle, wore a rope around his wrist, and fell when the horse bolted. The halter dragged him under the horse, causing fatal injuries before medical aid arrived.
In March 21 parliamentary notes a telegraph from the Pope reports Captain Seagrave’s dismissal for gross neglect of duty while serving in the cape infantry. Riots at Mitchellatown followed, with lawmakers demanding proof before any formal dismissal. A tremor and quake were also reported nearby on the same day.
President submitted Miles C. Moore of Walla Walla for governor of Washington territory and Henry N. Blane for Montana chief justice. John L. Fleming would be U S attorney for Colorado. Brackett named treasurer chief clerk. Windmer to Treasury post as rising architect. Senate proceedings include brief executive session before adjournment.
Wade Hampton forwarded flags from the Bix aoe infantry and Fifth cavalry of Pennsylvania captured in the war to a senator asking for their return to the regiments' survivors. The action was completed. Tenants Evicted at Arvilley in Don egal County. Authorities supplied 800 policemen and troops to enforce the eviction.
A Chicago real estate dealer and partner allegedly found a new gold-bearing quartz vein in Lower California. They formed a syndicate to acquire large Mexican lands under an International Company concession, promising settlers and rail/steamship support, but reports say the venture is faltering as ore yields are too small to justify blasting costs.
In northwest Oklahoma a clash occurred when Okla homa boomers resisting a patrolling detachment were disarmed after threats. Captain Carson’s men faced rock and weapon resistance before surrender. Several boomers sustained wounds and fear drives calls for safer hiding places.
President issues a proclamation referencing amendments to the international salmon fishing act affecting Behring Sea waters. The move tightens restrictions on catching salmon in open waters and limits vessel activity to seventy cutters under U S authority. The measure risks international tensions as overhauls in jurisdiction concern Canadian and American interests.
Secretary Tracy orders Cotandore Bephwrin to command Mare Island Navy Yard Cal. Hear Admiral Belknap retires to command the Asiatic squadron Commodore Benhamin awaits orders Rear Admiral Uh placed on retired March 26. Retirement promotes Tarmeny Rainey Carey Bradford Lut e to rear admirals. Tarmeny to chief of yards and docks. retirement may lead to reappointment as the department’s only active rear admiral.
Justice Matthews died after a period of intense pain and semi conscious illness. Dr William Jobnet administered opiates as death approached while friends and loved ones offered comfort during the final hours of his life.
Justice Matthews died from exhaustion and kidney congestion as the Supreme Court met. The court adjourned in mourning, with the vice president and Chief Justice leading tributes. His death follows announcements of the engagement of Miss Matthews to Justice Gray and the forthcoming funeral arrangements in Cincinnati. Mortimer Matthews, Mrs. Horace Cleveland, and Justice Harlan attend the family notices.
Louis Moller, a prominent Mexican concessionist, says he was jailed in a Mexican prison and discusses International Land Company and the Ensenada project. He explains resignations by Major George A. Sisson and himself, plus the shift of control to Hartford interests and the collapse of the original colonization scheme in Baja California.
The government releases a white book on Samoa showing March 6 correspondence by Bismarck to consul Merv Stiebel criticizing Dr Knappe for lack of calmness. It notes Knappe proposed arrest of Cullen and Mataafa's appeal to Grey, and discusses annexation attempts and Emperor Wilhelm’s policy guiding Samoa.
The Marchioness of Donegal sues for divorce from her husband on cruelty and desertion. Testimony describes leaving his house after a confrontation with a friend, with alleged improprieties involving a groom and another man. The court finds grounds met and grants the dissolution. another related suit by Lily Donegal receives a similar verdict.
A city building housing police station court room alderman chambers high school opera house and city offices suffered extensive damage in a March fire. The hall’s capacity was noted at seven hundred, with several churches and businesses also damaged.
Tim ap Pete Barrett were hanged near 1 o clock for the murder of Tollefton, the car driver, on July 26. The crowd filled the area as 3000 people gathered. the pair spent the night with friends before their execution. Both men died when their necks were broken.
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