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Heppner Weekly Gazette

Location

Heppner, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1889

Page

4

Spokane Horse Beats Proctor Knott in Rivalry Sparks Western Fame

Spokane, the Washington Territory horse, defeats famous Kentucky racer Proctor Knott, boosting the Far West as a breeder of racing stock. A. Salemman and S. J. Northcutt unveil a new car coupling boosting railroad brakemen. A coroner’s inquest to determine the death of William Seurs, an Oswego iron works employee, follows his body being found after being run over.

Spokane Washington Territory Proctor Knott Far West A. Salemman S. J. Northcutt Oregonian William Seurs B.S. Turley Qawego Iron Works Cawego Seurs Hou Orlock Hota Oswego Goronor

Weather summary for Oregon and eastern regions May 11 TK

A May weather recap from Oregon and nearby areas notes heavy rain and storms on the 14th, damaging winds and flooding in Lane and Willamette valleys. Reports describe cooler than average temperatures in the east, variable western conditions, and mixed impacts on wheat, berries, and fruit across counties.

Porriasa Oregon Lane Canoty Torrente Willamette River Porthiad i Trooma Morrow Ulaouilla Umpqua Willimette Powinasp Howe Lone Rock Gilliam Co Carl Lane County Rosebuey Grant's Marke Pao Observer Signal Service

Water divining on Eureka Plateau sparks reader interest

The Milton Eagle reports Messrs Watson and Dean testing a wire divining rod to locate underground water on Eureka Plateau. Watson guides the rod from a buggy at speed, claiming wells along the Northern Pacific were found while riding a train. He offers contracts worth $16 000 with guarantees of 500 to 1000 gallons daily, seeking further exploration in Hoppoer and Heppner.

Messra Watson Dean Eureka Wittens Mr. Watson Northern Pacific Messia Upton Laman Woodworth Moorehead Henry Thompson Welch Bradbury Cme Gaghrm Watelan Heppner

Alaska Steamer Alaskan Repairs and Paint Claim

Report claims the Alaska steamer Alaskan had a honeycombed bottom that was painted to save costs rather than properly repaired. Dock expenses and unsafe repairs allegedly left holes filled with paint, risking further damage and neglect. The missing boats have not been recovered. An auction ad offers apple trees and subscriptions to local papers.

Sax Puanetaea Collthik Toering Wik Steymachip Alaska Brn Drernovien Herselves Phunter'a Koirt

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