15 Feb 1885
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Newspaper
Morning Oregonian
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1885
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists figures and names with scattered locations and scores. It mentions Chicago and Apol lis, points and a winner, but the text is garbled and incomplete. Unable to determine a clear event, participants, or outcomes from the readable portions.
A chaotic scene unfolds near the Pacific coast as activists rally at the Len tng Carp Palace to press for migrant aid. Speakers from Washington and Oregon call for relief programs while local groups push for fair meals and shelter, amid protests and counter demonstrations.
A fragmentary diary-like narrative aboard a steamer along with observations of Astoria and nearby towns. The writer describes encounters with locals, shopkeepers, and a pale youth asking about prices. He notes the social atmosphere, mentions Adams town canning season, and remarks on passengers including musicians and women travelers, hinting at ongoing travel hardships and impressions during the voyage.
A local resident reports ongoing vandalism in West Park including smashed windows and damaged property. The letter urges police protection and punishment of youths blamed for the “weaving pranks” and related disturbances near August Street.
A disrupted Portland temperance meeting reports the St John Wen Tsst faction seizing control of the Oregon State Temperance Alliance. The piece notes controversial ballots, resignations, and accusations that the St John movement aims to use temperance as a political tool. Key figures named include Harry Watson, Mr Houston, and Rev T. Wilson, with references to East Portland and Philowath.
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