Printers Picnic Exposition Sparks in Vancouver Bay Area
A detailed reminiscence of a mid 19th century printers picnic excursion to Vancouver, featuring a steamer trip, sports on the grounds, a boat race cancelation due to an accident, fireworks, and communal celebrations. The event drew about twelve hundred attendees, with cheers from Vancouver workers, a grand display of pyrotechnics, contests, prizes, and a notable accident involving a spectator and a bat. The report highlights good order, absence of drunken behavior, and plans for future gatherings and related excursions by local groups.
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Tarney’s
Vancouver
Portland
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Elwek
Aande Stewart
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Strern
Othe Pasuns
Lithpelte
Terre Jima
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Jos. Bochtel
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H. Cook
Walling
Tos. Reilly
EF. J. Robinson
Prruminani
J-J. Kearney
L. Wasserman
E. McGregor
Chas. Haunstein
Mra. B. Bee
J. K. Gill
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Sancouver
Oueconits
Tesponte
Steaaner
Barden
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Maine
Otates
Rweneyte
Willamet Iron Works
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Weatherford
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A.B. Miter & Co
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