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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
1
Sherlock Holmes shares a Baker Street suite with the narrator while pursuing a meticulous plan of study. The pair discuss Holmes’s peculiar methods, his disciplined intellect, and the curious circle of visitors who frequent his room as the narrator observes Holmes’s enigmatic life and sharp deductive focus.
The marrying age is rising and women appear younger in their mid twenties and early thirties. A thirty two year old unmarried woman would have been seen as an old maid twenty five years ago but now is viewed as still a girl and marriage is considered. If this trend continues the term old maid may vanish from speech.
Miss Helen E. Wallace, a top student at Melbourne University, wins the Shakespeare Scholarship of 150 pounds. It is the university’s premier award and marks the first time a woman has secured it.
Dr Johnson long associated with the Strand in London will be commemorated by installing a stained glass window in St Clement’s Dane chapel.
A digest of diverse events including France protester count against Catholic schools, England auto speed laws, Oklahoma horse thief clashes, cholera surges in Egypt and Manila, a Cheyenne rail collision, military court rulings, Fort Douglas injuries, Fraser River tragedy, American Independence Day in Aix la Chapelle, King Edward coronation anxieties, Oregon land tract withdrawal, China river disaster, naval maneuvers prep, leprosy cure samples sent to Honolulu, Tracy disappearance updates, Philippines combat count, Albany voyage to Stockholm, French religious riots, clergy deaths, Portland post office bid, Connecticut battleship orders, Chicago rail strike talks, Nicaragua death sentence reversal efforts, Secretary Root vacation, and pivotal economic and political notes.
Beth admires Aunt Mary's silk dress with colors described as extemporaneous by Judge. The joyful moment centers on a new spring gown and a delighted response from Beth to the changing hues.
Alice asks how long a girl should know a man before engagement Grace responds that it should be long enough for him to propose the question.
President Mitchell met with strike committees in Wilkesbarre to discuss relief provisions for workers. Committees from stationary firemen and Nanticoke urged priority for large families, while miners’ relief plans were reviewed. Limitations and recommendations by the executive board were considered, with no confirmation of legal action against Judge Jackson.
Heavy rainfall continues across Central Texas with multiple towns hit hard. In Cameron alone 15 inches fell in four hours, destroying rail lines and roads while Little River flooded 20 feet in eight hours. Big Springs endures widespread damage as tracks and bridges wash away. Waco reports the Brazos rising toward danger as rain persists.
Assistant Land Commissioner Richards informs the interior department that lands within five miles of Pocatello Idaho on the Fort Hall reservation were not sold many buyers appeared and bids for four more tracts were withdrawn. Only 60 trades yielded 42437 dollars and parcels remain idle awaiting congress action. Richards heads to Washington.
About 50 striking workers captured William Kagan of Lehigh Coal & Navigation near Manch Chunk and tried to march him out of the region. Deputies armed with Winchesters escorted the group to Sanford, then to jail, where a riot flare up forced a dash for liberty. Seventeen prisoners escaped as the town trembles with fear of further violence.
A westbound passenger train No 5 on the Chicago Rock Island Pacific was wrecked three miles west of South Omaha at 2 PM. The fireman was killed, the engineer badly hurt, and two express messengers injured. The fireman was crushed beneath the engine.
Commercial and financial notes describe waterworks plans for Dallas. School populations dip in Marion and Umatilla. Weston’s J A Beattie resigns for East. Wheat yields look strong. state fair promises notable features. A large clock will adorn Oregon City, linked to Lick Observatory. Salt price cuts hit Portland as ships load for a salt war. Albany company Pacific Coast Lumber formed with 40000 dollars. State insane asylum staff enjoy summer picnics. Fort Stevens incidents narrowly avoided. Snake River placer gold yields ten thousand dollars from a single bar. Crook County to ship 1000 horses East. flax labor scarce near Salem. Josephine County reports a major nickel gold copper vein discovery.
Disturbances linked to enforcement of anti congregation laws continue in Paris with about 300 arrests and multiple prosecutions. A cafe terrace clash injured several and 25 arrests were made. Clerical and nationalist groups mobilize while anti clerical demonstrations occur in the Latin quarter.
The list shows grain and farm product prices from wheat to wool, with barley and hay values, potatoes and butter rates, eggs and cheese prices, poultry and meat figures, and farm staples. A report notes the body of Jesse James to be exhumed in St. Joseph, a railroad gauge shift of 105 miles, and Grover Cleveland planning a fishing ethics book with a health claim.
A train holdup on the Mexican Central near Bernalillo involved three Americans. They hid on the blind baggage then seized the express car and secured about 50 000 in currency sent to Banco Minero in Chihuahua. They escaped after the train stopped, while a suspected accomplice caused the halt by arguing with a fare dodger.
Omaha July 9 railroad officials report 38 new workers brought in to fill strike gaps but two deserted. Most nonworkers were declared incompetent and released. Superintendent McKeen says piecework will spread to other shops and be used exclusively.
Elwood Indiana July 26 renewed efforts aimed at winning a 26 percent wage cut so American Tinplate could secure a 1 600 000 box order from Standard Oil. Four hour meeting ends with refusal despite President Shaffer advising acceptance.
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