07 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
1
A dated compilation of church services prayer meetings Sabbath schools and organizational gatherings in multiple local churches including Primitive Baptist Christian Church Seventh-day Adventist Free Methodist EF Church and related fraternal groups with weekly and monthly meeting times and locations.
A roundup of dramatic events from storms in West Virginia to train wrecks in Indiana and California. Reports include a fatal railway accident near Crawfordsville, a mob execution in Missouri, a Havana map seizure, and a dangerous hotel stabbing in Elma Washington.
Tokyo reports the formation of the Daito Kisen Kaisha with 2,000,000 yen capital. The proposed Yokohama to Portland service aims to connect with Oregon railways using three 5,000 ton steamers. Signature actions await charter approval and possible amalgamation with Oriental Steamship Company.
In Astoria Oregon on August 4 Jack Kenney owner of a dancehall shot A Y Ross one of the Astoria Laundry owners after a dispute in a laundry crowd. Ross hurled a brick and Kenny fired wounding Ross in the shoulder a flesh wound. Kenny was arrested and held on $1000 bond awaiting preliminary trial.
William Clark, en route from Elkhorn, Nebraska, is fatally injured after being struck with an ax by George Frost, a school director, following a demand to retract a statement from a school meeting. Frost fled after the attack, a warrant pursuing him.
London reports reveal a reversed expectation after maneuvers as the foreign fleet skirted Ireland and reached Lough Swilly unseen while the stronger British fleet failed to block. The results suggest invading forces could land in Britain despite a superior defender.
In Cleveland labor strife escalates as 150 nonunion workers return to Brown hoisting works guarded by militia and police. A sympathetic strike spreads as 87 workers at Van Wagner Williams walk out. police keep crowds orderly with no outbreaks.
In La Crosse Wisconsin on August 5 three local youths Henry Hendrick sen Anna Amarod and Lizzie Oldatd drowned while boating on the Mississippi River just below the city.
Providence New York eight miles west of here Tom Brown a feeble minded farmer aged 80 shot and killed his wife mother in law and baby last night in a tragedy that stunned the community. The suspect is described as from a frail mental heritage and neighbors fear the motive remains unclear. The incident follows reports of a violent outbreak attributed to a troubled household.
News from Stockholm reports Professor 8 A Andree's balloon Virgo prepared for launch after June 15 departure from Stromsee. The expedition, now at Pike’s house in West Spitzbergen, disembarked stores and equipment, awaiting full preparations and a filled balloon by early July amid possible delays.
A Reading express collided head on with a Pennsylvania excursion train four miles from Atlantic City New Jersey killing many and injuring about 100. Relief trains and hospital aid rushed to the scene as the wreckage was cleared and the dead identified.
The Portland market notes a satisfactory week with July outperforming expectations in meat. Salmon runs peak as wheat supplies rise, with prices for oats, hay, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and various commodities listed and adjusted, reflecting robust demand and rising shipments from Oregon and nearby regions.
The listing shows various goods with prices including sam ox flats vin, 1.85 for 1. test of commodities. Rope types and granulated sugar prices appear along with multiple coffee grades and imported lots. Per pound and per sack rates are given, with cash discounts noted for prompt payment and limited delivery terms.
A fragmentary market notice lists items including Potaross fiannet Chile and Early Rose potatoes in boxes, in sacks and per sack pricing. Also mentions Burbanks in boxes, yellow fruit, and ducks sold by the dozen or by unit with varied prices.
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