Newberg Chronicle Notes Prohibition and Local Fires
The August 10 1889 Newberg Oregon issue reports Connecticut voters set to decide prohibition in October while noting fires in Pendleton and Spokane Falls as well as local talk on Sunday closing laws. It comments on liquor sales, a train robbery near Kansas City, and praises a nurseryman Mr Cooper with trees and peaches, plus reflections on the value of newspapers.
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Spokane Falls
Oregon
Wabash & Western Railroad
Harlem
Kansas City
Mr. Cooper
Lafayette
Cooper
Spokane Town Inferno Destroys Businesses and Homes
A major fire at a lodging house on Railroad avenue triggered a citywide blaze on a windy night, destroying millions in property including most business blocks and railroad facilities. Water shortages hampered efforts and several people are feared dead, with widespread suffering looming without aid.
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Railroad Avenue
Newberg Ordinance Bans Sale of Spirituous Liquors
An 1889 Newberg ordinance prohibits selling or gifting spirituous malt or intoxicating liquors within town limits except by licensed druggists for medicinal or mechanical use. Violators face fines from ten to one hundred dollars and up to twenty five days in jail.
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Newberg
Oregon Man Writes From Newberg Postcard Home
A long letter from Newberg Oregon recounts travel notes and local scenes. The writer details hotel life at the Metropolitan and Wrights gardens, a Patti opera, a Tulace Hotel blaze, and a 69 ft fall incident. He mentions Chelsea Park cable line, Buffalo Bill shows, and a major race featuring Old Charley.
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A. P. Oliver
Newberg
President Harrison
John L. Sullivan
Jamee G. Blaine
Belva Lockwood
Rev. Talypage
Sandy Olda
Jack the Ripper
Metropolitan Hotel
Wright
Patti
Tulace
Smith
Buchanan
Oregon
Chelsea Park
Buffalo Pill
Pompeii
Community Education Meeting Supports Pacific Academy
An educational gathering at Frend's Church in Newberg drew friends of the Academy. Speakers including Morison Hobson Edwards Iaworth Woodward Stanley Hunt and Spencer urged continued support. They called for funds to finish a library and labs and to maintain high moral and intellectual standards amid optimistic prospects for the coming year.
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Wi Friends Pacific Academy
Ihs
Friends’ Pacific Academy
Frend’s Church
Academy
Morrison
Wm. Hobson
Mary Edwards
Iaworth
E.H. Woodward
C. Stanley
Joseph Hunt
Mr. Spencer
Newberg
EB IL. Woodward
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Newberg Graphic
B. Hobson
W. Allen
Hobson & Allen
Prop
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Washington
Pendleton
Cincinnati
Kanana City
Hole
Caloon
Pavro
America
Wyoming
Idalo
Spokane
Young Debauchees
Portland
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Portland Evening Telegram
J.T. Surrit
F. A. Mowats
Miles
Cooper Pettyson Hobson “ O
Johnstown
Connemaugh River
Wanneater
O. V. Allen Esq
Newberg, Oregon
Owen
John Wright
Charley
Oklahoma
Uncle Dilly
Chayson
Gram
Paris Green
France
London
Miecellaneols
Newberg Hardware Store
J. B. Mount
Smith &Holloway
Proprietors
Rees & Hunt
Newhere Tile Factory
Reesa Hunt
J. Edwards
A. G. Smith
California Medical College
Medical Society of California
Arlington Hotel
John Atkinson
Newberg House
D. C. Wright
Hanson & Auten Prop
Friends Pacific Academy
Calender
Edwin Morrison
H. Woodward
Just
Moore Brother
Iristi
First St
Lewberg
Trustees of Public Schools
Yamhill Co
Yanhill Co
Frank Woop
Newberg, OR
J. A. Campbell
Samuel Hobson
Moore Bros
Dara Strona
J. D. Tarrant
E. C. Tarrant
J.D. Tarrant & Son
Proprietors of the
Newberc Flourinc Mills
Casa Paip
Witrar
Sewberg
Pacific Hotel
O. P
Mallon
Oliver
Keats
San Jose
Morule
Wank
Newberg Lumber Yard
Mitchell & Brown
Smith's
A. B George
C. Maris
Mount
Matt
Christenson Bros
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