27 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1893
Page
1
Excerpts from multiple papers recount a traveling offender who works schemes to blend in, collects bribes from locals, and ends up jailed after a convoluted ruse. The stories frame cautionary tales about deception and human nature with dated newspaper wit.
Summary notes from a late 19th century column listing Wills in Oregon and Portland estates, donations for education and charity, seismic changes in Boise post office, and various regional economic items including coal discoveries near Flagstaff, bank investments, and agricultural shipments. Also covers legal appeals, statehood sentiment, and notable arsenals from California to Oregon.
The item reports Governor Hogg of Texas as thirty years old and weighing 375 pounds. It also mentions President Diaz of Mexico receiving high decorations from King Humbert, and various other social and political notes including figures like Mrs. Ingersoll, Pope Leo, and Mark Twain in a broad Eastern items roundup.
The Portland market reports extensive price listings for produce, grain, dairy, meats, fruits, vegetables, and commodities. Items include wheat values around 1.224 to 1.15 per cental, butter and eggs, various fruits like lemons oranges and apples with per box or per dozen quotes, and meats and fish priced by pound or barrel.
Fragmentary text reports wool prices by region and quality. Mentions Umpqua and Willamette Valleys with price per pound around 10 to 15 cents and references Oregon quality ratings. No clear dates, names, or full items available.
The listing shows per pound prices for various meats including veal around 7e, dressed options at 5 6e, and ham and bacon with 16 17c. Oreg on buyers see additional items priced at 114 per pound.
A lawyer confronted two burglars midbreak in and, as they prepared to flee, offered his business card. He warned that if they were caught by police they might want counsel, prompting a wry courtroom note from the judge about legal aid.
A fragment from the Washington Capital quotes a social discussion about a young lady and an escort at a social event. The text mentions a retired gentleman and a remark about his greeting, reflecting gossip and informal commentary.
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