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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
2
The notice records a seyond-class matter entry at the port of Newberg Oregon. The document is dated Friday morning June 6, 1902, as published in The Newberg Graphic.
Voters delivered a mixed verdict with Democratic Gov candidate Chamberlain initially favored, but Furnish still contending. Republicans win a large majority in the legislature and state ticket, except for governor in some counties, while Democrats gain several county offices in Yamhill and other regions. Portland saw Williams win mayor as Republicans sweep Multnomah County ticket.
The Maryland senator Wellington likens the American army in the Philippines to the hordes of hell led by Lucifer, a virulent critique that further harms the image of American troops abroad.
Oregon loses ex governor Sylvester Pennoyer a colorful civic figure noted for his strong personality and long public career. The Boer War ends with England's sovereignty favored by some, while a Missouri man tests a nesting egg trick leading to a grand egg joke and a photographed inscribed message.
Manufacturers agree to supply rural free delivery letter boxes at 50 cents each to the government, far below the conventional 2 to 2.50 dollar price. The Tillman amendment set a 59 cent ceiling, and bids show several firms will supply. Savings stem from eliminating sales costs and guaranteed large orders.
The Lafayette and Rochambeau monuments were unveiled in a grand ceremony in a park near the White House. Thousands filled the grounds while 2000 seats circled the statue, with artillery salvos and bands from France and America marking the moment. Many more watched from the surrounding grounds as diplomats, cadets, and veterans gathered for a display of Franco American harmony and friendship.
Notices list land sales including nine hundred acres near Newberg and 120 acre J J Conlee place in West Chehalem, with cultivation and buildings. Also marriage licenses and transfers, and reduced rates via Southern Pacific for a June Nobles of Montie Shrine convention with travel to San Francisco.
In Old Town Virginia R N Bevill reports happiness after Bucklens Arnica Salve fully cured their daughter of a bad scald. The ad touts its effectiveness for cuts burns bruises eruptions and piles and lists PF H Caldwell Co as the drug store. Also notes land transfer entries and real estate details from Yamhill County Oregon for week ending May 31 1902.
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