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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
2
Frank and satirical notes from Newberg Oregon dated Friday May 26 1899 mention General Summers Queen Victoria at eighty and in good spirits Dewey returning home and the Second Oregon likely to depart soon with mail held at San Francisco with a royal welcome anticipated for returning troops.
The New York Tribune reports Aguinaldo voices plans to take the United States. It claims he tries to sway Tagal supporters that Admiral Dewey rushes home to defend New York Harbor from Tagal war canoes.
The speaker notes Peffer plans to rejoin the Republican Party in Kansas and criticizes associating with Jerry Simpson, warning against that company while urging party unity.
A Valley Express opinion decries boys with backward hats long hair and cigarettes calling them worthless, stating they are unwanted by workers and suitors and urging self reflection and reform through conscience.
President Thomas Newlin of Pacific College receives a high honor from Governor Geer by appointment to the State Board of Examiners. He will help prepare teacher examination questions and review state certificate papers, leveraging his long leadership of the institution since its founding as a college.
The Chicago Record notes Kansas proclaims its virtue and vigor in every crisis from droughts to crops, grasshoppers to reform, mortgages to horses. The piece highlights the state’s booming oratory and confident self image.
An exchange discusses long standing racial oppression in the South from slavery to present, noting the brutal dehumanization of Black people and the moral reckoning of those complicit. It argues that centuries of theft of labor and dignity justify a claim of retribution and questioning sympathy for white perpetrators.
The arrival of a large Baptist ecclesiastical gathering on the Pacific slope marks what may become the greatest convention of its kind in the region. The Baptist mission field expands as the Philippines opening broadens opportunities, signaling a strong missionary spirit at the western gateway.
The Oregonian notes the Baptist denomination pushing a broader gospel mission, dreaming of greater influence among non believers while hoping to avoid offense. It suggests expanding efforts without losing enthusiasm, using the golden rule as a practical Christian standard.
The Globe Democrat reports Cuban planters and business leaders from diverse nationalities favor a permanent US connection. Annexation seen as guaranteeing liberal government, reduced Spanish abuses, and development of resources, with many natives also leaning toward American influence.
A discussion argues that public school officials and newspapers explore spelling simplification. Critics say abbreviated forms like throu for through and programme for program hinder readability. Advocates claim easing spelling could aid pupils, but critics doubt editors will adopt such changes.
The midsummer session of the State Horticultural Society will convene in Salem on June 9 and 10, 1899. The program lists reports on organization and cooperation, California Day discussions, county reports, a Strawberry Festival, and addresses by experts from Oregon and California Fruit groups. The notice also includes a dental aside about digestive health and a promotional plug for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Commencement week at the Seminary features a six member graduating class Bittner Bates Gubser Munch Launer and Edson with Dr Kantner delivering the address. A Woodmen excursion to Portland is planned for next Tuesday the 30th at one dollar round trip. The column notes several local updates including merchant Mr Edwards moving to North Yamhill and Gene Rudder visiting from South Bend Washington. A brief health advisory promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la gripp and pneumonia prevention.
The Yamhill County Abstract Company reports a series of property transfers for the week ending May 2019 in Me inaville Oregon. Transactions include Margaret J Carpenter selling to James Duncan and to F A Duncan with various lot and block descriptions, plus transfers involving H Tigelow and Olwen, L & Hall, Amelia Welch and James Welch. Amounts listed include 100 and 220 dollars with one 700 dollar entry and a patent noted.
A broad list of land parcels and transfers including Haggard to Savage and Faulconer to Sheridan, with multiple 640 acre notes and a $2500 mortgage. Also notes on cemetery lots, a marriage license, and various local business and civic notices.
Local observers report many Amity youths seen intoxicated on their way home from a Saturday gathering. Call for strict enforcement of laws banning liquor sales to minors and severe penalties for suppliers. Also note death of Thus Huston, LaFayette resident, announced by telegram. DeWitts products advertised for health issues.
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