Frazer's Opera House screens Shakespeare with Hanford
Thursday 1902 Frazer's Opera House hosted Charlies B. Hanford in The Taming of the Shrew with Helen Grantley as Katherine. A one act drama The Old Guard preceded the comedy. New management Baker and Welch reported plans for a political campaign.
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Shakespeare
Charlies B. Hanford
Frazer's Opera House
Helen Grantley
Petruchio
Helen Grantly
Katherine
Miss Grantly
Frazer's
Baker & Welch
Colonel Raley Resigns Democratic Central Chair
Chairman J. H. Raley resigns as county Democratic Central Committee leader to pursue the attorney general bid. A. D. Stillman, Esq. is appointed to succeed him, taking on the time demanding role to support the ticket.
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A. D. Stillman, Esq
Democratic Central Committee
J. H. Raley
A. D. Stillman
Hing
Raley
Tramp Given Year in State Penitentiary
George Evans, linked to a theft from the O R N waiting room, was held after a preliminary exam. He pleaded guilty before Judge FitzGerald and Judge Ellis, receiving a 12 month sentence. Evans, described as a professional tramp, had been in Pendleton briefly. His accomplice Dave Armstrong was released for lack of evidence.
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Simmons
George Evans
Salem
Evans
FitzGerald
Dave Armstrong
Ellis
Pendleton
Ferguson’s Dog Poisoned Threat Intensifies Local Fear
The large St. Bernard owned by C J Ferguson was found this morning near the planing mill in a pitiable state, apparently poisoned. Medical aid was summoned and the dog, one of Pendleton’s largest and most valued pets, remains alive but severely affected.
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St. Bernard
C. J. Ferguson
Planing Mill
Pendleton
Strike Spreads as Government Halts Freight
Reports from the provinces indicate a steadily widening strike movement. Coal field strikes disrupt rail traffic and the government orders railways to suspend all but essential freight shipments.
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Brussels
Elected Bishop of Honolulu in Bishops’ Session
The house of bishops in session elected Rev. Henry Restarck, rector of St. Paul’s Church San Diego, California, as bishop of Honolulu. The announcement was made in Cincinnati on April 17.
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Cincinnati
Bpiscopal House of Bishops
Henry Restarck
St. Paul's Church
San Diego
Cal
Honolulu
Prominent East Oregon Guests and Local Travel Notes
A raft of social mentions from Pendleton lists Sam Carpenter of Athena as a guest at Hotel St George, Dr J C Smith of Adams at Hotel Pendleton, and many other visitors. Notables include Walla Walla businessman S D Gardner registered at Golden Rule, and Portland lawyer C E S Wood telegraphing acceptance as US senator candidate. </s>
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Sam Carpenter
Athena
Hotel St. George
J. C. Smith
Adams
Pendleton
E. W. McComas
Portland
J. Sheverman
San Francisco
S. D. Gardner
Walla Walla
Golden Rule Hotel
Jessie Blair
Weston
Josie Danner
East Webb Street
Miles Kenner
C. F. Maye
Lostine
Prospect Farm
Kit Duncan
William Slusher
Edith
Los Angeles
Pasadena
California
Feminine Silliness and a Brooklyn Stage Incident
A fragmented report notes a theatrical scene shimmering with gendered mockery. It mentions a male performer and a rushed confrontation in Brooklyn, hinting at public reaction and a chaotic backstage atmosphere.
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Ae Inihastaam
Afty
Brooklyn
Ridiculous adoration rumor taunts captain before nation
The Providence Journal notes how public speculation and taunting by Brooklyn women made Captain Hobson look ridiculous. It cites that such hysterical admiration robs a man of dignity to either concede or refuse, while some women mocked a named officer as a coward.
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Hobson
Brooklyn
Kueblix
Providence Journal
The Reason for It Why the United States Is a Great Commercial Bee Hive
An Ad-Writer from St. Louis argues the United States leads globally in advertising due to restless energy and a habit of work. He says Americans publicize a wide range of products from breakfast foods to religious writers, then export praises abroad. He credits American progress to national energy and ginger.
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United States
St. Louis
Redeem Missouri in a World’s Fair Fiscal Call
The Platte City Landmark laments Iowa’s empty treasury while Missouri supposedly holds two million in reserves and another million set aside for a world’s fair frolic. The piece pleads to redeem Missouri and echoes grim calls for fiscal reform.
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Missouri
Iowa
Platte City
Noticed Absence of Uncle Sam in Washington Visit
Representative Steele asks a visiting nephew his view of Washington. The reply is blunt saying in two days he has seen neither Uncle Sam nor Mark Hanna. The exchange captures light political humor about access to national figures.
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Em Roth
Washington
Representative Steele
Sam
Mark Hanna
Strike Threatened in Frisco Amid Streetcar Discharges
San Francisco April 17. Unionized streetcar workers threaten a walkout if the united railways cease firing union employees and meet Amalgamated Association demands by Friday evening. About 3500 employees are on the system. Mayor Schmitz, whose offices helped avert a strike two weeks ago, blames the company for breach of faith.
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Frisco
San Francisco
United Railways
Amalgamated Association
Schmitz
Palma Set to Sail for Cuba and Cuba’s New Leader
General T Estrala Palma president elect of Cuba sails for Havana aboard the Ward liner with other passengers, to assume government May 20. Palma and family will join him in Havana early next month.
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New York
Cuba
General T. Estrala Palma
General Palma
Senor Palma
Havana
Fast Day Observed Across New Hampshire
Concord April 17 observance of Governor Jordan proclamation as a fast day led to special church services across the state.
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Concord
N. H
Jordan
New Hampshire
Queen Wilhelmina’s Severe Fever Fears Mount
Grave anxiety surrounds Amsterdam as Queen Wilhelmina endures a bad night with fever not abating. Doctors warn complications may follow and authorities express grave concern about her health.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
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Wallowa
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