01 Aug 1888
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1888
Page
1
Fragmentary note indicates payments of seventy five content money and fifty conte, related to a weekly issue from East Oregon. Mentions East Oregonian and by mail.
A scrambled Portland telegram page reports on a Chicago crime case involving blackmailers Mevin Wilcox Gibson and Murray, with speculation on arrests and prosecutions. It notes Portland support for Roslyn fire victims, Willamette Iron Works rebuilding, and a Northern Pacific damages ruling of 6 520 dollars after suit over Chinamen labor contracts.
The issue reports J H McKune’s obituary notice printed in error before his death in Pendleton. It covers Melvinuex the blackmailer being held for grand jury review, Wilcox arrest warrants, and local court actions. It also notes a Chicago man killing his wife and self, Palmer House struck by lightning, and various tariff and political debates with no clear resolution.
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