Frieast Gena Stirs Early 1903 News Notes
Fresh proposals to buy the Danish West Indies are filed by the United States. President Hill warns labor unions threaten a grave U.S. financial reversal. The Pacific squadron under Rear-Admiral Glass gathers in San Francisco Bay awaiting orders. Heirs to Mrs. Charles L. Fair claim proof she survived her husband by 20 minutes and will sue for the estate. Cotton Belt signs 15 percent wage rise to avert a strike. A fight in Waycross, Georgia leaves two whites dead and multiple injured. Graceland, New Jersey dispatch rules revised after a wreck on the New Jersey Central. Britain plans to cut Ireland’s Commons seats from 108 to about 86. Tidal wave and hurricane hit the South Sea Islands, many lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Squadron
Bay of San Francisco
Henry Glass
Charles L. Fair
Cotton Belt Railroad
Waycross
Graceland
N. J
New Jersey Central
Uritiah
Ireland
Mad Bubber
Portland Area News Roundup Details Several Incidents
Fire causes 15.04 damage in Portland Flourine Mill. Mrs Earl Cranston dies in Silao Mexico. Foresters of America to meet in Astoria in May. Hermit Rowland found dead near Albany. Grant's Pass reports smallpox eradicated. Genesil O Howard lectures on Tennessee education. Thomas Heisler, 6, breaks thigh after 16 foot fall in Forest Grove. Mount Hood ascent attempt planned by Portland group. Sumpter mine cave-in blocks shaft but no deaths. Messiah Evans travels from Portland to hire Utah sugar labor. A J Barnes fined 10 at Walla Walla for out of season deer hunt. C B R & E conductors strike at Marshfield over single brakeman policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Tennessee
Thomas Heisler
Joby Weisler
Forest Grove
L. L. Hawkins
M. W. Gorman
T. B. White
Mount Hood
Columbia
Sumpter
Mesiah Evans
Utah Sugar Company
Lefn Portland
Utah
Hotel Arrivals at Pendleton Detail Diverse Guests
A long hotel arrivals list records guests at the Hotel Pendleton including F. Sinsheimer of Portland, W. R. Glendening and A. K. Grant of Portland, J. B. Welch and C. F. Tuesburg of city, Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Worthington of Silver City, M. J. McConnell of Moscow, and numerous others from Spokane, Salt Lake, Walla Walla, Lexington, and more. The roster names many individuals and their home cities, reflecting a broad guest mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
F. Sinsheimer
Portland
W. R. Glendening
A. K. Grant
A. E. Grisp
R. Ball
J. B. Welch
City
C.F. Tuesburg
W. B. Jenkins
J. W. Mills
Silver City
Dr. Worthington
M. J. McConnell
Moscow
H. E. Gilliam
Wayton
G. N. Hughes
St. Joseph
L. H. Agnew
Chicago
T. G. Agnew
R. Davison
A. L. Duncan
San Francisco
Sam Pelser
Frank Nase
St. Louis
A. B. Scoggin
Genessee
C. BE. Wood
Genesses
D. Spurbeck
William Maher
C. M. Smith
JH. Kloeckner
R. A Leeds
Spokane
Golden Rule
M. J. Robingon
George H. Mather
Denver
Maud FE Kelly
Salt Lake
G. H Guy
A. Maloney
W. D. Parker
Athena
L. C. Rothrock
Weston
Flora Taylor
Walla Walla
J. Cusker
Lh Webb
W. T. Campbell
Lexington
J. Campbell
J. S. C. Campbell
RL. Campbell
E. M. Campbell
B. H. Campbell
T. J. Berg
Millard
G. W. Williams
A. J. Hall
Kalamazoo
F. H. Vaughn
Tacoma
John Shaw
Edo
F. L. Hammond
Palouse
PD. Kincaid
P. J. Slatter
Deamut
E. W. Helm
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure Ad
An old advertisement promises a $100 reward for an incurable case of catarrh cured only by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo claims of honesty and financial ability to meet obligations. Taxt mentions Truax Wholesale Druggists and other firms endorsing the product and urges readers to buy Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney A CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
al Wan Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
Toeye Pamily
La Grande politicians eye county seat move to Salem
Dr. R. L. Lincoln, a prominent La Grande figure, passed away yesterday evening en route to Salem where the Union County seat question gains attention. La Grande residents feel confident securing the county seat if voted. Alice, a small valley station, is also a candidate for the honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Lincoln
la Grande
Salem
Union County
Alice
Cheap Rail Rates to Pendleton from Missouri River Points
From February 15 to April 30, 1903 inclusive the O R N Co offers sale tickets from Missouri River points to Pendleton for 22.50, from St Paul 25.00, from St Louis 27.50. Call on the O R N ticket agent for full particulars. Old Papers 25¢ per bundle while they last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Pendleton
St Paul
St. Louis
Pussy Foot reputation brushes up campaign image
Senator Allison earns the nickname Pussy Foot for steering views away from newspapers per the Detroit Journal. The Daily Host Oregonian is sold in Portland at Rich news stand in Hotel Perkins and at the Hotel, Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pussy Foot
Senator Allison
Detroit Journal
Oregonian
Portland
Rich News
Hotel Perkins
Oregon Sheep Industry Faces Burleigh Bill Blow
J H Gwinn secretary of the State Woolgrowers Association of Oregon travels to Salem opposing Rep Burleigh range limit bill. He warns the measure would damage Oregon wool and sheep production, citing historical growth and current industry value and urging decisive opposition to any form of the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Burleigh
J. H. Gwinn
State
Woolgrowers’ Association of Oregon
Balem
Gwinn
Baker City
United States
Herpicide Claims to Kill Dandruff Germ
An advertisement declares Herpicide destroys the dandruff germ that harms the scalp and hair roots. It asserts dandruff causes brittle hair, leading to hair loss and baldness, and promises hair will grow luxuriously without dandruff, noting the product works for all, even the American red man.
Oregon Pioneer James M Shull Dies at Walla Walla Hospital
James M Shull, a well known farmer aged 63, died at a local hospital from Brights disease after a prolonged illness. He came to Oregon 25 years ago, later moving to Eureka Flat in Walla Walla county where he accumulated land. He leaves one daughter and four sons. Funeral services are being held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Shull
Walla Walla Hospital
Walla Walls
Bright
Mr. Shull
Oregon
Eureka Flat
Walla Walla County
Helix Happenings Measles Prevalent and Socials Noted
Measles run high around Helix though most people are recovering. Local events include a surprise party for Mr and Mrs John McRae in Cold Springs, a Joly Club social at Mrs Henry Decker Priday, and dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs J N Sones. Community notices mention visits, travels planned to California, and local residents sharing health testimonials for Electric Hitters. Romaine Hogardus, former Spokane Building and Loan official, has been convicted of embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Warren
Helix
Pendleton
Charles Davis
L. BE. Rhem
Emma Greene
John McRae
Cold Springs
Joly Club
Hen. Decker
J. N. Sones
Cold Spring
Romaine Hogardus
Spokane Huilding & Loan Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
General News
Danish West, Indies
James J. Hill
South Sea Islands
Pacific Northwest News
A. J. Barnes
Barnes
Dixie
Marshfield, Or
Coquille City
East Oregonian Office
Oregon Pioneer
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Tallman & Co
Valen
Geo. C. Whitney & Co
Cupid’s
Errand
Schmidt
Fine Residence Properties
Court Street
C.D. Boyd
Ill
Boston
Gig Batiste Mills
the of Poultry
T. G. Taylor
Main Street
Therkelsen
East Court Street
Beck
Golden Rule Hotel
Aden
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