In al ee Gonvan Wednesday February 19 1902
A brief item from an old newspaper noting a Wednesday event dated February 19 in 1902 with no further context or details.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
2
A brief item from an old newspaper noting a Wednesday event dated February 19 in 1902 with no further context or details.
Broad coverage notes possible senate amendment to the war revenue repeal bill. Also reports General Funstan has recovered from recent surgery and the Meade transport has arrived in San Francisco with about 1200 soldiers whose terms have expired.
Preliminary figures show railroads reporting gross earnings per mile of line around 5890 and operating expenses near 102. Expenses per mile total about 5323, with net earnings rising to approximately 555,724, and overall net income including other income reaching 620,279,168 for the last fiscal year. Dividends declared totaled 121,198,637, up about 12 million from 1900, while leased-line dividends are excluded from these figures.
William Steele of Hilcard dies at home in Portland district. In Portland a 1200 strong rally denounces a city ordinance raising annual licenses from 410 to 600. Senator Mitchell signals an amendment to civil appropriations bill for 200 in Astoria quarantine station. Burglars ransack 17 Long Beach homes. arrests made with little value stolen. Vancouver petition for a wagon road to a Columbia river bridge backed by Portland Chamber of Commerce. War secretary sets grazing limits in forest reserves. 200000 sheep in Cascade, 25000 in Washington reserve, 170000 in Mt Rainier reserve. High Lake irrigation ditch near Medford to be finished by May. two large rock cuts completed and a five foot ditch blasted through.
W H Nebergall suffered a serious leg fracture when a buggy with W P McCormmach collided with a train incident near Saxe Station. The two men were riding in the buggy. McCormmach escaped injury while Nebergall was dragged and taken to Sisters' Hospital for surgery and possible foot loss.
Dr W R Campbell arrived in town to correct a Mast Oregonian report claiming he lost most of his dogs to plague. He denied the story stating only ten dogs were lost, and he does not expect further losses. He also noted his other animals were recovering and no new cases were reported.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a cure of flux or dalarrh claiming Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. Endorsers Wear & Thrax and others vouch for the firm's reliability. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and sold by druggists at price per bottle, with testimonials available.
A pair of sparrows will land near the nest site and furnish it with a supply of feed within 24 hours from the time the site was chosen.
A compilation of varied 1901 era items notes Sioux assimilation, a Florida millionaire’s absent treatment business, and cars reaching record yearly output. It cites Prince Henry’s US visit concerns, advocates for responsible reform in theater, and reports migration patterns, pearl button production, Albatross fisheries research, and Pribilof seal killing risks.
A long hotel arrivals column lists numerous guests visiting from Boise City Portland Spokane Seattle and surrounding towns. Names include James Wrielt William Jones George Fitzgibbon FE Simpson Thomas Wood J Hellinger J Brannick and many others from Portland Boise Spokane Walla Walla and beyond.
The 18? month old child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hampton died Tuesday from pneumonia caused by whooping cough The funeral was held at the family residence near the Sisters school in the eastern part of town Rev H J Zereher conducted the services
An editor notes ads can waste money while ongoing advertising yields returns. Ex-Secretary Gage rejected a 100000 a year offer to lead the International Banking Company of New York City. The salary would be double the U S president’s and the job reportedly easier and less burdensome.
An old advertisement claims to cure grip in two days with Laxative Bromo-Quinine. It notes a price and that a signature appears on every box. The copy mimics early 20th century patent medicine style.
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