Unprecedented rains ruin Kansas wheat crop and other news
On July 11 1902 Northern Kansas suffered unprecedented rains crippling the wheat crop. A San Francisco lineman Robert Burns died from an electric shock. Honolulu politician W R Wilcox seeks another term as delegate to congress. A Butte Montana somnambulist died after falling from a hotel window July Fourth. General Chaffee orders a court marshal for Lieutenant Hickman over cruelty to natives in Tayabas. A pearl fisher stranded on Metsen Island survives two weeks amid natives. Eldridge Finkle and his sister 15 and 11 flag a train to prevent derailment near Boston Corners. Louisiana Purchase Exposition signs a contract for the art gallery worth over 1 million. Julia Arthur B F Cheney operated on for appendicitis at Little Brewster Island Boston Harbor with a swift recovery expected.
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Kansas
Robert K. Burns
San Francisco
W. R. Wilcox
Honolulu
Congress
Hawaiian Islands
Home Rule Party
Richard Morrison
Butte, Sfont
Pacific Northwest News Highlights Mixed Regional Briefs
Pacific Northwest notes settle retail dispute in Baker City and brighten grain and hay prospects in Crook County. A Prineville dispatch debunks cattle and sheep war rumors as imaginary. An Astoria waterfront sale signals a new saw mill project. Grant’s Pass forms a Miners Protective Association to curb timber grabbers. Clatsop County reports half‑year finances totaling receipts 137351.50 and disbursements 11833.52. Steamboats and barges carried extensive lumber and logs. MacReynold’s creamery butter is widely available.
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Miners’ Protective Association
Grant's Pass
Clatsop County
Hotel Arrivals List from Multiple Cities
A long hotel arrivals list shows guests from Portland New York San Francisco Spokane Walla Walla Meacham Prescott Boise and other places. Names include M H Insley W R Glendening Leo Neill R H Pitts J O Thomas J C Lindsey L D Wheeler and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Insley
Portland
W. R. Glendening
Leo Neill
New York
Co. IL
Egilestrom
R. H. Pitts
St. Louis
E. J. Brannick
W. H. O'Neil
San Francisco
J. O. Thomas
J. C. Lindsey
J. A. Livingston
L. D. Wheeler
Alex
W. C. Howell
St. Paul
John Smith
Colorado
W. H. Lance
Texas
L. L. Lance
Co. L. Cox
George Mollet
Mort Harrison
Denver
A. W. Whitner
R. P. Riggs
Milton
Heatfield
Spokane
Fred Olson
Julius Sterzhead
H. E. Smith
Erna
G. W. Harris
E. A. Schiffier
City
Joe Hoodeman
Longeyne
Cove
W. V. Kerley
Louis L. Sharp
Boise
G. D. Galler
L. Downer
T. D. Cramer
J. A. Nell
McCarty
Ione
W. H. Kaseberg
Walla Walla
P. W. Bishop
Fred M. Uren
California
John M. Spencer
A. J. Hall
C. A. Johnson
Pilot Rock
James M. Biels
Tipton
Victor Tichenor
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Remedy
Advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube and mucus catarrh. Promises cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Pills, offering $100 for uncured cases and urging readers to request free circulars from PFJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
PF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Pamils Pilla
Freight conditions at Hunts and Walla Walla rail lines
G H Hazzard of the W and C R company in Hunt's Station reports light freight on the rails. Wheat in warehouse stock has shipped to the Sound and other points, with minimal shipments locally. Oregon Railway and Navigation lines show similar patterns with few large trains. Weather at Hunt's Junction is dry and typical, with rapid drying time.
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G. H. Hazzard
W. & C. R. Company
Hunt
Walla Walla
Hunts
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Snake River
Hont's
Mr. Hazzard
Hunt's Junction
Star Mail Routes Allow Delivery at Customer Boxes
Regulations for star or rural free delivery allow residents on or near mail routes to provide a roadside box or crane. Requests must be in writing to the local postmaster, boxes funded by residents, carriers deposit mail at designated points, and no extra charges to addressees. Registered mail requires express written order.
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Umatila County
East Oregonian
W. S. Shallenberger
Washington, D. C
Overdose of Legs Draws Curiosity to Pendleton Yard
Pendleton reports a four legged chicken owned by Mrs. D Mumford of Vincent Street north of the courthouse. The four day old chick hops on two legs and uses only two. The extra limbs lie behind the normal legs and are well formed but unused.
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Pendleton
Tracy
D. Mumford
Vincent Street
Court House
Curiosity
Need More Help From Dyspepsia Pains and Piddling Aids
Overtaxed organs cry out for help with dyspepsia pains nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel troubles. Dr King’s New Life Pills offer gentle thorough relief guaranteed to cure. 26c at Tallman & Co. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Growing Our Clover Dream is Up to Date A Sample for the Asking
Growing Our Clover Dream remains current as a sample guide for the asking. The piece outlines ongoing efforts, timelines, and community ambitions tied to clover cultivation and related agricultural goals. It emphasizes practical steps and local participation.
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Taylor
Main Street
Cregonnany
General News
Victoria
B. C
Metsen Island
Eldridge Finkle
Poughbkeepsie & Eastern Railroad
Boston Corners
N. Y
Division of Works
B. F. Cheney
Julia Arthur
Little Brewster Island
Boston Harbor
Cheney
Pacific Northwest News
Retail Clerks’ Union
Baker City
Crook County
Prineville
M. L. Kane
Salem Asylum
Astoria
MacReynold
The
Hunt Line
Star Mail Routes
Arkanton
Oregon
Nevada
Alaska
Hawaii
F. W. Schmidt & Co
Association
Lapland
Monitor
Joseph Basler
G. Neuman
Bis
Boston
Lally
Victor
Jesse Fam
Thompson Hardware
Byers M
Pendleton Roller
W. S. Byers
Hayes
Babbitt
Clark’s Hardware
Truch A Store
Crowner Too
Polydore Moons
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