The Whipping Post at Oregon Penitentiary
Governor elect George E Chamberlain vows to end whipping at the Oregon penitentiary in Salem. Citizens and police urge abolition, citing inhumanity and harm to prison order. Historically, Pennoyer banned whipping, Lord resumed it after Abe Lawrence's conduct, and convicts face brutal punishments for minor offenses. Tracey and Merrill, the inmates who escaped, are noted.
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Geo. E. Chamberlain
State Penitentiary
Portland
Union
Oregon
Pennoyer
Tracey
Merrill
Desperate Escapes Driven by Severe Whippings
Monday reports describe multiple severe whippings that spurred escapes in a punitive measure. The account emphasizes the harsh discipline and how it pushed individuals to desperate acts, reflecting brutal conditions.
Women in London Favor Strength Over Cads in Men
Lady Colin Campbell discusses why women admire strength in men and distrust cowards and sneaks. She argues women seek protection and inspiration from male strength, whether physical, intellectual, or moral, and view reversed roles as harmful, noting Eve's disappointment and the enduring hunt for steadfast strength.
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Colin Campbell
London News
Adam
Athene
Filthy Temples in India Body Polluted by Constipation
A stark note on sacred spaces and dirt contrasts with medical tips. A humorous ad mentions livera tablets for digestion and appetite, touting Tall Man and Co's drug store as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Tallman & Co
Arrest of James Richards for Forgery in Walla Walla
James Richards alias James Olson alias James Nash was arrested in Walla Walla on forgery charges after cashing alleged bogus checks totaling over 34 dollars. He is held in the city jail pending further action.
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James Richards
James Olson
James Nash
Walla Walla
Jall
Owen McLaughlin
J. M. Bentley
W. A Hunt
Mur. Hunt
Eva Switzler
I L. Ray
Chas. E. French
Weston and Pendleton Guests Reported in Town
A flurry of social notes lists Frank Curl in Weston and L L Mann from Pilot Rock among others visiting in town. Attorne y Will King sits at Hotel Pendleton while George McPherson and family hail from Helix.
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Frank Curl
Weston
L. L. Mann
Pilot Rock
George McPherson
Helix
G. W. Bradley
Golden Rule
Athena
R. E. Porter
Meacham
Will King
Hotel &J. Gorge
Ontario
Eva Froome
Walla Walla
Friends
Clark Shults
A. W. Nye
Canyon City
J. H. Fell
Pendleton
C. E. Fell
Bryson
Corvallis
Eugene
W. L. Dick
C. J Smith
Columbus
Ohio
Ten Dollar Dispute Sparks Assault Arraignment
Thomas Scott and A Gasaway were arraigned before Police Judge McCourt for assault over a $10 debt. Scott was dismissed while Gasaway paid a $10 fine and served five days in jail for default. Gasaway, once employed as a bootblack, grabbed Scott by the collar and attacked after a failed bet on Furnish's election. Police officer Fee intervened as Scott defended himself. One Mohr railroad on the Columbia makes a great deal of difference.
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Thomas Scott
A. Gasaway
McCourt
Scott
Gasaway
Furnish
Tom
Fee
Mohr
Columbia
Why Women Fail In Business Says London Secretary
A London employment bureau secretary analyzed 256 women's cases, finding lack of training and deficient education as major barriers to work and business success. She urged starting at the bottom, building experience, and warned against relying on capital alone, noting women need thorough general education plus practical prep for chosen ventures. Straw hats at Teutsch's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Employment Bureau
London
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Dindinger, Wilson & Co
Cleaver Bros
Oregon Penitentiary
Salem
Will
Man
THE
Pendleton Shoe Company
Main St
C. Berquist
Pendiston Shoe Company
C. J. Freese
Spokesman-Review
J. T. Brown and
Seattle
Levi Ankeny
Harriet Ankeny
Earl F. Cranston
Baker City
F. W. Schmidt
W. C. Behring
A. H. Brown
Long Creek
Dr. Brown
Gerald
Thomas Bergiven
Blaine Hallock
Bingham Springs
Women IN Business
Teutsch's
E.T. of
ST. Joe Stor
LYONS
Millinery Sak
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