Junction of 1902 events echo in brief Oxford honors and disasters
The period recounts Joseph Choate's honorary degree at Oxford, a miner in Mundo Mo drowning escaping a mob, Brazil's anticipated revolution before Rodriguez Alves takes office, a church lightning strike in Pinero Spain killing 25 and injuring 35, Albert Sechrist dying from a Kansas City gun dispute, a Royal Navy cancellation from Victoria, and the Otis Isham marriage in Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal de Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Rodriguez Alvez
Pinero
Orenz
Spain
Albert Sechrist
Kansas City
Louis Zorn
Zorn
Richford
Admiralty
Naval and
Victoria
B. C
Mary Louise Otis
Elwell S. Otis
Ralph Isham
Chicago
Trinity Episcopal Church
Rochester
N. Y
W. D Walker
New York
Multnomah Clerk Secures Election Certificate Amid Court Dispute
County Clerk Fields of Multnomah obtains his election certificate despite Clerk of Court Swetland’s refusal. In Albany General Bebee and staff prep for the Oregon State Militia encampment July 17 to 24. A body found near Pocatello indicates EB Fritz shot, eight miles from town. G W Anderson sues City & Suburban railway for death of Chester Anderson on Morrison Street Bridge. Willamette Pulp & Paper Co builds a small mill on Gray’s River to supply dams and logs to Oregon City. Fish Warden Van Dusen marks and releases chinook fry in Astoria reservoir, with hundreds more expected from hatchery in a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fields
Multnomah
Swetland
Bebee
Albany
Oregon State Militia
Pocatello
Idaho
EB. M. Fritz
Pocatello Creek
Columbia Southern Railway
G. W. Anderson
Portland
City & Suburban Railway Company
Chester Anderson
Morrison Street
Willamette Pulp & Paper Co
Gray's River
Oregon City
van Dusen
Astoria
Hotel Arrivals List From Various Cities
Hotel arrivals include G. H. Adams from McMinnville M. G. Myers H. L. Latz 8 Hexter J. E. Webb William Maher C. M. Smith L. Allehoff B. G. Baker R. H. Eaton A. L. Grand J. C. Lindsey Robert Lawes L. H. Lemon Wellington Clark Walla Walla C. H. Pearson Memphis G. F. Edmond Denver E. C. Skiles Spokane E. K. Fernon A B Heatfield W. R. Glendening J. H. Kloeckman Spokane C. E. Dickey Omaha J. C. Newbouer C. E. Patterson J. G. Cannon A. P. Stewart San Francisco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Adams
McMinnville
M. G. Myers
H. L. Latz
8. Hexter
J. E. Webb
New York
William Maher
C. M. Smith
L. Allehoff
B. G. Baker
R. H. Eaton
A. L. Grand
J. C. Lindsey
Portland
Robert Lawes
Milwaukee
L. H. Lemon
Wellington Clark
Walla Walla
C. H. Pearson
Memphis
G. F. Edmond
Denver
E. C. Skiles
Spokane
E. K. Fernon
A. 8. Heatfield
W. R. Glendening
J. H. Kloeckman
C. E. Dickey
Omaha
J. C. Newbouer
C. E. Patterson
Chicago
J. G. Cannon
A. P. Stewart
San Francisco
Notable names listed across western states and towns
J P Larmer Prineville W M Blaine Idaho W R Harden Jesse Vaughn Athena J W Mullinix Walla Walla A W Davis Co L Downer Sam Lee Spokane G D Garley Portland C E Vey J W Peters La Grande A Hales Waitsburg J T Kreeter and wife Payette J C Leslie J W Flynn Pennsylvania W McGinnis Wisconsin W H Atterberg Eugene J J Oliver and wife William Taylor H RK Horn George P Craig
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Larmer
Prineville
W. M. Blaine
Idaho
W. R. Harden
Jesse Vaughn
Athena
J. W. Mullinix
Walla Walla
A. W. Davis
L. Downer
Sam Lee
Spokane
G. D. Garley
Portland
C. E. Vey
J. W. Peters
la Grande
A. Hales
Waitsburg
J. T. Kreeter
Payette
J. C. Leslie
J. W. Flynn
Pennsylvania
W. McGinnis
Wisconsin
W. H. Atterberg
Eugene
J. J. Oliver
William Taylor
H. RK. Horn
George P. Craig
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
Advertisement offering a $100 reward for an incurable case of catarrh by mail order cure. Claims F J Cheney is honorable and able to fulfill obligations. Endorsers West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo Ohio state testimonials and price 75 cents per bottle. Also mentions James Family Pills as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Chally & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Fourth at Bingham Features Picnics and Races
C. W. Avery of Bingham Springs plans a grand Fourth of July celebration with Helix band music for three days, dancing, diving and swimming contests, and prizes for top performances. Foot races will entertain participants as the hot July sun drives crowds to the springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Avery
Bingham Springs
Helix Band
Washington Man Declines in Insanity at State Asylum
Thomas J. Scott received a letter from a state insane asylum physician stating Jim Washington, a Black man sent from here last summer, is in worsening condition with no hope of recovery. He is deteriorating and may not be long for this world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas J. Scott
State Insane Asylum
Jim Washington
Great Fourth excursion to Meacham by O K R N
Pendleton officials announce the excursion train to Meacham for July 4 from the O K R N depot. The picnic committee supported the trip as a pleasant way to celebrate the Fourth. Round trip fare is quoted at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Blue Mountains
Meacham
Galo Cheap! One 18 foot harvester and mower dresser
The listing offers an 18 foot combined harvester and a 14 foot steel mower and dresser in Pendle’s R. Laing area. Funds and exact condition not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galo
Toot R. Laing
Pendle Sagt
Romo Attacks Umatilla Officials Over Franchises
F B Romo of Romo Mellmann electric railway fame accuses Umatilla county officials of delaying his franchise for a planned line. He criticizes Oregon for slow action while noting Washington concessions granted. Officials plan a definite decision on the first Monday in July after reviewing rights of way and impacts on landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Romo
Umatilla County
Romo-Mellmann Electric Railroad
Oregon
Umatilla
Romo
Walla Walla Sees Possible Northern Pacific Branch Change
Reports from Tacoma claim the Northern Pacific plans to absorb the Washington and Columbia River line as a branch. Abandonment of Walla Walla offices and moved operations to Tacoma are cited, with through Tacoma to Dayton passenger service possible. Washington & Columbia River officials deny knowledge of the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Washington & Columbia River
Joseph McCabe
Eastern Washington
Northern Pacific Company
Dayton
B. Calderhead
Washington & Columbia River Railroad
Calderhead travels after discussing change
Mr Calderhead spoke of a possible company change then departed for Portland. The article notes free tickets with every dollar spent at Martins Family Grocery and Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calderhead
Portland
Martin
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Hast
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Oxford University
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Great Britain
William Brown
Mundo, Mo
Elk River
Pacific Northwest News
Bingham
C. R
F. W. Schmidt & Co
Boston
Thompson Hardware
Godart
Baker & Fol
Byers
Pendleton Roller
W. S. Byers
Proprietor
Murphy’s
Court Street
Jesse Faw
Polydore Moons
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