Multinational tensions and expeditions in 1902 observed around Lewiston and the polar trek
The report covers Louis Gatdapse killed in Lewiston Montana, Peary returning from the North Pole reaching 14 degrees 7 minutes, Panama trains protest by Colombia, emigration of Jews from Houmania to America, and various military and political notices including Canadian militia sword abolition, Kansas ballot mandamus, and miner strike leader arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gatdapse
Lewiston
Mont
Colombia
Colon
Panama
Houmania
America
Peary
North Pole
Kansas
Issa Boljetinas
Mitrovitz
Monte Cristo Railroad Passes to Northern Pacific
Pacific Northwest news notes that the Monte Cristo railroad, a John P. Rockefeller property, has been transferred to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Upper Columbia engineers strike halts, fruit growers face famine as Spokane markets falter. Terese Lebben sues Linn County for damages over her husband’s death when his team fell through a bridge on July 24. Oregon gold output for 1900 set a record at 6,759 ounces valued at $1,834,821. A US engineers board will visit The Dalles and Celilo Falls to inspect river improvements. Oregon Commercial Company of Huntington expands timber trade by 6,400,40 feet to eastern buyers amid timber lands purchases near Pleasant Valley. Astoria timber dryer notes log prices up 860 cents per thousand, not from scarcity but reduced local supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Cristo
John P. Rockefeller
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Upper Columbia
Spokane
Terese Lebben
Linn County
Oregon
George EB. Haberts
Hotel Arrivals List From Pendleton and Nearby Cities
A compiled hotel arrivals list shows guests from San Francisco Portland Spokane and Chicago at Pendleton hotels. Names include Orval C. Giletrap George Harris Andrew Nylander W Kees M Patton J N Kirkland and many others with destinations such as Los Angeles Seattle and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Orval
C. Giletrap
San Francisco
George Harris
Portiani
Andrew Nylander
E. P. Maucher
W. Kees
Boise
A. D. Vera
Charlies Mc Kitchell
New York
Ion Salimar
Chicago
William Courts
Detroit
E. C. Skiles
Spokane
Willam E Ameés
Summerville
W. CC. Garrett
Portland
J. N. Kirkland and Wife
San Fran
James M. Seer
Athena
Mary Johnson
Verna Johnson
Bh. F. Lane
Sacramento
Edward Williams
Los Angeles
A H. Carr
Grand Forks
Aliee Duke
Wath Walla
K. T. Zumwall
Not Doomed For Life
W. A. Greer of MacConnelville Ohio writes of three years of treatment by good doctors for piles and fistula. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him in two weeks when all else failed. Cures burns cuts corns sores eruptions salt rheum piles or no pay. 25c at Tallzan & Co.'s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Greer
MacConnelville
Bucklen
Tallzan & Co
Blind Sam Tramp Plays Fiddle on Pendleton Streets
L and Sam on annual Pendleton visit as Blind Sam, a well known tramp with his fiddle. He entertains crowds by playing the same tune daily and singing his improvised song, receiving donations yet remaining a jolly figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L & Sam
Blind Sam
Pendleton
Sam
Backache and Kidney Cure Ad at Brock & McComas
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney woes. It invites readers to read about free distribution in the paper and to visit Brock & McComas' Drug Store on Monday September 22 for the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aidney
Brock & McComas
Colorado Springs and Return 350 Rail Fare
Due to the Tenth National Irrigation Congress in Colorado Springs October 6 onward the O R N Co offers round trip tickets to Colorado Springs and return for 350. Tickets go on sale October 2 and 3 with a limit of 80 days and stopovers allowed.
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Colorado Springs
Tenth
National Irrigation Congress
Col
Notice to debtors by H M Sloan
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me will please call and settle their accounts. H M Sloan.
Dazzling opening at Peoples Warehouse dazzles all
The Peoples Warehouse opened Friday evening to a large audience with Kirkman’s Orchestra providing music. Elegant gowns, silk waists, and new ladies and gentlemen’s wear were displayed across the store, including Japanese robes and dressing sacks, drawing praise from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Warehouse
Peoples
Sivlieh
Hughes Arrested After Drunken Rampage in Main Street
Billy Hughes, a local barber, was arrested Friday evening and jailed after a day of heavy drinking. He ran through Main Street in a demented state barefoot and shirtless, claiming doctors were to operate in his room, while police found no serious injury beyond intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hughes
Hughes
Penland
Main
Cole
Drunk Spree Wears On Before Recovery Time
A lengthy intoxication period leaves the subject in need of time to sober up and heal before resuming normal activities.
Accused of Theft Lee Smith Faces Charge in La Grande
Lee Smith, wanted in Mason county for theft, is in the county jail awaiting transfer after being identified. He allegedly hired a horse from a livery stable in La Grande, the horse was recovered later, and he claims another man cared for it. Authorities expected to bring him to Baker City for trial. The Heath Kelly Company runs five sawmills in Eugene with a large payroll.
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Lee Smith
Mason County
Smith
Taylor
Deering
Union County
la Grande
Baker City
Childers
Wire
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One Price Clothiers, Furnishers and Hatters
Main Street
General News
Wilkesbarre
Pat Wyoda
Sherif
George Gilbert
William Jenking
Boak
Pacific Northwest News
United States Engineers
Dalles
Celilo Falls
Harts
Neeka
Oregon Commercial Company
Huntington
Pleasant Valley
Astoria
U. P. Sam
The
ABC of
H. M. Sloan
Kirkman
Heath-Kelly Company
F.w.schmidt & Co
Fendieton School
Etudent Way
Columbia LodGiNg House
Alta & Webb Ats
X. Schempp
Prop
N. K. Fairbank
Boston
St. Louis
Swift
Jgo
Martin
R. Martin
Jesse
KINE
the Grove
Peter Sutt
George
C. Berquist
Lee Tet Materials
Byers
Pendleton Roller
W. S. Byers
Proprietor
Polydore Moons
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