Dream of the Dispatches Condensed for Busy Readers
The column surveys notable events and oddities from across states and foreign shores. It mentions Oregon voting on a school measure with Linn County largely against it and Josephine County supporting a high school. It also notes Thayer’s victory margin in Oregon and various historical curiosities about Thomas Jefferson, his inventions, and a comment on finances.
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Crisok
Fon A Vunateta
Linn
Josephine
Toca High Schol
Oregon
Thayer
Adan
Thomas Jefferson
West
Wien
Walker
France
Jefferson
Tiny
Leni
Pispateli
Pioneer and Veteran Reunion at Olalla in August 1902
Correspondents note a social and industrial gathering for Pioneer and Veteran members set for August 27 to 29, 1902. They describe local trips, hunting, musical performances, and a planning meeting at OLaska grounds with invitations extended to all residents.
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Olaska Grivtide
Coronation Night Bonfires Planned Across Three Kingdoms
A British coronation forecast describes a nationwide bonfire chain stretching across three kingdoms. Districts are organized, circulars issued, and a detonating rocket set to fire at 8:55 PM on June 26 will trigger 3000 fires five minutes later as the signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
General Charles Egan and the Galdaum Cattle Case
The report describes a struggle involving General Charles Egan and a man named Galdaum over a cattle interest linked to W. C. Gireen. In Heroweille a quarrel led to Egan firing a pistol, discharging it to the ceiling after Goldsum wrestled the weapon from his hand, and Egan was thrown to the ground. Friends intervened before further harm occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treesov
Arie
Jone
Charles Egan
Fate
Sid Atv
W. C.gireen
Heroweille
Egan
Goldsum
Bey Ceddaasay
Spreckels plans wireless link from Hawaii to San Francisco
Corence June 23 John Dy Spreckels dominant Hawaiian industries magnate contemplates wireless telegraph connection to San Francisco. His aides install a system between Los Angeles and Catalina Island 40 miles offshore while Spreckels begins planning the Heahan System.
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Corence
John Dy
Spreckies
Multi-Nillonain
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Ure Chronicle
Los Angeles
Hie
Los Aogeles
Catalina Island
Pacific Ocean
Spreckel
Hot de Steamship Company
Tr Veel
Australia
Alaneela
Ventura and
Hares
Ply Beryco
Islands
Honolale
Startling medical advance praised by druggist
A story extols Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve as cures for a frail elderly man once deemed hopeless. The advert claims detoxifying effects on bilious and kidney poisons plus skin eruptions and ulcers vanish. Prepared by A. C. Marsters & Co.
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G. W
Elizabeth
A. C. Marsters & Co
River district strawberry crop ships 45000 crates
The bulk of Strawberries from the load River district has been shipped and about 45000 erietes produced this year, nearly 5 carloads. Revenue to growers is around 125000 dollars. Most fruit goes to Eastern states with few cars headed west of the Stocky Mountains. Quality was high, but pickers caused overharvesting, increasing costs to protect district reputation.
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Load River
Fancy Creamery Butter Proclaimed Pure Cream Quality
A regional note asserts that Fancy Creamery Butter from the Micitic coast markets is pure cream and made by O. K. Tonglae Co. Creamery in Roreburg Oregon. It invites trial, claiming the product’s quality will prove itself.
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Iidusery
Dingles
Fasey
Ik O. K. Tonglae Co. Creamery
Roreburg, Or
Coronation Postponed Amid King Edward’s Illness
June 24 reports from Loxton and London detail King Edward’s illness and a successful operation for perityphlitis. Official bulletins describe the King’s condition as critical but improving, with sleep and progress noted and scheduled updates from Buckingham Palace.
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Buckingham Palace
Lonxvox
Associated Press
London
Francis Knollyis
Loxvos
Prince of Wales
Lord Salisbury
King's Illness and Urgent Operation Reported
Dr. Cyrus Edson explains the King suffers perityphlitis with an abdominal abscess near the start of the large intestine. Surgeons operated to drain pus and determine extent of disease. Recovery may take three to four weeks, plus additional time before coronation duties. The illness is on the right side, low in the abdomen.
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New York
Cyrus Edson
Youthful bandit fires at youths on Macadam road bridge
Willie Thompson and Willie Bushman, both under 13, were fired upon by a rider on a bicycle wielding a small 22 caliber revolver. A lead pellet struck Thompson in the palm and could not be removed. The wound worsened with fear of blood poisoning. police seek the shooter.
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Portland
Willie Thompson
Willie Bushman
Young Thompson
Confesses to 31 Murders by Nurse Jane Toppan
Boston June 24 Jane Toppan jailed at Taunton Insane Asylum after a Barnstable jury trial for the Mrs Mary D Gibbs murder confesses to her senior counsel Judge Fred Bixby that she killed 31 persons she nursed as patients.
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Boston
Jane Toppan
Taunton Insane Asylum
Barnstable
Mary D. Gibbs
Fred Bixby
Bryan Dominates Nebraskas Fusion Convention
In Grand Island on June 24 the Democratic and Populist conventions converge with fusion likely. William J. Bryan stands as the central figure declaring he will not accept the gubernatorial nomination.
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Grand Island, Neb
William J. Bryan
Croier Kat Chi Flown Up River Rescue Efforts Continue
The report notes Kat Chi has been flown up the Vang-Fse River. Only two crew members escaped. Eruptions by Kilanes Viuwail rise in activity with smoke seen near Hames. Lava appears in the ermater but no overflow yet. A large eruption could occur at any time. Oregon’s admission to the urdew brings nine governors, four Democrats Whittaker Grover Thayer Pennover and five Republicans Gibbs Woods Meaxie Lond Geer. Chamberlain’s election shifts party balance. Republicans have one term, Democrats two.
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Vang-Fse
Oregon
Whittaker
Grover
Thayer
Pennover
Gibbs
Woods
Meaxie
Lond
Geer
Gov. Chamberlain
Dent
Pierce
Gollen
Dijon
Ty Easter
Ontario
Newport Seaside Resort Tickets On Sale At Reduced Rates
The Southern Pacific Company with the Corvallis & Eastern railroad announces round trip tickets from all Oregon points to Newport available June 15 through October 19 at specially reduced rates. Inquiries an agent for details.
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Newport
Northwest
Southern Pacific Company
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Geo
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Glob Printing
RA. Booth
A. Marsters
Douglas County Bank
Galley
Board OF
Mer
B. W. Strong
Roseburg, Ore
Sutter
Kruse & Newland
Dever
Etyle No
Flint’s
Pat Raddress
Patterson
FED and Sale
EPA
Reachurg, Oregon
News OF the County
Corps of Special
Ollala Vws
Olalla
A. F. Piewat
Gate Hitself
J. W. McFarland
W. KR
Abel
M. Wongcutt
Prof
Cran
Upper Ofalla
George
M.A. Giles
General Egan
Hawaii
Mi Ogd OO
Currier’s Grocery
Mionopole Brand
Roseburg
Bryan
Woilenberg
W. L. Cobb
Mrs. Fein
Ved. Cortier Jp
Uncle Sats
Lee
Roseburg Steam Liu
Studebaker
Wade
Churchill & Woolley
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