East Ender Seeks Conventions to Settle Division
A Pendleton comment by East Exper urges county leaders to settle the division question at spring conventions. He lauds J Hy Raley as a capable, honest candidate for state office and argues Raley could best advance local interests while remaining nonpartisan. The piece also notes Ellis' land bill aiding settlers and bicycle rights victories over railroads.
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Mizrow
Pendleton
Houser
Martin
Burroughs
Léseer
Charles
Salem
Bailey
State Capitol
Raley
Wild House
East Exper
Ellis
Congressman Ellis
Senate
House of ‘Representatives
United States
Congress
The Tables Turned on Jute Mills at Walla Walla Penitentiary
A critique traces the failed attempt to run a jute bag plant at Walla Walla state penitentiary. Free foreign competition and duty removal reduced demand for domestically produced bags. Convict labor cannot match Calcutta costs, risking mill closure as output unsold and profits vanish.
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Walla Walla Penitentiary
State Penitentiary
Sharpstein
Edmiston
Parker
Walla Walla
Congress
Jute Trust
Coblentz
Congrésa
Calcutta
What if Britain declared war on the United States
A Montreal sentry speculates on a war scenario between Great Britain and the United States. He foresees quick mobilization of the Canadian militia imperial troops and stores crossing the Atlantic to confront an invasion. Plans, built on frontier surveys, expect Montreal to be the first target and favor resisting in entrenched positions.
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Montreal
Great Britain
United States
Atlantic
Dominion
British Plan to Invade Montreal and Delay Americans
A historical discussion outlines a British move to land 10,000 disciplined troops near Montreal, using Lake Champlain and the Richelieu River to hold the St Lawrence. The strategy aims to delay American forces until 80,000 troops arrive, with Royal Navy dominance pressing peace terms from multiple American cities. Also reports a Lapwai reservation visit by James Ruben and a Thorn Hollow dance with police escorting an intoxicated participant.
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Lake Champlain
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Richelieu River
Royal Navy
Plattsburg
St. Lawrence
Great Britain
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Detroit
Chicago
Milwaukee
James Ruben
Lapwai
Umatilla
Plass
Thorn Hollow
Ruben
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Portland
Athena
W. J. Hurl
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Froome Bris
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Simmons
Perkins
Sharon
J. J. Black
Dancan
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Johnson Avenue
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Opustipee
Grsilon Oe
Jade
Rod
Boots
Eadies
Ron Rice
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Pa Ee
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