No to all proposed Oregon county divisions
The Eugene Register and Oregonian criticize nine county division schemes as costly, pro politician driven, and likely to raise taxes. Observers warn that many new counties would create more officials and higher taxes, urging voters to oppose all measures and rely on a fair statewide division law. The Observer echoes the call, noting voters often know little about affected territories and recommending a firm No to every proposed county split.
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Oregon
Eugene Register
Hood River County
Oregonian
Deschutes
Secretary of State
Crook County
Unipaua
Williams and Nesmith
Lane
Douglas
Winatilla County
Orchard and Hudson
Clark
Grant
Otis
Malheur
Harney
Clackamas
Multnomah
The
Beard
Hood River
Wasco County
Umpqua
Williams
Nesmith
Umatillas
Orchard
Hudson
Grant County
Clara County
Office Seekers Promote County Division Schemes in Oregon
Grants Pass Observer notes Currying favor by Avewell office seekers promoting county division in Oregon. The piece criticizes lack of understanding of local county needs and warns of self serving motives behind the push.
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Avewell
Oregon
Grants Pass
Ite
Aue
Futhermore
Only Sale in Astor’s Life Tied to Dollar Deal
A New York broker recalls John Jacob Astor's rare real estate sale in 1830 when he exchanged the then priceless Astor House for a single silver dollar. The deed, recorded moments after the purchase, stands as the family’s sole documented sale.
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John Jacob
Astor
John Jacob Astor
Niles 3
Watkins
New York
Broadway
Vesey
Barclay Street
Astor House
William
City Mall
America
Billy
Mr. Astor
Westminster Hall History and Notable Trials
Westminster Hall in England, a historic seat of royal justice, has hosted early parliaments and crucial trials. Notable moments include deposement of Edward II, execution of Charles I, Cromwell’s rise, the Hastings trial, and deaths of Wallace, More, Somerset, Essex, Strafford, and Guy Fawkes.
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Weatminster Hall
Westminster Hall
England
America
Rome
Edward
Richard
Charles
Cromwell
Warren Hastings
William Wallace
Thomas More
Somerset
Essex
Strafford
Guy Fawkes
New York World
Flight of the youth king Harold in Britain to the Conquest
John Milton recounts Harold, the last Saxon king, crafting wings and leaping from a tower. He flew a furlong before wind and misfortune toppled him, leaving him maimed. His pride led him to blame a missing fall rather than the wind or his failed design.
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John Milton
Britain
Harold
A Possible Wife Revolve in a Witty Exchange
A terse humorous exchange unfolds about flirtation and propriety as a husband deflects a remark on masculine temperament, preferring civility over conflict in a light domestic scene.
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HH Hill
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Foley
Newsom
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Freewater
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Walla Walla, Wash
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le Grow
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Koontz
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McArthur
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Main Street
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Chicago
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WM. McMurray
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