Vote Down County Division Schemes
The Morning Oregonian urges voters to oppose nine county division schemes in Oregon noting lack of local detail knowledge and predicting higher taxes and more trouble for property owners. It cites Deschutes Umpqua Nesmith Clackamas and other efforts seeking county separations and annexations plus patronage concerns. The piece argues direct initiative undermines representative governance.
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Umpqua
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Nesmith
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Umatilla County
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Hudson
Clark
Grant
Otis
Malheur
Harney
Clack Amis
Multnomah
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Washington County
Let the Counties Decide in Oregon Statewide Vote
The Eugene Register argues county division should be decided by those affected. It notes over thirty Initiative petitions on the general election slate and questions whether the public should limit large counties by splitting them. The piece cites resident concerns and contrasts county division with broader statewide action.
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Eugene Register
Oregon
Missouri
M. K. Hall Seeks Joint Oregon Senate Seat
M K Hall of LaGrande Oregon runs for Joint Senator covering Umatilla Union and Morrow Counties. He pledges to uphold voters rights to craft laws and elect representatives free from insider influence. He favors higher education standards and practical teacher training plus stronger law enforcement and progressive leadership.
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Umatilla
Union
Morrow
Presence of Mind Wellington's Meeting With a Maniac
A London Graphic item recounts an odd encounter as Duke of Wellington faces a murderous intruder. The man declares he must kill him, but Wellington coolly negotiates a postponement and directs the visitor to return for an appointment, after which the maniac is later confined to Bedlam.
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Dionyelus
Dionysius
Bedlam
London Graphic
Little Girl’s Gratitude Crowns Grave Planting Gift
A seven year old girl thanks her busy father on a long walk with a shy smile and a bold line about what to plant on his grave. The story, sourced from Exchange, reveals a child’s poignant affection and a single memorable expression.
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Mr. Brown
Tennyson’s Tactlessness and Kindness in One
The articles recount Tennyson’s blunt remarks at meals asking about fish and calling it Whiting then noting its bottomless insensitivity. Yet he showed rare kindness bringing two cabbages as a peace offering after rude behavior to Mrs Brotherton at Freshwater.
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Tennyson
The Loft Answer in Crowded Car Whistle Challenge
Two men share a double seat in a crowded car. A long distance whistler performs for five minutes until challenged, and the other man finally concedes he cannot stop the whistling, hoping the other will. The whistle stops.
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Argonaut
Warmth Not Wanted in Letters This Morning
A sarcastic exchange about warmth in correspondence unfolds as one character laments pleasantries while another notes business letters arriving today carry unexpected warmth that unsettles him. The dialogue hints at tension between genuine sentiment and professional tone.
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Tex
Wireless and Railway Telegraphy Jobs for Ambitious Youth
A Good Position Can be had by ambitious young men and ladies in the field of Wireless or Railway telegraphy. Since the 8 hour law and new wireless stations, there is a shortage of telegraphers with beginners earning 70 to 90 dollars monthly and good advancement. The National Telegraph Institute of Portland operates six institutes under R. R. and Wirelees supervision and places all graduates into positions. Write for full details.
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