German Vote Could Decide McKinley Election
Washington dispatch in New York Herald argues that a small shift in German American votes could swing the 1900 presidential race. It notes McKinley’s 1896 gains in eastern states and lists how changes in German American support might flip Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Kentucky and other battlegrounds, potentially delivering victory to Bryan if Republicans fail to gain native votes.
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Washington Dispatch
New York
Ierald
Middle West
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Kentucky
McKinley
Mississippi River
Bryan
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Earl Li on Chinese situation in Berlin interview
A Berlin paper quotes Li Jiung Chang speaking July 5 at Canton. He says Chinese hatred of foreigners rose after the seizure of Kiaochow by Germany, calling it an exorbitant penalty for two murdered missionaries, notes motives of European powers, and comments on China’s remaining port.
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Berlin
Li Jiung Chang
Canton
Earl Li
Germany
China
Democracy's Anniversary President Fact Mosaic
Notable figures named Jefferson and Bryan appear as crammed fragments: Thomas Jefferson tied to 1801 1809 and William J Bryan linked to 1901. The entry resembles a terse name date list, lacking coherent narrative and concrete incident or event details.
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Thomas JeffeRson
William J. Bryan
If Bryan Elected President Hat Attribution Sparks Debate
The remark suggests Henna would credit Bryan with Roosevelt era symbolism via a cowboy hat. Hanna counsels Roosevelt to conceal that hat, signaling a strategic blurring of personal symbols in political messaging.
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Bryan
Henna
Roosevelt
Hanna
Trusts oppose Bryan election and Democratic control
The passage asserts that all trusts in the United States oppose Bryan's election and a Democratic-led government, and that the trusts know who their enemies are.
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United States
Bryan
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Health Rebuild
In a testimonial style notice a woman reports relief from female troubles using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The ad claims it is alcohol free and non narcotic and invites sick women to consult by letter free. It features endorsements from private letters and asserts the medicine makes weak women strong.
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Fannie She
Blyington, Sons
Pierce
Dr. R. V
Inson
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
Unity News items from August notices and travels
AJ Briggs and family left for a two week outing from rent Lumber Co. M E Edwards attended the Eugene teachers institute and stayed for exams. Kev Dixon preached Sunday. Mr Tally from Eugene visited Mrs Cox. Quarterly United Brethren conference to convene at Trent text with Elder Stewart presiding. A married man quip noted in Trent court. Rumor of a Willamette log drive to Portland next summer. Skeels’ loggings at Springfield. AD Hyland's family to Kitson Springs. 20 children in the Hyland party. Military Road land surveyors from Michigan examine lands east of the meridian near Lowell. A wagon train from drought-stricken California relocates 19 people to Lane county with plans near Mackenzie river. Knotts named Sunday school missionary for Southern Oregon Presbytery and based in Grants Pass. Eugene Photo Studio offering 15 free cards.
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Kev Dixon
Jasper Hilla
Skeels
Springfield
AD Hyland
Kitson Springs
Mr Hyland
Chas McFarland
New Fielp
Chante Pass
Knotts
Florence
Oregon
Southern Oregon
Cape Nome Rush Reports Record Mining Stampede
A CAPE NOME report quotes a Juneau Dispatch interviewer describing Nome as hosting a mining stampede with 20 000 to 25 000 residents. He notes a flood of outflow, collapsing lumber prices, three daily burials, two personal crises, six murders, and disorderly behavior amid a booming but precarious camp economy.
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Nome
Farm For Sale Near Harriaburg With River Bottom Land
Sus acres of land within one mile of Harriaburg includes 200 acres in cultivation two old houses no barns river bottom land balm maple and ash timber suitable for lumber two old orchards on the place bargain price 14 per acre KF BAKER & Co Junction City Hotel
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Harriaburg
Nursing mother nourished by bone forming elements
The text notes a mother’s frailty and constant worry about her body not thriving. It says bone forming nutrients and sustenance for the baby are supplied to strengthen the mother and improve the baby’s nourishment, referencing a committee and various names.
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New
Willian Weiss Leaves Blackley For Ference Plan as Engineer
Blackley News reports William Weiss returned home from Washington on Saturday and will travel to Ference today to seek an engineer and steamer post. Nearby, H E Mahon, FE H Herron and families from Junction, plus Mrs Fred Sutherland of Portisod camped on the lake. Herron taught Blackley’s first school about 15 years ago. AJ Kayser and wife of Junction, Don Hamill and Misses Myrtle and Daisy Siayter of Blackley visited coastward. J T Miller and son and daughter camping at Mr Drugg's. Prof C H Baughman left for home Saturday, leaving many friends. The new schoolhouse is finished and school progresses. The picnic was a grand success with supper and a dance Friday night. Band music and games on Saturday morning. Mapleton beat Blackley 25 to 20 in a ball game after dinner. Mapleton visitors included Fred Bean and wife, Chester Bean, J M Nicholas and wife, Len vabor of Alpha, and W M Hay of Florence.
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H E Mahon
FE H Herron
Junction
Fred Sutherland
Portisod
Herron
Blachley
AJ Kayser
Don Hamiiu
Myrtle
Daisy Siayter
Ited
J T Miller
Drugg
Mapleton
Blachley Boys
Fred Bean
Chester Bean
J M Nicholas
Len Vabor
Alpha
W M Hay
Florence
McKenzie Road Guide Poles Down After Snow
Mr J Withrow reports that the McKenzie wagon road guide poles across the lava and summit have fallen in many spots. The six inch diameter, twenty foot high poles were set at intervals to mark the road for travelers and mail carriers when snow obscured the route. The county court should direct the appointed superintendent to oversee repairs and replacement.
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J. Withrow
McKenzie
A Powder Mill Explosion Advertisement
An old style medicinal ad warns against drastic mineral pills and calomel, promoting Dr King's New Life Pills as safe and effective for headaches and constipation. Mentions price and a local drugstore.
Farm For Sale Fifty Acres Cultivated Plus Pasture
Auction style notice for 150 acre farm with 100 acres cultivated and balance pasture and woodland. Suitable for cattle or sheep ranch with good out range and running water near house. Located two miles west of Thegene and five miles west of Elmira. Address missing.
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Thegene
Elmira
Public School Reopens On September 24
Notice from Gro F Draw clerk of Public School district dated August 4, 1900 states teachers are urged to report to the office to sign contracts at their earliest convenience.
Local Market Prices July 13 1900
Readable prices for commodities include Butter from 25 to 85 cents per pound Wool from 10s to 12s per bale Poultry from 350 to 450 per ton Dried fruits flour at 50 cents per pound Eggs at 16 cents Wheat 45 to 60 cents Potatoes 75 cents per 100 pounds Hope 5 cents per unit
Chittim Bark and Local Business Notes
Chittim bark offered for cash at Green's Grocery Waerat Yieips with highest price. USDA Oregon fall wheat yields shown by county Kenton 5 10 bushels Clackamas 4 14 Lane up to 13 Linn 2 14 Marion 5 10 Polk 7 10 Morrow about 13 Umatilla 26 Gilliam 15 20 Southern Oregon not yet reported. Contract awarded to L N Roney for second story at hardware store. Grand opening planned for Gilliam Owen saloon. Die Lane of Leabure diabetes death about 45 years old.
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US Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Kenton County
Clackamas County
Lane County
Linn County
Marion County
Polk County
Morrow
Unatilla
Gilliam
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Revival
A testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures liver irritation and acts as a pure tonic. The ad emphasizes renewed vitality, relief from dyspepsia and weakness, and cites George W. Bennum of Coolspring Delaware as a user who found life improved after taking the product.
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Hood
Auith
George W. Bennum
Del
Mom
Disgusted with Nome in Nome mining tale from Albany
Albany Democrat reports George Myers of Morriston, Lincoln county, arrived from Nome after a rough sojourn in Cleveland. He relays widespread destitution, lawlessness, and disease in Nome with claim jumping, high medical charges, and scarce gold. Thousands seek government aid as beach mining yields little.
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Albany Democrat
George Myers
Morriston
Lincoln County
Albany
Nome
Cleveland
Blood Elixir Claims Cure for Scrofula and Syphilis
The ad asserts that headache pains fever pimples and sores signal impure blood and promotes Acker's Blood Elixir as a universal cure. It guarantees satisfaction and claims to purge scrofulous or syphilitic poisons and other blood diseases, with a testimonial note for Leiby WL Delano.
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Acker
Leby WL Delano
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Coburg, Or
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