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Geo. A. Drury
Pula Card Printing CO
Eugene
Oregon
St. Louis Republic
American Farmer
Oregon Journal
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Journal
Rogers
American Cutlery Co
Harriman opposed by government over Panama canal rail ties
A Fresno Republica column cites Edward H Harriman as a powerful figure resisting fair play amid Panama canal work. It argues the Panama railway operated to favor overland routes, the government bought and impartialized the line, and the Pacific Mail sought exclusive privileges while shifting traffic inland, showing the system's control over business.
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United States
Edward H. Harriman
Fresno Republican
Mport
Taft
Panama Railway
Sam
Panama
Gove Iment
Atd
Patitle Mail
Harriman Corporation
Mterding
Pacific Mail
Tehauntapec
Secre- WU
Pacific
Bendows
Harriman
Prater 41 Insurance on Business Basis
Prater 41 receives insurance on a business basis as part of auto print and communication arrangements.
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Prater
Modern Woodmen head clerk warns on rising insurance costs
Head Clerk Hawes of the Modern Woodmen calls for higher assessments to cover real life insurance costs and urges permanency and financial stability. He argues for laws protecting policyholders from bankruptcies and criticizes cheaper young fraternal orders using fake promotions.
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Hawes
Woodmen
Woodmen Order
Eugene Growth Surges With Winter Building Boom
Eugene experiences rapid growth as numerous houses rise citywide this winter. Brick business blocks go up, residential and public works projects advance, and the Eugene Springfield McKenzie electric railway may resume grading and track laying by February. Strong demand for carpenters and bricklayers appears, with major projects including the government building S P depot Divinity School and Presbyterian church driving labor needs. The city anticipates steady year round employment and population doubling in 3 to 4 years.
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Eugene
Eugene- Springfield-McKenzie
S. P. Depot
Divinity School
Presbyterian Church
Missouri Solves Express Rate Problem
Missouri has settled internal express rate matters while interstate rates remain unchanged. The piece argues that uniform state action could curb corporate manipulation, but warns that lack of nationwide coordination allows express firms to exploit differing state policies to defeat reform efforts.
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Missouri
Census Bureau seeks 14 million for 1939 census
Director 8S. N. D. North asks Congress for 14 million dollars to cover costs of the thirteenth decennial census to be conducted in 1939. The move aligns with constitutional requirements for annual enumeration of the population and related data.
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N. D. North
Census Bureau
Congress
Census Reform Aimed at Better Data For 1910 Enumeration
The article outlines the planned thirteenth census to start April 5 1910 under the new Census Bureau rules. It discusses date shifts, more supervisors, standardized district boundaries, and a cost per capita not higher than the twelfth census. It also notes a future agriculture census and studies on domestic animals versus crop acreage. Portland street car recorder invention promises street and house number display with car ads.
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Permanent Census Bureau
North
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Portland
Oregon
Public sentiment backs federal and state food purity laws
The text notes decades of effort to enact a pure food law now on the federal statute book. It says enforcement will be powerful if applied rigorously and cites supplementary state laws, some new and some proven, while acknowledging sentiment is not unanimous on all fraud-prevention provisions.
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United States
Congress
Oregon Tradesman Calls for Steel Feeder Lines Across Pacific Northwest
The Oregon Tradesman urges building steel feeder rail lines to connect remote Pacific Northwest corners with population centers. Such branch lines would boost markets for supplies, improve prices, enhance living standards, and knit commerce through steam and electric rail networks.
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Oregon
Pacific Northwest
Senator runs into trouble with Platt and Depew
A New York federal office holder faced opposition after seeking endorsements from Senators Platt and Depew. Platt and Depew are unlikely to back a Foraker rejection maneuver in the Senate for his sake.
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New York
Platt
Depew
Senate
Maynard Seeks Belt for Unique Public Money Move
Virginia congressman Maynard files a bill to spend 5000 dollars for the navy to purchase Don't Scorn a Sailor, a song by a seaman aboard a battleship, claiming it as a unique proposition to tap public funds.
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Maynard
Virginia
Navy Department
Mark Twain and Tillman on bank receivers and public appeal
The text compares Mark Twain and Senator Tillman on bank receivers, noting Twain’s quip about costs of a permanent bank receiver versus a hare and questioning how he learned the latter. It contrasts Taft's circle with others, praising the old-fashioned, contagious laughter as an asset for any public figure.
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Mark Twain
Senator Tillman
Mark
Taft
Campaign finance and legal satire in early 1900s debates
The piece critiques presidential boom talk and a lawmaker’s push to audit bank receivers, while musing on jurists and soldiers avoiding public criticism. It questions contempt rumors over a rhyming legal paper and notes Hull’s call to trace 1904 campaign contributions, arguing big sums are rarely traceable.
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Hull
Tennessee
House
King Leopold for Congo Funds No Personal Profit
King Leopold of Belgium declares he will not take profits from Congo State revenues but will devote the money to philanthropic purposes, aligning with Rockefeller era ideals. The move aims to fund charitable projects rather than personal wealth.
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Leopold
Belgium
Congo
Murky Town Bosses Spar Over Pay and Prestige
A heated exchange centers on Hearat's editorename and a $15,000 salary tied to tombs and graves imagery. Critics say the idle rhetoric masks a dull campaign as opponents demand tangible action and accountability.
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Tombs
Graves
New York's S00 Pink Tea Wrestlers Recalled
In a witty note on etiquette and gossip, the column jokes about New York social fixtures and the famed pink tea crowd, mentioning Gladys Vanderbilt and a Hungarian count in a playful context about invitations and high society rituals.
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Gladys Vanderbilt
New York
Roose family ties noted in Wagstaff case headlines
Inasmuch as W. D. Maywood and E. H. Hagriman both carry the Roose line, local observers discuss possible implications for property and lineage within the Wagstaff circle. The brief notes intrigue residents about inheritance and social connections in the small community.
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W. D. Maywood
E. H. Hagriman
Notable quotes echo social views on gender and class
A public speech praises Harriman while remarks sketch lingering biases. The piece notes relatives of wealthy men seek male trained nurses during illness. It cites a Virginia state chemist claiming women should marry but men should not, and imagines Solomon in contrast to Tay lor.
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Brand
Hayward
Harriman
Solomon
W. H. Taylor
Virginia
Oregon Winter Draws East Residents Home to Sunshine
An Oregon winter is enough reason for eastern residents to relocate here. So far the state has had no snow and only mild frosts, while newcomers have enjoyed as much sunshine as in boosted California.
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Oregon
East
California
Are American women coming to their senses
American buyers in New York auction of Paris gown and lingerie imports failed to cover duties, prompting a view that women should rely on home-made apparel. The snippet presents a satirical take on fashion and duties with a gendered tone.
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Paris
New York
Nominating a president draws small hangers on
The editor says nominating a president is a big game. It attracts some mighty small hangers on who sneak into the process and carry off the bank wad, tarnishing the play with their greed and opportunism.
Quitting consul speaks on climate over commerce
A man who recently left the consular service says climate sometimes governs placement more than commerce, implying the climate of his assignment did not suit him.
Suffragists Urged to Stop Attention Tricks
The writer mocks suffragists for staging stunts such as padlocking themselves to the Premier's fence and wearing muzzles, calling the acts childish and ineffective and urging a change in tactics.
Bohemian Benignity Echoed In Potters Field Epigram
An epigram from the bench cautions that many so called Bohemians leave behind only wooden headpieces in potters fields as monuments to their bohemian lifestyle. The wry remark serves as a moral on the costs of fashionable living.
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Bohemia
Virginia lawmakers urge court dress code for justices
Virginia's legislature resolves that the Supreme Court of Virginia should wear gowns, stating the measure clears the way for the justices to adopt formal attire. The remark hints at optional nocturnal attire by the justices, implying no further action is required to permit such fashion.
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Virginia
Supreme Court of
The Dalles Plans $70,000 Hotel Project
The Dalles backs a $70,000 hotel with local capitalists. Eugene could fare better if property owners unite on a site choice.
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The
Dalles
Eugene
Mystery over presidency bid and public morals during turmoil
Secretary Loeb misses a Washington traction post andReceive a lemon in the line of duty. The New York Sun’s question on who is the country’s biggest liar remains unresolved, as perceptions vary. A police court magistrate signs a statement arraigning New York society women for immorality, prompting calls to notice.
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Washington Traction Company
Loeb
New York Sun
New York
Near-Guilty Mockery Sparks Anti-War Debate
The piece notes convicted individuals spared prison by clever lawyers may be termed near-guilty. Perry Belmont urges Congress to curb the president with anti-war measures, though his method remains unclear. Congress might deputize Belmont to perform the stunt.
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Perry Belmont
Congress
Perry
Duel over a man sparked by leap year rights in Pennsylvania
Georgia press touts moonshining and blind tigering as sports while bidding for a presidential visit. Two Pennsylvania women fought a fatal duel for a man's favor, reflecting sensational era antics and local intrigue.
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Pennsylvania
Georgia Press
Governmental Insurance of Bank Deposits Gaining Support
Opinion leans toward federal or government backed insurance for bank deposits, a proposal viewed favorably by the general public despite its mixed reaction from major financiers. A host of economists and lawmakers weigh risks and benefits as debate grows.
Currency law with rocky road to any destination
The fragment hints at bankers opposing a currency law and predicting trouble ahead. It references a belief that any such law backed by bankers faces a difficult path and carries a tone of caution or skepticism. The text ends abruptly with an incomplete thought about the number 13.
Hoodoo of Deserters Foiled by Cannon’s Left Hand
A prisoner escaped twelve desertions before being caught on his thirteenth jump. The note claims Speaker Cannon is naturally left handed, which allegedly explains his puzzling delivery to the opposition house team.
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Speaker Cannon
House
When the other candidates retire in favor of Taft
The remark notes that as rivals bow out toward Taft, the race will be decided soon, with the contest reduced to a public display of final cheers and declarations.
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Taft
Standard Oil’s Ad Push Fails to Buy Editorial Space
A short essay notes that attempts to purchase editorial space led to a heavy current investment in newspaper advertising by the Standard Oil Company, suggesting motives behind promotional funding and the clash between press independence and corporate spending.
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Standard Ol! Company
Ohio Lawyer Says He Would Accept Democratic Nomination
Judson Harmon of Ohio states he would accept the Democratic nomination for president. He notes that many men are willing to do the same, suggesting broad support for a candidate.
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Tion
Judson Harmon
Ohio
The
Woods
Beckham Finds Senate Bid A Hard Road For Kentucky Governor
Governor Beckham of Kentucky is not the first politician to learn that the path to the U S senate is as difficult as the road Jordan traveled, a challenging journey for any ambitious public figure.
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Beckham
Kentucky
United States Senate
Jordan
Japanese Navy Exposure Stoked by Controlling Narrative
The text argues that Japan possesses ample authentic navy information to resist deception. It warns against being misled by fake exposures of defects and suggests a strategic emphasis on verified facts to maintain credibility. The tone stresses caution over sensational claims and highlights the value of reliable intelligence.
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Japan
Statesmen Debate Readiness for Currency Reform
A disputed claim says the country is not ready to accept the best currency reform yet. If proponents prove it, support would back the nation to enact the reform.
Municipal Ownership Pays In Ashland Water System
The Ashland city waterworks for 1907 totaled receipts of 17006.63 with expenditures of 8249.46, leaving a balance of 8827.17. Mains require replacement with larger pipe to improve service and funds will be spent on betterments and a purchase of pipe early in the spring.
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Ashland
Ashland City
Water Department
Oregon Higher Learning Suffers If State Univ Is Starved
Harney County News discusses the legislature’s proposed annual support of 125000 for Oregon State University. The referendum asks voters to approve or reject funding next June. Advocates argue a first class institution requires strong backing to attract talent and immigrants.
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Harney County
Board of Regents
State Board of Education
Oregon
Strong Box and Dinner Pail in Mill Profits Debate
In a Saturday Evening Post note on Fall River cotton mills, shareholdings in 33 companies yielded cash and stock dividends averaging twenty percent, with added surplus. Mills cut production by a quarter in December, wages and base rates traced from 1904 to 1907, highlighting a squeeze on operatives while stockholders keep gains though a tariff may boost reserves. The piece concludes that stockholders profit while operatives’ dinner pails shrink despite the same economy.
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Saturday Evening Post
Fall River
The Future of Life Insurance by Darwin P Kingsley
Darwin P Kingsley argues that life insurance faces threats from reform by destruction and biased media. He maintains American life insurance remains essential, honest, and capable of serving civilization despite faults and sensational framing.
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Darwin P. Kingsley
New York Life Insurance Company
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