Invited a Rebuff
Roosevelt is not the independent forceful figure some admire. He recently tested how a petition from U S citizens to the Czar of Russia would be received asking better treatment for Russian Jews. The Czar declined. The author argues Russia would not forward a petition to the United States to stop lynching Negroes, likening it to Pennoyer’s response to Cleveland over Chinese aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
Russia
St. Petersburg
State Department
Pennoyer
Cleveland
Machine Politics Responsible In Portland Crime Flood
The Oregonian accuses rivalling Portland politicians of enabling crime by using the Police Department as a tool of Republican city and county committees. It argues disorganization and political control harm public safety, calling out political bosses and a carnival of crime while doubting accountability before the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oregonian
Portland
Chief Hunt
Multnomah County
Portjaod
Oregon
Heppner Rebuilding Gains Ground After Flood
The Times of Heppner notes rapid rebuilding after the disaster. Residents adapt to new conditions and press on with reconstruction. Business remains steady and expectations rise for better, lasting improvements including brick and stone blocks replacing wooden structures.
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Heppner
The Race Problem Moves North Into Indiana
The article discusses the spreading of racial tensions from the South into Indiana, noting Negro migration along the Ohio River to Indianapolis and northern towns. It questions how Northern acceptance and prejudice will evolve as the Negro question becomes a local, personal issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mason and Dixon
Ohio
Indianapolis
Ohio River
Old Confederacy
Exclusion of Negroes Surprises Indiana Community
The attack on the negro waiters at Linton Indiana reveals a condition of affairs which exists nowhere in the south that of a community from which all negroes are excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Indiana
South
Rockefeller Wealth Attack Sparks Stock Market Debate
The writer denounces John D. Rockefeller for pressuring New York Central stock control and condemns his methods as unchristian and akin to highway robbery. It argues vast wealth concentrated in few hands demands statesmanship and risks revolution if unchecked, urging caution as the pace grows perilous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
New York Stock Exchange
New York Central
Rockefeller
Government Land Frauds and Editorial Tirade in Oregon
The Eugene Register faces criticism over surviving accusations of land frauds and a smear campaign by major Oregon papers. The letter argues no charges were proven and accuses rivals of political bias while noting efforts to discredit officials and restore reputations.
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Roseburg Plaindealer
Eugene Register
Lakeview Land Office
Oregon
Register
Oregonian
Telegram and Journal
Portland
Kinger Hermann
Telegram
Jackson
Binger
Lane County
His Fine Schme Failed
The Rev Alexander Alison Jr of Philadelphia recounts a tale of a young man taking his bride to church who displays a five dollar gold piece at collection. His fiancée restrains his arm, he insists on generosity, the deacon collects, and the pastor closes with a collection of 3.75 dollars.
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Alexander Alison, Jr
Philadelphia
George
Lalwaya
Tobacco’s Deadly Toll: Patterson Dies at 89 in Kalama
William G. Patterson of Kalama Michigan dies at eighty nine from excessive smoking. Dealers say he smoked about one hundred thousand cigars over twenty years, his favorite brand costing ten cents each.
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William G. Patterson
Kalama- 200
Michigan
Petition on Russian Jewish Conditions Rejected by Russia
The State Department urged Russia to receive a citizen petition seeking relief for Russian Jews. The Russian government declined to read the petition, though it considered it in form while omitting the named signatories.
Movable toys and travel in Mexican headlines stir fears
A crowded column of notes surveys curiosities and conflicts from the era. It weighs automobile culture in Mexico, wages for convicts in Kansas, government purchasing deals, and political questions in the East Oregonian. It questions infrastructure, public decency, and law enforcement with sharp, opinionated tone.
Woman's Inhumanity to Woman Drama Snippet
Judge recounts a dispute between Madge and Dolly over an attempted kiss by a man, noting it occurred despite their lack of engagement. Dolly questions his assumption, while Madge says it stems from his habit of calling on Dolly, and the judge weighs the incident.
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Madge
Dolly
Truthful Exchange in a Towering Office Scene
A clerk offers a room on the forty ninth floor and the guest replies that he will take it, adding that if anyone asks his location, he is out of town. The dialogue captures a terse, ironic moment in a high rise setting.
Burial of Pope Leo Signals Easing of Church State Strife
Rome July 21 Pope Leo’s burial marks the end of a long rule under which temporal power was wrested by Victor Emmanuel. Cardinal Scampa announces the new Pope will pursue a policy limiting the church to spiritual dominion, signaling possible reconciliation with Italy. He expects a new Pope to be elected within ten days.
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Scripps News Association
Rome
Leo
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Scampia
Scampa
Pope Leo
Detectives Identify Calof Murderers Amid City Turmoil
The murder of Calof the fruit peddler is attributed to Jim Haley and a man named Doughnuts. Both suspects have vanished, leaving police demoralized and unable to trace them. The Daily Journal vows full pursuit of the holdup gang and warns of war against police for neglect of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa News Association
Portland
Calof
Jim Haley
The
Daily Journal
Lucky Boy Mine Improvements Progress at Blue River District
L E Bean and others in the Blue River district deeded a 100 foot wide right of way without timber to the Lucky Boy Mining company. The action advances summer work at the Lucky Boy headquarters. Officials and visitors like L Zimmerman and F C Sharkey report ongoing progress including water conveyance for power and supports for electricity lines from a major power station under construction.
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Daily Guard
L. E. Bean
Blue River District
Lucky Boy Mining Company
Lucky Boy
L. Zimmerman
Portland
F. C. Sharkey
Evening papers beat morning rivals on coast news
The piece argues the Pacific coast evening paper gains by publishing after the national and European news have already shaped the day. It notes Pope Leo’s death announced first by the Daily Guard, while the Register lags, showing evening papers’ advantage in timely, full daily coverage.
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Daily Guard
Pope Leo
Register
Eugene
Associated Press
Pacific Coast
Europe
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Chicago
New York
East
Store Sold Natron to Frank Blair in Surprise Transfer
Natron dealer J W Smith sold his general merchandise business to Frank Blair, formerly a traveling representative for Waddbams Kerr Brothers. Blair now owns three stores at Springfield Fall Creek and Natron and plans to close the Natron location while keeping Smith employed.
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J. W. Smith
Natron
Frank Blair
Waddbams & Kerr Brothers
Blair
Springfield
Fall Creek
Mr. Smith
Controversy over Roseburg Valley League games delays protests
The Roseburg Papers relay claims of protests over July game decisions by President Turner of the W ette Valley League. He notes possible replays for a Hagenes vs Al game, ties for second place, and postponed Roseburg games. Salem Albany disputes and the board will mail decisions after reviewing protests from Eugene involvement.
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Roseburg
Valley League
Albany
Turner
Wette Valley League
Hagens
Twe
Salem
Eugene
Lugbe
Rog
Burg
Salem Statesman
Gnoard
He Made a Mistake in a Parting Kiss Tease
A brief exchange centers on a couple parted by a mistake. She tests a kiss trade asking if a kiss would satisfy him. He agrees, but the line implies tension and a warning that he will not receive it. The dialogue reads like a vintage stage exchange with intimate, clipped dialogue.
Fainting as a Social Rite in Past Novels
A brief critique notes that fainting was once seen as a deliberate display by dramatic women, requiring suitable surroundings and male support. It argues the habit declined with modern heroines, linking the change to shifts in gender norms and needlework culture.
Favorite Prescription Promises Strong Women Cure
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for female ailments and chronic illness. It cites long suffering patients who avoided surgery and credit the product with permanent relief, including a testimonial from Mrs. Milton Grimes Adair Iowa praising improved health and daily functioning after treatment.
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Pierce
Pier
Milton Grimes
Adair
Adair Co
Iowa
Dr. Piet
Dr. Pierz
Elmer D. Sheare
Morst Bomeycaster Co
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Mexico
Kansas
East Oregonian
Supreme Court
Ice Trust
Providence
Havana
General Wood
Lapponi
Cuburba
Portland Journal
Virginia
Potsdam
Victoria Louise
Spokane
Doctor MacMillan
Cook County Normal School
Kentucky
Aus Spreckels
San Francisco
Spreckels
Trust Division
Territory
Washington
Seattle
Hall
Ella Sapp
Amestown
Guilford Co
N. C
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