Disputed Ballot Ordering Cited in Eugene City Guard
The Eugene City Guard compares actions of ex County Clerk Jennings and County Clerk Lee over ballot name order for the June 4 and June 6, 1898 elections. It asserts Jennings set examples Lee should follow, cites specific name arrangements, and notes Lee makes no denial while the record cannot be disproved.
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Lee
A. C. Jennings
Cece Prohibition
Nbar
Calvin H
Prohibition
Dieregards
Stevenson
County Clerk Lee Under Fire Over Voter Registration
A Portland letter by Hon. E. W. Bingham attacks Lane County Clerk Lee for delaying voter registrations. The missive argues political bias shaped the clerk’s actions and cites Section 13 guiding closing times, urging inclusion of affidavits mailed or forwarded by May 15th. Attorney Kinsey reportedly filed registrations May 15th, but Lee did not enter them.
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E. W. Bingham
Portland
Lee
Lane County
Bingham
Attoney Kinsey
County Clek Lee
Lane County Voters Confront Autocratic Official Monday
Citizens of Lane county prepare to challenge their autocratic servant in a Monday vote. The question centers on his refusal to register names and his insulting treatment of men eager to participate. Proponents say rights were disregarded and demand accountability at the polls.
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Lane County
Jone
Cheerful Liar Exposes Annanias Propensities in Oregon Letter
A critic attacks an Oregonian letter signed x-Bryanite from Eugene dated May 24. The writer claims to be a free silver Democrat who voted for Bryan in 1896 but now backs McKinley, while denouncing the 50 cent dollar and championing gold standard. The piece mocks weak logic and suggests the signer is cowardly and unreliable.
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Oregonian
Eugene
x-Bryanite
Bryan
McKinley
Chicago
Which Will You Select for Lane County Taxpayer Leaders
An appeal presents two candidates for county commissioner. J. L. Taylor, Republican incumbent, emphasizes personal interest in taxpaying and cents tax votes. J. R. Hill, Citizens’ nominee, notes his tax payment of 113 dollars and pledges to manage about 250000 dollars of county funds over a four year term.
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Lane County
J. L. Taylor
Adéwninee
J. R. Hill
Citizens
Resume of Kincaid acts praised for taxpayers
The Guard summarises the ex Secretary of State Kincaid acts as serving taxpayers and preventing grafts and raids on the state treasury. Lane County seeks a man of his calibre for county judge to enforce economy in county expenditures and guide the county court.
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Kincaid
Guard
Lane County
Daly Abandons Campaign For Lakeview Town Rebuild
Dr Bernard Daly a Union candidate for Congress in this district has ended his active campaign and returned to Lakeview to aid the town’s distressed residents as they work to rebuild after the disaster.
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Bernard Daly
Congressyfm
Lakeview
Bubonic Plague Quarantine and Rebel Capture Reported
Special dispatch from MaSila dated May 26 reports a government corral quarantined after four teametera suspected of bubonic plague. Rebel governor of Neuva Ecija reportedly captured at the city of Neuva Ejica.
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Masila
Neuva Ecija
Neuva Ejica
Roberts Crosses Vaal River in Major Advance
Loxpon May 26 The war department reports Lord Roberts likely Horton s column has crossed the Vaal River The enemy remains north of the river Roberts expected to cross soon and form a division near Varrening ening indicating a significant move in the campaign against the opposing forces.
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Pecal
Loxpon
War Department
Lord Roberts
Horton
Vaal
Roberts
Varreningening
Macabre Papier Mache Anatomy Display In Paris Stores
A New York Commercial Advertiser report describes a ghastly up town oculist window display of life size papier mache organs and body parts. German and French makers supply all pieces, with brains skulls and full torso figures offered for prices up to $500. Schools buy most, while some items cross the barge office under 4 percent duty.
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Jack
Germany
France
Azon of Parly
Tramond
Paris
Uncle Sam
New York Commercial Advertiser
Laws for Men to Follow in Marriage
A Baltimore News item quotes a young wife lamenting that social advice tells women how to please husbands while offering men few rules. She questions why no laws exist to make men cheerful and supportive at home, noting her own husband is kind but unaware of hidden stresses. The piece ends with a playful suggestion that men may be delicate and require careful handling.
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John
China
Baltimore News
A grandmother’s old fashioned cure for sciatica
A New York Times note cites a folk remedy for sciatica. Mix equal parts flour and red pepper with vinegar to form a paste and apply to the painful area. The grandmother who believes in it endorses the treatment and states success or failure as she tests it.
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New York Times
Fragmented humor takes a playful turn in misheard quotes
Broad snippets from Collier's Weekly reveal a pun filled dialogue about fashion and compliments. A pusher and usher discuss slippers while a geese metaphor links conjugal gifts to a Chinese tradition. The text showcases quirky wordplay and misrendered phrases.
Men like children in boarding houses say Detroit Free Press
A Detroit Free Press excerpt quotes a man defending boarding houses with children. He argues men are often fond of children and derive comfort and hominess from the presence of youngsters. He describes forming friendships with children, fixing toys, telling stories, and even predicting a future as a storyteller.
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Detroit Free Press
WELL DRESSED MEN IN AMERICAN CITIES RANKINGS
A Washington Poet quotes a New York merchant’s traveling agent who names Denver, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington as the best dressed cities. He notes New York has fallen to the also ran, while Denver’s well dressed class stands out for income and restraint, with San Francisco and Washington close behind in evening wear.
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Denver
San Francisco
Chicago
Washington
Financial District
Fia
Helena
Derver
Dresing
Ike
San
Mets
War funds explained in Bismarck meeting tale
The correspondence of M Georges Michel recounts M Leon Say's mission to Versailles to deliver a war payment of 8 million pounds in banknotes to German negotiators. A wax seal failed. Bismarck ordered the secretary to reseal, then tested the seal by rubbing on Say's head until a clear impression appeared.
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M. Georges Michel
M. Leon Say
Bismarck
Versailles
Guy
M’ Say
Seecretary
Tle Snatelm
I Have to Go to the Dentist Not School
A Chicago Post remark contrasts a girl skipping school for a dentist appointment with peers who must stay in class. The line highlights education as a childhood hardship and school routine as an evitable evil in the eyes of youth.
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Chicago Post
Bearded Plans Reveal Tommy's Bold Aim
A Practicn Motive Aunt Gertrude asks what Tommy will do when he is a man. Tommy replies he will grow a beard to reduce face washing. The exchange appears in Collier's Weekly with humorous tone.
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Gertrude
Tommy
Collier’s Weekly
Betting brag turns to silence in city chatter
A brief Philadelphia North American item notes a sharp boast about beating bookmakers, followed by a quick denial that any bet was placed. The excerpt reflects street chatter around gambling antics and public reaction in the city.
Dreams and Sleep Deepen Memory Across Sleep Stages
London News reports Professor Baschide’s experiments on 36 dreamers aged 1 to 50, observing body moves, speech, and sleep depth. Findings: dreaming occurs throughout sleep, deeper sleep yields past-life memories, upright dreams reflect daily experiences, and moderate dreams linger longest while wild ones fade quickly.
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Llonwr
Professor Baschide
Osturwissenschaftliche Rundschau
London News
The Stone of Gratitude and the Blind Emperor Tale
A legend from ancient Rome recounts Theodosius granting justice after a mother snake asks for justice for her nest. The serpent places topaz on the emperor to restore his sight, illustrating gratitude. The piece contrasts myth with notes on railway presidents and attention to small details.
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Theodosius
Cesar
Poe CU
Question in History About First Steamboat Accusations
A Washington Times note recounts travelers from the far west admiring Robert Fulton’s steamboat statue while a local resident in Punkin Ridge claims the area built the first boat. The speaker asserts in 1874 the Nancy Ann passed the Ridge, arguing he made himself famous by building the first boat.
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Robert Fulton
Punkin Ridge
St Jones
Ole County
Washington Times
Engaged Miss Birdie Pechis To Mr Howlett Boomer
The Philadelphia Press notes Miss Birdie Pechis rejected Mr Howlett Boomer despite his money in advertising. He proposed by mail with a notice stating engagement offer to run in several papers at guaranteed circulation, asking sign and return by first mail.
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Stella
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