Referendum Power in Lane County Faces Political Turmoil
Weekly Eugene Guard reports Lane County residents awaken to the power of direct referendum under the state constitution. Citizens denounce tax increases, coyote scalp bounty repeal, Portage Railroad toy cost, capital stock tax, and House Hill No 202 as hurtful to Eastern and Southern Oregon mining, farming, and labor. Petitions circulated for a vote in 1904, urging signers to curb political log rolling impacting local business and workers.
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Lane County
Oregon
Portage Railroad
Corporation
Little House Hill No
Eugene
Notes and Comment from a New York boatman and world affairs
A New York boatman notes on a wolf at his door and a millionaire’s body found by his boat. Washington dispatches discuss North China policy under Roosevelt and Monroe doctrine, plus China’s rising education, mint and railroad trends. Also remarks on Chicago labor, Rome royal scene, University of Washington rowing, U S rail freight limits, San Francisco banquet pricing, and Washington timber land locators.
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John Meehan
New York
Inconsistency at the Salem Journal and political tours
The Salem Journal praises Governor Chamberlain yet condemns a political tour by public officials. It notes Republican reliance on Congressman Williamson for guidance, while avoiding endorsement. It mentions President Roosevelt relations, Mrs. Belmont Tiffany’s hospital call, and the London Times wireless service faults, noting common invention discouragements.
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Salem Journal
Chamberlain
Reames
Doe heavy with fawn rescued by coast guard at Coos Bay
A doe heavy with fawn swam to escape pursuing dogs and was picked up by a launch on Coos Bay. The skipper released her in a safe place after she recovered sufficiently.
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Coos Bay
German expels 145 Mormon missionaries from Germany
The German government orders the expulsion of 145 American Mormon missionaries for proselyting, citing beliefs incompatible with state laws and morals and polygamy. The move reflects Germany's broader aim to curb emigration and preserve vitality among its population.
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Germany
Loading Him Down with Work in a Brief Exchange
A clerk and a character dialogue reveal mounting duties as the clerk concedes plans, while the other remarks they will be given more tasks so there is no time to think. The exchange emphasizes increasing workload and pressure in a humorous tone.
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Washington
North
China
Mongolia
Manchuria
Oren
Oregon
Calamity at Frank Northwest Territory destroys town and lives
An Associated Press report describes the Frank disaster in the Canadian valley near Turtle Mountain, where the Old Man River runs through. Sixty or more lives are lost as a massive rockslide collapses the hillside burying homes farms and stock ranches. Causes are debated, including undermining by a subterranean stream or limestone slackening.
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Northwest Territory
Montana Boundary
Associated Press
Canada
Old Man
Crow's Nest Pass
Turtle Mountain
Rocky Mountains
Rockefeller's 830000 Cow Battles Illness in Oil Story
A sick cow linked to John D Rockefeller is noted as a symbol of a cent a gallon price shift on three million gallons of oil. The piece implies hope for recovery to stabilize the small price advance.
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John D. Rockefeller
Salem Journal Writer Speaks On Food and Planting Season
The Salem Journal notes a man’s simple counsel on living well through sowing times and frugal eating. He urges casting anchor to windward by planting epuda and cabbage blocks while warning that next winter may be tight, with apare ribs pairing well with a modest harvest.
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Salem Journal
Glass factories idle as owners seek higher prices
The speaker claims all U S window glass plants are shut and 20,000 skilled workers unemployed because owners demand better prices. When stock runs low they will resume production and raise prices again. He cites trust laws as weak, allowing capital to pass as easily as a hog through a cornstalk fence.
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United States
Silly Exchange Over Support and Weight
In a playful domestic dialogue Cholly tells his father he can provide support in the accustomed style if Ethel remains at her current weight. Ethel responds by asking what he told him, and Cholly confirms the condition.
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Cholly
Ethel
Illusion Ends as Smith Returns to a Long Absence
In a terse exchange the conversation reveals Smith has just returned after a long absence. Jones asks if Brown remains attentive to the daughter, Smith confirms she jilted him before revealing she married him.
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Nehalem Harbor
Debut of Jack-Miss Shapleigh as burlesque queen
Honor and On Her. Jack-Miss Shapleigh made her debut as a burlesque queen last night. Tom asked if she came out with honor. Jack replied she didn’t come out with any too much on her.
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Jack
Miss Shapleigh
Tom
Honor
Mr Reames Address Delayed by Train Wreck at Champoeg
Prepared by A F E Reames to be given at Champoeg for the Native Sons celebration of the Oregon provisional government. Train wrecks prevented Mr Reames from reaching Champoeg.
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A. F E. Reames
Champoeg
Native Sons
Oregon Provisional Government
Mr. Reames
Oregon Pioneers and Nations Weigh a Far West Flag
A commemorative address recalls the 60th anniversary on the Oregon frontier of a pioneer assembly that formed a government to protect life liberty and property. The speech contrasts American and Canadian loyalties as national futures clashed over western governance and potential statehood.
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Republic
Orient
Great Britain
United States
West
Middle West
Fearless Meek Leads the Oregon Assembly to a Division
Amid a tense debate on organizing a new government, Joe Meek emerged as the decisive voice urging a count. Americans aligned with Meek, securing a clear division against Canadian opposition and inaugurating the region’s first republican spirit. Indians watched as their ceremonial seat framed a pivotal moment in Oregon’s path toward statehood.
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le Breton
Gray
Meek
Joe Meek
Vitty
Pritich
Oregon
Farm of 454 acres in Harrisburg resold at auction
The Dr. Davis farm of 454 acres at Harrisburg was resold today. J. R. Cartwright bid in at 818,760. In earlier sales A Davis had bid 814,200 and 817,000 respectively. He did not bid today.
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Dr. Davis
Harrisburg
J. R. Cartright
A. Davis
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