Lane County Citizen's party aims at reelecting sheriff
The Register claims the Citizen's party in Lane County seeks W. W. Withers's reelection as sheriff and accuses the fusion coalition of using reform rhetoric to divert from the real issue. It asserts Bryan's 1896 plurality mattered only as a vote for a Citizen's party sheriff, challenging the county's voters.
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Lane County
W. W. Withers
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The
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Bryan
GARD
Oregonian claim on gold standard sparks trade scare
The piece ridicules The Oregonian for urging voters to back the Republican ticket on June 4 to protect American trade with the Orient. World Almanac figures show modest exports to China and Japan compared with Britain’s vast 1808 trade, undermining the scare and arguing Pacific Coast readers know the limits of trade with China and Japan.
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Portland
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Great Britain
Isulta
Pacific Coast
China
Trade fears drive anti Chinese rhetoric in 19th century Oregon
The notice pushes a Republican ticket for June 4 to protect American trade against Chinese competition. It claims Asiatic citizens can buy little, and the common laborer earns only about $2.50 to $3 a month in gold for plain rice.
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Pines
Oregonian
The Mercenary Brigade Nominates Local Republican Tickets
A Portland Dispatch item reports a “mercenary brigade” nominating Republican tickets for Lane Douglas and Josephine counties. The Roseburg land office aided by postmasters and other officials distributed goods at conventions, testing whether this alliance can swing votes for the Mitchell MecBride group.
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Portland
Lane
Douglas
Josephine
Roseburg
Albany Herald sums Linn county finances while Lane county debt looms
The Sunday Register publishes Albany Herald remarks on Linn county finances with no mention of the Lane county debt totaling 118000 dollars borne by local citizens. The piece contrasts existential musings from Omar Khayyam with practical budget concerns facing Oregon counties in 1900.
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Albany Herald
Linn County
Lane County
Improper Political Notice in Oregon Weekly Dated May 14
The University of Oregon dissociates from political notices in the Oregon Weekly arguing no university body should publish political material. It notes the May 14 notice signed by the Varsity Republican Club improperly urges members about election registration deadlines after May 15.
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University of Oregon
Republican Club
Douglas county shows hops up and wheat at 88 cents a bushel
The Roseburg Review reports Wheatin at 88 cents per bushel in Douglas county, cited by proponents of McKinley prosperity as a notable achievement alongside hops rising to 4 cents per pound.
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Wheatin
Douglas County
McKinley
Oregonian apologizes for reprinting Merrill candidacy note
The Oregonian inadvertently reprinted an article promoting Fred Merrill the bicycle man as independent candidate for Multnomah representative. The paper dis avows responsibility and apologizes, noting Merrill is a heavy advertiser and that business factors influenced publication decisions.
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Oregonian
Fred Merrill
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Merrill
Junction City Times on Taylor tax claim stirs voters
The Junction City Times calls J L Taylor Republican candidate for county commissioner’s claim of paying only 36 vent a tax a revolutionary statement. The Guardian believes Lane County voters will endorse the Guardian's opposition to Taylor on the first Monday in January.
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J. L. Taylor
Gvuard
Lane County
Guamd
Taylor
Jane
City Council Regular Session Adopts Street and Sewer Measures
The Daily Guard reports the city council met in regular session. Actions include approving bills, granting sidewalk on Lincoln street, postponing Park street vacate petition, extending water mains if property owners subscribe, and approving base grade for Park street. Memorial Day observance planned. resignations accepted. new night watchman and street commissioner appointed. bids to place crushed rock on Park street.
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Abrams
Luckey
Koney
Peter
White
F W Osburn
JW White
Fourteenth Street
Simmons
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Park Street
Dennis
Eugene
J W Geary
Jscules
F B Hawk
Wee
Willamette Street
Eleventh
Osburn
Moon
Robin Brady
Harris
James M Turner
Sidney Scott
Land Surveyors Battle Rugged Oregon Deserts
Government surveyors face harsh trails in Eastern Oregon as water scarcity and rough terrain hinder work. W H Byars quit a curry mountains contract after deeming the terrain impossible to survey and the land potentially valueless, urging the department to pay for partial efforts already completed.
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Sali
Port Orford Tribune
W. H. Byars
Curry
Aleady
Card of Thanks for Mrs N J Sowell's Family
We extend our thanks to all who kindly aided us during the illness and death of our mother Mrs N J Sowell. Signed by her children.
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N J Sowell
Ray Heater Proves Bright Pacific College Athlete
Ray Heater of Pacific College Newberg is a rising track star. He clears 11 inches beyond the coast record in the pole vault and runs the 100 yards in 10.4 seconds. He also reaches 21 feet in the broad jump, boasting a 19 year old with strong prospects among national athletes.
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Ray Heater
Pacific College
Newberg
United States
Marinette Servant Girls Organize Union
The servant girls of Marinette Wisconsin plan to form a union with several hundred members expected to enroll. A meeting will be held this week to adopt a motto of higher wages shorter hours and better treatment amid a noted scarcity of servant girls in the city, which could increase household troubles.
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Esrvant Girls
Marinette
Wis
Wisconsin
Bids Wanted for Walterville Building Project
Walterville Building Co invites sealed bids by 1 p m May 26 1900 for a two story 24 by 50 foot building at Walterville Plans may be seen by calling J A Brooks at the Walterville Hotel The company reserves the right to reject any or all bids Bids should be addressed to M Howerman Walterville Oregon The snake swallowing show faced police action after a shutdown at Salon The chief of police shut the dis gusting exhibition The show was deemed indecent by local authorities
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Walterville
J A Brooks
Walterville Hotel
M. Howerman
New York City
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Lipson
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England
Gearanice, W. Hooker & CO
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