Straight Ticket Politics at Salem City Election
The Daily Register argues for a nonpartisan approach in Salem city elections, condemning straight party tickets as prone to corruption. It urges electing capable individuals across affiliations, noting harmony and better governance when politics are not the deciding factor. It warns against disenfranchising opponents and rejects party fealty as a test for local offices.
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Salem
Reeule
Eugene
The
Register
Salt Trust Drives Salt Prices Up Steeply
The National Salt Company has raised common table salt to 2.50 per 100 pounds from 1.10, controlling 95 percent of U S output. The piece notes Mark Hanna’s prior praise of trusts and questions whether the president and Hanna can curb the combines amid public query and political pressure.
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National Salt Company
Mark Hanna
McKinley
Mark
Light in the Window Creator Edward Dunbar Buried in Pauper Grave
The Rev Edward Dunbar who wrote There's a Light in the Window for Thee rests in Coffeyville Kansas in a pauper's grave. Arrested in Leavenworth in 1867 for bigamy he was jailed in Minneapolis for three years eight months and later wandered as a vagabond before dying ill in Coffeyville in 1890. Marble grave marker bears his name and hymn.
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Edward Dunbar
Coffeyville
Kansas
Dunbar
Leavenworth
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Danbar
Rother
Liked Detroit Nights by a Twain Interview
A Detroit journalist recalls interviewing Mark Twain before a lecture. Twain, in pajamas by the fireplace, quips that Detroit nights compare favorably to others. The piece ends noting the poem praises snow as “the beautiful snow” and everyday life calls it that snow.
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Mark Twain
Detroit
Mark
Election Judge and Mileage Records Across District
A historical ledger lists numerous election judges and clerks with mileage charges, plus labor, road work, and related expenditures. Amounts show per-judge payments such as 10 90, 7 00, 3 00, and 16 00 alongside dozens of labor and supply entries for officials and assistants.
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Hardy
Thos Tabor
M Wilkins
Holloway
BEA
Ojbmoedad Junor State Vn Tags Iitiimenib
Itinenssies
Huston Labor
Beamater
John Jeans
Duckworth Labor
Wanes
Inman
Oui Waedans
Griffin and
Chambers
McKenge
M Miller
Hall Ce
Cone
Thos Conner
Kerkehire
EU Lee
Booth Kelly Lumber Co
Lum- OG
Bourve Mero Comdee
F Russell
Keep of
Pau- Giasa & Prudhomme Supplies
A McMahan
Eugene Transfer Co
Chas Hadley Justice State
Chas Rigge
State
Wcw Doak
OtAle
Andrew Brand
James Higgins
SR Scott
J W Baker
Mocmbo
RM Veatch
Son Veeuseseese
Howe
McLean
JH Miller
Cuninange
Chas Hadley
Bane
LW Clark
Justice of Peace
TORG
Jobo Gates
John McCullough
Ralph Clark
Belgian Hare Nuisance Prompts County Prohibition Ordinance
In a New York Times column quote, Alexander B Minting of San Diego describes a county ordinance requiring Belgian hare confinement with penalties of 20 to 100 dollars. He cites warnings about fruit ranches and reports on breeders selling and extermination efforts as hares spread from Los Angeles to the countryside.
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Alexander B Minting
San Diego
New York Times
The
Times
Los Angeles
Bio
East
Middle West
November Snow Storm Hits Northwest Weather Outlook
The Telegram reports unusually severe storms across the North Pacific states with subfreezing temperatures in Montana and parts of the British Northwest. Forecaster Beals warns of continued cold weather in Oregon for several days, especially east of the mountains, while Indians predict a hard winter based on heavy cereal coverings as a potential early indicator.
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Northwest
North Pacific States
Montana
British Northwest
Mercury
Washington
Oregon
Beals
Weather Bureau
Beale
Died in Church in Portland During Services
Mrs Salina D Gustin, 71, visiting Portland, dropped dead in a pew at First Presbyterian Church. She fell forward as if faint, in front of her daughter Mrs Dell Stuart. Medical help arrived too late. Death was sudden and painless. Omaha was her home.
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Salina D Gustin
First Presbyterian Church
Willamette University’s Football Relegated in Northwest News
A Salem Journal clipping mocks Willamette University for falling behind Northwest colleges, lacking material for a second team and lamenting the state of its football program as a “sour grape” tale.
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Salem Journal
Salem College
Willamette University
Northwest
ResTaCR and PURCHASED Sold Restaurant Change Hands
Jobho Lamberty has sold the restaurant to the Coleman block to a Mre Morgan in a transfer of ownership.
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Restacr
Jobho Lamberty
Coleman Block
Mre Morgan
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