Is This Prosperity in Multnomah County 1890s
A Salem independent critique argues McKinley era prosperity is illusory. It cites Multnomah County underassessment to 1889 then inflated values to about 31 million, a 50 percent drop, and claims major Portland buildings are heavily mortgaged with rents channeled to bond interests, challenging local press coverage.
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Salem
McKinley
Oregon
Multnomah County
Marquam
Portland
Oregonian
Chamber of Commerce
Olda & King’s
Lipman & Wolf’s
Union Depot
Harvey Scott
Republican campaign under cloud of shifting positions
A fragmented GOP faces accusations of negativity and shifting stances. Quotes from Hanna MacKinley Roosevelt and Gage highlight denials of trusts imperialism militarism and the gold standard, while party boosters imply uncertainty with a “now you see and now you don’t” chorus.
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Hanna
MacKinley
Roosevelt
Gage
Panic scare tangles McKinley vote hopes with Hanna and Gage
The effort to trigger a panic scare to sway votes for McKinley seems to have unsettled Mark Hanna and Lyman J Gage only. Both gentlemen are believed to be so frightened that they will back McKinley.
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McKinley
Mark Hanna
Lyman J Gage
Pendleton E .: Bryan's star grows brighter for president
The article asserts Bryan may be next U.S. president due to his fight against overwhelming wealth stacked against him, praising his effort andCandidates, though the source text is partial and opinionated.
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Pendleton E
Bryan
United States
Pdde
Trusts Hire Travelin Eagles to Labor as McKinley Wins
The latest dodge of the trusts involves employing traveling agents to spur workers to go to work once McKinley’s election is assured. The operation sits in desperate straits as they seek ways to maintain production and momentum.
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McKinley
Favorite Prescription touted as remedy for female ailments
An old medical ad portrays Favorite Prescription as a cure for headaches and female health issues, claiming it strengthens nerves and vitality while asserting no narcotics. A testimonial from Crescent City, Putnam, reports long illness improved after using Favorite Prescription along with Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets.
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Cresent City
Putnam
Cove
Manes Wear Women Strong and Sick Women Well
A brief note on hair and health practices highlights women adopting strong manes and seeking remedies for illness. The piece frames fashion and wellness as interlinked, urging care and resilience among female readers.
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MANES
Corey Sees Defeat In National League Speech
George J Corey, president of the National Commercial and Industrial League, a McKinley campaign group, warned at a New York meeting that the campaign faces defeat. He cited apathy among business men and claimed Illinois would vote Democratic if the election were held tomorrow, supported by statistics.
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George J Corey
National Commercial and Industrial League
McKinley
New York
Hanna
League
Corey
the Times
Harrison
Wall Street
Illinois
Sherman on Imperialism and Filipino War Critique
John Sherman, former secretary of state in McKinley's cabinet, criticizes U S imperial policy toward the Philippines. He denounces the war as a long, foolish expedition 12 000 miles away, arguing it wastes wealth and manpower and risks ruining the Republican party. He notes hostility of natives and the lack of shared interests as signs of misjudgment.
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John Sherman
McKinley
Filippine Islands
Philippine Islands
Republican Party
Cumberland Presbyterian Synod Opens with Varied Sessions
The Cumberland Presbyterian synod convened at the city church with retiring moderator Kev B F Totten of Inavale delivering an able sermon. The schedule covered devotion, business, educational conference led by Rev L D Beck, and sermons on education and missions by pastors from Portland Seattle and McMinnville, culminating in a moderator election won by Rev W V McGee of Cottage Grove.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Synod
Kev
F Totten
Inavale
Oregon
Synod
W V McGee
Wottage Grove
E E Thompson
Seattle
J J Dalton
Portland
Geo W Fender
McMinnville
Cottage Grove
Verdict Granted Against Water Power Co in $2500 Case
Grants Pass Courier reports a $2500 verdict for A C Hough as administrator of Enoch Moon’s estate against Grants Pass New Water Light & Power Co. Moon was killed October 2 last year while repairing electric lines on Fifth Street after a current was turned on. The suit charged negligence in safe communication to the power house. Attorneys included KR E Moody of Portland and A Hawmond of Medford for the defense, H D Norton assisting the plaintiff.
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Aftershard
A C Hough
Enoch Moon
Grants Pass New Water, Light & Power Co
Fifth Street
Old Palace Hotel
Moon
G | Brown
Brown
KR E Moody
Portland
A & Hawmond
Medford
AC Hough
H D Norton
Bet Brings $5,000 Wager On Bryan Election
OBERLIN Ohio October 4 G J Peake general manager of the School of Telegraphy authorizes The Word correspondent to announce that his principle will stake $5,000 even in bets of $25 each that W J Bryan will be elected president.
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Oberlin, O
G J Peake
School of Telegraphy
W J Bryan
Mohawk Railroad Car Leaves Track Near Town
Freeland and his wife were aboard the new Mohawk railroad work train when a lumber car derailed yesterday. The car returned to the track later that evening as crews work to surface the grade. Freeland, the engineer in charge, reports minor injuries and notes the line is still being prepared for service.
Bryan Sentiment Growing After Eastern Tour
Albany Democrat notes Mr and Mrs J K Weatherford returning from Richmond Virginia where they attended the supreme grand lodge LA Or. Weatherford saw increasing Bryan sentiment and predicted strong prospects for the election. Also mentions a son born to Mr and Mrs Noah Christner weighing a pound.
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Bryan
Albany Democrat
J K Weatherford
Richmond
Supreme Grand Lodge
LA Or
New York
Weatherford
Fiber machine boosts low grade fiber goods output
A large late pattern machine arrived at Selo's fiber company this week for manufacturing upholstery tow and cheaper tow forteine and other goods inferior to Ober floor grades. The device processes straw from one end and outputs fiber in bales ready for shipment, expanding capacity and using unbound straw.
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Fiber Company of
Selo
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Promotes Blood Purification Claim
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the greatest medicine to purify and enrich blood, create appetite, and strengthen nerves. A testimonial from Annie D. McCoy of Walsontown, Pa, says her complexion improved and skin cleared after using the product.
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Annie D. McCoy
Walsontown
Hoods Sarsuparils groce es Pills core liver tls
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hoods Sarsuparils and pills affecting liver. Details are unclear. no clear names, dates, or places emerge. Summary reflects readable fragments and uncertain context.
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Groce ‘Es
Oregon hop market steady with quality high in state
The Oregon hop crop is safe and of high quality with over 40,000 bales expected in the state. About 25,000 bales are contracted and roughly 5,000 bales sold locally at 14 to 14 cents for good stock. Washington hops lag in quality and picking delays affect the crop. For the first time, Oregon hops fetch higher prices locally than in New York as foreign buyers increasingly buy direct from Oregon dealers.
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Oregonian
United States
Washington
Oregon
New York
Metropolis
Local Market Prices Headline October 5 1900
Price list shows market rates for staples including Batter 35 to 50 cents per roll Wool Joe Poultry 350 to 450 per dozen dried prunes flour 75 per sack oats 40 cents potatoes 60 cents per 100 pounds eggs 25 cents wheat 50 cents hope 12 to 15 cents per unit.
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Joe Poultry
Man Cures Fistula With Buckley’s Arnica Salve
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson, Ohio, long told by doctors he would die without costly surgery, claims self cure after using five boxes of Buckley’s Arnica Salve, priced 25 cents per box, sold by W L De Lano, druggist.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Buckley
W L de Lano
List of Letters at Eugene Post Office Oct 4 1900
List of letters remaining in the Eugene Oregon post office dated October 4 1900. Names include Estella Carter Cole Lewis Leonard Mrs H L Young Mary Russell Walter Withingon. A charge of one cent will be made for letters given out. Please state when advertised. H F Mevernsack P M
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Eugene
Ore
Valuable Lambs for Sale at Auction
A flock of 75 head of prime first class February and March lambs for sale all Cotswold and all wethers. For additional information call or address.
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Lambe
Tale
Cotewold
Buck Sheep for Sale in Yamhill County Norway
Thoroughbred Cotewold bucks bred from stock at Ladd's Yamhill county stock farm offered for sale at reasonable prices. Bucks available at residence 7 miles west of Janction City or by address J RK Terxnow Janction City Oregon. Turxep Loose. An 11 year old boy named Edward Reace from Roseburg was taken off the early overland by Policeman Croner yesterday morning. The boy said he intended to go to Chase Alister at Cottage Grove but fell asleep and was carried past. He was released after no further word from Roseburg. MakRigep. Mr Fred R Rich and Miss Lela B King were married in Eugene Oct 3 1900 by Rev C C Smoot.
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Cotewold Bucks
Ladd
Yamhill County
Janction City
Terxnow
Ore
Turxep
Edward Reace
Roseburg
Croner
Alister
Cottage Grove
Looge
Hops Sold in Bulk to E C Smith
Eli Perkins yesterday sold 44 bales of hops to E C Smith at 13 cents per pound, transferring ownership after the deal.
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Eli Perkins
E C Smith
Monitor farmer sells 100 bales hop crep to Wolf and Bon
Woodrum Oct 4 reports P K Johnson of Monitor sold his hop crep crop of 100 bales to Wolf and Bon at 140 cents per unit. The note mentions the Register's informant and suggests editors and growers doubt.
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Woodrum
P K Johnson
Monitor
Wolf & Bon
Estray notice near Jasper Oregon claims two bays and a black horse
An estray notice from EC Hills at Jasper Oregon dated August 1 reports taking up near Jasper in Lane County three horses for which the owner may recover by paying expenses. The two bay horses bear the JS brand on the right hip and the black horse bears the Jon brand on the right hip. Authorities request the rightful owner to come forward with proof of ownership and pay the expenses to reclaim the animals.
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Jasper
Lane County
Oregon
Jon
EC Hills
Guaranteed Fan Mill Inquiries At F L Chambers
Advertisement notes a guaranteed fan mill to remove wild pea and other impurities. Readers are invited to bring a grain sample to F L Chambers for a test, promising verification of quality and performance.
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L Chambers
Thoroughbred Bull for Sale in Oregon
Three year old thoroughbred shorthorn bull for sale. Inquiries to J V Jenkins, Crow Oregon. Also listed: 320 acre Lane County ranch near Walker Station, 16 miles south of Eugene. Lost Irish setter sighting August 20. For sale 220 acres farming land via John Van Duyn Coburg Oregon. Oliver plow offered by F L Chambers.
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J V Jenkins
Crow
Oregon
Lane County
Walker Station
Eugene
Stalin
John van Duyn
Coburg, Or
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the Synod
Cumberland Presbyterians
Serrion
L D Beck
Sodaville
W K Bishop
Grants Pass
Will
J. W. Kays Furniture CO
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Scott's
Scott & Bowne
Bors
Noah Christner
L Chamers
Marke
Vay & Henderson
Gor
Wil
7Th Sts
Register
Coz
Geo T Halli
Geo T Hall
Oliver
F L Chambers
Lovuis Aya
Waeblte
Eugene Ore
A J Cruzan
Pleasant Hill
Creswell
Wjj Scott
F Scott
Ayer
Buckingham
Sam Clocks
Agate
TeaCo
Minth St
Beteen Wilamette
Eugene, Oreg
S. H. Friendly
Eugene Oregon
Sterner & Wa
J. V. Kauffman
Julia Marlow
Pingree & Smith
P. Frank & Son
Cole
Mace
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