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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise is published every Friday at Independence Oregon by The Enter prise. Address all communications and Wake all bills payable to The Eunter prise.
Oregon editorial argues against capital punishment and the governor's clemency for Jesse Webb in the 1910 murder case of William A. Johnson. It condemns executive reprieve as undermining justice and urges a system where twelve jurors decide death or life. It also notes a gambling crackdown and criticizes a repeat offender in Portland.
An Enterprise report describes a postgame altercation after a card game where evidence indicates one participant acted as a crook. The clash drew attention to possible fraud and misconduct linked to the event.
A Labor Day tribute reflects on the value of labor to nations and the endless demands on the labor market. It notes the long arc of labor legislation since ancient times and hints at continuing discussion, with further commentary on an inside page.
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