Railroad rates and union hiring clash in far west
In a wave of editorials the piece argues for government ownership of railroads, cites Harriman system fare disputes, and notes Oregon immigration gains. It references New Jersey prison labor laws, freight rate comparisons, and fears over rising prices affecting workers and wage earners since 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Salam
Harriman
Portland
Quarterly Bulletin
New York State Department of Labor
Time slips by without county fair reorganization
The text argues time is slipping away with no action taken to reorganize the county fair. It suggests abandoning the idea altogether and warns against attempting similar approaches as in the past two efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. R.&n Co
Commercial Club
North Powder
Poems Delayed by Heavy Frost Bump in Oussover Issue
The Oussover notes a poem titled Beautiful Buttercup was to appear but heavy frost this morning prevented its inclusion for several days delaying the issue.
Oregon and Washington legislatures in dispute over commissions
In Oregon the bill to appoint a railroad commission divides lawmakers over appointment methods while Washington contemplates making its commission elected by the people. A civil verdict reform bill seeks two thirds or three fourths approval, replacing the current 12 jurors unanimous verdict. A tonic ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and a note about a Starm rental of 6500 acres near Island City appear in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Railroad Commission
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Going
la Grande
Currey Bros
James
Tion
Mr Bryan
Bryan
Union County
Fred Jacobs
Adams Avinus
Haisten
Fir Street
Nachin Dave Company
STARM
Island City
Wash
Adcocks & Fritz
G. M. Burkit
Stillwell & Co
Stilwell & Company
LA Grande, Oregon
London
Spain
J. W. White
Grocer
Hay
Oregon Produce Company
Genera Blacksmiths
Fitzgerald
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!