Judge Ryan backs party push for state treasurer nomination
In an interview Judge Ryan pledges to guard state funds under law and seek Republican support for a Treasurer nomination. The piece profiles Lanson Benson born 1868 in Santa Clara County and his Portland schooling, noting a clean official record and readiness for state secretary roles.
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Ryan
Mr. Lanson
Santa Clara County
California
Portland
Old Central High School
H. C. Benson
D. D
Pacific Christian Advocate
Benson
Roseburg
Pierce's Senate Bid Promises Tax Equity and School Gains
Walter M. Pierce outlines his record as 22nd District senator candidate. He credits annexation shifts and his bills that cut Union County’s state tax share by about $4,000 annually, and abate $4,000 in Union County tax. He cites a 1901 law and a 1909 bill shaping tax distribution through 1910, argues Multnomah’s high levy would drop to about 20 percent, and asserts his push for the per capita school tax reform. He touts creating a reducible school fund via inheritance tax, opposing a constitutional convention, and pledges irrigation and road improvements, a state examiner, and broad taxation reforms.
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Carezer
22Nd Dis
Union County
Panhandle
Baker County
Union
Marion
Multnomah
Multonomah
House
United States
Grande Ronde Valley
Granda Valley
Grande Ronde
Senate
Oregon
la Grande
Pearce Seeks Republican Nomination for Oregon Secretary of State
Lor L. Pearce of Salem born in Polk County in 1866 announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for secretary of state before the April 20 primaries. He cites twenty three years in clerical work and asks voters for support.
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Polk County
Important meeting of Woman Suffrage committee
The committee and all interested in the Woman Suffrage movement are requested to meet at H. A. Watson's office over J. M. Berry's store on Monday March 26 at 8 o'clock p.m. By order of chairman Mas. A. M. Pau.
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H. A. Watson
J. M. Berry
Mas. A. M. Pau
Ivanhoe Candidate for District Attorney of Union and Wallowa
F S Ivanhoe a Republican candidate for District Attorney in Union and Wallowa counties is profiled. He grew up in Virginia, moved west, practiced law in Wallowa and Union counties, and is noted for courtroom success, integrity, and reform-minded views. He has served on La Grande school board and as bankruptcy referee, with strong local support.
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F.S. Ivanhoe
Union and
Wallowa
Omas Bors
Virginia
Wallowa County
Union County
Finn Ballavor
la Grande
Bellinger
Supreme Court
Ivanhoe
Ba Aetarusy
Republican Party
Colonelvanhoe
Judge Eskin Named for Supreme Court Seat
Judge Eskin's widely known qualifications have drawn no opposition to his nomination. Eastern Dragon will be represented for the first time since the court's establishment, and Eakin is deemed the man for the place.
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Supreme Court
Judge Eskin
Judge Eakin
Scott Z Henderson for District Attorney Promotes Self
Scott Z Henderson announces his candidacy for district attorney of the region. He contradictions about appearance, vows honest, efficient administration, and seeks support from Republicans and some Democrats while arguing for Wallowa County’s rights against Union County. He notes age twenty eight, legal practice in Union and Wallowa counties, and urges voters to consider on April 20th.
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Scott Z. Henderson
Handerasa
Union County
Wallowa County
Union
Waslowa Coutty
Wallowa
United States Marshal
Portland
la Grande
J, J. & G. Tunnicliff
Galesburg
Illinois
Leroy Lomax
Scott Z. Henvarson
Hollistar's Rocky Mountain Oil Teas Tablets Ad
An older style advertisement touts Hollistar's Rocky Mountain product as a vial tea or tablet remedy promising warmth and revived blood circulation. The price is listed as 55 cents.
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Hollistar
Rocky Mountain
New Pianos Split in Two at Mammoth Introductory Sale
Eilers Piano House announces a two for one sale of brand new pianos in La Grande with deep cuts from 20 to 30 percent. Uprights and grands from Chickering, Kimball, Steck, Hazelton, Hobart M Cable and others offered with easy terms, including a $218 upright and a $196 style piano, with guaranteed warranties and flexible payment plans.
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Filers Piano House
Chickering
Kimballs
Stecks
Hazeltons
Hobart M. Cables
Eilers Piano House
la Grande
Northwest
Sali
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Judge Thos. IF. Ryan
Frank W. Benson
Walter M. Pierce
Union, Umaula
Morrow Counties
Lor L. Pearce
Salem, Ore
Lot L. Pearce
F. S. Ivanhoe
Robert Eakin
Scott L Henderson
Desire
John E. Hough
Justice of the Peace
South LA Grande
We. Grant
Wm. B, Sargent
S. R. Hawort
J. C G. Henry
Banald
J. M. Mureay
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