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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
A Crook County community editorial urges strict enforcement of prohibition after a two to one vote in favor. It warns against blind pigs and calls for rapid prosecutions to uphold law and order. Also notes new campaign finance limits and recalls rules, plus local arrivals and a successful water well near Trail Crossing.
Voters approved constitutional amendments and initiative measures in the last election. All amendments, including recall, take effect once the official tally is proclaimed by the governor after full returns are provided by the state board. Proclamation follows weeks of canvassing.
Antelope precinct backed prohibition by a narrow margin of two votes while Wasco County went wet. Contests are expected over out of precinct voters casting state district and prohibition ballots, potentially challenging the precinct outcome and the county result.
Fred W. Wilson wins the district attorney post by about 1100 votes. He carried Wasco county by 800 and Crook county by another 800. An able young attorney and partner of retiring DA Frank Menefee, Wilson has aided in major cases and is trusted to serve the district with distinction.
The piece notes that under Oregon's new primary law Republican legislators will choose a Democrat US Senator aligning with constituent wishes. It contrasts Pennsylvania where Democratic lawmakers elected Republican Senators and voted against constituent instructions.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office The Dalles Oregon May 1908 notice given that William O Sull ivan of Malok Oregon filed for online land claim for sections 9 10 and 15 in township 1 l e range Has filed intention to make final proof to establish claim before the Register and Receiver at The Dalles Oregon August 4 1908 witnesses include Ella O Sullivan Edward E Sargent William Mason Dillon McGarry Knox D Huston Joseph McCollum all of Oregon cities Ashwood The Dalles and Blalock
Voters expect clear campaigning as candidates face scrutiny on election day. Analysts warn that muted outreach and limited messaging could affect decision making and turnout.
Department of the Interior Land Office at The Dalles Oregon announces Mordica M Mendenhall of Culver Oregon will make final five year proof on Homestead Entry No 10087 dated November 20 1901 at the Macray Oregon office before Frank Osborn U S Commissioner on June 8 1905. Witnesses: Thomas Alderdrice W O Ralston William Birber Robert Osborn all of Culver Oregon. Moore Register.
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