Union High School for Madras Aims to Expand Local Education
Editorial argues for establishing a union high school in Madras with business support and shared funding. It notes nearby districts would otherwise pay for Prineville or Bend high schools, advocates that temporary taxes would yield long term access, and urges Northern Crook County to create advanced local schooling amid regional educational growth.
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Madras
Prineville
Bend
Union High School
Union School
Northwest
United States
Crook
Crook County
High School Action Urged Without Delay
Readable fragments call for immediate progress on a school matter with insistence that postponement is unwarranted. The text emphasizes urgency to resolve the issue promptly and avoids further delay.
The Town as Source of Happiness and Pride
The article extols the home town as the source of life's blessings, noting civilization centers like schools, courthouses, libraries, banks, mills, churches, and railways express the town’s highest achievements. It urges pride in one’s own city over distant metropolises and credits local institutions with sustaining happiness.
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New York
Dalles Chronicle
When Will the Bolt Come in Republican Convention Fray
The Roosevelt forces debate a bolt from the convention with proposals ranging from Root as temporary chairman to nominating Taft or seating Taft delegates. Some favor a belt in the electoral college against Roosevelt, a move unprecedented in U S history, arguing primaries bind electors.
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Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Oregon
Roosevelt Bolting Could Split Electoral College In 1912
The Oregonian notes a Taft Roosevelt split in nine traditionally Republican states could deny both, forcing the House to decide with Maine and Nebraska tied. A united Republican bloc would still need cross party support to avoid a Taft or Roosevelt majority collapse.
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Maine
Nebraska
Taft
Roosevelt
la Follette
Oregonian
Idaho Senator Borah in the Shadow of a Compromise Nomination
Northwestern voters debate Senator William Borah as a potential compromise candidate for president. His Senate record and passage of the three year homestead bill are noted, but his Roosevelt campaign activity complicates Taft support. Roosevelt may back Root or Crane instead.
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William Borah
Idaho
Northwest
Senate
Enugh
White House
Roosevelt
Taft
Root
Crane
Heat and muckraking provoke Chicago political unrest
The letter condemns the recent heat of Chicago politics with vile epithets and free-for-all muckraking by rival forces. It criticizes the near-bosses responsible for the exhibitions and suggests the conduct brings shame to Americans.
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Chicago
Directory of United States Prominent Officials List
A scanned directory lists U S government figures with titles and offices including President VP Secretary of State Interior Commerce and Labor Agriculture Attorney General and others. It notes dates for county and court terms and specifies local government offices and officials across states.
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Promident
James
Sherman
BIAN
Cs Philander
Knox
TreMaury
Franklin MacVeagh
Interior
Walter
Fisher
Janes H. J
Sthmaeon
Commerce and Labor
Chas
Nagel George
Pioneering Women Notables Across Professions
A roundup highlights Mrs. E. M. Waddell as Los Angeles poundmaster the first female in the U.S. to hold the post. Laura G. Grant becomes New York prevention inspectors bureau member the only woman among seventy five. Mile Edmee Chandon named assistant astronomer at the Paris observatory signaling French recognition of women in science. Rev Antoinette Blackwell D D, the first woman ordained a minister, surviving speaker from the first national women’s rights convention. Ellen Spencer Massey long time attorney for Swedish and Norwegian legations in Washington and founder of the Washington College of Law.
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E. M. Waddell
Los Angeles
Laura G. Grant
New York
Mile. Edmee Chandon
Paris Observatory
France
Antoinette Blackwell
D. D
Julia Ward Howe
Ellen Spencer Massey
Washington
Woman's Law
Washington College of Law
Lipton Seeks Another America's Cup Challenge
Current comment notes Lipton aims to win back the America's Cup. It mentions a new Dreadnought Florida capable of 25.06 mph and attack readiness. The piece echoes economic concerns with living costs and a playful comparison of neighborly disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lipton
Atlanta Constitution
Florida
Detroit News
New York World
Sam
Nashville
Telling Poison Ivy From Virginia Creeper
A correspondent asks how to distinguish poison ivy from Virginia creeper. Poison ivy has three leaflets while Virginia creeper has five and climbs less. ivy usually forms a bushy patch rather than tall vines. For eradication, mow first then soak stumps with kerosene, cutting new shoots and applying kerosene to suppress regrowth.
Domestic Reminiscence It Keeps Me From Homesick Talk
A dialogue from the Washington Star recalls using long distance calls to stay connected while away from home. Mr. Meekton says telephoning from a pay station helps him avoid homesickness as the operator asks for money after greetings.
The Annual Baseball Elegy From Cincinnati Enquirer
The fragment hints at a baseball season mood with new recruits and hopeful phrases about next season. It reflects a newspaper verse sentiment from the Cincinnati Enquirer about baseball youth and beginnings.
Madras High School Board Sees Leadership Changes
The Madras School District approves Mc R. Cook to succeed A. C. Sanford as high school director and endorses Mrs. Gillis Diney as clerk. S. E. Gray remains on the board. The group backs union high school efforts and urges necessary expenditures to prepare rooms in the school building. The 26 attendees met, chaired by Dr. T. A. Long.
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Madras
Mc R. Cook
A. C. Sanford
Gillis Diney
S. E. Gray
Gry
Hull High School
T. A. Long
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