Advertising Rates and Local Civic Notes from Madras Oregon
The item notes second class matter status in Madras Oregon and dates from 1904. It records Washington's Birthday being observed as a school holiday with a flag raising and reports Crook County Journal registration in Kutcher precinct at about 662 with a 3 percent Republican tilt, countering the notion of a Missouri population in Kutcher.
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Madras
Ore
Washington
Crook County Journal
Kutcher
Grass Keys precinct praised as Crook county Republican banner
Out of 16 registered voters at Grass Keys last week only two were Democrats, the rest Republicans. Several voters in that precinct have not yet registered, but the percentage is likely to stay the same, making Grass Keys the banner Republican precinct of Crook county.
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Grass Keys
Crook County
Rainy start promises big crops for region
The week began with slow steady rain that soaks into the soil and stores water for future use, seen as an inestimable benefit for the country and a signal of potential large harvests.
Hood River and Wasco County Fight Replayed in Legislature
North county plans a split to form Cascade county with Hood River seeking Wasco territory. The Two years ago Hood River failed after bitter battles that blocked other laws. This year supporters push again while The Dalles resists losing the historic courthouse to a new Hood River county.
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Cascade County
Hood River
Wasco
Caspade
Dalles
Court House
Orchard confession fuels Idaho murder curse tale
If Harry Orchard’s confession is truthful he ranks as the era’s most cold blooded killer with alleged 26 murders blamed on the Western Federation inner circle. Corroborating details include bombs found at sites Orchard named, linking officers under arrest to the crime wave and strengthening public grievance over the Coeur d’Alenes massacre.
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Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
Idaho
Western Federation of Miners
Orchard
Western Federation
Coeur d'Alenes
Eulogies at Steunenberg Murder Refer to Fit Country
The remark cites the phrase fit to live in to describe the country as expressed in a eulogy during the period surrounding the murder of ex Governor Steunenberg. The comment reflects contemporary sentiment and rhetoric used in the aftermath of the political killing.
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Steunenberg
Measures to Be Voted Upon on Oregon June Ballot
Oregon voters will face a long set of measures under the initiative and referendums law. Highlights include a $100,000 appropriation for safe institutions, a local option amendment, a trans mountain road sale bill for $20,000, a women’s suffrage proposal, and measures on public utility passes, licensing taxes on utilities, and state control of public printing. Additional amendments address legislative submission of constitutional changes, and municipal home rule and chartering limits.
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Oregon
Barlow Road
Transmountain
People's Power League
Grange
Legislative Assembly
People’s Power League
Bell Plans First Addition to Madras With 50 Residency Lots
R. W. Bell has staked and platted the First Addition to Madras. The property lies north of the townsite on the tow hills and is expected to become valuable residence property as the town grows. The plat will be filed at once and fifty choice residence lots will be placed on the market at a very low figure.
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R. W. Bell
Madras
Land Office Notice of Timber Land Claim at The Dalles Oregon
Arthur H. Allen of Sandpoint Idaho files sworn statement for purchase of land in The Dalles Oregon, under the Timber Act. He will prove valuation for timber rather than agricultural use before March 11 1906, with adverse claimants invited to appear by March 11 1906.
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California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Arthur H. Allen
Sandpoint
Lewis
Idaho
the Dalles
Political Announcements Notice in the Paper
The paper runs political announcements as paid advertisements at standard rates. All content under this heading is published as advertising material.
Whitney Seeks Renomination as State Printer
J R Whitney announces as a Republican candidate for renomination for State Printer subject to the Republican primary on April 20. He is now serving his first term and asks for the same courtesy given to other state officers. Albany Oregon.
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JR. Whitney
Albany
Oregon
Willis W Brown for Sheriff of Crook County
Will W. Brown announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Crook County Sheriff subject to the primaries to be held April 20 1900. Heisler Oregon.
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Crook County
Oregon
Will W. Brown
Heisler
J H Haner Declares Candidacy for County Clerk
J H Haner of Prineville announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Clerk under the direct primary law, subject to Republican electors in the county decision.
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Crook County
J. H. Haner
Prineville
Well Conducted Office Whitney Seeks renomination
J R Whitney state printer seeks Republican renomination in April, citing a traditional Oregon practice of rewarding capable officials. A lifelong Republican and former Albany Herald editor, he is an Oregon native and University of Oregon alumnus with deep printer’s experience and a businesslike administration.
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J. R. Whitney
Oregon
Mr. Whitney
Albany Herald
Independent voters back Polk County leader in renomination bid
A fragmented political note from Independence Polk County shows confidence that a local leader will be renominated by a large majority. It mentions price entries and supportive friends, indicating strong momentum for the incumbent.
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Paign
Independence
Polk Co
Crook County Voter Letter Denies Family Sheriff Bid
A Crook County voter letters the Pioneer denying any desire to push his father Jacob Stroud for sheriff. He states he supports his father’s qualifications but will seek office only in his own name if elected and not rely on family influence.
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Crook County
Jacob Stroud
J. Frank &Troud
Whitney seen strong in renomination bid for State Printer
The Heppner Gazette notes J. KR Whitney leads in the race for renomination as State Printer. It cites his first term record as his best endorsement and predicts a large Eastern Oregon vote and solid Western support, foreseeing a big Republican renomination majority.
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J. KR. Whitney
Whitney
the Gazette
Morrow
Oregon
Heppner Gazette
Unclear fragmentary notice from Oregon resident
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Myrile EB and Bauta of Madras Oregon tied to a H R No reference with garbled context. No clear event date or action is readable.
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Madras
Oregon
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