Western Pacific arrival and Oregon political notes
The article notes the Western Pacific reaching San Francisco signaling progress for Oregon. It discusses primary election results as poor comfort for stand-pat Republicans, mentions Colonel Hofer and his rain appeal, and contrasts Roosevelt with Cannon. It highlights Midwest drought giving way to floods, including seven inches of rain in Nebraska in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oregon
Hofer
Mid West
Nebraska
Reitirement of Cannon and its political implications
The announcement of Cannon's retirement pleases progressive supporters if it ends Cannonism. The concern remains that a successor may continue stand pat policies. The criticism targets the policies aiding special interests rather than the person.
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Cannon
Roosevelt and sectional tensions in the 1900s politics
The passage discusses Northwest lumber interests versus Eastern conservatism, warn of sectional strife, and questions Roosevelt's stance in the upcoming campaign. It notes Roosevelt’s rumored decision to stay out of active campaigning and whether he will support administration policies or remain silent.
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Northwest
East
Roosevelt
National League For Medical Freedom Opposes Owens Health Dept
A protest by the National League for Medical Freedom argues against the Owens bill creating a national health department. The league, including homeopaths and eclectics, claims government health control would ignore non allopathic practices and restrict patient choice.
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National League For Medical Freedom and
Owens
National Department ‘of Health
Allapath
State ballot issue on prohibition amendment debated
The page discusses the amendment No 328 on the ballot and the stance of groups like the Greater Oregon Home Rule association in favor. Rev Clarence Tre Wilson argues the measure would nullify local prohibition laws, while opponents warn against unintended effects.
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Oregon
Home. Rule Association
Clarence Trpe Wilson
Leagih
Dempcrance
Movement aims to let towns govern without farmer consent
The association backs city and town control over liquor laws arguing that a dry city vote should not force nearby small towns to ban saloons. The idea was defeated once and likely again, but its implications merit attention for state farming areas and local autonomy.
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Association
Modern farming shifts from land hunger to efficient acreage
Times change, and the large farm ideal fades. The modern farmer seeks land he can readily cultivate and earn income from every acre. Extra funds are placed in investments or town property, benefiting the countryside and creating steadier revenue for families.
Globe Whirls and Local Notes on Public Figures
A collage of quips on whisky and morals, humor about a Reno preacher, and a sketch of small town life. The item notes Congressman Hawley's upcoming Myrtle Point visit with private secretary R G Glover inviting local attendance.
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Hawley
R. G. Glover
W. C. Hawley
Enterprise
Northwestern Idea in West Faces St. Paul Conservation Fight
Governors and state officials from nine western states met at Salt Lake to coalign behind the Northwestern Idea that states, not federal bureaus, control natural resources. They warned St. Paul delegates may favor Pinchot even as they plan a united western front against eastern conservation radicals.
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National Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Salt Lake
M. E. Hay
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
California
Nevada
Nebraska
Colorado
Minnesota
Hay
Norris
Montana
Republican nomination sought for water division superintendent
Announcement from a candidate in Coos county declares intent to seek the Republican nomination for superintendent of water division No. 1. The division includes Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine, Jackson, Polk, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Tillamook, Yamhill, Washington and Lincoln counties.
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Coos County
Water Division
Benton
Clackamas
Columbia
Coos
Curry
Douglas
Josephine
Jackson
Polk
Klamath
Lake
Lane
Linn
Marion
Multnomah
Tillamook
Yamhill
Washington
Lincoln
Central Oregon Railway Developments Pressed by Hill Interests
The Hill railway push outlines Oregon Trunk expansion from Medford to connect east of the Cascades and an amendment to extend from near Bend to Burns about 155 miles. John F Stevens is named president of the North Bank, uniting Hill systems in Oregon as plans foresee 800 to 900 miles of tracks and roadbed worth over 40 million dollars.
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Central Oregon Railway
Hill Railway
John F. Stevens
Oregon Trunk
Medford
Josephine County
Cascades
Olympia
Bend
Crook County
Harney County
Burns
Stevens
Spokane-Portland
Seattle
North Bank
Oregon
Secretary Ballinger’s Oregon Visit Highlights
Judge R A Ballinger Secretary of the Interior toured Oregon week entertaining in Portland and Klamath Falls. At Klamath Falls he backed extending the current project while noting forthcoming Board of Regular Army engineers will hold sway on future work.
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R. A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Oregon
Portland
Klamath Falls
Board of
Regular Army Engineers
Notice to replace stove pipes with brick chimneys Myrtle Point
Notice to property owners in Myrtle Point demands replacement of all stove pipes and terracotta flues passing through roofs or side walls with brick chimneys within thirty days from August 5 1910. Dated August 5 1910 by J C Brown Marshal of the City Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
J. C. Brown
City of
Hebert Hume Seeks Republican Nomination for Coos Curry
Notice to Republican voters in Coos and Curry counties that Hebert Hume has decided to run for joint representative. He will submit his name to the voters for nomination under the primary nominating election laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos
Curry
Hebert Hume
Candidate for Joint Representative in Curry County Seeks GOP Support
The undersigned announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Joint Representative. He respectfully solicits the aid of Republican voters and fellow farmers and laborers. A long time resident of the district since childhood.
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Coos
Curry Counties
Socialist convention to nominate Coos county candidates
The Socialist party of Coos county will meet in Coquille on September 5, 1910, to nominate candidates for county offices to be elected November 8, 1910. Locals will elect the required number of delegates. H James serves as Chairman of the central committee.
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The
Socialist Party
Coos County
Coquille
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Hivyrile Point Enterprise
Alyrtie Point
L.C. Bargelt and
L. J. Roberts Owners and Publishers
New York
Reno
Atchison
New York Journal
St. Joe
Kansas City
Perry Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Bryan Smith
Perry
Atchisoh
Ballinger
As.h. James
Central Committee
Flanagan & Bennett Bank
Epqint
Lal
Flanagan & Bennett Bank of
Marshfield, Ore
Henry G. Ploeger
Henry
W. O. Cooper & Co
Chicago
J. R. Benson
W.F. Hendricks
Bank of
Volkmar
Roseburg
Daniel Barklow
Coos Bay
R.A. Annin
J. A. Davenport
D. H. Johnson
EF Davenport
Valley Packing
Tyrtle Point
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