Murders Prompt Clemency Plea and Pressed Exclusion Debates
Jack Wade, linked to the James Morrow murder, asks Governor Geer for a commuted life sentence. The column notes indignant editorials on a proposed New York indigent newspaper home funded by Andrew Carnegie, reflections on Bob Burdette, and a Pacific Coast push for harsher Chinese exclusion laws, with emphasis on Geary-era provisions and insular restrictions. It also includes assorted local notices, ads, and brief community items from Ashland, Marshfield, and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wade
James Morrow
Geer
Wade
Young Morrow
Dalton
Pacific Cauat
Wallington
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Philippines
Hawaii
Porto Rico
United States
Coss Bay Jetty Maintained Amid Storm Damage
Seasier Mith ot informed the War Department of December storm damage to the Coss Bay jetty. Captain Langfitt reports the north jetty has maintained depths of 18 to 22 feet for four years, with parts of the end sinking. Raising the jetty to full height would cost 142,970 dollars beyond current funds, while recent shoaling was temporary and no serious damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coss Bay
Uren Meres
Mithot
Langiitt
Lengfitt
Coos County Politics Report From Coquille City
A Coos County political sketch notes Sheriff Gallier is favored for renomination for his strong record. No Republican names yet for clerk. Democrat incumbent seeks a second term. County Judge J Marlocker and two Republican commissioners likely renominated for their satisfactory county administration. Democrat Ameewer seeks higher pay. Republicans JB Dolly and S B Cathcart expected to run again for treasurer and surveyor.
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Coquille
Coos County
Gallier
J. Marlocker
Meewer
JB Dolly
Cathcart
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J. 0. Roberts
Myrtle Point
Lessine
Aesraae Wrecksry
Calliteniar
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Bob Burdette
Nexdoss
Ikea
Krestal
Johnie McCulloch
Roseburg
Pike
Calif
Murry
Eureka
Chandler Af the Railroad Co
Deckinl
Marshfield
Norick
McMickle
New Cty Council
Ashland
Knights
Black's Hall
Hampton
ROK
Tharise
Hermann Basserature
Fram
Gasette
Perkins’ Pharmacy
H. Gueri
Hotel Myrtle Poia
W. Propreetor
Commercial Travelers’ Head
Wm Volkmar
Eris
Shores
Main Street
Oregon
VISIT
BE. W. Hermann
Prop
Belore
Navan
Macs
Munion
Chicago
Lil
Atlanta
Lewis
Dulles
Tex
San
New Home Sewing Machine Co
Jorsan
Nermus
Inca
Jorvacs
Jorndon's
New Royal
New Howe Bevin
J. L. Lewellen & Son
City Meat Market
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Wedindpat
Myrtle Pobnt, Obe
D. M. Brace
W. W. Exphort
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