Port land Banks Face Run During Crisis
The Portland banks experienced a public run last week, causing several institutions to suspend operations. Banks such as Oregon National, Portland Trust and Saving Co, Union Banking Co, Commercial National, Portland Savings Bank, and Ainsworth National closed temporarily while authorities assess securities and plan reopenings.
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Portland
Oregon National
Portland Trust and Saving Co
Union Banking Co
Commercial National
Portland Savings Bank
Ainsworth National
Stolen Child Alert Ties to Irish Gypsy Group in Union County
The 7-year-old Alma Gladia Miller vanished from her Union County home months ago. Father I W Miller accuses James Smith, linked to the Stewart and Sherlock gang of Irish gypsies, now believed aided by wife Mrs Smith. A $250 reward is offered for Alma’s return. description includes light brown hair hazel eyes and a marked back scar. Smith is described tall with a moustache and a heavy build. Mrs Smith is about 5 feet tall with dark hair and rosy cheeks. The notice also mentions the Chinese Weekly News debut in Chicago and Wong Chin Foo as proprietor promoting citizenship for Chinese Americans.
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Alma Gladia Miller
I. W. Miller
Union County
James Smith
Smith
Iie
Stewart and Sherlock
Newspaper Man Reflects on Local Support and Fair Deeds
The piece argues a newspaper man’s duty mirrors community support, backing those who back him, while avoiding personal bias. It also reports prune crop forecasts across Oregon with figures from Grants Pass to Newberg, estimating state output between 3 and 5 million pounds, depending on processing capacity.
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Oregon
A. J. Carnon
Grants Pass
J. Rt
Shepard
Iona
Marion
Polk
Douglas County
Marion and Polk
E. Hoskine
Newberg
Cove
Carson
Pacific Northwest
Northwest
The Right Idea in Local Newspapers
Farmers discuss the value of local ads in papers and how advertisements benefit families and business. The scene highlights the need for merchants to invite customers and for readers to use local papers for practical advantages.
The Truth About Beer and Its Dangers
A critical piece arguing that beer is a poison like other alcohols, not a healthy drink. It cites Liebig on beer’s food value, warns of adulteration with poisonous droga, warns that moderation still risks intoxication, and contrasts beer with whisky in causing harm over slow consumption.
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United States
Liebig
Alcoll
London Lancet
Medical Journal
England
Toledo
Letter From Germany Reflects Education And Europe Travel
A letter from Prof. Will A. Hadley in Berlin describes university life, language study, and lectures, with plans to tour Switzerland and Germany including Nuremberg, Lucerne, Interlaken, Geneva, Mont Blanc, Heidelberg, Weimar, Leipzig, and Berlin. He notes American-Vs European energy and memory of past battles, and ends with civic water works discussions in Newberg.
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Will A. Hadley
Berlin
Germany
Mary L. Sloskins
Newberg
America
Switzerland
Nuremberg
Lucerne
Interlaken
Geneva
Mont Blanc
Heidelberg
Rhine
Eisenach
Luther
Weimar
Goethe
Leipzig
Schiller
Europe
Ecenery T
Opportunity
Beer Toxicity Claims Stir Public Debate
A Toledo Blade excerpt cites Scientific American and a major life insurance firm arguing beer harms organs, raises hereditary disease risk, and breeds intoxication without quick loss of control, urging law to curb beer production and sale as a dilute poison.
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Scientific American
United States
Cousin W A Hapney Recalls Oregon Visit Plans
The letter expresses longing for a return to Oregon's hills and valleys, praising its climate and fruit trees. Hapney notes censorship and limited press freedom compared to Russia, promises to share oral stories later, and asks the recipient to remember him. He signs as a cousin, conveying affection and nostalgia.
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Russia
Land of the Setting
Oregon
W. A. Hapney
Town debates water works investment and payback
Local leaders discuss building a water system with cheap supply and potential payback. Critics warn many towns need bonuses for water works, while supporters urge careful investigation before proceeding. A committee including N. C. Christenson and J. D. Carter is appointed to study feasibility as the meeting adjourns.
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McConnell
Armory Hall
Newberg
Joseph Wilson
E. H. Woodward
J.D. Carter
Jesse Iobson
Cooper
Goyder
MyAlvin- Wile
Bays
Co. C. Emery
Newlin
J. Hobson
C. B. Friswel
J. C. Sawyer
Bovery
Jackson
Oregon
C. B. Friasell
Portland
Mr. Kruger
N. C. Christenson
Notable Movements and Local Cases Reported in McMinnville
From Our Exchanges notes Prof T G Brownson visits Chicago and Duluth and may go east. Sheriff Warren and Deputy Conner handle a crowded jail while Al Robinson, Lee Highton, Emmet Coon and James Ludworth face charges or awaiting grand jury. Rev Harry Watkins tours the state. North Yamhill plans a new schoolhouse with architect Morrison. Yam Hill circuit court opens September 25 with 75 cases listed. Local papers shrink to eight, yet editors urge public support for press. Judge Galloway aids road work, and Josiah Taylor, long presumed aged, is confirmed at 104 years.
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T. G. Brownson
Chicago
Duluth
Wis
Empire State
Unt Il
Warren
Conner
al. Robinson
Lee Hueton
Emmet Coon
Johnson
Amity
Jellison
Fowler
James Ludworth
Harry Watkins
McMinnville
Ile
Salem
North Yamhill
Morrison
Yamhill County
Dayton
Judge Galloway
Josiah Taylor
R. Philip
John Baxter
Dayton Merald
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Newberg Graphic
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C. Excny
Congress
Cleveland
Buzzarda Bay
Concess
Carlisle
Day Exmett
Dixie
Ohio
Nat
Colorado
San Diego
California
Yuma
Colorado Desert
Wong Chin Foo
le Reapecta
Lette
J. A. Townsend
The
Chehalem Valley Bank
Neweperg
G. W. McConnell
J. C. Christenson
G. W. Mitchell
A. N. Mills
W. K. Allen
G. W. Morene
A. BR
Mirlls
Moses Voraw
Christensen Bros
Main Street
Kes
Newberg, Oregon
LF. Ford
Grangelist
Des Moines
Iowa
Mra. Co
Dufur, Oregon
Mus
J. F
C. F. Moore & Ca
Lamb & Holley
New York
First Street
Morris, Miles & Co
Wale Street Market
K. D. Fox
Hardwick
Hi Wing
Dave
Co. P. Kenyon
Mmichaux & Fenton
Physicians & Surgeons
Onnaox
Express & General Delivery
J. D. Bell
Orevwostan
Ironton
Weekly
Oregonian
Oregone
Ghlgovan Puelshng
Rein
Scientific American Agency For
Mann
Adirens Muna & Coy
Colise Es
Quaker City
C. F. Butler
Duke of York
Pring
OngGon
Wyandottes
Ss. Hobson
Southern Pacific
Joseph Cook
Orecon
Austin & Stanley
Oregon Pacific Railroad Co
EE. W. Hadley
San Fracckeco
Wm. M. Hoag
North
R. E. Mulcamy
Su Corvallis
Warres Ww
Cox
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