Circuit Court Dockets Open With Injuries and Lands Suit
The December circuit court session featured multiple personal injury cases including a claim for wage loss and a mother seeking damages under the Employer's Liability Act. A property dispute over Dayton district land proceeded briefly with amendments before dismissal. A verdict awarded $4000 to Annie E. Gray in a case against Carlton Consolidated Lumber. Criminal cases and several divorces were also resolved as the docket remains congested and further sessions are planned.
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Frack
Messrs. Lange
Hewitt
Nott
Sarah A. West
Mary B. Switzer
Hollis & Graham
Forest Grove
Switzler
B. A. Kliks
Yamhill
McCain, Vinton & Burdett
C. C. Carter
George Gearhart
Portland
Annie E. Gray
Carlton Consolidated Lumber Company
James Gray
Tillamook Gate
Carlton Coast
Hillsboro
People
Bagley & Hare
B. A. Kirks
McMinnville
Senn, Ec
Tion
Harry Mills
United States
Canada
Kate Dickson
Carlton
Caroline Lady
Wilbur W. Lady
Hez Parent
Norris Parent
Marie C. Gale
Edward L. Gale
Bertha Warren
M. Warren
Belt
Business Manager Proposal for City Charter by Churchill
A citizen argues for a city charter adopting a business manager to run municipal affairs. The plan mirrors a corporate governance model with eight commissioners, bylaws, and defined powers. The author urges voters to study chapters on corporate creation elections vacancies qualifications compensation and duties before supporting a trial adoption.
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Commission
Board of Directors
Chas. Churchill
Exposition Prospects At Panama Pacific 1915
Exposition management reports 42 foreign nations and 43 states participating with no withdrawals. Five neutral European nations have pavilions nearing completion as crowds grow. opening day February 20, 1915, 97 percent complete and to be 100 percent. The warship pageant will proceed with Wilson and Dewey in attendance.
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Japan
Russia
Great Britaan
Germany
Great Britain
Netherlands
Italy
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
England
Cuba
China
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Belgium
Argentina
Philippines
Hawaii
Jason
United States Navy
San Francisco
Woodrow Wilson
George Dewey
Europe
New Year's Dinner for Minnesotans
The annual gathering of former residents of the Gopher state will be held New Year’s Day in the Odd Fellows Hall. Doors open at 10 A.M. Dinner at noon, with a musical and literary program to follow. Organizers hope for the largest turnout yet.
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Gopher State
Odd Fellows Hall
Taxpayer Burden in Newberg Charter Debate
A narrator critiques the cost of a new charter for Newberg city government. It outlines salaries including a general manager, office furnishings costing 300 dollars, an automobile, and annual totals of 1560 dollars plus 300 for office needs. The piece argues taxpayers must fund reforms and warns of rising taxes.
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Asaaeewl
Newberg
Oregonian
New York City
New York
Broadway
Public Work and Employment Assistance Committee Notice
SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC announces a daily 9 to 12 A.M. hours for C C Ferguson and a committee to pair job seekers with available work. People with tasks or labor to offer should contact the committee with name address task and price, and those seeking work should state their abilities. The Citizens' Committee invites donations of food, clothing, or other aid and promises prompt support for those in need.
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C. C. Ferguson
Citizens’ Committee
Frank Zamwalt
G. O. Bassett
Help Belgians Relief Effort Urges Local Committee Drive
The Graphic reports the Oregon Belgian Relief Committee chaired by Samuel Hill appointing a Newberg local committee with Mayor Colcord and John Larkin. a Portland shipload of nonperishables is ready to sail in two to three weeks. Donations of money and food items will be sent to Belgium, with railroads offering free transport.
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Graphic
Oregon Belgian Relief Committee
Samuel Hill
Newberg
Colcord
John Larkin
The
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Portland
Belgium
Western Condensed Milk Co
Chehalem Valley
Endowment Campaign Public Meeting At Wood-Mar Hall
With the college endowment drive nearing its close a public meeting is set for Friday at 8 pm in Wood Mar Hall. No solicitations will be made. music and readings by Prof. Hawkins will enliven the event. A full canvass report will be presented. those favoring the $100000 endowment are urged to attend.
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Wood-Mar Hall
Hawkins
Women win over men in Thursday night spelling match
The women defeated the men in a spelling contest held Thursday night. Attendees described a fine evening of entertainment.
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