Interior Secretary Change Sparks Oregon State Fair Talk
Ethan W. Hitchcock is named to succeed Cornelius N. Bliss as secretary of the interior. The commentary notes Binger Hermann is out. It adds that if the state fair stays in Salem it must fund itself as no legislative appropriation will be provided this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan W. Hitchcock
Cornelius N. Bliss
Interior
Binger Hermann
Salem
Herbert E. Hess
Prest
Dept. M
Chicago
Oregon misidentifies Kansas race winner
A dispatch notes several Oregon exchanges confuse the man who defeated Jerry Simpson for Congress. It states Honorable Cheater I. Long will succeed Jerry. The piece praises Long as intelligent and an able speaker.
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Oregon
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Congress
Cheater I. Long
Jerry
Mr. Long
Agricultural fairs and state aid debate in Oregon
The article notes that agricultural fairs tend to favor horse racing and that public sentiment opposes state aid. It argues a well-patronized fair benefits the state but Oregon’s fair lacks strong support for a respectable exhibit. It questions whether Portland could improve the situation and calls the outcome into serious doubt.
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Oregon
Portland
Tongue Presses for Locks Opening at Oregon City
Hon Tom Tongue urges the congressional committee on rivers and harbors to open the Oregon City locks to enable river traffic through the Willamette valley. He argues the case supports regional hopes though an appropriation may not be approved this session, likely in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tongue
Congressional Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Oregon City
Willamette Valley
California orange shipment sparks apology and critique
The Pomona Progress admits it must retract earlier statements about green fruit being acceptable and acknowledges widespread packing of green oranges. Residents note a long custom of shipping fruit that's green in color and taste, with good California oranges now rarely seen in Oregon.
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California
Pomona
Oregon
State Fair Move Debate Reaches Portland Across Press
The Rural Spirit of Portland relays opinions on moving the state fair to Portland with talk of Macleay Park and a public works role. It imagines the Telegram’s plan, potential venues, and the state board in Salem, noting concerns over funding and political fit.
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Portland
Graphic
Telegram
Evening Telegram
Board of Public Works
Macleay Park
Salem
L’ennoyer
Woodstock
Willamette River
Great Columbia
Parody of political clashes over military service
The piece mocks Joe Bailey and Joe Wheeler amid charged partisan tactics. It cites Wheeler’s defense of country service and ridicules New Jersey mud as Cleveland’s prior knowledge, noting a recent incident on a Princeton to capital road where officials are criticized for their stance.
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New York Tribune
Joe” Bailey
Joe Wheeler
Joe Talley
Joe” Wheeler
New Jersey
Eveland
Iis
Natal
Princeton
Oly Bowely
Open door blizzard bound politics and a harbor fight
A California editorial lauds Maglatrate for his restraint when traveling and notes blizzards in the East. It blasts Collins Huntington and rivals for opposing the Nicaragua canal and Panama projects, praising California efforts toward a San Pedro deep sea harbor and urging persistence against lobbyists.
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Nicaragua Canal
Collins B. Huntington
Panama Railway
Panama Canal
Southern Pacific Company
California
Collins
Deep Sea
San Pedro
Uncle
Flogging in penal institutions sparks debate in reform talk
The article surveys renewed calls for corporal punishment in state prisons and reform schools, led by John G. Shortall of the Illinois Humane Society. It notes concerns about brutality and argues for careful legislative inquiry, while contrasting milder modern methods with flogging.
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Colorado
Denver
John G. Shortall
Ilinois Humane Society
Humane Society
Shortall
Alt
Salem
Oregonian
Portrait of Maidenhood and the Cure Claim
A moral essay on female beauty and happiness cites the mind of a young woman as a clear mirror, warns against suffering ailments, and promotes Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures. A Virginia testimonial from Mrs. T P Bowe describes medical bills prior to treatment and improved health after using the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Buried the Wrong Box at Doctor Kellogg Funeral
A mix up at the Ashland Ohio funeral led to the coffin containing the wrong body being interred. A second burial was held for the correct remains after a dye-stained dress box was found in error and traced to a different Mrs. Patterson. The anecdote prompted social chatter in Chicago sources.
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Dr. Kellogg
Ashland
Kellogg
New York
President shakes hands with newsboys in parade
A scene near the horses shows soldiers allowing a group of newsboys to pass. The president motions them forward, smiles, and speaks kindly as the boys fall in line and receive his greeting. The narrator notes the president would be a good father if he had children.
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Dewey
Duggan
Congres Street
Waa
Hin
Frank Putnam
the National Magazine
Death of one of Oregon's oldest pioneers
John Zumwalt aged 81 died at his home in Clackamas county Oregon on December 10 at 8 a m He was born in Pennsylvania November 14 1817 moved to Missouri married Sarah M Russell and joined an emigrant train to Oregon arriving November 15 1849 He left a 40 acre donation land claim and ten children The funeral was held December 12 at Pleasant Hill cemetery solo by Rev A Brady ANNA
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Clackamas County
Oregon
Oregon City
Willamette River
John H. Zumwalt
John Zumwalt
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Sarah M. Russell
Bolevia
Michiel
A. Robert
Cap
John D. Zumwalt
M.C. Graham
Newberg
Mra. T
Pleasant Hill
A. Brady
Hood View
Anna
Real estate transfers and a county teachers institute noted
The Yamhill county report lists multiple land transfers in Oregon including purchases by John Sinking and A DCave and a mortgage involving Ameri Mortgage Co. It also notes several quitclaim deeds and property descriptions in Chandlers addition and Lafayette. The piece closes with details of the third annual Teachers Institute in Lafayette on December 9 and a lecture by Rev F A Powell on traits of character.
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Yumbill Co. Abstract Co
Morinville
Oregon
James M. Pugh
EC Hanson
Wfto
E Olsen
DOE
John Sinking
Livingstone
Amerimortgage Co
Atterberry
American Morgage Co
U S
J O Henderson
Codie R Johnson
Hugb
OH Denny
Yamhill County
Lafayette
F. A. Powell
EB. V. Levivertenp
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Eorrot & Punusier
Postolice
Merry Christmas
Maglatrate
Calliornia
Penal Institutiona
Armen
Hands
Grover Cleveland
County Kerry
Hodson Bros
Sig Ano
Wilsonville
Charles Lewis
Mra
W Chandler
Chandlers
Meo M
Henry Hanson
John Whitman
Christenson
Anne Christenson
Lillie Balletal
Mary K Brisbine
Livingstone and
Oregon Mortgage Co
Christian Church
E F Sutherland
Henry D Ott
W A Howe
Christopher
Wm Christopher
Dayton
Peter Taylor
Admr
J J Jellison
Daytons
Carr
A. W. Grama
Altona
Teachers’ Institute
Clarence Butt
Wii
Floo Bank of Newberg
E. ©. Ward
Alfred Wheeler
First Street
Newberg Hotel
CTIVE
Mural Halstead
Ws Ie
San Francisco
Pacific
Merritt
Honolulu
Hong Kong
Manila
Aguinaldo
Tal
Nanse
Mae
Outfit
F. T. Barber
Star Insurance
Bank of Newberg
Tesserteg
E. Britt
Colcord
Jesse Edwards, Co
MIL
Ladd & Tilton
Nations
Bank
TAE
the Bookman
Europe
Albert Shaw
the Review OF Reviews CO
Astor Place, New York
THE
NEW York Weekly Tribune
National Family Newspaper For Farmers
the Graphic
N. Y
Weekly Tribune
Pdla
Morris Mercantile Co
Saxony
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