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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1897
Page
2
Fragments from the January 8 1897 Newberg Oregon issue discuss upcoming Oregon legislature coverage, pardons by Governor Altgeld, direct senatorial election, and local figures like Charley Nickel and Jonathan Bourne. The Myrtle Point Enterprise expands to eight columns and other editorial musings appear throughout.
A Newberg ex-mayor and self styled political boss plans a Salem visit this week. The note warns Governor Lord to be alert lest the ex mayor seize influence on arrival and begin dictating state affairs.
The passage condemns lynching in the South as a long growing menace. It notes Li Hung Chang’s return from England and the United States and reports Pekin’s order to establish English language and science schools in public education. It characterizes Li as a heathen who recognizes a good opportunity.
The Graphic reiterates support for J N Dolph and J H Mitchell citing long Senate experience. It notes Senator McBride’s energetic work but argues two new Oregon senators would lower the paper's influence.
Opinion excerpts argue wealth comes from brains not soil with Kansas as example of hard times from anti capital laws. Critics urge repeal of stay laws and support for capital and small savers while praising hustling individual effort. Oregon prune tariffs discussed with stance against six cent levy.
Editorials praise Senator Mitchell for voting with the Republican ticket since 1860 and support his immediate renomination. Articles note his backing of the Dingley tariff and St Louis platform, while urging the legislature to-elect him to a new term to avoid distractions from other factions.
An Oregon paper notes work will resume on the Astoria and Goble road at an early date and mentions possible federal action on Western railroads. The piece jokes that the Astoria and Goble road should rename to curb gobbling references amid post holiday turkey glee.
At the Monday meeting the council postponed selling water bonds due to a lack of straight bids. Bids for works were returned unopened. A $10 donation was approved for petitioners aiding a bridge project west of the depot. A bridge committee was appointed to oversee First Street work.
A collage of quack cures and satirical snippets notes Wilbur's Blood Purifier and Ol of Gladness with price marks, testimonials, and mock quotes from Chicago Record and Philadelphia North American. Other items tout DeWitt’s products and One Minute Cough Cure amid light verse and jokes.
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