Schools Rally and legislative session open in Oregon
The week covers a Hopewell rally with ceremonies and a slate of school projects across districts No 24 Fairview No 52 Pike Valley and others plus new teaching assignments in McMinnville Carlton Amity and Bellevue. The Oregon legislature convened its 27th session with McArthur as speaker Malarkey as senate president and key clerks named while Governor West urged reform and new bills.
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No. 24
Fairview
Pike Valley
Ruby Skinner
McMinnville High School
Briedwell School
J. L Northup
Newberg
Samuel Babcock
McMinnville
Laura Crook
Bellevue
Agricultural College
Yamhill
Salem
Legislative Assembly
State of
Oregon
Senate
House
C. N. McArthur
Dan J. Malarkey
Moser
Portland
Malarkey
Joseph
Multnomah
John W. Cochran
Ben Huntington
Douglas
Eugene Foster
Polk
W. G. D. Mercer
Lane
George Crane
J. I. Moreland
McArthur
J. D. Woodman
R. R. Corey
Baker
W. F. Drager
Marion
Harry McClellan
Dudley R. Clark
W. B. Burger
Wheeler
W. F. McAdams
Governor West
Elk Pendleton Move to Stock Wenaha Reserve
County Judge J W Maloney leads a drive to secure 560 dollars from Umatilla county sportsmen to bring two elk cars from Yellowstone Park to stock the Wenaha reserve in the area.
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Elk Pendleton
J. W. Maloney
Umatilla County
Yellowstone Park
Wenaha Reserve
Lore of the Meteor and Its Roman Worship Tales
A historical reflection on meteorites shaping myth and cults across ancient Asia and Rome. It recounts Diana’s meteor image temple at Ephesus, Heliogabalus’ divine meteoric cult in Rome, and Cybele worship in Phrygia and Pessinus. The piece links meteors to imperial ceremonies and battles.
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Asia
Fang
Diana
Phesus
Ial
Aeneas
Italy
Oman
Heliogabalus
Rome
Phrygia
Pessinus
Cybele
Alps
Attalus
Wood pipes beat iron for water supply says forestry bureau
A United States forestry bureau report argues wood pipes last longer when timber is water-saturated and shielded from elements. It notes a two mile line in North Carolina from 29 remains sound and in use, costing far less than cast iron or steel, with higher discharge and thermal insulation.
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United States Forestry Bureau
N. C
Chicago News
Ballroom Moment Sparks Rumor of Love Match
A guest recalls a ball where a mother claims her daughter “has fallen madly in love” with Rutland Barrington and introduces him to Marjorie. The girl reacts with excitement then disappointment, leaving the mother hinting at a hidden secret in the scene.
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Mr. Barrington
Marjorie
Mr. Rutland Barrington
Rutland Barrington
Money power dominates Wall Street and Taft era politics
George F. Baker testifies before the house money trust committee warning that concentration of wealth in finance risks the nation. He cites Morgan as the leading financial force and notes the era’s wealth concentration. Democrats vow to block Taft appointees while an $40.8 million rivers and harbors appropriation is advanced. Morgan framed the International Mercantile Marine as the shipping trust. Mortality records rise in Congress with several deaths.
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Washington
George F. Baker
House Money Trust Committee
Baker
Fiest National Bank of New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Wall Street
Morgan
James Stillman
Congress
House
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Columbia River
Columbia
Willamette
Portland
Cascades
Celilo Canal
Yamhill
Snake Rivers
Celilo
Brideport
Kettle Falls
Snake River
Yaquina Bay
Coos Bay
Nehalem Bay
Coquille River
Siuslaw River
Lake Washington
Port Townsend Bay
Oak Harbor
Puget Sound
Tributaries
Skagit River
Lewis and Cowlitz
Grays River
Grays Harbor
Chehalis River
Ocean
International Mercantile Marine
J. P. Morgan
House Committee On Merchant Marine
Shipping Trust
Oregon News Roundup Highlights Oregon Events
Marshfield to see spring building activity as postmasters appointed in Falls City and Lebanon. Umatilla leader Peo dies at home. Gov West names Lincoln county judge to replace resigning Gardner. Hawley backs Miller for Jacksonville postmaster amid a busy 1913 policy year. Oregon retail meetings set for January in Portland and Albany. Coos timber tally reaches 14.6 billion feet. War secretary approves Marshfield bridge plan. State renews 1913 vehicle licensing as 10 000 plus cars prepare new tags. Hood River robberies involve cocaine theft. State tax levy set at 1.2 mills, yielding 1 086 014. Chemawa funding raised to 12000 with 6000 for water. Albany college endowment celebrated with H M Crooks. Bourne introduces Caves National Monument bill. Prohibition delegates funded under state limits. Pendleton hosts Eastern Oregon mental hospital opening. Duniway to brief legislature on state printing law. Portland gas plant to supply city gas to 1920. Whitehill accuses vote counting in Portland. Olcott declines jurisdiction. Redmond Union Warehouse opens with 200000 bushels storage. Multnomah County vs Fields naturalization fees ruling.
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Marshfield
John E. Beesely
Falls City
William M. Brown
Lebanon
Peo
Umatilla Reservation
West
Chas. Harding
Lincoln County
C. H. Gardner
Hawley
John F. Miller
Jacksonville
Miller
McCarthy
Coos County
Oregon Retail Merchants’ Association
Albany
Stimson
General Bixby
Coos Bay
Automobile Bureau
Secretary of State's Department
L. W. Wright
Hood River
C. A. Plath
Herman Kresse
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Oregon
Albany College
H. M. Crooks
Oregon Caves
Bourne
Range
Josephine County
National Prohibition Party
Atlantic City
Olcott
Pendleton
Eastern Oregon State Mental Hospital
Charles
W. ‘Thill
Portland
Whitehill
Redmond
Redmond Union Warehouse Company
Northwest
Williamson
Oregon Supreme Court
Multnomah County
Frank S. Fields
United States
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Portland, Or
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National Capitol
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Calfornia
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Joel Cook
Pennsylvania
Duniway
Portland Gas & Coke Company
Linnton Road
DR. C. A. Eldriedge
First National Bank
DR. A. M. Davis
Ferguson's
John 8. Rankin
Physicians and Surgeons
U. S. National Bank
Littlefield & Romig
Physicians & Surgeons
First Natl Bank
Black
Thos. W. Hester
Dixon Building
C. R. Chapin
Alice C. Bowers
H. D. Bower
Drs
Bowers & Bowers
E. P. Dixon
G. E. Stuart
Main St
A. E. Wilson
First St
J. C. Price
U. S. Natl. Bank
J. J. Murray
American Veterinary College
New York City
W. W. Hollingsworth & Son
William M. Ramsey
Elsia Wright Building
Third Street
G. OO. Keeney
Hudson Bros
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