Newberg Graphic News Highlights for January 1901
The Friday issue notes Oregon legislators will vote on the U S senator next Tuesday January 22. It cites Electoral College action in Salem with Furnish Paxton and Fullerton carrying Oregon’s vote to Washington. Taft’s view on the Philippine insurrection as a conspiracy of murder and assault is discussed. The paper lauds the U S debt payoff and praises wartime finance, calling for national unity and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
United States
McKinley
Roosevelt
Furnish
Paxton
Fullerton
Washington
Taft
Souvenir of Union County Promoted by LaGrande Investment Co
An extensive souvenir of Union County highlights the enterprise and resources of Eastern Oregon. The LaGrande Investment Company produced the piece and its profitability as an advertisement is noted, with a recommendation that Newberg Development Company study it for pointers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
LaGrande Investment Company
Oregon
Newberg Development Company
Multnomah County and Senate Representation Debate
The text notes Multnomah county endorsing Senator Simon as the county's U S senator while McBride represents Oregon. It questions if Corbett were elected, Multnomah would have two U S senators instead of one, reflecting a West Side view.
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Multnomah County
Simon
United States Senate
McBride
Oregon
Multnomah
Corbett
West Side
British fears rise of American invasion warned by London paper
A London daily paper candidly states the English have more to fear from an American invasion and from a mechanical and industrial threat than from a Boer invasion of Cape Colony. It adds that Britain's neglect of inventors and progress leaders deserves the rebuke, noting a Yankee would have seen it sooner.
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London
Cape Colony
South Africa
One Man Power and Mars Signals Dominate Editorial
A 1900s style reflection notes rapid progress in the new century with Tesla claiming Martian signals and a plan to study canal building. It cites an Oregonian editorial praising Joe Simon as an embodiment of party power and predicts a political upheaval in Oregon. The piece ends by asking when Harvey will gain second sight.
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Tesla
Planet
Mars
Uncle Sam
Canal Building
Oregonian
Big Daily
Joe Simon
Republican Party
Oregon
Harvey
Senate Vacancies Stir Heated State Contests Across Nation
The article notes how one third of the U S Senate is chosen every two years leading to vacancies filled by state legislatures. Illinois faces eight to ten challengers against Shelby M Cullom while Nebraska fights two vacancies and Pennsylvania’s Quay battles to stay in office amid other races in Colorado Montana Delaware Minnesota Kansas and Oregon. Deadlocks and hold-ups may push for direct popular elections.
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U. S. Senate
Illinois
Shelby M. Cullom
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Quay
Colorado
Montana
Delaware
Minnesota
Kansas
Oregon
United States
Small colleges gain more from gifts than great universities
An eastern paper praises Dr. Pearson of Chicago for giving to small colleges rather than large institutions. It argues that ten thousand dollars to a small college benefits many and broadens life, while huge gifts to big universities primarily honor a donor’s name and create specialized elites.
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United States
Chicago
Washington
Brown
Clark
Yale
Harvard
Columbia
Enda
Dr. Pearson
Rockefeller
Pearson
Cardinal Gibbons Urges Peaceful Republic Virtues
An address in Baltimore reflects on the last century and warns against European entanglements and imperialism. The speaker praises minimalist armed strength and civic readiness, urging Americans to uphold the republic’s traditions and law without militaristic displays.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Fathers of the Republic
Maine
California
United States
Voters watch Clarence Butt in senatorial ballot
The upcoming Senate vote draws scrutiny for Clarence Butt whose past remarks signaled support for McBride over Corbett. Corbett supporters claim Butt will back their candidate, but Butt’s past stance suggests caution and a defensive, conservative approach that will be watched closely.
Oregon Voters Favor Open Senatorial Battle Over Corbett
The Eugene Register argues Oregon should choose a U S senator by direct vote or in an open legislative contest, not by secret caucus influenced by money. It asserts Corbett would lose in an open race and urges decency and integrity in the legislature’s choice.
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Oregon
H. W. Corbett
United States
Corbett
Oregonian
Eugene Register
War Spirit in Clergy and Women Prompts Peace Parade
The San Francisco Call comments on wartime zeal among ministers and women in both the Spain and Transvaal contexts. It notes a moral tension between advocating war and desire for peace, cites Cardinal Gibbons praising order and law, and urges returning to peaceful ways while highlighting recent China actions and US policy as hopeful signs.
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Spain
Transvaal
McKinley
Cuba
Ladies’ Seminary
New York
Cardinal Gibbons
Egypt
South Africa
China
Europe
Asia
Washington
San Francisco
Industrial Consolidations Reach Peak in 1899
The era of trust formation peaked in 1899 with industrial combinations totaling about 2.5 billion dollars in capitalization. A steep drop occurred the following year as overhang from massive securities hindered new financing. Observers note rising competition and remain skeptical that monopoly will dominate American industry, citing rapid capital accumulation and new entrants with modern machinery.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Regulation of combinations and trust problem solution
The article argues that industrial combinations will fail if driven by speculation yet may be curbed by legislation rather than left to commerce regulators. It warns competition may not be fully suppressible but urges Congress and state legislatures to act to curb monopolistic power and protect the public from rapacity.
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Congress
Deaf woman donates to Nicholson Institute for free ear drums
A wealthy lady cured of deafness gave 10000 dollars to Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums Institute. The donation enables deaf people who cannot afford the ear drums to receive them free. Address No 10613 Nicholson Institute 780 Eighth Avenue New York USA.
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Nicholson
Nicholson Institute
Eighth Avenue
New York
Notice of final proof hearing for Henry Giertson alias Goerteen
Land Office says Henry Giertson alias Heinrich H Goerteen seeks final proof on his claim Lot Loft Section 24 708 R2W at Oregon City Oregon before January 20 1901. Witnesses Ludwig Adolf Thomas Parrish George Wenger and William Parrish listed to prove continuous residence and cultivation.
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Interior, Land Office
Oregon City
Ore
Oregon
Henry Giertson
Heinrich H. Goerteen
H. BK
Ludwig Adolf
Newberg
Thomas Parrish
George Wenger
William Parrish
Chas
B. Moores
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Mr. Batt
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
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Jennie Dingman
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Chehalem Valley Bank
Pulse School
Orrick
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Todiana
Morrison St
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F. A. Morris
A. B. Mills
Moses Votaw
Newberg, Or
Foreign Exchange
Woods Hutchinson
Bank of Newberg
Lblock E. Postoffice
H. J. Winters
D. P. Price
D. L. Price
Price & Price
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Roy Gardner
Winslow Bros., the Jewelers
C. F. Moore
Camera
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Newberg Land Co
E. K. Shaw
H. Cooper
J. M. Wright
Choice Farm
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A. P. Oliver
P.O. Newberg
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EC. Ward & Co
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Imhorse Goods
H. L. Sutherland
BN. Ekaritt
A Miles
Prem E F Woodward
J. Colcord
Bine Rfevinn
Papovee Las, JR. Directors
Ledd & Tilton
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National Park Bank
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Hollingsworth & Co
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