Harvest Dreams and Canal Plans in Oregon and National News
The piece notes Oregon’s harvest outlook and westward migration themes tied to Hawaii. It mentions a Nicaragua canal completion expectation after the war and comments on Queen Victoria and Grover Cleveland. It recalls Col Dick Thompson’s long veteran perspective and discusses Polk County’s courthouse fire and Dallas seeks a new court house in Dallas with Independence eyeing the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Polk County
Independence
Plum
Salem politicians name eight candidates for U S senator
The Statesman lists eight Salem residents as possible United States senators with more issues to follow before the vote. R J Hendricks is named customs appraiser for Portland replacing Col Summers who resigned to join the army. Hendricks says he will resign if Summers is reinstated upon Summers' return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
the Statesman
Salem
R. J. Hendricks
Portland
Col
O. C. Summers
Army
Col. Summer
Mr. Hendricks
Department
Summers
Magazine images hint warm climate and brides for soldiers in Manila
The piece notes photos suggesting a warm climate in the Philippines and Oregon soldiers in Manila may choose brides. It also mocks political forecasts, discusses Spain's fleet, a Kansas engine theory, Liliuokalani’s Hawaii trip, and hints at U S politics and leadership with tongue in cheek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Manila
Governor Geer Keeps Farm Duties Before Taking Office
Alf Holman of The Oregonian reports on Governor elect T. T. Geer’s farm duties at his Salem area home and his plans to assume state responsibilities after October with the oath set for January. The piece notes Oregon’s fortieth statehood anniversary due next February and urges a proper celebration involving past pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. Holman
The
Oregonian
T. T. Geer
Salem
Though Riders and The National in 10 cent magazine era
W F Cody writes in strong simple style about Though Riders and other features. The piece notes the Chinese government limits and a railroad permit granted and later withdrawn after German protest. It highlights American capital behind the proposition and the growing influence of European powers in the Orient affecting U S policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding Davis
W. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
10 Cent
Orange Judd Farmer
Notable Oregon Officials Named as Living in 19th Century Record
The list enumerates living Oregon governors six names Whiteaker Grover Thayer Moody Pennoyer and Lord along with nine living United States senators George H Williams etc and ten Congressmen including L F Grover John R McBride and Tongue. It notes drift in a Portland monthly magazine title with incorporators C E S Wood L M Miller F E Gotshal John Gill and B B Beckman and ends with a wish of success for the new publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Whiteaker
Grover
Thayer
Moody
Pennoyer
Lord
United States
Benj. Stark
Benj. F. Harding
George H. Williams
H. W. Corbett
James K. Kelly
John H. Mitchell
L. F. Grover
James EH. Slater
George W. McBride
John R. McBride
Rufus Mallory
James H. Slater
Richard Williams
John Whiteaker
M.C. George
Binger Hermann
W.R. Ellis
Thomas H. Tongue
Portland
C. E. 8. Wood
L. M. Miller
F. E. Gotshall
John Gill
B. B. Beckman
Congressman's Fourth of July speech in Washington
Congressman Tongue delivered a Fourth of July address in Washington. The piece notes he used references to the Oregon battleship and Oregon election as angles for a strong political grab, and suggests he seized the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Tongue
Washington
Oregon
Stateeman
State press groups to meet in Spokane with Washington partners
The state press association will meet this year with the Washington press association at Spokane. Members of the Oregon association ought to turn out in full force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Press Association
Washington Press Association
Spokane
Oregon Association
Clarence Butt
Newberg
Oregon
War loan subscriptions exceed required amount by 600 million
Subscriptions to the war loan surpassed the required total by 600 million dollars, a move meant to show Spain that the United States has the backing of its army and navy with ample cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Spaniards' conduct in defeat sparks American critique
The St Louis Republic editorializes on Spanish prisoners after Cervera's squadron loss, describing a shift from grim pride to self preservation and card playing aboard a prison ship, then condemning perceived cowardice and praising American resolve to free oppressed peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampaou
Cervera
St. Louis Republic
McKinley in War Times Opens McClure’s
The July issue of McClure’s opens with a lively account of President McKinley’s early capital days and wartime leadership. It notes his rise on a currency platform and his fate as a war president, with anecdotes on White House conduct during the Maine crisis and his handling of mass mail and press affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
McClure
Major McKinley
United States
White House
Maine
Porter
Mall
Hin
McKinley Press Life and Maine Report Handling
A portrait of President McKinley amid White House staff and reporters with the Maine inquiry. It describes press access, daily routine, and his calm, steady approach during the crisis, including waiting for the board’s facts and facing war pressures with restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Simmons
Pendel
Porter
McKinley
Maine
Board of Inquiry
Washington
Key West
Secretary Long
Miarix
House
Senate
Brian
Capitol
Cauthon
McKintey
Southern allies push canal plan and Hawaii ties
The piece argues that Nicaragua's canal and Hawaii annexation will boost Southern and Western trade, shorten routes to Asia, and empower markets for coal, iron, and cotton. It urges Southern senators to unite and contrasts with New England opposition while invoking political figures and expansionist sentiment. It also references a patriotic tour and another note on medical cures and Northwest prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Merald
Morgan
Alabama
Hawaii
Nicaragua
New England
Asia
New York
Atlantic
San Francisco
Portland
West
Middle West
Isthmus
Orient
Europe
China
Japan
Real Estate Transfers and Medical Ad
Report covers multiple property transactions in McMinnville Oregon for the week ending July 9 1808 including transfers involving James M Pugh Edward Talbott and L B Murray and others with various land figures and rights of way. Also an advertisement for Wilbur's Blood Purifier claiming effectiveness against skin diseases with a free sample offer and priced at one dollar per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otice
Abigail Stanbrough
Yamhill
State of
Oregon
Abegail Stanbrough
Towlt
Jas Morrigana
Yambil
Orecon
D. Ramsey
Yamhill County
Stete
Towit
Portland and
Liyton
Chatnel
D. Samsey
Elvira Cook
Theares
Amos C. Stanbroughi
Yuambil Co. Abstract Co
McMinnville
James M. Pugh
Edward Talbott
Murray
Lansfield
Gragg
Stewart
Grant
Ayers
Crane
Hannah E Soffiins
Austin
Brishine
Wito
North Yambill
Breod
Wilbur
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Newberg Graphic
E. H. Woopwaxon
Eprron & Puravisnen
the Postence
Territory
Nicaragua Canal
Lil
Dick Thompson
Terre Haute
Indiana
Navy
Brownsville
Tom Reed
Congress
the Times
Reed
Tures
Watson
Kansas
Liliuokani
National Magazine
Monthilies
William Howard Piuverell
Richard
Mawait
Uncle Saw
Philipp Land
Old Montejo
Dewey
Hobson
Teddy
Wheeler
Linton
Shafter
Dr. King
Mra Luther Lotz
W. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby N.C
C. F. Moore & Co
Northwest
Idaho
Union
North Pacific Coast
Industrial Exposition
Liberati
Korea
Saley
Flodson
Ee" Moore & CO
E C. Ward & Co
1St. Street
Newberg, Oregon
Bocklen
C F, Moore & Co
LS Murray
E & Talbott
Soaint
Talbott
CC Leasy
J M Marks Wade
Caldwell
Jesse M Henderson
Thos D Henderson
E Bean
NEW York Weekly Tribune
New-York Week'y Tribune
Graphic
P. Heacock
Parrett & Co
Dundee
Chas. H. Parrett
Elmer P. Dixon
Moore's Drug Store
Ist
Attorney-At-Law
Orrick
Bank of Nowhere
Minorcas
Plymouth
Fonie Lee
J. L. Hoskins
Bank of Newberg
Jesse Edwards
Britt
Ladd & Tilton
Sationel Park Bank
Bank For
Inf Stranners
Howe
Prattlon Centrance
Enciase
Compass Dee Csic
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