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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
2
Second class mail note from Newberg Oregon discusses war coverage including the Oregon battleship’s role in defeating Cervera’s fleet and anticipated end of the war. It also mentions Roosevelt’s army service and praises his conduct. Oregon cherries exhibit and state population figures are referenced.
Spanish forces suffer eighteen ships sunk or captured and 2 800 men killed wounded or taken prisoner at Manila and Santiago. American losses total one killed eight wounded and no ships damaged. If Watson strikes Camara's fleet, the remaining conflict could end with Spain conceding that Yankees are no cowards.
The regular army is said to be made up of a better class of men than before as lines are drawn tighter in recruit examinations and army discipline. Regulations forbid profanity and soldiers may complain about sworn at by superiors, subjecting the officer to court martial.
Congressman Tongue arrived from Washington and immediately engaged in his Hillsboro duties. The large margin he won at the Jung election shows constituents value his energetic work for them in both private and public life. He remains a steadfast servant of the people and grows in favor daily.
The July Sound Money from Chicago features a large photo-engraving of Oregon Governor-elect Hon. T. T. Geer and a laudatory article praising his victory for the gold standard. The opening sentence extols Geer as carrying the banner of gold to victory throughout Oregon from Astoria to Baker County.
The piece argues Camara's return to Spain may help or hurt policy depending on whether he can evade Watson's fleet. It notes Spain's strongest port is Santiago and Camara's fleet is weaker than Cervera's. Only Pelayo and Carlos V could hinder the American squadron, and even they would not be formidable.
A Globe Democrat report notes a plan or ruling aiming to prevent either entry or exit from a location. The piece frames a restriction likely tied to property or security concerns and mentions authorities or institutions involved.
A lengthy letter-page discussion contrasts the Graphic and the Portland Chronicle over United States senate candidates in Oregon. It notes shifting editorials about Corbett and Mitchell, their factions, and the call for a候 well qualified replacement to avoid a Corbett Mitchell clash. The piece also quotes a New York Tribune view on U S policy and cites Hawaii’s annexation as an outcome of recent congress.
A collection of satirical remarks on Sampson and Cervera amid the Spanish American War. The snippets joke about naval power, finance, Hawaiian annexation, tramps, and Theodore Roosevelt. Ex presidents Cleveland and actions in Honolulu are mentioned in a tongue in cheek tone.
The session closed at Washington after seven months with high praise for Congress and the President. Lawmakers displayed patriotism amid war pressures from Spain, resisting efforts to force presidential hand and approving a $50,000,000 appropriation, reflecting strong national confidence in the chief magistrate.
E H Skinner shares decades of cherry growing, pitting trials, and machinery attempts from a 45 acre Early Richmond block to a large scaled pitting setup. He recounts hail losses, a severe freeze, and a 73 panic, plus experimental drying tests and costs across a nine year span.
A mix of local business pitches, travel notes and community updates from Lafayette, Springbrook and surrounding areas. Highlights include Dr King’s New Discovery ads, Lincoln song recollections, hay market prices, school resignations, loom for government painting, and social events.
Weekly transfers in Mc Minneville Oregon for week ending July 16 128 list James M Pugh manager and various property moves including investments to W Chrisman and DA Snyder transfers of acres and cattle. Also health ad for Wilbur's Blood Purifier claiming relief from skin diseases priced at 1.00 per bottle via druggists.
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