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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
4
The paper notes that the anticipated straight tickets were few and far between in the tallying of votes, implying weak support for coordinated voting blocks. Editor W. C. Woodward presents the editorial stance on the current election dynamics.
A cryptic regional reflection notes Oregon as a hybrid republican state, unsettled in feeling. The author pokes at the election results and hints at weather and time influencing voter attitude, urging more discrimination.
Voters in Oregon reject liquor dealers tampering with the local option law by a decisive margin of 10 000. The piece praises farmer leaders and criticizes political and professional classes for opposing a governor candidate beloved by farmers.
Newberg preserves its strong stance on the local option law. Two years ago 111 votes opposed the measure. recently a larger turnout produced 90 votes in favor of the amendment urged by liquor dealers. The law's majority stands at 354, unmatched statewide.
Yamhill county voters backed prohibition by 251, a sharp rise from a 12 vote majority two years earlier. The county court is unlikely to overturn the result, and Newberg precincts tipped the balance with a combined 252 votes to support prohibition.
The text notes Congressman Hawley won over rival Galloway by about 3500 to 4000 votes in Oregon. It compares him to Tongue, who started with a 63 vote margin and later increased to over seven thousand, suggesting Hawley’s margins will grow in future elections.
In a fiercely contested contest F. H. Caldwell wins the state senate seat by a narrow margin. Supporters claim Edwards lost through dishonorable tactics attributed to treachery in the North Newberg precinct and Howe’s defection with his backers in Carlton.
Elected for two terms by his party, the republi cans chose another man in the direct primary. Carlton then rallied to Edwards' opponent, depriving him of the republican majority by about 64 votes. Such is politics.
Voters in two Newberg precincts backed proposed amendments with near unanimous support. One called for a tax on the gross earnings of sleeping car, refrigerator car and oil firms and another on express, telegraph and telephone companies.
The writer condemns men for denying women rights while suffragists vow to press another campaign before the next election. The piece laments the timing of the announcement and notes Newbery men backed the amendment with a 140 vote majority, praising their gallantry.
The Rural Spirit argues trotting bred horses are versatile work animals not just for racing. Trotters combine strength, endurance, and economical feed use, excelling in plowing, farming wagons, reapers, mowers, and family carriages. They surpass draft horses in many chores and are suitable for saddling when trained.
Advertises Chehalem Valley Mills Patent hard wheat flour praised for strength and purity with a high whiteness claim. Priced at $1.30 per sack available at all stores.
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