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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes Bryan's political prudence regarding Roosevelt while Senator Bourne rejects Taft, reflecting Democratic and Republican rifts. It mentions local weather impacts on crops and the Columbus convention influences. Francis J. Heney is cited as leaving the Chicago convention, casting doubt on his party affiliation.
Democrats mocking Republicans over the Chicago wake may see in dispatches that the current Baltimore incident is more than a light social event.
The Graphic weighs whether to sign none or all petitions, fearing a flood of signatures that could confuse voters and prompt calls to halt the process.
The Willamette Valley Chau tauqua Assembly opens at Gladstone Park on July 9 and runs for twelve days. The Chautauqua presents a varied program of entertainers and instructors and this year’s Gladstone schedule meets the standard. A card to Harvey E. Cross of Oregon City yields a full program and details.
The passage argues that four years ago Roosevelt used a steam roller to secure his party’s nominee, then last week in Chicago he was defeated by the same tactic. It claims the outcome depends on who is crushed by the machine bearing the initials T. R.
The article notes rare air disturbances east of the Rockies causing charged fireworks over Chicago and Oregon during the show. It mentions a Tuesday night after Bryan’s Baltimore bombardment with thunder and lightning like the event “Down in Mobile.” It also references a Prohibition convention due in early July awaiting further word.
About half the registered voters cast ballots in the nationwide primaries raising questions for November. The piece notes critics of primaries and praises past conventions, recalling how delegates were chosen by leaders. At the G A R State Encampment in Salem, Newberg was selected as next year’s meeting site.
The Graphic backs William Howard Taft amid bitter Taft Roosevelt tensions. It argues Roosevelt should have stepped back to unite the party and endorses Taft, calling him a good President deserving loyal support.
Governor West declares a statewide crusade against vice and lawlessness. Salem will be the starting point as the state militia will gut roadhouses near Portland unless they reform immediately. He cites Tom Ward as an example of strong law enforcement and urges every citizen to support the effort.
The article questions W S U Ren of Oregon City spending time promoting Single Tax aided by a Philadelphia fund. It cites a 1911 conference report showing nearly $17 000 sent to Oregon for Single Tax, with expenses totaling 9 229 25 for trips literature and meetings, suggesting easy money fuels his travels.
The piece argues voters will replace the party in power March 4, noting sixteen years of Republican governance with a strong economy, full employment, and war debts paid. It credits Republicans for restoring prosperity, enabling the Panama Canal project and a robust surplus by fiscal year end.
Professor Sherzer of Michigan Normal argues determined students can finance college with grit. He cites a Iowa case of a man who funded books and meals, worked as janitor, and rose to success, proving that early work and saving build practical training and opportunity.
The excerpt explains a merchant ship weather log using letter codes for sky, precipitation, and visibility. It describes symbols for blue sky, clouds, rain, fog, hail, lightning, mist, overcast conditions, passing showers, continuous rain, snow, thunder, and fog, plus wind force numbers and calm indicators.
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