Local Briefs From Portland and Oregon Politics
Sued and editor notices, appointments in Oregon railroads, and upcoming events. Tiewson Koruirn named manager of the I W W railroad. Jons Kenury named Western District Superviser. Humane society to hold April anniversary with children prize offers in Portland area. Governor nominees eyed for Democratic and Republican parties including Sylvester Pennoyer, Dr. Thompson, Moody, and Portland mayor.
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Jons Kenury
Springield
Oregon
John TH. Shupe
Tir Onxoox Humane Society
Portland
East Portland
Albini
Sylvester Pennoyer
Dr. Thompson
Liev
Moody
Mill City Carpenter Peter Sarra Dies in Salem Jail
Peter Sarra a 65 year old mill city carpenter traveled to Salem and was jailed for intoxication. He died in his cell the following morning with authorities noting the death occurred while in custody.
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Peter Sarra
Salem
Jas
World’s Fair location vote and press critique clash
Reports show Chicago leading on the eighth ballot for the World’s Fair site amid earlier votes in Washington as Binger Herman backs Chicago. The piece condemns sensational World’s Fair prize coverage as demoralising to readers and families.
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Cmesco
Washington
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Stolen Goods Found Stashed Near Bridgeport
A dispatch from Morris to Bridgeport, Maine, reports stolen goods hidden in a hag ole near Bridgeport. Mr Giore, who lives nearby, uncovered the loot and the pair planned another daylight theft. The items included pocket knives, revolvers, jewelry, clothing, and more, later displayed at Morris Milew & Co. store.
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Morris
Bridgeport
Me. Carter
Giore
Bova
Morris Milew & Co
Billy Barlow
Cable Line Agreement Aims at $100,000 Portland Project
Special telegram reports Pacific Cable Construction Co securing a $100,000 contract to lay a cable line from the water front to a terminus south or southwest. Work to start within thirty days with 1000 men. The line, costing about half a million, is described as high quality and rapid completion. J M Thownepen to oversee Portland operations with Monday start. Northern Vache offer $25,000 for a new steamer to serve the Astoria to Kalama route.
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Aptorle
Oregonian
Asvouts
W. E. Dennis
Paeite
Portland
Momdar
J. M. Thhownpeen
Tne
San Francisos
Charce
Statewide school meeting date set for March first
The annual school meetings date is fixed by law as March first. A brief note follows with the same framing indicating the fixed schedule.
Voter Qualifications at School Meetings Explained
A district meeting outlines who may vote and hold office. It states voters must be state residents six months, 21 years old, district residents 30 days, and property owners or children of school age. It clarifies both spouses may vote if they meet the qualifications and notes property in one's name is essential for legal eligibility.
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Comere
Bex
Houghton's Palestine Lecture Draws Crowd at Phienda Church
Rev Ross C Houghton spoke on Tent and Saddle in Palestine before a sizable audience despite cold wind. He vividly described Oriental locations and a donkey drama, noting distances in minutes and promising a fuller visit next time. Audience praised his fluency and breadth, urging another appearance.
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Ross C. Houghton
Phienda
Hia
Palestine
Vou Herman
Chas
Dudley Warner
Dr. Houghton
Tie
Aya
Hatiihy
Narrow Gauge or Standard Gauge Debate in Town
The Oregonian line discusses changing the Narrow Gauge railroad to Standard Gauge in spring and summer, linking with East and West Side lines under Southern Railway Company. Townspeople debate which gauge better serves growth, unity, and future prosperity, urging coordinated effort and avoiding factionalism.
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Oregonian
Great Southerm Waelfy Co
Greely Seule
Specia
Appesite Angeles
Cove
Jared
Contention over Newberg interests sparks call to settle now
Community leaders debate capital investment and location certainty as factions clash. They warn that delay harms business growth and property values, urging decisive action to harmonize projects and avoid being ruled by impersonal forces.
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Manufactories &Y
Newberg
Southern Pacific Lines to Consolidate Narrow Gauge Roads
The Southern Pacific plans to consolidate standard and narrow gauge lines centering in Oregon. An April 1887 agreement authorized the Southern Marine Company to acquire and convert lines like the Willamette Valley and Oregonian to standard gauge, funded by bonds. Engineers have arrived to survey connections from Coburg to Springfield and a coast extension toward Tillamook is contemplated.
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Oregonian Railway
New York
Wortland & Willamette Valley
Oregonian
Southern D Pacific
London and
Prankfort
Oregon & California Railroad
Southern Mavine Company
Oregon
C. PP. Hunitington
Mortland & Willamette Valley Rowl
William Reid
Bis Directiens
Mr. Reid
Southern Davisle Syndicate
Astoria & South Coast Railway
Reid
Willamette River
Pallquarry
The
Southern Macific Company
Southern Pacific Company
Coburg
Springfield
Standont Gang
Mast Portland
Portland
Woodburn
Ray's Lawling Bridge
Daales Jusetion
Jefferson Street
Ray's Landing Brikse
Tisher
Lafayette
Wea Sile Roel
Astoria
Wadde
Opesnian Railway
Beyord Sueribia
Tillamook
Grand Ronde
Rea
Montington
Worthind
Temperance W C T U Column Highlights World Outreach
The column reports Mrs. F. A. Monnts as County Superintendent at Press Work for Salt Lake City wards under the Temperance League. It notes youth deaths from drink, rising cigarette use, and the Brewers Directory listing nine DC breweries. It cites drunkenness arrests in Boston, temperance laws in 21 states, and mass grain use for alcohol. It mentions Mexico's first temperance group in Socorro NM, a Bengali temperance handbook, and requests reports on literature distributed for the upcoming meeting in March. The piece covers new W C T U unions, global efforts, Chicago school study plans, and the aim to reduce liquor sales near homes and mariners.
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WLC. T. C
United States
Mra. Saral
New York City
Chile
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Marci
Tiewson Koruirn
I & W.W. Railrroad
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Southern Pacific Lines
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Lailt
Oregonian Road
United States Supreme Court
Huntington
Scotes
United States Circuit Court
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F. A. Monnts
Salt Lake City
Brooklyn
City Hospital
District of Columbia
Boston
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Territories
Mexico
Socorro
New Mexico
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Ohio
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Mary Allen West
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Chicago Central Union
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T&cts
Newnan
Fooming
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News
Wilsor
Center
Strepft
Newberg, Oregon
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Willamette
Sina Ben Wonka
W. Lew
Stee, Powell & Surpliy
Commission
Merchants and Doalure
Cor, Frout & Jefferon
Grom Terminal
Interior
Northern Pacific Railroad
ST. Paul
Burlington
Dullman
America
England
Europe
Gearnie
Patera
A. D. Chariton
Assrtant
Ohkegon
Center Street
W. Spooner
Austin
J. Boysee
Austin & Boyle
Center Effeet
Rewbers
Titan
Shurtlef
Mcminnville, Oregon
Luther Hill
Tensgral
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Rogers
Ig Lowber
Deere
Sash
Chreles
Menlitge
Samuel Hobeon
Moonr Bros
Deca Stone
Chetialem Valle
Board of Immigration
Sternerty
Bank of Sewnena
LEGON
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J. T. Smith
Notary Public
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