Newberg Graphic notes events from Oregon and beyond
The issue reports on the Wooldridge murder sentence in Portland, the Indiana battleship launch in Philadelphia, World’s Fair exhibitors ready by April 10, and local topics. It mentions an electric light plant inquiry, the Grant monument progress, heavy Minnesota snowstorms, court appointees in Multnomah County, and Chicago mayoral nominee Cannon TL Harrison with commentary on his World’s Fair prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon TL. Harrison
Democrats
Chicago
Harrison
Santa Barbara
California
Tobacco bans and town improvements referenced in local notes
Tur Polk County Jember suggests fathers and brothers avoid tobacco to set a good example amid a state law against sales to under 18. The piece notes six months in Multnomah county jail for a kidnapping plot and queries a possible West family connection. It covers Lebanon saloon owner Gaume shot by Wasson, disputes about saloons in Newberg, and calls for town improvements like electric lights and shade trees.
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Tur Polk County
Jember
Multnomah County
United States
D. M. Weal
Beat- Ue
Waren
A.W. Gaumne
Lebanon
Morgan Wasson
Jonathan Wasson
Linn County
Wasson
Grubbe
Grbbe
Newberg
Eastern Quakers Seek Land for Colony in Our Area
Amity Popgun urges vigilance as eastern Quakers aim to secure land nearby for a possible colony. He warns locals to protect town interests against potential schools, businesses, and a self-sufficient society forming here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komor
Amity Popgun
Oras
Amity
Inauguration Ceremonies and Holiday Preparations
The article notes the capitol inauguration tomorrow and describes the outgoing president and incoming administration. It also highlights upcoming local events including county and state gatherings, urging the city council to improve street cleaning and sidewalks to welcome visitors and projects a favorable town impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Harrison Kins
White House
Newhero
Young People'’ Society of Christian Endeavor
Pacific College
Yearly Meeting of Friends Church
New Tax Plan Overhauls City and School Assessments
State county and school taxes to be paid to the sheriff under a radical reform. County assessors will note city town and district details on each property item. County clerks compute totals for levies, with school boards and city officers setting rates by February first. Taxes collected with state and county taxes, funds paid to treasurers and districts on demand.
Bill Nye’s West Visit and Lost Dog Tale
Albany Democrat reports a humorous saga about Bill Nye planning a Pacific coast tour with his Think Tank and partner A P F Burbank. The piece recalls Nye once owned a yellow mongrel named Entomology in Laramie Wyoming and portrays a quest to find the dog, hoping for days of abundance and quiet away from rowdy boys and tin cans.
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Bill Nye
Pavite
William
A. P F. Burbank
Democrat
Great West
Laramie
Wyo
Metropolia
Lamarie
Bill
Festive William
Albany Democrat
Patent Outsiders and Local Paper Name Blend
A fragmented note compares patent sheets and newspaper plates, noting 12 columns of boiler plate costing about one cent per inch in McMinnville. It contrasts Sea and Telephone Register practices with a Mortland firm handling plates locally and in the east.
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McMinnville
Telephone Register
Mortland
Inside the Sun and Patent Debates Stir Sheridan
The Sheridan Sun comments on a tense exchange over the Telephone Regier and its patents, contrasting external public claims with inner patent details and signaling controversy surrounding proprietary rights.
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Telephone Regier
San'a
Sheridan
Oregon City Gets Rail Branch to Speed Commuters
Relief for Oregon City residents as Southern Pacific plans a Oswego to Oregon City branch of the P and W V to cut travel time and offer a half hour service to Portland. Surveyors at Elk Rock consider tunneling or building a sturdy bridge.
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Grogon City
Portland
Filly Centa
Altona
Oregon City
Southern Pacific
Oswego
Falls
Metropolia
Elk Rock
Oswego Iron Worker
Building and loan firms touted as key to Pacific Northwest growth
The Pacific Northwest’s wealth is vast but money for common people is scarce. Building and loan associations offer low rates and easy access, with national firms like New England National praised for liberal plans. The piece notes strong local and national institutions and cautions readers to read literature carefully before investing.
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Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Portland
New England National Building, Loan and Investment Association
Oregonian
Ita
Oregon National
Northwest National
Franklin, Porthind
Ter
Evening Telegram
Jimmie Reelected State Librarian Without Dissent
Jimmie has been reelected state librarian, chosen without a dissenting vote. He is praised for efficiency and trustworthiness, with appreciation from all parties. The column also notes local remarks about civic upkeep and community conduct.
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Valley Transcript
Cone
J. B. Potnate
Polk County
Jimmie
Valley Trammscrips
Local Notices and Oddities From Oregon Turbulent Times
A string of brief items reports on a fox haunting by Shades, a deer trail led by Mr. Shadden, and hunters in Tillamook with large seven foot plus eagles. Local salaries under a new law set sheriff at 2000 dollars plus deputy, and clerk at 1500 with deputies. Reports mention hens and large eggs, clover farming advice, a McMinnville road project, and Newberg growth. Police detain two Portland youths found stowed aboard boats while aimlessly drifting toward bandit life. A panther reportedly ages near Hopewell, alarming residents.
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Register
R. B. Uwibbs
Negiator
Nestucea
McMinnville
Tillamook
York
Court House
John Evenden
Charles Grissen
Tennyson
Peables
Buchanan
M. Thurber
Illinois
Thurber
Ledger
Newberg
Ile
Portland
Mexic
Pon
O .T. Co
Charlevy Kapp
Willie Wyneoop
Wiloers
Oregon City Enterprise
Panther Escapes After Barnyard Intrusion
Dayton Herald notes a panther chased from the mountains by deep snow sought food in a valley barnyard. The report contrasts wildlife danger with a Oregon court case where a farmer loses through repeated appeals over a horse killed by Southern Pacific Co. and faces mounting costs and possible poverty. The piece critiques corporate litigation tactics and public security risks.
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Dayton Herald
Oregon
Southern Pacific Co
Justice Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Cap Journal
Mackay Spectatorium: New Drama Palace at Mackaye’s Lakefront
The Mackay Spectatorium shaped by Steele Mackaye aims to be a permanent art temple of Titanic scale. Chicago financiers backed with about $1,000,000 to develop a vast 600 by 380 foot structure at Jackson Park north end beside the lake. The modeled plans cost $59,000 and promise unprecedented completeness in staging Mackaye’s innovative dramatic concepts, with the Spectatorium expected to tower over the fair’s other features.
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Mackaye
Steele Mackaye
America
Flo
Chicago
Mackayne
Jackson Park
Lake Shore
F. H. Wakerreap
Bureau of Information
For Sale 46 Acres Near Newberg Oregon
Local listing offers 46 acres of fruit land 15 acres cleared 1000 fruit trees and small fruit with a good house and barn two miles from Newberg Oregon for particulars call Newberg Nursery or write A B Cooper Newberg Oregon
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Newberg
Newberg Nursery
A. B. Cooper
Oregon
Program of Band Concert at Armory Hall in Newberg
The Maeitie Band of Newberg offers a March 10 1580 Armory Hall program with cornet solos duets quartets and vocal numbers. Notable performers include Dr Littlefield Scott Inglis Frank Jones Mrs Friscell Lillian South and Will Macy in bars solos and a comic quartet The Auctioneer and a concluding vocal from Dr Clark. Committee invites all to view the full program at the door.
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Armory Hall
Maeitie
Newberg
Dr. Littlefield
Scott Inglis
Frank Jones
Sam Tarrish
Baratone
Tenordinette
Walter Robertson
Misses Younger
Dr. Clark
Cat
Will Macy
Farmers Prepare Fields for Spring Planting in Cordolliver
In Cordolliver, farmers plow and ready land for spring. Levi Sanders plans to plant 1200 fruit trees. Mr Harford clears stumps. J A Gaaler improves his place. Miss Burrows praised as teacher. Mrs Harford travels for Gospel Temperance meetings. W C T U speaker Mrs Helen BR Harford to visit Multnomah county churches March 1 Mt Tabor and Sunnyside.
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Juppe Huntey
Multnomah County
Hurley
Levi Sanders
Harford
Rev. Price
Ballard
J. A. Gaaler
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
Sunnyside M. E. Church
Pisst Baptist Church
Cor
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
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Wia
St. Paul
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Washington LD. C
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Willard Wood
Hopewell
Payton
Wood
MacKay Spectatorium
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Chehalem Valley Bank
G. W. McConnell
G. C. Christenson
G. W. Mitchell
A. R. Mills
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G. W. Mrrellene
A. R. Mints
Moses Voran
Madley
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Dayton Streets
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Tc. A. Leehoraus
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Chelea
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Centenary M. FE
East Portland
St. John
Albina M. E
Grannis
Sellwood Presbyterian Church
Standard Authority
Deopot
G. & C. Merriam CO
Springfield
Mass
Evans & Clemenson
First St
Townsend
Grangers
Brellas
Atbome
J. Barrie
Thin Earth
True & CO
Augusta
Scientific American Agency For
Munn & CO
Broadway
New Year
Scientific American
MANN
J. B. Warner
Newberg, Oregon
Tom
Newners
Orfeos
S Hobson
Quaker City
C.F. Cutler
Sock
Geel
Sewberg
C. Cox
Undertaker
Enbalmer
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