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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
2
Items discuss political races in Oregon with Tongue and Geer candidates, tariff and free silver debates, and wartime commentary on the Spanish American War. Mentions Mark Hanna wheat prices, the Oregon battleship Oregon, and Cervera’s fleet. notes county ticket strength and regional Republican optimism.
Oregon voters resist replacing Tongue as a vigorous congressman. The article notes strong wheat, wool, oil crop prices, and stock markets as factors that challenge political shifts. It questions Jonathan Bourne Jr. funding and hints at McMinnville campaign HQ activity amid local tensions.
The report notes some reform ticket candidates were assessed up to $209 for campaign purposes. Reform ideals are questioned as officials offer money to push the ticket, suggesting principles may be sacrificed for lucrative offices and boodle.
After nearly 25 years in office Judge Doise, now 75, retires as a Republican district judge. He travels across the country seeking votes as a candidate on the any-thing for office, following a younger, more active successor.
Republicans of Oregon nominate T. T. Geer a well qualified farmer for governor, urging voters to back the man from the soil. British diplomats foresee an American capture of the Canary Islands and Spain’s likely hard line in ongoing conflicts, with possible moves toward blockades and further engagements in the Caribbean.
The Oregonian outlines how the demonetization argument shifts from farmers to consumers as prices rise for bread and meat. It cites farm sales and the fear of free trade, urging actions in Congress while noting local reactions and wartime patriotism.
The article notes Mr. Sovereign of Arkansas revisits with a critical tone on free coinage of silver. It quotes his stance that times have improved yet prosperity may not last, and alleges partisan motives behind opposition. It also mentions Roseburg and Schoonmaker debates tied to silver arguments and a personal illness.
The letter argues Spain should not be labeled bankrupt, noting that printing more money could boost circulation and raise farmer prices. It cites Mr. Simpson suggesting prosperity would come from expanding fiat peseta demand and wheat value adjustments.
The Oregonian notes Mrs Robley D Evans wife of Fighting Bob has strong naval ties. Her family serves in key ships with her son and son in law aboard while daughters and daughters in law volunteer as nurses and train at a hospital.
A Lake County peddler vents his populist view claiming a man’s wealth defines politics and that a gold payer is a goldpocket with silver pockets for the rich while Oregon’s chest crop sparks attention. he predicts larger public notice as Oregon advances wheat production and state visibility grows with time.
The fragment suggests a wartime line where Sampson may strike and the Spaniards would view the Yankees as formidable. It implies a shift in perception of American forces as stronger and more capable.
William EL Glatstone renowned as the grand ost man of England is dying at his Hawarden home. The report mentions the Y Yankee pig hogging everything in eight at Manila, indicating a misread or garbled source about events in Manila.
Alts Nato clarifies that consumption and bronchitis are not the same though often confused. Bronchitis involves inflammation of the windpipe lining with coughing hoarseness and breathing difficulty. The ad mentions a product called Wise’s Cough Care as a remedy for children’s coughs.
Weekly notices list sermons at McMinnville College Baptist church and other congregations. Speakers include Pres H L Boardman and Rev A L Block with invitations extended to worship and temperance addresses.
A long article recalls Old Abe the Wisconsin war eagle famed for leading the 8th Wisconsin and its Company C during the Civil War. The piece notes his origin from Ashland and Price counties, battle exploits, charisma to troops, and eventual display in a Washington museum. It highlights the eagle’s loyalty to the regiment, his emblematic perch, and his influence on morale and legend nationwide.
Parker administrator of the estate of Tholies Roberdeneted filed in Fambill County Oregon his account and objections will be heard at the County Court in McMianville on Tuesday, July 1904, at 1 o clock. Interested persons may appear to protest the account.
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