Wilson registry of tariff moves and lobby battles in Washington
President Wilson appears to steer the tariff bill through Congress as western Democrats consider possible changes. The debate centers on free wool and sugar with talk of placing wheat on the free list and reducing duties on cattle and hogs. The administration faces lobbying pressure while the Supreme Court curbs patent price controls affecting many products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
White House
House
Louisiana
Capitol
Simmons
Finance Committee
Williams
Finance
Supreme Court of the United States
Woodrow Wilson
Rauacher’s Hall
Senator Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Wickersham
Senator Chamberlain
Senate Territories Committee
Chamberlain
Asuka
A Bargain in Rye Becomes Notable Legal Precedent
The tale of Tom Thornborow and Farmer Whitacre from Pearsons Weekly explains how a foolish rye-for-puture-deal yielded a binding contract with valid consideration. The case Thornborough versus Whitacre remains a leading common law precedent cited by students and lawyers for the principle that a contract is enforceable so long as consideration exists, barring impossibility known to both parties.
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Tom Thornborow
Farmer Whitacre
John
Armer Whitacre
England
Pap
Thornborow
Whitacre
High Dudgeon
Court of Common Pleas
Manchester
London
Pearson’s Weekly
Corinth Canal completed after four centuries of effort
The article notes the Corinth Canal finished in 1893 after a long history. It cites a first survey in 600 B C by Periander with Egyptian engineers. Nero began work but died before completion. revival occurred in 1882 despite the canal spanning less than four miles.
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Panama Canal
Isthmus of
Corinth
Periander
Nero
For Sale or Trade Listings Near Newberg Oregon
For sale or trade: 40 acres in Yamhill county for a good house and lot in Newberg on paved street or to be paved. A 5-acre tract near Newberg for a good house in a good location on paved street or to be paved. 1000 acres in Texas for Newberg property. City property and land around Roseburg Falls City Port and other Oregon lands. See G. S. Hoaglin west of Newberg.
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Yamhill
Newberg
Texas
Roseburg
Oregon
Falls City
G. S. Hoaglin
For Sale and Real Estate Notices from Dundee and Newberg
Classified items list sales offers and loans including a chestnut mare and team of mares with harness, a modern eight room bungalow with fruit trees, money to loan on improved real estate, and Silica Paste plus cook books from Pacific college auxiliary. See F. E. Baker's place on Chehz Mountain for the team and wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Coulson
First National Bank
Newberg
Ore
F. E. Baker
Chehz Mountain
C. E. Skelton
B Rock
For Sale and Wanted Classified Notes
For Sale four year old mare gentle well broke weight about 1500.C Jay Mills Spring brook. Wanted three to four year old mare must be sound weigh about 1200 lbs Address H E Crowell Dundee Phone White 128 Lost May 24 on Main St or Dayton Ave near Main a Waltham gold watch with P C Job Reward for finder Return Graphic office or Rae Langworthy.
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C. Jay Mills
Springbrook
H. E. Crowell
Dundee
Main St
Dayton Ave
Main
Waltham
P. C. Job
Graphic Office
Rae Langworthy
Iron And Brass Wanted For Scrap Cash
The Newberg Iron Works calls for scrap iron and brass to be brought in and exchanged for cash. Bring your metal to the yard to turn everyday scrap into money today.
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Iron
Brass
The
Newberg Iron Works
Meridian House Sold To New Operator Name Change Planned
The Meridian House at First and Meridan changes hands and will be renamed Home Boarding House. Meals priced at 25 cents. Mrs. M. J. Hevland is listed as proprietor for 32 33 period.
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Meridian House
First and
Meridan
M. J. Hevland
Newberg to Improve Meridian Street in 1913 plan
City of Newberg proposes grading curbs drainage and gravel bitulithic paving on Meridian street from First to Second street. Estimated cost 1565 dollars to be assessed to abutting property. Council to hear objections June 2, 1913 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Newberg
Yamhill County
Oregon
Meridian Street
First Street
Second Street
Recorder
City of Newberg
State of
Notice to Contractors for Springbrook School House
Board of Directors of School District No 56 Yamhill County Oregon invites bids for a two story frame school building with basement two school rooms and teachers room on first floor and assembly room on second floor. Bids due 7 pm June 6 1913 with 5 percent certified check. Plans available at district clerk’s home. Right to reject any bid. May 22 1913. E Burke chairman J H Rees district clerk.
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Board of
Yamhill County
Oregon
Springbrook
I E. Burke
J. H. Rees
Card of Thanks and Real Estate Ad in Sherman County
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy after bereavement. Mrs. Harriet Harger and Daughters extend heartfelt thanks. Advertisement notes bargains in Sherman county by Eastern Oregon Wheat Lands, accepting small valley farms or city property as first payment. Call White & Co., 705 First Street.
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Mary O’brien
Katherine O’brien
Elizabeth O’brien
Johnny O’brien
E*leavy
Harriet Harger
Sherman County
White & Co
First Street
Bargain Sale of New Cottage and Lot Offered
A note offers a new modern cottage with a 50 by 120 foot lot at a bargain price for immediate purchase. The seller indicates willingness to take cash and complete transfer quickly. tf.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jenison
Secretary of the Treasury
Joseph Dixon
Philadelphia
Major McLaughlin
Newberg Lodge
W. M
R. H. C. Bennett
I. A. Hanning
James Hammett and Son
Clarence Butt
L. M.carey
Atty
B. A. Kirks
McMinnville, Oregon
J. O. Lyon
10Th and
Pacific Streets
Paul Macy
Poar
Justin L. Haworth
Oak View
Jas. Iverson
John Kutchanek
Excelsior
Newberg Auto Garage
John Derre
Larkin- Prince Home. Co
Imperial Hotel
James Smith
J. . A Laday
R. R
Franklin Street
A. Bartholomew
Franklin St. Ts
Nancy Benton
North Meridian
Christopher & Young
W. E. Allistons
C. H. Christenson
Duranceau
Parker’s
Pacific College
Parker's
Benson's
J.E. Smith
J. A. Smith
Hiram C. Smith
Alice M. Garrigus
Edith R. Rees
Eva E. Mattoon
Pesce Ener
Gare of la Witsila Tei Inesiegs
Trans
Yamhill Electric Co
J. K. Gill & Co
Sime
W. S. Bean
Nyal
Nyaus
Newberg Drug Company
University of Oregon
Eugene
Marion George
J. E. Hale
North St
College Boarding Hall
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