Newberg Graphic reports local and state updates
The issue notes Gov. Lord appointing Squire Farrar of Salem to the state board of equalization replacing the late 8 D Gibson. It mentions Durrants case and hanging prospects, and reports The Graphic moving to a new building. It also notes a newborn son in Ex President Cleveland’s family and Grover Cleveland’s ties to Princeton College.
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Lord
Squire Farrar
Salem
State Board of Equalization
8. D. Gibson
Paryar
Cleveland
Grover
Princeton College
Hemp industry growth and bank closings noted
The San Francisco Chronicle cites hemp raising as a future California industry while noting slow court decisions on hemp use. It also mentions a New Albany Indiana bank closing due to excess cash and recalls nationwide bank failures tied to liquidity and lending concerns.
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San Francisco Chronicle
California
New Albany, Indiana
Supreme Court ruling requires six month pause after divorce
A late supreme court decision embarrasses divorced persons rushing to remarry. The new rule requires a six month waiting period after divorce before remarriage, offering time for reflection and to reconsider prior impulsive decisions.
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Supreme Court
Texan editor born without arms builds a successful paper
Maron Smith of Mount Pleasant Texas, born without arms, became a lawyer and rose to edit the Times-Review. Under his leadership the paper has grown into one of Texas best weekly papers, with epigrammatic, humorous editorials widely quoted in current affairs.
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Maron Smith
Mount Pleasant
Texas
Timer-Review
Times-Review
Boston Transcript
Smith
Wedding Proclaimed In Backwoods Polk County
A local marriage ceremony described as unusual occurred in Polk County with a Justice of the Peace from Yamhill County officiating. The notice notes the declaration was made amid forest imagery and wildlife references, declaring the couple man and wife in the presence of witnesses.
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Polk County
Yamhill
Yambhill
Oregon
Government Wins Full UP Rail Lien Claim
The McKinley administration secures the full amount of the Union Pacific railroad lien, a triumph for government interests. The project connected the Pacific coast with the Atlantic, developed the west, and now yields direct cash return well beyond prior expectations.
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Union Pacific
McKinley
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
West
Giebe Desmourat
Spain and United States Navies Compared in The Current Era
The article weighs Spain and United States naval strength noting Spain is a significant opponent in warfare though smaller in ships. It argues Spain would avoid pitched battles with the Massachusetts and Iowa, rely on coastal raids, and use 7000 ton armored cruisers for long range bombardment. It also notes U S advantages of five new battleships and torpedo boats, predicting a protracted, destructive conflict.
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Scientific American
Spain
United States
Massachusetts
Iowa
Jubilee of Abdul Wamid Sparks Turkish Press Praise
The Damned, Abdul Wamid of Turkey, marks his accession jubilee this year as Turkish papers publish illuminated front pages praising the Sultan. They hail him as the Shadow of God Upon Earth and extol his majesty, justice, and power, wishing him long life and glory.
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Odlera
Queen Victoria
the Damned
Abdul Wamid
Sulai
Turkey
England
Sultan
Treasury receipts tighten as Wilson act bites
The article notes revenue gains this month as import pressures ease under the new law. Treasury income has lagged behind 1696 levels since the act began, but the gap narrows with shrinking shrinkage and may vanish by November, then likely rise year over year.
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Treasury
Passenger Ejected For Riding On Platform Wins Suit
Aman sued a Pennsylvania railroad after being put off a train for riding on the platform to save a short journey. The conductor demanded riding inside or refusal. The court ruled the platform ride ban reasonable and supported the railroad company.
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Aman
Pennsylvania
Tie
Bit
Wall Parmer Jones and a Hay Road Tinker
A reader recounts a rural tale of repairing a muddy path to keep a road passable without damaging animals. Neighbors observe, hesitate, and eventually imitate the work, while a separate notice lists Friends Quarterly Meeting events and a call to do what is right in time.
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Parmer Jones
Wald Jones
Reuben's view on McKinley tariff and revival of U S industry
Uncle Reuben returns from Europe amid tariff war talk. He attributes England's trade curbs to the tariff wall, notes revived American mills, and says the United States gains self sufficiency while wages stay local. The piece contrasts free gold flows with protectionist pride and domestic production.
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Reuben
Europe
Heulein
Cleveland
McKinley
Reulo
England
Sradford
Sheffield
Notingham
Graes
Lanid
Scotland
Meveland
Eli
Trustworthy Ant Active in Oregon Travel Costs
Fragmentary note describes a trusted ant named Fantap and a travel expense claim tied to a house in Oregon. Mentions monthly costs and a request to enclose a self addressed stamped card. References Pepe Y Chiesgo and a closed address request.
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Oregon
Pranes Contract Offered by Waan & Co in Newberg
We are ready to contract for 20 carloads of pranes in all three grades at the highest market price. Money down as quickly as pranes are delivered at Newberg. Call for particulars. ELC. Waan & Co.
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Furna
Tlnola Central Railroad Company
New York Street Department
Board of Convence
Portland
Mise Willie Ball
George T. Hardwick
Newberg
Rev Palmer
New Esmond Hotel
Laura Puzey
Frank Lowe
Tr. R. Wiecks
America
Prof. Hicks
Hig Journal
Words
Aimple
Hicks
Word and Word Publishing Co
St. Louis
ELC. Waan & Co
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Woopwann, Enon & Povisuas
Neaberg, Oregon
Durrant
the Telephone Register
Yamhill County
The
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Ale
Friends Quarterly Meethog
Friends Quarterly Meeting
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
YALE
Ramo M. Davy
Klij Pererains
Marvela
Gur
Greenbacks
McKiniey
Republic
Hawaii
Uben
Manchester
Ito Wels
Gow
Eni Perkins
Board of Conference
de Witt
Harry Risers
F. Moour & Co
Lexington
Buckham Tavern
Wilbur
Bath
Maine
Bath Enterprise
John Griffin
Zanesville
C. E. Moors & Co
Poortler
F. Moore & Co
Atchison Globe
Do Witt
C.F. Moore & Co
Ura
Hobson Bros
Wiley B. Allen Music Company
A. P. Johnson
State of
Nels Christenson
Clatina Agatnet
Fald AP. Johnson
Chehalem Valley
Newburg
Clarenne Buit
A. BP. Johnson
Northern Pacific
Yellow Stone Park Line
Yellowstone National Park
Lrave
Foot
Kalama
Kelso
Castle Peel
Wine Luck
Chehalls
Centralia
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Monteanno
Aberdeen
Ocosta
Olympia
Tacoma
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Victoria
Pt. Townsend
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Ros
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Cheney
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Farmington
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Kaslo
Missenta
Butte
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Orme Ha
Cornell Binits
Chicago
Washington
New York
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Nelphia
Hoste
Omaha
Milwaukee
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York
Boston
Charlton
Ore
Morrison St
Cor. Third
BE. H. Woodward
Newberg, Or
Wepot Lumber Yard
Hal
Dustine Co
First St
Ae Material
Newberg Milling CO
MON
Arch Cycle Mfg. Co
London
Eeatans
Bonaseh
Carus
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