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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
2
Weekly Oregon issue notes 1847 pioneers fading from the scene and saloon licenses defeated in Dayton elections. Emphasizes fine fall weather and states Castilian refusal of 20 million offered for the Philippines while hinting at using the sum domestically.
M A Share of Woodlawn says the citizens of Oregon have raised over 250 as part of a fund to present Captain Clark of the Oregon with a sword. He expects the full 1000 soon as more contributions come in from the public.
Colonel DT Ashbury of the Canyon City News retires after thirteen years as editor and proprietor. He notes a tinge of sadness while saying farewell to the people to whom he and the paper owe much, and who in turn owe much to them, at the present time.
Some members favor reorganizing the house at the start of the regular session to elect Moody as Speaker replacing Carter who presided at the special session. Most acknowledge Carter performed well and will likely retain his seat, as the move seems unlikely to gain broad support.
Readable fragments reference Er tect Lye and vec Vers Meriitiars with unclear details. The item likely notes names or entities without full context or dates. Further text needed for precise summary or event identification.
The Graphic defends college football amid calls for change and urges supporters to back healthy reforms. It argues the sport benefits students and that critics should help weed out objectionable features rather than condemn the entire system.
The legislature passes a rule requiring doors to public buildings to open outward. Reform critics call it a wise precaution to prevent being trapped during panics, with costs noted but support for safer egress. Also a sharp critique of Jerry Simpson and Janos Lewis from Kansas and Washington, who are depicted as failing public trust.
A letter from Oregon's regiment in Manila describes conditions, casualties, and hospital figures. It notes 150 sick, 25 in hospital, and the death of a Hubbard man named Reed, as the unit reflects on news coverage and hardships overseas.
Chaplain Gilbert of the Oregon Regiment in Manila defends the unit in a Corvallis letter. He denies sensational reports published by Oregon papers, noting that home papers send extracts that misrepresent members and spread injurious rumors.
The article recalls the October 18 flag raising over San Juan and contrasts it with the remnants of the White House built by Juan Ponce de Leon. It notes Columbus 1493 voyages, native populations, and Ponce de Leon’s arrival in 1508 with conquest and resource note, ending with a reflection on Puerto Rico’s beauty.
An advertisement filled page cites a book on The Story of the Philippine War with photographs from government photographers and cheap sale terms. It also contains a Puerto Rico sketch detailing geography, cities, population, rail and telegraph networks, and a promotional pitch for American development capital.
A garbled tale from Allegta Constitution laments losses from a flood and taxes while a flood of quips frames a farmer’s plight. It notes St Louis apple trees, Willamette Valley fruit prospects, and calls for vast planting of winter varieties for long term production and chipping.
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