Rumors on Legislature and Court House Battle in Oregon
A gossiping item notes Governor Lord may call an extra session early next year though unconfirmed. Lane county debates a new Eugene courthouse with Senator Driver opposing the move amid lively campaigning. Justice Field plans US Supreme Court retirement December 1 with broad praise, aside from Pennoyer’s critical take.
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Lane County
Eugene
Senator Driver
Justice Field
United States Supreme Bench
Mr. Field
Pennoyer
Prosperous Umatilla farmers boast strong wheat sales
Pendleton reports show Ed Smith with 17 000 sacks of wheat ready to sell enabling him to pay a heavy mortgage on his 1200 acre farm and still net about 10 000 dollars. G E Perringer on rented land on the Umatilla Indian reservation sold his crop with about 5 000 dollars in profits. A contrasting note argues Siberia cannot outproduce the United States in breadstuffs due to eight month winters and limited arable land.
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Pendleton
Umatilla County
Ed. Smith
G.E. Perringer
Umatilla
Lincoln Monument Review Sparks Debate in Springfield
A Philadelphia paper questions the Lincoln monument in Springfield Illinois claiming the grave should be in Washington and criticizing disposal of the martyr’s remains. It argues Lincoln’s character formed where his qualities were discovered by Americans and urges proper restoration and maintenance by officials.
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Philadelphia
Lincoln
Springfield
Washington
Grant
Olinoia
St. Louis
Lincoln Monument
Tilobe Domoecrat
Miss Cisneros Escape Allegations Stir International Attention
Reports suggest Miss Cisneros may have fled a Cuban prison with help from Spanish authorities. The case has drawn Europe wide notice and raised questions about Weyler system abuse. Spain would not realistically seek her return, while the idea of an on staff aide aiding escapes is proposed as plausible.
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Miss Cisneros
Europe
Weyler
Spain
Verhaps
Twelve Missouri Women Defy Secret Kept For Seven Years
The article reports that twelve Missouri women have kept a secret for nearly eight years and successfully resisted repeated attempts to uncover it. On February 7, 1800, the WTU women of Lathrop led a prayerful march to Main Street and demolished two saloons operating unlawfully amid public order concerns.
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Missouri
Lathrop
Secret vow binds twelve women in seven year cover story
Kansas City Journal recaps a raid on gin mills where twelve women kept the culprit secret for seven years. Prosecution by John A. Cross failed to prove which individual broke the glass. all present were charged but none identified. The pact preserved during state court trials helped secure acquittals.
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Tom Achoff
John A. Cross
Lathrop
Ife
Cross
Giamilla
Kansas Citys Journal
Grange
Chas
Nelson
Blood Will Tell and Purifier Claims in Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Wilbur's Blood Purifier as the best cure for various skin diseases including ringworm tetter and eczema with a price of 1.00 per bottle and sale through druggists. The piece also contains a dialog about an arrest over drinking Irish whiskey and mixed ale.
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Wilbur
Incarcerated Population by Oregon Counties
Yesterday at noon 319 people were confined in the Oregon state penitentiary representing all 32 counties. Multnomah leads and Marion trails. Baker, Douglas and Union tie for third with Washington and Clatsop fourth and fifth, while other counties show low or irregular representation.
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Oregon State Penitentiary
Towit
Multonomah
Marion
Baker Douglas
Union
Washington
Clatsop
Benton
Lincoln
Sherman
Milamook
Summer River Traffic Through Oregon City Locks
The Portland General Electric Company filed its quarterly report with the governor detailing river traffic at the Oregon City locks. It covers vessels, passengers, stock, and general tonnage for the September quarter.
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Portland General Electric Company
Oregon City
Local Notes from McMinnville and Portland Exposition
Dayton Merald reports McMinnville crossing renamed Bulley to avoid misreading its location. Albany investor to build a winter feed yard with a waiting room. Grange store break-in by two youths leads to discussion on parental responsibility. Local cattle gains: a Jersey cow cow with three calves nets $100 plus milk value. Miles Trendricks exhibits fruit at Portland. Hendrick plans a McMinnville preserving plant. Prineville’s George Swalley patents violin vent enhancing tone, courting European patent funding and large potential profits.
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G. L. Rees
Albany
Jersey
Jerse
Miles Trendricks
Lone Oak
Portland
Hendrick
Oregon
M. Br, Hendrick
McMinnville
George W. Swalley
Prineville
Swally
Consumption and cough cures in a mixed ad page
The excerpt notes bronchitis as an inflammatory lung condition with symptoms including cough sore throat and breathing difficulty and touts Wilbur's Cough Cure at 5 cents. It also promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Care as remedies and includes infant growth guidelines and a brief anecdote about a child and a parent.
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Wilbur
Dominion Company Seeks Trustworthy Travelers for Monthly Duties
A historical notice from the Dominion Company calls for reliable men and women to travel for quick service. The ad mentions steady positions in Oregon and references monthly meetings and travel duties, with a focus on trustworthy and active individuals.
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Howe la Oregon Monthly
Melos Welt
Eavel
Dominion Company
Tept VY Chiesa
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Woopwanp, Eprron & Pvpulsuen
Newberg
Lord
James G. Fair Foots
Great Britian
Liverpool
Siberia
Asia
Ita
Latii
de Witt
A. T. Hunt
John Griffin
Zanesville, O
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Teaspout
Miss Chatter
Mr. Cuddler
Ethel
Blanch
Maud
Modoe
Teenter
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Oho
Ebdeere Reere
Ramouu
EPO
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Alice A
Ines Cepeee
Grey Eagle
Altona
Elwood Hawe Aeter
Peet Eee
Altona Elwood Eee Ee
Bereeee
Patrick
Clackamas
Eve
Douglas
Ty Gilliam
Sear
Harney
Teres Jackson
Per
Josephine Klamath
Seaees
Linu
Pereee
Luane
Lincoln Marion
Multnomah
Mm Morrow
Wallowa
Wasco
Yamhill
United States
From the County Press
Dayton Merald
A. N. Lowe
Giey Eagle
San Francisco
Honolulu
Lowe
Islands
McMinnville Crossing
Bulley
Frank Sulley
Hodson Bros
Ivoore && CO
Attorney-At-Law
Orrick
Bank of Newberg
Elmer P. Dixon
Ofice
Ist
Kh. W. Steigleder
Let Street
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Mama
Willie
Papa
A. T. Hi
Torave
A. T. Hint
John A. Beck
Watchmaker
Indiana
Morrison St
Portland, OR
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Castle Rock
Winlock
Chehalis
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Eney
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Loula
Chi Washington
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All Points
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York
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Ore
Cor
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Newberg, Or
Ano
America
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Nn Eclemtife
Amllano
Broadway
New Dork
W. P. Heacock
Nooors
Fang
Dustine
Dustine Co
First St
Newberg Milling CO
Monarch Cycle Mpg
cHicaco Kew
Carda
Lee
Monarch
Lilian Eesselh
Tom Moserch Cooper
Ihardsom
Jores
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Lomdon
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