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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
2
A jumble of comments and sarcasm mixing news and opinion. Aguinaldo reportedly killed last June though his corpse is said to march on. France Spain and Missouri are debated with sharp critique of democracy and justice. Senator Beveridge of Indiana is highlighted as destined, with remarks on his Philippines travels and public silence.
A sharp dispute arises as critics argue the general relied on his past status rather than firsthand observation about transport safety on the river to Portland. The complaint centers on reporting to the department in Washington and the risk taken.
The piece notes that Democratic critics avoid praising General Wheeler and his achievements while he is described as an expansionist. It suggests Democrats would prefer not to celebrate his “luster” but accepts his belief in the country’s destiny, which undermines their poetic view.
Two men, one in Brooklyn and one in St Louis, engaged in a lengthy telephone dispute. They talked for nearly fifty hours and the bill was three thousand dollars. The piece wryly notes that silence would have been golden.
The report notes Governor Bradley of Kentucky attracting attention at the start of the Republican state campaign while facing pressure to endorse the ticket. An Albany Democrat article questions Republican prospects and mocks press coverage, mentioning Grobbel and the Kentucky Democratic ranks.
Viceroy Bar on Curzon declares India will adopt a gold standard to curb taxation and stabilize foreign commerce. He argues a fixed value will bring security to trade and finance, though critics note the omission of bimetallic policy in the justification.
A wave of opinion sweeps the United States urging a boycott of the Paria Exposition over France's perceived national disgrace. The text notes strong feeling and predicts broad public response.
The writer argues for a severe lesson against France for betrayal of justice and suggests a national boycott, though realistically the action would be individual. It notes Congress would need to cancel exhibit appropriations and questions practicality while urging citizens to quietly withdraw interest in the exposition.
The Rennes court convicts Dreyfus of the revitsations and sentences him to ten years imprisonment. Critics condemn the verdict as a cover up, citing refusals to admit German and Italian diplomat testimonies and pointing to Esterhazy as the real target of suspicion. Dreyfus remains under French inquiry.
The Elgin Recorder argues against expanding the U S standing army while linking the Dreyfus trial to France’s military system. It counters the idea that a large army inevitably leads to corruption and cites France's case as a product of its national character, noting England and Germany show different outcomes.
The Salem Independent and Roseburg Review mock religious and political standpoints while criticizing supposed Western meddling in Philippine affairs. The letter argues against imposing rapid civilizing reforms and defends tolerance of diverse beliefs, noting editors’ indifference to rulers with many wives.
Additional local property transfer shows Calvin Stanley selling Oliver street property to Matthew Terrell with possession due the first of next month. Miss Mabel Edwards visited Portland for several days while seeking eye treatment. Advertisements tout DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and other liver ailments, plus One Minute Cough Cure with patient testimonials. Implement dealer sales to W. C. Kruger, Sawyer taking warehouse, and Christenson & Sawyer closing their Newberg business. A variety of local notices include travel plans, hat fashions, medical cures, and regional weather and harvest updates.
A Dayton notice invites bids for a 12 dollar weekly salary to represent the Midland Monthly Magazine as a subscription solicitor. The publication compares to McClures and Cosmopolitan, enters its sixth year, and offers a handsome premium. Send 10 cents for a sample copy and premium list to Twentieth Century Publishing Co., St. Louis.
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