29 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Oregon City Courier
Location
Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
1
The piece argues that cravings test resolve more than intention, detailing the pull of alcohol nicotine and food after a binge. It urges immediate action before midnight and suggests focusing on broader virtues beyond abstaining from tobacco and booze.
The passage urges a better home life with children and a wife, emphasizes following the golden rule, and committing to a new approach next year. It claims that by the end of 1912 the new policy will have paid good dividends.
Editor Couker discusses the Harvey preliminary trial and a suspected scheme involving two men posing as detectives, a $20 000 defense fee, and potential pressure or threats. The writer urges full court and jury investigation, accountability for all parties, and warns against overreliance on detective testimony.
A taxpayer letter questions city finances citing a city engineer report that engineering and inspector costs total 4 percent while property owners paid 5 percent into the treasury. The writer asks where the remaining 1 percent vanished and hints at a sinking fund or canal dealings.
W G Eggleston of Portland argues Dimick misreads single tax by showing how a water power plant would be valued under the system. He outlines assumed plant costs, power output, and the resulting franchise and right of way value, noting dams and general property would be exempt. He urges Dimick to show how producers and industry would be harmed if labor and capital are exempt from taxation.
A Philadelphia reader derides Oregon booster efforts and a proposed scheme trading cats for rats to profit from a fake Oregon idea. The letter details a supposed plan to buy a million cats and supply 12 million kittens yearly, with a rattery built to consume cats and rats in a vicious cycle. The spoof ends noting it will be discussed at a Live Wires meeting.
A class of 39 sat teachers examinations at Willamette hall on Saturday. Superintendent Gary conducted the tests and they have been sent to State Superintendent Alderman for grading.
Membership is open to both sexes at no cost. Rehearsals occur every Friday night from 8 to 9 30.
The narrator describes a remote mining camp near Mora New Mexico with rugged mountain roads a dangerous riverside crossing and a growing rush of workers. He notes harsh conditions rough lodging and high stakes as miners chase strikes while towns grow around tents and wooden shanties. The narrative highlights the dangerous terrain the lure of gold and the colorful characters from bankers to gamblers and the women drawn to the camp by the fever of wealth.
Next Monday introduces a new Dragon City administration with Mayor Dimick unveiling appointive posts including chief of police, three assistants, a city engineer, and city attorney. The council must approve a new policeman for the residence district, while other appointments proceed. Dimick says his choices aim for practical government without pretense as the city anticipates rapid growth and community needs.
Justice Samson freed Nathan Harvey who faced murder charges in the Hill family case after a preliminary examination found insufficient evidence to hold him for the grand jury. The piece discusses law on restraint for grand jury proceedings and critiques the decision amid Oregon’s crime wave and local editorials.
Joseph Eichner sued Aman Moors in district court for injuries from a blow. The jury ruled in Eichner's favor awarding $1000. Attorneys Browtell Stone for Eichner and Heyer Logan for Moore spoke as defense plans to appeal the decision.
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