Controversy Over Clackamas Health Officer 1918 Letter Open Hearing
Henry Spies accuses Judge Beatie and Dr. J. W. Norris of defying the State Board of Health in Clackamas County. He cites letters from Calvin S. White demanding Norris resignation and alleges pressure on the board, a cover up, and calls voters to remove Beatie at the ballot box.
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Oregon City Enterprise
Beatie
County Board of Health
Lord
Oregon
White
Henry Spies
State Board of Health
Calvin S. White
Oregon City
C. D. Latourette
Judge Beatie
State Board
Dr. Norris
Calvin 5. White
Oak Grove
Calvin
C. Dy Latourette
Judy Beatie
Aad Beatie, Latourette & Co
State Board of Health and the People
Who Is Behind The Oswego Riot Indictments
The Courier reports tensions over riot charges and strike conflict in Oswego and local mills. It notes 12 union men held for riot and a strike breaker charged with assault while a separate report cites editor indictments and calls for fair punishment, with questions about who is influencing these moves.
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Courier
Brodie
Schuebel
Four Oregon City Firms Volunteer for Libel Defense
In a libel suit against the Courier editor, four law firms have volunteered to defend him while noting that O. D. Eby has not yet applied. The development indicates local support for the editor and ongoing legal proceedings.
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Oregon City
Courier
D. Eby
Indictment Shocks Courier Editor Over Tax Rebates
The Courier editor M J Brown was indicted by a grand jury for criminal libel over a June 26 reprint of May 23 county court expenditures. The items showed Beatie Mattoon Blair among others under Tax Rebates, prompting the court to seek a correction amid broader questions of miscaptioning and errors in copy.
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County Court
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V. G. Calvin
W. F. Stanton
J. L. Stanton
Linn Calvin
M. J. Bowe
C. D. Eby
R. Eby
Judge Beatie
Eby
Brown
District Attorney's
Stipp
R. B. Beatie
W. H. Mattoon
Public dispute over charges against county court shown
George C Brownell and Robert Beat ie defend against libel claims in Wrights Springs addresses and Oak Grove talk. Recalls of charges appear on recall petitions and affidavits while Courier faces grand jury for a typographical error. Witnesses include Judge Beat ie and Commissioner Mattoon.
County officials questioned over Fisher Bridge payment
In a spring mass meeting farmers challenged county expenditures. E D Olds alleged Judge Beatie drew a $2000 warrant to pay Coast Bridge Co for Fisher Bridge, Beatie demanded proof, Olds said his signature proves it. Grand jury has passed. Olds has not been indicted.
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Robert Beatie
Coast Bridge Co
Fisher Bridge
Beatie
Mr. Olds
Olds
Old’s
Silence on County Records Heading Sparks Indictment Question
For 34 days the county court records column carried three commissioners under a wrong heading with no denial or correction. Weeks later a criminal indictment followed. Was someone knowingly silent through the lapse and its consequences.
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Waluiee
Picnic Dance at Canemah Park by Kirkpatrick Council No 2227
The Kirkpatrick Council No 2227 invites members and the public to a Sunday July 20 event at Canemah Park. A Portland orchestra will perform for a 2000 excursion and picnic with refreshments on sale. Admission to the dance is 25 cents.
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Portland
Canemah
Willamette
Dig Contest Sparks Community Wide Subscription Push
The Courier launches a 1 000 subscription drive with prizes totaling 2 000 including trips to the World's Fair a $750 player piano and gold rewards. Miss Bunny Ownbey leads the contest with editors and staff bolstering efforts as readers urged to enter within five weeks and send in subscriptions to boost votes.
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Eiler
Grumpa
Clackamas County
Courier Office
Miss Bunny Ownbey
Miss Ownbey
Megsra
Teall
Blower
Justice Seasoned With Libel Charges in Courier Case
The Enterprise explains the Courier editor’s libel indictment detailing disbursements made by the county court under the general reads heading, as listed in the furnished copy. The piece suggests how charges and context have shifted over the past year.
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Courier
Luncheon invitation stirs Portland Courier publicity
The Courier editor notes an invitation to a Thursday noon luncheon in Portland. A Portland newspaper man sent it addressed to Indicted Editor Brown of Oregon City. O D Eby fears insufficient publicity but the paper promises a large coverage, promising to share it with him and Judge Beatie.
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Oregon City
D. Eby
Beatie
Knights and Ladies of Security Picnic at Canemah Park
The Kirkpatrick Coun cil No. 2227 invites the public to a jolly excursion with dancing athletic sports and Union music at Canemah Park. Admission is 2 cents.
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Knights and Ladies of Security
Canemah Park
Oak Grove Man Arrested After Attempt on Girl
Charles Wright, a former local barber, is jailed on an attempted killing charge after he hid in Oak Grove bushes and fired at Miss Clare Atiker Tuesday. He surrendered when residents arrived. Wright, intoxicated, fired twice but misfired. He claims the girl wrecked his life and is now critically ill.
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Oak Grove
Charles Wright
Right
Maas
Bright
Strongest Attractions At Chautauqua In Gladstone Park Oregon
The twentieth annual Chautauqua at Gladstone Park opened with a large crowd and a tent city as campers arrive from Portland and Clackamas. Morning classes and the Ladies Band draw attention while the Sierra Quartet performs in the main auditorium. Daily features include lectures and concerts from July 10 to July 20 with many star attractions and season tickets still available.
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Portland
Old Clackamas County
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Sierra Quartette
Los Angeles
Frances Carter
W. B. Hinson
Maude Willis
Manudillis
Matt Hughes
Bain
BE. G. Lewis
Matt S Hughes
Grace Lamkin
Ain
Walt Holcomb
B. R. Baumgart
Clackamas
Oswego
Oregon City
Commercial Club
Price Broad
Questions for Judge Beatie on county contracts and bridges
The Courier editors press Judge Beatie to answer a series of named allegations. They demand explanations for pension bridge inspection, oversized payments, contractor choices, and a public health dispute involving Rev Spiess, the county court, and the State Board of Health in Oregon.
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Myers
Skoggin
Portland
Oak Grove
Linn
Groo
Mr. Beatie
Court House
J. Beatie
Portland Gas & Coke Co
Peter Boyles
Rev. Spiess
Clackamas
State Board of Health of
Oregon
State Board of Health
Beatie
the Courier
Oregon City Embraces Power Payrolls Prosperity Slogan
The slogan Power, Payrolls, Prosperity appears in Oregon City and many Oregon cities as a guiding ideal. Officials emphasize it signals growth aims and economic momentum for communities across the state.
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Oregon City
Socialism Talk Draws Willamette Hall Crowd
Woleoetay venue hosts author lecturer W. F. Ries at 7 30 p m with Jed the topic social ism Ries is a great orator as he presents hot ion notes Seethe jon page 8
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Willamette Hall
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