Equity Society designated Courier as official Oregon paper
At a Portland meeting, the Farmers' Equity Society of Oregon named the Courier the official paper for the state. The six month old movement grows rapidly with 25 Equity groups in Clackamas County, planning statewide circulation, new Equity editors, and a strong push for cooperative farming benefits.
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Farmers’ Society of Equity
Portland
Courier
Oregon
Equity Socity
Middle West
Willamette Valley
Clackamas County
Equity Page
Equity
the Courier
Clackamas
Oreron
Equity Department
A Fool and His Money and the Auto Craze
A column warns that the automobile boom risks economic hardship for the poor as mortgages mount tied to car purchases. It notes autos spreading debt across towns, with dealers leveraging real estate to secure payments, threatening homeowners’ value and local finances.
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Portland
Nease seeks extension to finish timber cruise amid snow delay
In county court a petition by M G Nease seeks extension of time to complete timber cruising due to deep mountain snow, extending the deadline to July 20 1913. The Courier notes rising and falling monthly timber costs while taxpayers question high bills and timing around a recall election.
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M. G. Nease
Courier
Beatie
Nease
Clackamas
Interlocking Plant Ordered For Clackamas Southern Crossing
The railroad commission orders a complete interlocking plant at the Clackamas Southern crossing in Oregon City to avert collisions. The Independent notes the plant will cost at least $30,000, but The Oregon City Enterprise cites $7,000 as the figure.
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Clackamas Southern
Southern Pacific
Oregon City
Railroad Commission
Woodburn
Independent
Oregon City Enterprise
Jaggar Details Road Roller Purchase and Sale
Frank Jaggar former county road supervisor explains in the Courier that he paid 3250 for a road roller and later sold it to the county for 3150. He shows checks as proof and says he never received any use payments or interest during his ownership. The newspaper publishes Jaggar’s side of the story.
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Courier
Frank Jaggar
Recall contest for Clackamas County leaders draws two candidates
Seventeen precincts met in Woodmen hall to select candidates for county judge and commissioner. H B Anderson of Harding and J W Smith of Macksburg won nominations, facing incumbents Beatie and Blair in recall elections. Petitions filed exceed required names, election set for August 16.
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H. 8. Anderson
Boarding Presinet
J. W Smith
Macksburg
R. B. Beatie
N. Blair
Woodmen Hall
EB. D. Olds
Oak Grove
M. J. Brown
George Ogle
Canby
George Brown
New Era
Highland
J. W. Smith
Newara
George Oglesby
A. H. Harvey
Mt. Pleasant
Anderson
Grisenthwaite
Smith
Harding Grange
Clear Creek
J. W. Reed
Estacada
Citizens Independent
George Lazelle
William Grisenthwaite
H. W. Hageman
H. §. Anderson
Harding
W. P Kitchem
Logan
P. W .Meredith
Maple Lane
Cary
Extacada
Haines Oswego
Lewellyn
W. H. Council
C. E. Spence
Beaver Derek
Oregon
Clear Creek Creamery
Andreson
Clackamas
City urged to crack down on free patent medicine scattering
A local plea urges a city ordinance against free patent medicine distribution after vendors plastered homes with kidney and liver remedies and headache tablets. The speaker argues the careless practice endangers children and calls for immediate enforcement.
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Carless
Raid on Milwaukie French Quarter Seizes Liquor
Tom Kay and Sheriff Mass led a raid on a Milwaukie island colony arresting six suspects two women and four men. Cottages showed many occupants a large liquor cache was seized two men and two women hid behind a cottage one man resisted with a knife before authorities bailed them out to Port land friends.
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Milwaukie
Tom Kay
Mass
Jack Frost
Port ‘Jand
State Board Removes Norris in Portland Meeting
The State Board voted to remove Norris at the Portland meeting on Tuesday. Judge Beatie and the Ring were unable to secure a majority to stop the action.
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Judge Beatie
State Board
Portland
Henry Spiess Wins Fight Over Health Officer Ouster
At a Portland state health board meeting, Dr J W Norris was ousted as county health officer and Judge Beatie faces removal of his role. Rev Henry Spiess of Clackamas exposed neglect during the scarlet fever epidemic, prompting public support and calls for appointed county health leadership.
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State Board of Health
Portland
J. W. Norris
Beatie
State Board of Health of
Oregon
State Board
Norris
Henry Spiess
Clackamas
Oregon City
Doctors’ Association
Downing Judge Beatie
Urgent call to muzzle or kill dogs to curb rabies danger
A Portland outbreak of mad dogs prompts calls for immediate action as two boys in Oregon City and two local youths suffer bites. Citizens demand all dogs be muzzled or chained to protect children, with dire warnings of hydrophobia if inaction continues.
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Portland
Oregon City
William Thompson
Irvine Kenney
Thompson
Ciizens
Oregon City Boasts Power Payroll Prosperity Slogan
The McMinnville News-Reporter touts Oregon City with a bold slogan claiming the city has the largest power supply in Oregon, leading payrolls outside Portland, and monthly circulation gains of $100,000, framing prosperity amid hard times.
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Oregon City
McMinnville
Oregon
Portland
Drowned Boy in Molalla River Accident
Robert Gray an 18 year old from Nathans Mills drowned while log running on Saturday in the Molalla River. A log rolled sending him into the swift water and he failed to reach the log. His body was recovered downstream after the incident.
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Robert Gray
Nathans Mills
Molalla
Campaign recall defense opens in Molalla
Opening the recall defense campaign in Molalla Saturday night Judge Beatie J E Hedges and Nick Blair spoke to the crowd. The Courier notes no questions were asked after speeches and a petition seeks the 1500 exemption from taxation on homes livestock and other property to aid the middle class.
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Judge Beatie
J. E. Hedges
Nick Blair
Molalla
The
Enterprise
Courier Office
Oregon
Man arraigned in dog shooting case over escape attempt
William Mumpower, who shot Earl McAlty two weeks ago while escaping an official after shooting a dog, was arraigned before Justice Sievers and held for circuit court with a $1000 bond. He waived examination. Oregon City barber Charles Wright, who tried to shoot Elsie Utiker of Oak Grove, also held for trial with a $2000 bail.
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Wiliam’ Mumpower
Earl McAlty
Patrolman Faces Off With Saucy Citizen
Edward Martin was arrested by Patrolman French after an exchange with a tobacco store proprietor. Martin claimed he was an American citizen and within his rights, leading to a scuffle that ended with bail set at 25 dollars and a charge of disorderly conduct.
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Edward Martin
French
Martin
Supreme Court OKs Day bill. November election set
The court ruling upholds the Day bill passed by the last legislature, with no special referendum for November. W S U Ren plans mandamus actions to allow initiative measures on the ballot, including the women wage workers bill, which reportedly has over 1500 signatures.
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Supreme Court
W. S. U'Ren
Registration closes before recall election in Clackamas County
Voters must register by August 2 to vote in the August 16 recall of Judge Beatie and Commissioner Blair. After August 1 registration is closed for the recall. Each unregistered voter must act now to be eligible.
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Beatie
Blair
Fough
Clackamas County
Dr Clarence T Wilson to Speak at Clackamas County Churches
Dr Clarence True Wilson will speak at the Methodist church in Clackamas Station at 11 oclock next Sunday July 20. He will then speak at the Methodist church at Oak Grove that evening at oclock. Live questions will be discussed on issues of vital interest to Clackamas County citizens. Come and hear him.
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Clarence True Wilson
Clackamas Station
Oakrove
Clackamas County
Wilson
Exhibit by Oregon Social Hygenic Society at Main Street building
The Oregon Social Hygenic Society plans a widely praised exhibit this Thursday through Saturday at the PR L and P Co office building on Main Street. It is described as a wonderful display attracting much attention in Portland.
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Oregon Social Hygenic Society
Portland
Main Street
Illness and community notes from the city
J. Levitt suffers from an attack of appendicitis at his home. L. D. Proctor, advance man for the Oklahoma Ranch show and circus, was in the city Tuesday arranging dates. Mrs. John Adams, assistant librarian, recovering from carbuncle on the instep after two weeks of illness, has spent the past week with her son Allen in Portland.
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L. D. Proctor
John Adams
Allen
Portland
What Do Voters Think of This Question
Readers weigh in on Bertie Pace and the charges facing him as voters in the county consider the political impact. Opinions range from cautious to decisive as the case unfolds.
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Bertie Pace
Names to be removed from recall petitions stir county
Judge Bertie tours district No 62 to verify signatures as petitioners claim misrepresentation. Enterprise lists names sought to be withdrawn saying many county residents feel similarly. Critics call tactics petty and illegal to obstruct recall election and demand Judge Bertie face voters.
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Enterprise
Charles Babstock
Lewis Becker
Frank Krause
George Brookman
Otto Brookman
Joseph Rushford
H. W. Kanne
Ege
Beatie
Boatie
Bertie
A Splendid Success for Willamette Valley Chautauqua
The Willamette Valley Chautauqua closes its session as debt free with funds to improve the auditorium and add permanent grounds buildings. The association projects a strong future with statewide prominence, praising Secretary T. L. Cross for capable management and a steady program next year.
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Tl. BE. Cross
Ite
Publication Dispute Between Editors Over Manuscript
Last week Rev Henry Spiess delivered a communication to the Enterprise for publication. The editor was absent and the manuscript remained at the office. The Enterprise printed a personal letter from Spiess with a comment suggesting the Courier editor would not visit the Enterprise, prompting this note.
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Henry Spiess
Enterprise
Interprise
Courier
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State Equity Society
Courier Field
Equity Society
Rubber Trust
Mr. Nease
MR. Jaggar Explains
Anderson and Smith
M. C. Strickland
Kay
Beattie
Boy
Mumpower
Dr. Wilson
J. Levitt
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