Oregon liquor issue judged by editor not the candidate
The Courier harshly questions Dr. Withycombe's Sunday talk on liquor and his evasive stance on state wide and national prohibition. It cites past actions at Oregon State University and laments his failure to declare a clear position. The piece defends Chinese in Clackamas County and calls for an explicit answer on his views before the election.
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Withycombe
Withytombe
Oregon
Courier
Oregon Messenger of
Salem
the Agricultural College
Corvallis
Noah
U. S
Dr. Withycombe
Clackamas County
Pennoyer
Doctor Withycombe
Portland
City Prineville Mayor Advocates Commission Government
Cross, former resident, writes in the Courier endorsing Oregon City style reform. He suggests electing three commissioners who hire one manager to handle finances and operations with recall power for the people.
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C. EE
Cross
Prineville
Oregon City
Open Letter Questions Prohibition Stance in Oregon
Oregon City June 23 1914 Dr James Withycomb is urged to declare his position on state and national prohibition. The writer cites an incident involving a subordinate fired for entering a saloon and asks him to join fellow candidates in advocating the Oregon Dry Amendment and national prohibition to influence November support. The letter applauds the chance to take a public stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Ore
James Withycomb
Dr. Smith
Democrats
Gill
Progressives
U’ren
City council notice on street committee meeting
A half sheet notice laid on the councilman’s desk invites him to join a street committee conclave with the Main Street Committee this afternoon at 4 40 PM to discuss the subject at length in a formal city government setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Committee
Main Street Committee
Mrs. E. L. Shaw Recovers, Out for First Time
Mrs. E L Shaw is rapidly recovering from her illness and is now able to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Shaw
Girls Wanted to Operate Sewing Machines in Factory
Help wanted notice from Oregon City Woolen Mills seeking adult female workers to operate sewing machines in a garment factory. Apply in person at plant facility in Oregon City with standard hiring procedures and wage terms.
Factions Unite For Change In Oregon City City Manager Debate
A mass meeting of citizens and officials backed hiring a professional city manager to run Oregon City. A committee was formed to draft a modern charter, organize further public discussion, and report back with plans for a city manager and reforms to curb political influence in municipal work.
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Oregon City
J. O. Staats
Fg. G. Caufield
W. 5. O'Ren
O. Dy
Eby
W. E. O'Donnell
James Roake
M. J. Brown
Linn E Jones
Henry Templeton
Jones
Bob Robinson
Robinson
W. EB. O’ponnel
O'Donnell
Babcock
Mr. O'Donnell
Street Department
Seventh Street
O’donnell
State Bureau of Industries and Statistics Exposed as Hofer Enterprise
The Courier critiques a recurring column titled State Industrial Reviews saying it is a promotional device run by Col. E Hofer to push liquor interests and Oregon industry schemes. It notes the Bureau as a private venture using official names to plant free articles in newspapers and urges officials to condemn the setup.
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Brown
Courier Office
Industrial” Bank
Linotype
Hofer
Oregon
Salem
Portland
State Bureau OF Industries and Statistics
Eee
Wisconsin
Sherwood
State Board of Industries and Statistics
Col. E. Hofer
Courier
Rodea
Portland Telegram
Resent
Y E. Hofer
Fred Byron
Elmer Brown
Col. Hofer
Pacific Coast
Enterprise angora bleats on city charter critics
The Enterprise attacks the eight member charter committee led by W S U Ren, calling the panel private property of U Ren and accusing critics of bias. It questions voters attendance, argues the mass meeting supported a city manager plan, and warns against editorial overreach while predicting public backlash.
Bureau Faces Rename After Stock Question Raised
The bureau has no capital stock and no stockholders. It is said the bureau will not be allowed to operate longer under the misleading name.
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Bureau
Oregon News Briefs Mention Speakers In Pulpit Columns
The Enterprise noted varied remarks from speakers including Dr Withycombe from another county and W S O Ren a longtime resident. The report contrasts foreign born and native born American speakers and mentions changes in appearance while covering their addresses in the periodical.
Committee urges change to mayoral managerial city government
A mass meeting committee met in the city hall Monday night and elected J. O. Staats as chairman and M. J. Brown as secretary. They voted to pursue a duty managerial form of government and tasked the secretary with gathering data and charters from cities using that system. the committee will reconvene at the chairman's call.
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Committee of Right
Mass Meeting
J. O. Staats
M. J. Brown
City Manager idea advances in Oregon City council discussion
The council debated hiring a city manager in Clackamas County and elected a committee to draft charter changes. Mayor Jones supported the plan while Templeton pressed for property holder constraints, and U Ren argued taxpayers’ standing. The meeting adjourned with Brown listed on the committee amid further debate on eligibility.
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Oregon City
Mr. O'Donnell
George Randall
Seventh Street Park
Jones
O'Donnell
Randall
W.S. U'Ren
U'Ren
Uta
Ren
D. Eby
t'Ren
Eby
J .E. Hedges
G. Caufield
J. C. Staats
Oregon
Portland
F. W Jobleman
Newsaperman
Jobleman
Templeton
Clackamas County
Wrangle
S. Macdonald
M. J. Brown
Brown
Mr. Seca
Babcock
Pare
Bushel of Good Reasons to Join the Big Family Now
A promotional feature encouraging readers to enroll in the big family program with persuasive arguments. It outlines benefits, savings, and communal advantages aimed at persuading members to sign up promptly. The piece emphasizes belonging, support, and shared goals within the organization.
Chautauqua at Gladstone Park Offers 26 Programs
A two week Chautauqua at Gladstone Park with 26 programs runs July 7 to 19 featuring Dixie Jubilee Singers Lochwitzky Plattenburg and a Chicago Glee Club among others. Over 60 morning classes plus baseball games athletic carnival and fireworks accompany the event. Admission is 2.60 for individuals or 2.00 for a group of ten.
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Gladstone Park
Oregon
Lochwitzky
Plattenburg
Herbert
Ash Davis
Chicago Glee Club
Edna Eugenia Lowe
Thomas B. Green
Lee Maynard Dagg
Hinson
Simpson College Songbirds
Homan
Ne. Poon Chew
Samuel Hill
Mattie Hardwicke Jones
Meeting of state health board to decide county health officer
Rumor from Portland cites Dr Calvin White calling a full Salem meeting in July. It forecasts Dr van Brakle's operation and potential recovery prospects. Post removal the county court or medical society may back John Cooke to appoint a new county health officer.
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Logan
Ore
Courier
Portland
Calvin White
State Board of Health
Salem
van Brakle
County Medical Society
John Cooke
She Anderson
Smi
Tracks Parallel Highway Reaches Two Miles In Carver Line
The new Carver line between Clackamas station and Bakers bridge sees two miles of tracks laid and rails spiked. East Clackamas work is nearing completion with Gardner's farm area graded and ready for traffic within a month. Connections to the Portland Oregon City main line will follow after securing a gateway on Clackamas village outskirts.
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Carver
Clackamas Station
Baker's Bridge
East Clackamas
Gardner
Salem Messenger critiques road bond defeat and warns physician
In a Salem Commercial Club speech Dr Withycombe laments the county road bond defeat. The Salem Messenger notes the vote was close against bonds and warns the doctor against courting sympathy or reversing his stance in future elections.
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Withycombe
Salem Commercial Club
Gorry
Salem Messenger
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Oregon City Woolen Mills
Unite For Change
Gol” Hofer
Blue Sky
State Bureau OF Statistics
Political Bank
Aurora
Poe
Enterprise
Angora
City Committee
W. 8
O. D. Bby
Linn Jones
W. i. O'Donnell
W. S. U'Ren
Terprise
Mdntor Brodie
Committee of Nine
Greely
Lower
Clackamas Valley
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