U'Ren praises Oregon legislature as best in state history
U'Ren comments after the nineteen hundredths session that the body was well chosen by the people and conducted with integrity. He cites rapid election of two U S senators, notes lack of bribery, and acknowledges high appropriations while defending necessity. He discusses recall, campaign finance, and representation, reflecting on reforms and limits.
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U'Ren
Kelly
Sleeth
Evening Telegram
Daily
Oregonian
The
Oregon
Senate
United States
Board of Trade
Elijah Smith
Smith
State Commission
Beal
Conqueror Of Oregon Legislature Praises Body Yet Warns Of Flaws
A veteran observer says the Oregon legislature showed hard work and integrity, with many members personally financially invested in service. He notes graft and trading votes, but credits the body for substantial good laws and compares favorably with other states.
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Portage Railroad
Portland Gas
Syaten
United States
Death by Drink Ends Sad Life of Jack Christensen
Jack Christensen died in a Main street rooming house of heart failure caused by alcoholism. He leaves a wife in Glackameas Heights and a two year old son. his Boise Idaho parents are noted. Coroner found death clearly due to drink. funeral set for Friday at Holman’s undertaker.
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Jack Christensen
Main Street
Glackameas Heights
Aittle Boy
Boise
Idaho
Christensen
Indaw
Holwian
Holman
Deputy Schuebel Resigns to Return to Private Practice
Deputy District Attorney Schuebel resigns to take effect March first. He travelled to Portland to hand in his formal resignation to Prosecutor Allin. He cites a busier private practice and hopes for a higher position soon, with no clear successor named.
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Schuebel
Portland
Allin
Schnebel
Bin
Bia Sucetaror
Judge T A McBride Rebounds. Heads to Astoria Court
Judge T A McBride of the Clackamas circuit wins release from a six week illness and a serious relapse. He is believed to be on the mend and left Monday for Astoria to hold court.
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T. A. McBride
Clackamas
Astoria
Abernethy Grange Holds Regular Session and Initiation
Abernethy grange of Parkplace met in regular session Feb 23 at the grange hall. Two candidates initiated, dinner prepared by the women, and a social hour followed. Lectures featured Mark Twain pieces by Miss Lulu Rittenhouve and Mrs Kent. Discussion raised on government ownership of railroads and a women’s work club. Next meeting March 6 on poll tax abolition. March 14 visit by State Master Buxton with Harriet Beecher Stowe and notable papers scheduled.
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Abernethy Grange
Parkplace
Grange
Aung
Mark Twain
Lulu Rittenhouve
Mis
Ia Kent
QO. L. Clyde
W. T. Brayton
Baltimore
J. T. Apperson
D. A. Cheney
D. K. Bill
B. P. Carter
C. L. Clyde
Minnie A. Ingram
Bilding Fund
Milwaukie Grange
Grange Hall
Women's Work Club
Grange Work
Austin T. Buxton
J. W. Clyde
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Captain Apperson
Readings from Mrs Stowe Works and Dunbar Dialogue
A brief note records readings from Mrs Stowe Works and a discussion titled Shall We Abolish the Poll Tax with a pending orientation attributed to Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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Mrs. Stowe
Paul Laurence Dunbar
New Hall to Open as Milwaukie Grange Moves In
Milwaukie Grange will move into a new hall on March 9 with an open house for friends and the public on March 16 at 10 AM and 2 PM. A public service marks the opening, with music and local talent. The Milwaukie Band will provide music for dancing. an admission fee applies for nonmembers.
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Milwaukie Grange
Friends of the Order
Grange
Grange Vireles
Milwaukle
Pomona
Oregon State Grange
Austin F. Buxton
Forest Grove
Milwaukle Orange
Women organize Abernethy Grange Work Club
The Abernethy Grange women met at Parkplace Grange hall to form a Women’s Work Club. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs. C Rivers Vice President Mrs C B DeFord Secretary Mrs W T Brayton and Treasurer Mrs Jennie Butts A committee was named to draft by-laws and others to serve on it The Wotton’s Work Club will meet Friday at 10 am at the Grange hall for quilting with a hot noon dinner served.
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Abernethy Grange
Grange
Parkplace
C. Rivers
Mra
C. B. DeFord
W. ‘T. Brayton
Jennie Butts
Mary Brown
Mrs. Trasler
Flt. Jones
Wotten
No Sensational Result In Local Blood Mystery
A Monday article hinted at a blood pool beneath Glidstone and dark mysteries but the outcome was only a $10 county expense. A chemical exam by Dis Cur and Melesner concluded the blood came from a domestic mammal, revealing no sensational finding.
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Dis
Cur
Melesner
Moimar
Mrs. Fletcher Dies in Atburh Washington
Mrs. Fletcher longtime city resident and sister of George Broughton died at her home in Atburh Washington. The body was brought here for burial with funeral services held Sunday at the Methodist Church.
Co operative store forms in local venture led by Clark
Articles filed with county clerk by John F. Clark establish Rochdale Co operative company a grocery and general merchandising venture. Stockoversubscribed with $5000 capital and 1000 shares. March 9 meetings to elect permanent officers and board. J A McGlashan named temporary manager.
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John F. Clark
Charles J. Buchanan
W. HH. Smith
George Frey
W. A. Long
W. C. McKilling
Rochdale Cooperative Company
John P. Clark
J. A. McGlashan
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Lerma
Salem
Seseason
Washington
California
Oswald West
Mr. West
Portland Railway Light & Power Co
C. G. Miller
Oregon City
Judge McBride
Mrs. Fletcher
San Jose
Frank Busch
Court House
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