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Newspaper
Oregon City Courier
Location
Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
1
Citizens seek answers about a dispute labeled the Hill matter. Officials have offered little detail while residents press for explanations and transparency. Community leaders urge patience as investigations continue.
Readers express suspicion that District Attorney Tongue mishandled the Til murder case. They claim the grand jury action was downplayed and call for a special prosecutor. They cite public statements and potential conflicts while urging accountability and transparency in the Harvey case.
A brief sports or entertainment note hints that the Live Wires show strong momentum with upbeat outlooks and growing fan anticipation for upcoming events or releases. The wording suggests optimism and forward momentum for the group.
A Tuesday luncheon outlines how the Commercial club and Live Wires propelled over 1 million dollars for locks canal dredging a public library a federal building and other projects in Oregon City. Members discuss terminal rates and future dredging while city council and governor talks loom. post office federal building cost put at 75000 to 1500 and 7500.
Citizens rally behind Sheriff Mass amid alleged tension with the district attorney over the grand jury proceedings. The text recalls witnesses under subpoena and rumor of an unofficial unanimous ballot for holding for trial, and defends the sheriff against perceived political opposition while condemning crime in Oregon.
A Woodburn Independent reader laments taxes doubling over seven years and four years, cites taxpayer figures, and says voters should smoke out candidates before election. The piece argues legislative action tied to taxation and urges voters to know representatives' positions before they are tried.
Spring weather boosts talk of politics in Oregon Gill. listings show nominees for county positions. Republicans dominate many offices including County Clerk Law and Conveyances Reorder, Treasurer Tafts, Superintendent Gary, Surveyor Meldrum, Sheriff Mass, Assessor Jack, and Justice Hammond. Socialist W W Myers may run for county court.
The Woodburn Independent weighs in against altering papers to push Marion area plans. It endorses naming a new county after Mathieu, the pioneer French Canadian linked to Oregon’s status, while warning locals not to be swayed by Roosevelt era deals or Knox Mexican stunts on Clackamas southeast.
District Attorney Tongue and Sheriff Mass clash amid a stalled Harvey indictment probe. Judge Beatie insists any special prosecutor be independent of both sides as public pressure grows. Local measures include bids for Madison Street Bridge repair and a city slaughterhouse ban as the Live Wires committee plans to press Carnegie Library site talk and other issues.
Street renovations prove popular as upgrades attract buyers and reduce hazards. At Monday’s meeting the council ordered engineers to fix Sixteroth Street grades between Division and Jackson and to record Monroe Street between Sixth and Seventh. H Oppermann, eighth street saloon keeper and recent convict for supplying liquor to a minor, sought to transfer his license.
The supreme court reversed the circuit court in the Hose Whitcomb and Kate Sh. Gharman et al vs the town of Milwaukee. Plaintiffs sought to restrain encroachment on their mill and will pond on Harrison street amid claims of 27.67 feet street shift. Dimick & Dimick and William Hammond represented the appellants.
The Willamette Valley reports an unusually mild winter with two periods of warmth and a "silver thaw" in January. December had no frost and ground frost was rare, while flowers bloomed citywide and outdoor growth remained unscathed.
A brief wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs John Bradbury near Molalla as their daughter Alice wed Vernie W Lantz on February 26. The couple exchanged vows witnessed only by immediate family and plan to set up housekeeping in their new home, where the groom has bought a small house for his bride. Best wishes go with the newlyweds.
Premier Asquith is expected to introduce the home rule bill for Ireland in the House of Commons on March 20. John Mor, 124, possibly the oldest person in the United States, died Friday at his home on Indian Creek Kentucky. Edward Hines, the millionaire lumberman, was expelled from the Cleveland Union League Club over his ties to a former CASE. A new featherweight champion emerged as Johnny Milbane of Cleveland defeated Abe Attell in a 20 round Vernon California bout. While driving in Washington Lieutenant General Neilan A Miles, retired, found his brother unconscious on the sidewalk and later learned he had died of heart disease.
Washington correspondent notes Deen appointed chief of publicity. Taft denies Amuheny claim on self government. Wilson jokes hat in the ring as Roosevelt tours Ohio delivering four speeches. Seattle primary features Labour union defeat and Socialist-backed candidates prevail.
The Grange refuses to endorse the state's proposed good roads program, signaling support for independent funding or alternatives. Farmers and rural communities express concern over potential costs and regional impact while urging careful scrutiny of legislative language and implementation.
The State Grange and the State disagree on road legislation in Oregon. The Grange will proceed with its good roads petition only after conflicts over who selects roads and who oversees funding are resolved, despite Harmony committee attempts to modify bills. The May meeting of the State Grange is noted as a future milestone in the dispute.
The Danby Irrigator urges Hawley’s nomination at the primaries and calls for strong support at the polls next November, expressing hope he will be cheered in the election.
A seven million dollar blaze devastates Houston as fires rage in the region. Italy proclaims absolute sovereignty over Tripoli. Textile workers in Law roud Mise are clubbed by militia and police during an attempted child evacuation. Indictments target National Cash Register officials over conspiracy to monopolize cash handling. Navy demand for the battleship Maine grows, prompting a second slipload. Western Union is accused of unfair practices amid a rate dispute with Postal Telegraph Cable before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
First mortgage loan notices list multiple loan amounts including 8500 and 15000 with various sums such as 600 81000 1800 and 2000. The notes reference the Andreson Building in Oregon City Oregon and appear to be a listing of farm loan opportunities with stated lenders.
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