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Oregon City Courier

Location

Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1906

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Bourne Rivalries Hover Over Oregon State Central

Portland May 14 Special Correspondence dissatisfactions ripple through the Oregon Republican camp over the State Central Committee. Westgate's moves touch Bourne's faction and Withycombe's backers distrust Collax Spencer as secretary, a Simon ally who backed Geer. Governor Chamberlain's record and veto threats loom as reform faces stiff resistance.

Portland State Central Committee Mr. Westgate Bourne State Committee Fid Jonathan Bourne Withycombe Westgate Seayler Colfax Spencer Simon Timothy Geer Scymbe

Candidates on Ticket Schedule Regional Meetings

J. E. Hedges and Party list events from May 18 to May 26 across Brown s schoolhouse Milwaukie Logan Sunnyside Boring Bandy Missouri Ridge D Eby and Party Molalla Pleasant Hill Frogpond Clackamas Highland Canyon Creek Oswego Beaver Creek meeting next Saturday evening will unite all candidates on the ticket.

Brown's Schoolhouse Milwaukie Logan Sunnyside Boring Missouri Ridge D. Eby Molalla Pleasant Hill Frogpond Clackamas Highland Canyon Creek Clarkes Beaver Creek J. B. Hedges Henry D. Aden Howard F. Latourette William Shannon Recorder B. A. Montandon Marquam Russelville Boyles Soda Springs Harl Wagle Hedges Clackamas County Baatle Howard PF. la Jsm Sandy Eby Campalen

Oregon political shifting signals ahead of campaigns

The piece notes Governor Chamberlain’s veto stance on legislation and a political shift toward reform. It discusses Senator Gearin’s possible return to campaign by stump speeches, Hawley’s congressional bid, and rival campaigns of Chamberlain Matlock and Miller with events across Baker Union and Grant counties and Eugene Cottage Grove Grant's Pass. It predicts a demand for a political refresh in Oregon.

Chamberlain Akeimaek Eich Tate Matthews Senate Oregon Gearin Jonathan Bourne Washington Hawley Congress Charles W. Galloway J. D. Matlock Robert A. Miller Baker Union Grant Cougies Willamette Valley Galloway Eugene Cottage Grove Grant's Pass

Dr Carll Recalls San Francisco Earthquake Aftermath

Dr W H Carll of Oregon National Guard returned home from San Francisco reporting property values unchanged and rebuilding vigor. He notes steel structures endured the quake, cites the Palace Hotel walls and Mint intact, and forecasts years of construction as tracks and debris removal continue.

W. H. Carll Oregon National Guard San Francisco Dr. Carll Palace Hotel City Hall United States Mint Post Office Custom House Southern Pacific Company

Reconstruction turmoil and hospital relief efforts described

The article notes postwar reconstruction turmoil with wreckage and displaced infrastructure. Dr. Carll led the Oregon Relief Hospital at Wilmerding School, converting classrooms into wards and kitchens. Five doctors and 10 nurses treated about 100 patients daily, with Miss Swenson supervising the nursing staff from Portland.

Carll Oregon Relief Hospital Wilmerding School Swenson Portland Good Samaritan Hospital Training School

George Spencer Purchases Wright's Springs Property

George Spencer closed a deal for Wright's Springs on the Molalla road and visited the city last Saturday to finalize arrangements. He bought from J L Udell who held possession for years. Spencer, a Minnesota import, plans extensive improvements and a probable Fourth of July celebration at the well known camping resort.

George Spencer Wright's Springs Molalla Road Mr. Spencer J. L. Udell Pessession Minnesota

Turmoil over reward split for Frank Smith pursuit

Dispute erupts over how a reward for capturing the Desperado Frank Smith was divided. Canby residents George W. Dixon and J. K. Graham clash over credit, with Dixon claiming he deserved recognition as the first pursuer. Southern Pacific crew members in New Era protest the distribution while some funds will go to widows of the murdered men.

Frank Smith George W. Dixon Canby Ryan Dixon J. K. Graham Southern Pacific Section New Era Ares Smith Mr. W. Hutchinson Foreman F. Cantrib O. Cantrib Fred Crapo Wundelich A. A. Barrett Jack Miles Mr. Fay D. Frost

Derthick Club Sessions In Portland Discuss Foster Melodies

Members of the Derthick Mnatcal and Literary Club visited Portland Friday to attend a meeting at Mrs Algernon 8 Dresser s home on Hast 24th and Market streets. They discussed the Foster melodies and Miss Yuriel Stevens read a paper on the life and works of the composer. Mrs R Ganong performed several melodies and a letter from Mrs Ernst A Sommer was read detailing travels from New York to Germany. The next meeting will be May 25 at Mrs John W Moffatt s home in West Oregon City with lecture on Folk Lore Lange. Each member may invite one guest.

Derthick Mnatcal and Literary Club Portland Mreé Algernon Dresser Hast Market Streets Foster Yuriel Stevens R. ©. Ganong Mra Ernst A. Sommer Wae Sommer New York Old University Town Germany Dr. Sommer Hovtoes John W. Moffatt Oregon City Anon von Rydingsford

Rural route changes in Oregon City area inked

The postal service reinstates changes to rural routes from Oregon City in Clackamas County effective July 2. Routes 2 4 and 5 are modified with new segments, and Route 5 potentially abolishes Willamette post office with service from Oregon City by rural carrier.

Willamette

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