Doubt and Partisan Politics in Oregon’s Senate Fight
A fragmentary editorial lampoons Henry Drummond on doubt while attacking Oregon politics. It rails at Jonathan Bourne as the Republican choice for U S senator, blaming campaign coins for newspapers and asserting Bourne’s victory costs and party impact will shape the Senate and public decency. It questions Fulton’s support and Oregon’s political culture, implying corruption and infighting.
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Oregon
Jonathan Bourne
United States
Bourne
United States Senate
Fulton
Salem
Oreson
Lowell
H. M
Watson
Pendleton Should Rebuild Water Mains Before Paving
A call urges Pendleton to address aging water mains at Main and Court streets before paving work begins. Advocates say refurbishing now could save costs and support a stronger future city plan, noting long-term benefits of a solid water, sewer, and utility framework amid discussions of growth and parks.
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Main
Court Street
Pendleton
Warnings Reported From Vague Fears Of Disaster
Letters from weeks prior allegedly warned relatives of a looming, undefined danger to the city. Proponents claim honest intent and a shared belief in mysterious forces guiding events, while skeptics urge caution and question the certainty of these ominous claims.
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San Francisco
fTraenay
Defend the Local Option Law Against Liquor Amendment
A defense of the local option law against a liquor interests amendment claiming it would destroy the act. It argues the amendment misstates the law, threatens the local option principle, and would empower saloon interests by eroding the people’s voter initiative. The piece insists communities should retain local option as the people intended.
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Nquor Internets
The Indian Fear of Citizenship and Land Loss
The passage describes deep unease among elder Indians about eventual full citizenship and loss of tribal land under government influence. It suggests a widespread worry that many tribal members will relinquish land and become homeless as they gain formal citizenship.
Sporting goods catalog notes from regional shop
An aged item lists a wide stock of sporting gear and equipment including wheels hooks baskets and related items. References to roads and line of woods suggests a focus on outdoors and hardware for sporting use, with emphasis on completeness of the stock.
Indian Reservation Fragment Sparks Debate on Citizenship
The text argues that penury and isolation push Indians toward dependency while fear of assimilation drives distrust of white policy. It questions whether splitting reservations for white settlement would help Pendleton and Anilin county, but asks what becomes of the Indians and their self reliance if forced to adapt.
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Carrey
Pendleton
Anilin County
The Wanton Rose Poem by Mabel Porter Pitts
A vivid poetic fragment reveals a speaker tending a rose with deep desire and catalyzing passion. The verse traces the plant’s life from bold growth to a violent self-violating climax, ending with the speaker’s confession of ruin and heartache. The piece is attributed to Mabel Porter Pitts in San Francisco, California.
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Mabel Porter Pitts
San Francisco
Cal
Funston’s Courage Under Philippine Crisis Discussed
In a sharp critique the writer praises General Funston for his bold leadership during the Philippine expedition and the San Francisco crisis. He argues Funston’s nerve and promptness shone amid disorganization affecting 400,000 people, and that Funston remains the nation’s boldest defender against the insurgency.
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Funston
Funston Oato
Fiadeleen Lonrel
Witte
Frisco
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Pan Thieman
Lin Weaver
Missouri farmer fears dinner burn from mystery steak
A Missouri man at a local restaurant ordered steak with Tabasco mistaken for ketchup. He found a hidden hot spot in the meat that grew hotter as he rolled it in his mouth. In desperation he flung the steak and cried out, Burn you, blaze.
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Atrest Lestaurnt
Efe
Archifeon Globe
Quake Triggers Surge in San Francisco Weddings
After the disaster, numerous couples hurried to wed as destitute women sought stability. County Clerk Cook reports a rising trend with more marriage licenses issued in a short period, while applicants give evasive answers about residence in the city.
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Regent Dimeter
San Francisco
Cook
V and Yakima Railway Opened By Local Team
V and Railway opened. B A Yelle and J E Minner to operate three engine for the North Yakima and Valley railsaad. Wyile to be engineer and Minner fireman. The pair previously ran an engine at Tacoma sixteen years ago. The engine will be put in commission this week.
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V&wailway
B. A. Yelle
J. E. Minner
North Yakima & Valley Rails
Wyile
Minner
Tacoma
Communnion
Yakima Republic
Laws and Lies in a Grim Poverty Tale
A Seattle Times fragment recounts Mrs Seddon and her husband in severe poverty. She is accused as an accomplice in murder after her husband’s death, amid social disdain and a frail mercy from officials. The piece notes public sympathy, eventual pardon, and hints at broader class critique. A separate line mentions Patrick Gorman beating a hollow maple tree and a copper money issue tied to a local manor.
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Murit Sed Jon
Fintan
Ho Gant
Poleon
Everest Expedition Attempt Aims For June 1902 Summit Push
A 1902 plan seeks a new European departure in June to attempt the Everest summit via the Eimiatasas route. The campaign follows a prior failed reaching effort and aims to test fresh alpine strategies and leadership.
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Mount Everest
Europe
Nature Spares The Stricken Howe From Grief
A sensational ad style piece asserts nature spares grief by avoiding deep sorrow. It claims hair destruction is caused by a parasite named A sturm burrowing in follicles. Newbro is marketed as a remedy, with an offer to send samples to Detroit and a mention of agents Koeppen Tiros.
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Newbro
Dror
Bend
Stampa
Noaple
Herplcide Ca
Detroit
Koeppen Tiros
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