Public control of railroads and corporations gains support
A statement from James J. Hu advocates publicity and public control of public service corporations. He argues the people deserve to know how these bodies transact business and that regulation should ensure fair returns. Leaders like President Mudge and George M. Reynolds have endorsed public control, signaling a shift toward widespread regulatory policy.
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James J. Hu
Hin
Mudge
Rock Island Railroad
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago
T. X K. Wall
American Telephones and Telegraph
Railroads
Virginians Likely Colony Spotted in Cabbage Hill
News notes a possible Virginians colony on farm lands in the Cabbage Hill district. Encouraging signs are reported though details are limited by fragments, mentioning around 15 families connected to the settlement.
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Cabbage Hill
Important
Foothill lands offer strong settlement prospects in county
The article urges colonization of foothill and fertile prairie lands across the county. It notes longcultivated but sparsely settled foothills, affordable prices, and potential profits for newcomers. It singles out Mesers Bentley and Davis and calls for more effective outreach to attract families to Cabbage Hill and surrounding irrigated areas.
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Tealty
Mesers Bentley and
Davis
Cabbage Hill
Foothill
Labor unions urged to back McNamara defense
The piece argues organized labor should not fund or defend the McNamaras. It condemns supporting acquittal for the dynamiters of the Los Angeles Times building and says labor leaders should pursue prosecution. It notes Times victims were mainly reporters and nonowners, urging unions to avoid aligning with criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamarts
Los Angeles Times
Labor
Times
Lorimer Bribery Probe Deepens in New York
A New York man faced with murder opted for punishment over breaking unwritten law, while the Lorimer investigation widens. Investigators target legislators and allies who allegedly bribed to secure his election, and probe those who backed the hoodwink.
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New York
Lorimer
Buet
Pendleton Fish and Game Commissioner Seats Spark Talk
Pendleton secures a seat on the fish and game commission as others debate policies and the room grows tense. Stakeholders weigh duties and potential shifts in local wildlife management and hunting regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Fish and Game Commission
Birthday Sketch of General Benjamin Tracy
General Benjamin Franklin Tracy aged eighty one today born April 26 1830 in Oswego New York and educated at Oswego Academy. He joined politics soon after admission to the bar and ran for district after two years in practice.
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Benjamin Franklin Tracy
United States
Oswego
New York
Hie
Oswego Academy
Tracy
How He Cured His Skin Disease
A man recounts years of eczema and hair loss before using S S S to purify his blood. He claims complete, lasting cure after starting the remedy, attributing skin recovery to removing humors from circulation. The ad-style piece promotes S S S as a universal cure for eczema acne psoriasis and other skin ailments, with a call to request a free book.
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S&s
Hackberry St
Ottumwa
Lowm
B.C. Norfolk
S.S.S
Mr. Norfolk
S.S
the Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
General Tracy In Early New York Political and Military Posts
Mid-19th century figure General Tracy served six years in office and held command in the army. He recruited for the Civil War, earned commendations, and rose to district attorney for the eastern New York district. From 1866 to 1576 he sat as a judge on the New York Court of Appeals and later became secretary of victory under Benjamin Harrison. He returned to law practice in New York City, reputedly commanding high retainers and shaping the charter for Greater New York.
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New York
Lincoln
Tracy
Kenner
Gailantry
General Tracy
Vietory
Utty
Benetor Ruwot
Greater New York
Crest assembly in Newton Connent?
Misc historical notes citing events from 1600 to 1906 including Crest assembly in Newton, Murray at Quv Led defeated by French, Vendeans defeated, Fellows' Society in Baltimore 1619, Lincoln assassin James Wilkes Booth 1865, US Senate sugar tariff dispute, Hull Ottawa 1990, tariff pact expiry March 1 1906.
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Apti
Jeestony
Newton Cnow
Murray
Slory
de Levi
Baretto
OU Fellows’ Society
Baltimeare
John O Sullivan
William CT Rogers
Wapt
Lewis
Er Cloowitra
New York
J. Wilkes Boog
Lincoln
Tom Barn
Towling Green
United States Senate
Hull
Ottawa
Koh
Germany
United States
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Oregon
The
East Oregonian Publishing CO
Mail
Daly
Mall
Gem
Daily East Oregonian Ta
Oregon News
Morrison Street
Portland
Uned Press Association
Malo
Earth
John Kendrick Bangs
Lippincott’s
Hin Wih
R&s
MT. Hood
Tallman & Co
New York City
F. J. Donaldson
Pendleton Roller
Pendleton, Oregon
SpoKane
St. Paul
Chicago
St. Louis
Arrow Lakes
Canadian Rockies
M. E. Malone
Geo
A. Walton
Tray
Wall St
St. George
Popular Gentlemens
Anheuser-Busch
Budweiser
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Minneapolis
Duluth
Truluth
Counc Bluffs
Simbe
Wm. McMurray
Portland, Oregon
Standard Real Estate Loan CO
J. H. Delaney
Agt
Umatilla Co
Price
Chicken Park
Mer Howees
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