No plan for reform of the legislature in Oregon
The text argues for higher legislator salaries to attract disinterested candidates, reduce special-interest influence, and reduce partisan politics. It urges payment aligned with public duties, nonpartisan elections, and eliminating party names from ballots to ensure a businesslike, corrupt-free legislature and faithful public service. It also criticizes the current lawmakers as pursuing special interests and notes distrust in partisan control.
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United States
Oregon
Pendleton
United States and Mexico Ties in Turmoil Debate
The passage questions U S support for Huerta and U S government actions during Mexico's revolt. It warns intervention could arise if the administration backs an overthrow of the constitutional government, framing it as a move to restore popular sovereignty and address perceived wrongs against Mexicans.
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Mexico
United States
Wisl
Buckaroos face tough odds this season say critics
A cautious note suggests Terry McKune may be a strong influence as Buckaroos aim to sharpen Irish traditions on the field. The excerpt warns against crooked play and hints at a hard season ahead for opponents.
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Terry McKune
Emerald Isle
Buckaroos
Portland Produce Trust Learns Sherman Law Can Be Enforced
The Portland Produce trust has learned of the Sherman law and that it can be enforced when the government chooses to enforce it.
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The
Portland Produce Trust
Madero death may escalate danger to Mexican tolls
A fragmentary caption suggests that Madero's death could create greater danger to Mexican tolls than his life did, implying rising instability and threat to authorities and infrastructure.
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Madero
Torles
Extra session of congress may face unexpected business
An extra session of Congress expected to convene on April 1 could encounter a range of unforeseen items. Lawmakers may tackle urgent fiscal matters and potential policy debates, with committee actions shaping pending legislation and oversight during the session.
Attorney General Opinion Questioned as Hasty Reflection
The inquiry asks whether the attorney general's opinion was an offhand decision, a first thought version, or a midnight reflection, seeking context on the deliberative quality and timing of the legal view.
City Should Schedule Sweeping of Paved Streets
A local call urges the city administration to implement regular street sweeping to keep paved streets clean and in better condition, arguing maintenance and appearance would improve community upkeep.
Legislature faces trouble over Olcott bill fate
East Oregonian warned last summer that Olcott bill would fail. A major action is expected to occur next week as predicted, signaling political setback and legislative momentum.
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East Oregonian
Olcott
Westward eatery con man touts Waldorf Castoria ruse
A Western town restaurant owner recounts a con where a stranger pitches overpriced items by claiming Waldorf Castoria quality. The proprietor reveals a remedy: print a fake bill of fare titled Waldorf Castoria with inflated prices to expose the scam.
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Waldorf-Castoria
Waldorf- Castoria
Palm to marine for testimony on gun explosion
Harvard athletic committee chairman William F. Garcelon suggested the palm go to a marine who testified about a gun explosion on a war vessel. The marine recounted after months in the hospital that he was standing beside the gun when the racket began and the doctor urged him to sit up and take medicine.
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William F. Garcelon
Harvard Athletic Committee
Boston
Great Idea Price War Turns Sour at Local Diner
A restaurant proprietor recounts two encounters with customers who challenged his prices. The first pretends a rival Waldorf-Castoria menu offers far lower costs, while the second touts 15 cent rabbits but is undercut by the same luxury reference. The tale ends with the proprietor defending his business and ejecting a belligerent patron.
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Waldorf-Castoria
W.castoria
Plum
Dont Take Candy From A Stranger Sign Upset Lodging Men
The scene shows a lodging house dispute with a proprietor declaring no more advice at the counter. A large sign reads Dont take Candy from a Child, Money from a Blind Man, Sass from a Male Person or Advice from a Stranger. The exchange ends with a name change and rent adjustments.
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Bilson
Cholmondeley Apartments
Tender Hearted, Husband Footwear Sympathy
A brief New Orleans Times item notes a speaker asks how a shoe feels and replies that it feels uncomfortable, expressing sympathy for a stiff fit and shared discomfort with the footwear.
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New Orleans Times
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