Walter Pierce battles liquor interests in Oregon election
The East Oregonian argues Walter Pierce defends the local option law against liquor interests and questions whether corruption and saloon influence can sway three eastern Oregon counties in the coming legislature. It urges independent voters to resist attempts to defeat the will of the people.
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Tory
Walter Merce
State Senate
Senate
Pierce
Oregon
Walter Pierce
East Oregonian
Signal of the West Heralds Early Spring in Umatilla County
In eastern Oregon the first green shoots appear along the Blue Mountain slopes and Umatilla River bottoms, signaling spring to homeseekers. While rain cools the coast, blizzards rage in the Dakotas and central west states, but Oregon’s canal remains open and hopeful for travelers and settlers.
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Umatilla
Oregon
Dakota
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
West
Anything to Beat Pierce in Oregon Senate Race
Portland dispatch reports the Oregon Liquor Dealers association will spend at least 10000 across Umatilla Union and Morrow counties to defeat Walter Pierce for joint senator. They oppose his strong backing of the local option law as it stands, a fight noted as the fiercest in 1905 legislative history.
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Portland
Oregon Liquor Dealers’ Association
Umatilla
Union
Morrow
Walter Pierce
Asagela- Hon
Pierce
Pendleton urged to revive the woolen mills
The East Oregonian reports urged action by Pendleton to restart the woolen mills amid financial troubles. Local leaders stress the mills’ economic impact, arguing a $60,000 annual payroll supports labor, fuel, and wool, and would boost Oregon wool’s world reputation. The Commercial Association is called to sound the whistle and rally public support.
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Pendleton
East Oregonian
Itiwe
Oregon
Pendleton Commercial Association
Pendleton Elevates to Inland Freight Transfer Hub
O R N officials visited Pendleton yesterday in finalizing the town as the inland empire’s freight transfer point. The move elevates Pendleton from a plain freight station to the chief transfer and reshipping center outside Portland, a notable achievement for the railroad center.
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Pendleton
Inland Empire
Systern
Portland
Pendleton Sees Growth In Industry And Forge Expansion
The Fiat Oregonian highlights increasing importance of Pendleton with more business activity and a larger company forge in the city. It praises local development and efforts to deliver better service to the public.
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Hein
Pendewton
Fiat Oregonian
Wrong We Right Across Starry Realms by Waterhouse
Poem reflects on moral repair beyond mortal bounds. It envisions a distant realm where wrongs are set right through divine guidance. The chorus links communal guilt, brotherhood, and salvation, as wandering souls search a marvelous country beyond shadows.
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Chaos
Origins of the Golden Gate name for San Francisco Bay
The Golden Gate name origin traces to the bay entrance near 37 48 N, 122 10 W, a strait described as Chrysopaloe or the Golden Gate. It appeared in 1848 maps, reflecting rich Pacific commerce and the future city’s wealth. The term likens to Constantinople’s Golden Horn.
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Golden Gate
Bay of
Greenwich
Chrysopaloe
California
Fremont
Pacific
Constantinople
Wheeler as Congressman and the General’s Work Ethic
The late General Joseph Wheeler, seven term Alabama congressman, kept five secretaries busy chasing speeches and documents. He reportedly filled more Congressional Record space than three men, and told a mail carrier that Wheeler’s papers overwhelmed delivery. The carrier later received a new horse.
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Joseph Wheeler
Congress
Alabama
Old Wheeler
Washington
Galveston Recovery and Growth After Flood
Galveston’s 1900 population was 27,788, now about 32,000. Per capita wealth ranks among America’s richest cities, with many millionaires. Property values near pre disaster levels amid active real estate. Returns of residents and new arrivals from north and east fuel growth. debate over a 500 foot ocean walkway continues. A separate note reports George Mitchell stealing a $10,000 pouch at Mazen Junction, Nev, captured in Denver and sent back for trial, money still missing.
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America
Galventon Island
Thomas
George Mitchell
Mazen Junction
Nev
Denver
Nevada
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