Progressives Take Over Oregon Legislature In Historic Shift
The legislature moves under progressive control with Selling as president of the senate and Rusk as speaker of the house, signaling a major realignment. The old guard fights on, but reform forces have the upper hand for now, promising no legalization of assemblies, no state initiative and referendum, and a defensive stance by special interests.
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Oregon
Senate splits in Umatilla county power play
In Oregon, Umatilla County and two senators Barrett and Burgess back Bowerman for senate president, lining up with the minority. The session obstacles loom as the power balance shifts and leaders weigh how much can be accomplished under current dynamics.
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Bowerman
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Umatilla County Politics Stir In State Assembly
The article notes uncertain outcome for Senator Burgess and warns of possible loss of senatorial influence if voters favored party name over principles. In the state House, Representative Peterson supports Rusk as an eastern Oregon progressive. Mann and Mahoney shifted, aligning with assembly forces and backing Thompson earlier, while remaining longtime assembly men. Overall, outlook for Umatilla County this session appears not favorable.
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Rusk
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Mahoney
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Burgees urged to seek state support for Oregon National Guard
The article says Captain Ferguson warns the company may disband unless county court or citizens fund it. It argues state funding is proper for national guard maintenance and urges the legislature to improve funding. It names senators Cr Smith Hargese and Bur cogs as key contacts for support.
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Mme Curie barred by Paris academy fight over admission
Paris faces a clash as the French Academy of Sciences excludes Mme Curie due to a longstanding rule against admitting women. The article lauds her groundbreaking work in chemistry and physics, noting her division of the atom and vast influence, while arguing the policy shames the institution and honors her more by exclusion.
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Savings bank deposits and deposits by state
Comptroller of the Currency reports show 9,142,008 depositors in 1,759 savings banks with total deposits of 4,070,386,245 averaging 445.20 per depositor. States above 10 million include New York 1,590,000,000 California 254,000,000 Massachusetts 761,500,000 Connecticut 274,000,000 Iowa 168,000,000 Ohio 126,000,000 Pennsylvania 176,000,000 New Jersey 106,000,000.
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Education minister drafts 200 article reform bill
Em roullah Bey reveals a study of France England the United States and Romania guiding a 200 article bill. If enacted changes will affect intermediate and high school curricula. The ministry plans to build large provincial schools funded by a loan of 1 000 900 francs with Blanchard company proposing modern buildings at reasonable rates.
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United States
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Swiss initiative and referendum discipline praised in Switzerland
The Indianapolis News notes Swiss use of initiative and referendum is sparing and responsible. It cites thresholds of fifty thousand voters to initiate and thirty thousand for referendums on federal laws, with limited invocation since 1548. It highlights accepted measures like universal sickness insurance, a federal bank, unified codes, and alcohol control, while noting rejected ideas such as a state match monopoly and railway purchase.
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Federal Assembly
Switzerland
Indianapolis News
Canada and Monopolies and the Canadian remedy
Canada has devised a new law to curb monopolies. Six citizens may file suit in a court to allege corporate oppression or price coercion. A government commission, chosen by complainants and the company, can compel testimony and inspect records. If guilty of unlawfully missing prices the defendant faces duties to promote production, reversing the tariff as a check on the corporation.
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Boston
Canada
United States
Department of Labor
Pergola From Tombstones In Galt park A Twentieth Century Prank
A New York Sun report recalls residents of Galt Ontario transforming a cemetery into a park by stacking headstones into a two tier pergola with a concrete floor. They reused memorials as posts and walls while leaving some stones unused. The piece notes curiosity about the town’s pronunciation and reflects on quiet graveyards becoming playgrounds.
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Venice Letter Reflects Joyful Night and Personal Resolve
A young woman recalls a vivid Venice night as she lies in and reflects on life feeling full. She notes that while others may seek approval, self-approval is worth more than anything and that no method beats genuine self-satisfaction.
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Venice
Andéndola
Sarsaparilla Cure Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement touts sarsaparilla as eradicating scrofula and all humors, purporting to enrich the blood and strengthen vital organs. It promotes liquid form and a chocolated tablet version named Sareatabe with a call to buy today.
Berlin Opera House plans reveal imperial luxury and funding
Emperor William mobilizes private funds for Berlin's opulent opera house with 2500 seats, 250 standing, and 80 stalls, while eight leading architects finalize plans. A $2500 fee goes to each principal architect. Nearby debates address a woman's eligibility for five academies amid a split committee. Ottoman mint reports seven months of record gold and silver coin production with substantial profits. Power project to illuminate Constantinople awarded to the Gang company with construction to start at Kiathane.
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