Pierce to Oppose Senator Bourne in Oregon Race
In Portland, Hot Lake proprietor Walter M. Pierce announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for United States senator. A veteran eastern Oregon Democrat, Pierce vows to file his declaration with the secretary of state and outline a platform promoting Pacific coast commerce, free for Panama shipping, tariff revision, direct primaries and referendum. He expects strong support in eastern Oregon and Portland, aiming to unseat Bourne.
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Portland
Hot Lake
United States Senate
Walter M. Pierea
United States
Pierce
Union County
Portland Journal
Oregon
Portand
New York
Pacific Coast
Panam Canal
Deal
Bourne
Ilinois
Umatilla County
State Senate
Morrow
Umatilla
Union
Board of Regents
State Agricultural College
Fulton
T. T Geer
C. E
Wood
Geer
Wilson Is Chotge of N. W. Folk for President
The piece outlines Montana and Oregon Democratic support for Woodrow Wilson, with Bryan backing perceived for Wilson to clinch the nomination on the first ballot. It notes Chas. G. Helfner and William H. Dunphy backing Wilson, predicts Dunphy as a gubernatorial candidate, Langhorne as a national committeeman, and stresses Wilson sentiment across Oregon and the Northwest.
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Bryan
Northwest
Hiram Johnson
California
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
la Follette
Cummins
Cummings
LaPollette
Middle West
South
Montana
Wilson
Washington
Chas. G. Helfner
Democratic State Committee
William H. Dunphy
Maurice A. Langhorne
Congress
Tacoma
Oregon
Baltimore
Morgan's Black Bess statue misnames horse in Kentucky tale
Gen Basil W Duke visited Lexington to view the Morgan statue funded by the Daughters of the Confederacy. He joked the horse is not Black Bess and suggested renaming the mount Black Bill, sparking light relief at the unveiling and hotel steps.
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Lexington
Basil W. Duke
John Morgan
Gen. Morgan
Daughters of the Confederacy
Black Bess
Gen
Duke
Lafayette
Col
Milt Young
Christopher Chestnut
John
Lafayette Hotel
Col. Young
Gen. Duke
Black Bers
Black Bill
Oklahoma Wife Chooses Husband in Habeas Corpus Case
In Lawton Oklahoma, 18 year old Mrs. Clarence C Milam faced habeas corpus proceedings begun by her husband just days after their marriage. The district court released the writ citing her choice to remain with her husband and barred her parents and brother from interfering with the newly married life.
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Oklahoma
Stride
Lawton
Ohina
Clarence C Milam
District Court
Milam
Piles Cured in 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
A druggist promises a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The advertisement notes the ointment costs 50 cents and offers a money back guarantee.
Hermiston Club Seeks Short Farmers School Here
Hermiston Commercial club plans a short farmers school with Prof. James Withycombe of the Oregon Experiment Station. If approved, sessions would run 10 days to two weeks with topics tailored to local farmers. Dr. Withycombe favors the plan and will assist in securing the course. In other notices, Hermiston Cemetery association sells stock, a 20 acre tract is being developed, a Project Drug electric sign is installed, and local figures address farmers. The First National Bank is named federal depository for postal savings funds.
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Cemetery Association
Inetalle
Hermiston
Ore
Hermiston Commercial Club
James Withyecombe
Oregon Experiment Station
Withycombe
Corvallis
Hermiston Cemetery Association
T. Campbell
C. S McNaught
J. T. Hinkle
F. B. Swarye
J. H. Reid
J. F. Wurster
W. H. Skinner
David Sorrells
Association
Project Drug Company
Dr. Monkman
A. C. Crawford
P. C. Holland
Cl. Smith
First National Bank
Postal Savings Bank
Digestive aid Papes Diapepsin promises quick relief
An old advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a harmless remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and sour stomach. It claims digestion is restored within five minutes preventing belching gas nausea headaches and stomach discomfort while noting many misinterpret digestive issues as nervous disorders.
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Pape
Two Old Maids and a Shoe Charge Card
Clara recalls paying 66 cents for sewing on a pair of soles by Mr Eklund, praised for good work. Anna notes men’s soles cost 90 cents. The exchange hints at local shoe shop pricing and opinions on the fitter.
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Anna
Locals and Visitors Arrive as Town Chatter Grows
Gerry Metcalf of Ft Wayne Indiana visits at W K Bloom and may locate permanently. R R Lewis from Echo on business. Mrs S W Donovan of Ft Wayne leaving for Portland then home. Leo Shupe buys interests in City electric light plant and moves into Girls house with family moving soon. Arch Matthews and wife leave for Montana. son Milton stays with Mr Downer. Local ad warns La Grippe may lead to pneumonia and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound with testimonial from R B Fisher of Washington Kansas.
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Gerry Metcalf
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
W. K. Bloom
R. R. Lewis
Echo
5. W. Donovan
City
Main Street
Arch Matthews
Montana
Milton
Mr. Downer
Divorce and death divide tax fate for Merritt widow
In New York, ten years before her death Mrs Julia Merritt promised Mrs Augusta Temple Merritt, her son’s former wife, 2800 dollars yearly for life or remarriage. A 60000 dollar fund in the will was to continue this income. Executors sought tax exemption. Surrogate Fowler ruled the fund taxed as an estate not as a widow’s exemption.
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New York
Julia Merritt
Augusta Temple Merritt
Fowler
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Troy
Leroy Steam Laundry
Paine Bros
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Lovington
TMI
Foley
N. W. Folk
Castoria
Ieee
Morgan
Hermiston Club
Clara
Him
A. Eklund
Atlanta
R. EB. Fisher
Kas
Saye
Yoley
Alwave
St. George Cafe
Wetrb St
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co. and
Southern Pacific Company
Los Angeles
Mmit
McMurray
Gen Pass
Bath
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E. Court Street
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Ida Herring
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Waila Wallin
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Main St
Walla Walla
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