Day's Doings in Legislature at Salem
In Salem on January 22 the labor committee heard opposing voices to the workmen's compensation act. Attorney William Davis of Portland spoke solo against the measure, with Dr. Hall remarking his stance might reflect a swan song for ambulance chasing lawyers. Davis noted his practice centers on personal injury and admitted possible bias yet opposed the bill after reviewing it.
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Salem
Ore
House Committee On Labor Industries
William Davis
Portland
Hall
Davis
Memorial Urges Coast Appointee as Interior Secretary
Salem Oregon state senate adopted a memorial to President-elect Wilson urging appointment of a Pacific Coast man as secretary of the interior. The request follows a similar memorial read by the Washington state senate, stressing knowledge of western conditions and Alaskan needs.
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Salem
Ore
State Senate
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Senate
Washington State Senate
Senate Accepts Hill Invitation To Inspect Road
In Salem Oregon the senate by unanimous vote accepted Samuel Hill invitation to inspect the roads he has constructed near Lyle Washington The house plans similar action with February 9 set as the legislative journey date The invitation was reported favorably by Senator Van der Hellen chairman of roads and highways and adopted without debate or opposition
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Salem
Ore
Senate
Samuel Hill
Lyle
van der Hellen
Committee On Roads and Highways
Hill
Lawyer Davis Attacks Kerr Over Commission Measure
In a heated confrontation Attorney Davis challenged Attorney James B. Kerr of the commission, warning to beware of the Greeks who come bearing gifts as he dosed the room with a personal cudgel against the measure’s supporters.
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Davis
James B. Kerr
Mr. Davis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Reassures Digestive Health
Advert says you need not feel distressed after meals or belching or nausea between meals. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia and strengthens the stomach and digestive organs for proper function. Take Hood's.
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Hood
County Salary Bill Introduced in Oregon Legislature
Salem Jan 22 Representative Gill of Clackamas introduced a bill to unify county official salaries by population assessed value and area. It sets a 3 million acre minimum for area in sparse counties and tiers deputies from first to fifth class with decremental salaries. All fees go to the county treasurer.
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Salem
Ore
Gill
Clackamas
West
Oregon
Governor to Name Temporary Law Enforcers in Oregon
Salem Ore to supply the missing link between duty and authority Senator McCulloch will introduce a bill to empower the governor to appoint special district attorneys sheriffs and constables for up to 40 days. The measure would allow a temporary appointee to run the office and follow the governor orders with equal pay to incumbents. An appropriation of 10000 is provided for salaries during the biennial period.
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Salem
Ore
McCulloch
Multnomah County
Cameron
Widow's Pension Bill Modified in House Salem Oregon
A modified widow's pension bill was introduced in the Oregon House. The proposal, at the request of ex-Judge L R Webster of Portland, directs counties to pay ten dollars monthly to eligible women with dependent children whose husbands are dead or inmates of state institutions. For each additional child, six tenths of a dollar is added, and the juvenile court would have jurisdiction over cases under the act.
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Salem
Ore
Public Health and Morals Committee
L. RK. Webster
Portland
Furnished rooms for rent at 612 Willow Street
Rooms for rent in a furnished setting. All items are brand new and ready for occupancy. Inquiries to 612 Willow Street.
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Willow Street
Senate Upholds Title of Kiddle
In Salem Oregon on January 22 the state senate upheld E E Kiddle's seat over John Hodgin by a 19 to 8 vote, denying Hodgin's contest after a recount dispute over ballots. Circuit Judge Knowles had opened boxes in 22 of 45 precincts, but the senate refused to accept a wider recount, leaving Kiddle with Union and Wallowa counties.
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Salem. Ore
Knowles
State Senate
John 8. Hodgin
Union
E. E. Kiddle
Kiddle
Wallowa
Malarkey
Carson
Senate
Hodgin
Thompson
Bean
McCulloch
Judge Knowles
Better Dairy Herders Are Lawmaker's Hope
Salem Oregon lawmaker estimates about one third of the state's dairy cows do not pay their board and advocates raising the dairy industry to the highest standard through proposed measures.
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Salem
Ore
Plan Compromise for Rogue River Opens Salmon Fishing Bill
A proposed compromise bill in Salem would open the Rogue River to commercial salmon gillnetting from the Illinois River mouth in Josephine County to the Rogue River mouth, about 40 miles. Introduced by Rep. Reames of Jackson, the plan aims to balance opposing views on keeping the river closed versus opening it to fishing.
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Salem
Ore
Rogue River
Reames
Jackson
Iillnoig
Josephine County
Rogue
Syrup of Figs Only Genuine Pig Syrup, Cal Syrup Co
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle natural laxative to relieve biliousness and constipation. It claims figs and senna cleanse liver and bowels without griping, urging readers to seek the full name Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from California Pig Syrup Company and to beware copies.
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California Pig Syrup Company
Representative Weeks Seeks Dairy Testing Associations Bill
Marion county representative Weeks will introduce a bill to create testing associations led by Professor Kent of Oregon Agricultural College The plan funds field assistants and splits costs 50 50 with the state funding 5000 annually for six years The measure also defines adulterated ice cream and makes milk inspectors who aid violations misdemeanor All bills gain endorsement from State Dairy and Food Commissioner Mickle
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Kent
Oregon Agricultural College
Representative Weeks
Dairy and
Mickle
Labor Federation Opens Annual Oregon Convention
In Salem Oregon the State Federation of Labor opened its annual convention with President Will H Daley presiding. Governor West and Mayor Steeves gave welcome remarks. Delegates were greeted as committees were formed and credentials reported 81 delegates seated by noon with over 90 expected and more arrivals anticipated.
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Salem
Ore
Will H. Daley
State Federation of Labor
Dreammaking Dressmaking and Alterations Service
Dreammaking offers dressmaking including evening gowns and alterations. Call at 502 Water Street or phone Red 2062 for fittings and custom work.
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Water Street
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proven Effective Cure Claim
Reader notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only guaranteed remedy for catarrh with a $100 reward for any failing case. Claims the cure treats the disease constitutionally by acting on blood and mucous surfaces and building the patient’s constitution. Advertisement urges sending for testimonials and lists Toledo company address, with pills for constipation.
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Hall
Hal
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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Marion County
Labor Federation
Chas
Frohman
Miss Gibbs
Pauline Chase
Knickerbocker Theatre
New York
T. B. Morris & Francis, Day & Hunter
Broadway, New York
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