Snowdown approaches over underground wires policy
A city debate centers on compelling the electric and telephone firms to place wires underground in the business district. Councilman Strain pushes for an ordinance, citing past dealings and expected results, while opponents fear burdens on firms and higher costs. The issue draws attention from residents and local officials.
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Sleetric
Tlephone
Streit
Fisalforta
O.W
XNI
Por
Barden
Bowgver
Cable Wires To Go Underground In City Council Debate
The Easy Oregonian notes a council tilt toward an ordinance to bury electric and telephone wires, trusting honest motives of councilmen to represent residents. While utilities have spent heavily to protect interests, rumors of corporate influence linger as Mr. Stenin prepares to push the issue, promising a colorful showdown.
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Stenin
Reid as ambassador costs feared to burden U S
A historic note discusses Whitelaw Reid as American ambassador to England and the political cost of diplomacy. It laments heavy spending for entertaining and rent and suggests Taft may seek a successor. The piece argues for government ownership of embassy buildings to reduce expenses and enable broader appointments.
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Whitelaw Reid
England
Taft
Nak
Vila Courtey
Engle
Tnele Sam
Reid
United States
Portland Crusade Fights Drug Sales to Boys
A harsh call to curb the Micly drug trade in Portland, focusing on men selling ASME and cocaine to youths. The piece argues for stronger prevention, harsher penalties, and removal of bootleggers to stop the deadly traffic and protect vulnerable teens.
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Mae
Portland
ASME
Unclear OCR note on road work and tax claims in county
Fragmentary text discusses slow moving Malu street work and unfinished drainage or paving projects. Mentions water supply issues, paving delays, and a reference to a tax question about untaxed lands and Indian land patents. Notes potential implications for citizens and tax policies amid county development.
Indications Lee to Plant a New Heaven in Illinois Penitentiary
From indications Revealer Lee will have ample time to plant a new heaven while serving out his time in the Illinois penitentiary.
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Lee
Ilinois
Seattle paving costs spark Pendleton inquiry suggestion
A note proposes Pendleton officials study why Seattle's paving appears inexpensive, implying conditions there warrant inspection and possible policy lessons for local infrastructure budgeting and procurement practices.
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Seattle
Pendleton
What He Paid For Conductor Move Forward There
A clipped remark from the Boston Transcript recalls Casey who has moved along twice and balks at paying a nickel to ride, insisting on continuing on foot. The line captures streetcar fare frictions and a stubborn traveler’s stance.
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Casey
Boston Transcript
Out of Tale’s Mouths at a Philadelphia Rally
A Philadelphia Record excerpt recalls a sunny afternoon scene on a street corner where a speaker rails at rich exploiters and calls for workers to rise. A crowd of hands goes up as a boy shouts the workers are the ones held down, reflecting a period political jab at inequality.
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Joe Cannon
Lisa
Philadelphia Record
River Styx Echoes and Kipling Verse in a Turbulent Stream
A fragmentary stream of verse mixes saga and speech with biblical and revolutionary imagery. It interleaves a mythic river setting with a Confederate telegraph seizure in Washington, a nod to Kipling, and a stark indictment of wealth and blood price. The text juxtaposes dramatic narration, political upheaval, and emotional rawness, ending with Rudyard Kipling's name.
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Weshnavé
Rudyard Kipling
July 11 History Highlights Across Centuries
On July 11 events include 1460 Jack Code an Irish rebel leader beheaded near Lewes his head set on London Bridge. In 1714 the Russo Swedish War saw a 30 ship Russian fleet clash with about 60 galleys. 1813 Blackrock captured and burned by British forces. 1863 Teheran, capital of Persia, destroyed by an earthquake. 1854 a new planet was discovered.
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Jack Code
England
Alain
Lewes
London Bridge
Blackrock
Teheren
Perala
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