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Oregon political winds shift in Umatila county results
The piece notes W. M. Pierce C. J. Smith W. M. Blakley and H. C. Adams as Umatila county Democrats returning to the next Oregon legislature with Adams as a Republican. It praises A. D. Stillman as county chairman and warns against campaign badge display. Frazier’s switch to prohibition helps Nelson’s defeat. The next legislature likely Republican on joint ballot with Scott favored for U.S. senator over Geer. It hints at national issues amid talk of Scott’s capability and a looming Lewis and Clark Centennial. Senator Hanna’s defense of Rathbone is mentioned.
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Umatilla County
Oregon
W. M. Pierce
C. J. Smith
W. M. Blakley
H. C. Adams
Mr. Adams
Adams
A. D. Stillman
Stillman
High Seas
Henry Frazier
Umatila
James Nelson
Mr. Frazier
Milton
Nelson
Frazier
Geer
United States
Joseph Simon
C. W. Fulton
H. W. Scott
Scott
United States Senate
Congress
Simon
Nicaragua
Philippine