Official Count On New Measures In Oregon Vote
The official Oregon tally lists results on constitutional amendments and a U.S. senator race. Key figures include legislator pay from 2 to 10 dollars per day, state institution relocation, Supreme Court judges, election timing, sheriff custody, and various appropriations and reforms. Republican plurality noted as 38,762 with district leads for Hawley and Ellie. Cake and Chamberlain results show Amos Prohibition 3,787 and Cooper Socialist 5,267.
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Oregon
United States
Supreme Court
Lower River
Hood River
Hawley
Flrst
Ellie
Unsophisticated Man Arrested Over Obscene Valentine Incident
Morris Calvin, 22, of Crook County Oregon, bought and mailed a funny valentine to a young woman in Portland. He pleaded guilty to sending obscene matter through the mails and was fined 200 dollars with no jail time after district attorney and judge actions. He returns home to Crook County with about 208 dollars and plans to resume life on the range.
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Portland Journal
Morris Cilvin
Paulina
Crook County
Oregon
Valentine
Calvin
Wolverton
United States
Portland
Morris
Morris Calvin
Elmar
Grent
St. Valentine
McCourt
Morrie
Crick County
Uncle Sam
Railroad Grant Suit Not To Be Pressed
Rumors in Portland say the railroad land grant case will not be pressed until after the November presidential election. Government attorney Tracy C. Becker asserts the suit will be tried after Townsend arrives. Townsend himself is hard to locate. The case concerns Harriman controlled timber lands in Oregon and California, with federal politics and Taft facing a tough race.
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Portland Telegram
Tracy C. Becker
Portland
Buffalo
D. B. Townsend
Mr. Becker
Townsend
Congress
Harriman
Oregon
California
Roosevelt
Taft
Becker
Federal
Municipal Plant Paves Way to Cheaper Power in Spokane
Mayor Herbert Moore announces plans to study municipal electric plant viability in Spokane inspired by Seattle’s results. Seattle cut electricity to 8 cents per kilowatt hour after launching a city plant, while private firms faced higher costs. Spokane could save residents money and reduce light bills by about two thirds of former rates.
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Herbert Moore
Spokane
Anya
Spokane Chronicle
Moore
Seattle
Thomson
Ritzville Horse Show Preview and Vet College Gains
Dr. 8 B Nelson head of Washington State College veterinary department visited Ritzville en route to Pullman. He praised Ritzville's upcoming annual horse show and predicted growing shows nationwide. He noted Washington State College expects rising veterinary applicants and sees graduates earning at least 1400 dollars annually after business training.
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8. B. Nelson
Washington State College
Pullman
Hitzville
Spokane Chronicle
Riteville
Washington Livestock Association
Nelson
Wyoming Wool Clip Sets New 36 Million Pound Forecast
Estimates indicate Wyoming’s wool clip will top prior records and likely surpass Montana in both grease and scoured wool. Last year Wyoming produced 35.9 million pounds with an average fleece of 7.2 pounds. this year expected to average near eight pounds with longer, finer staple, boosting overall output.
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Wyoming
Montana
Ranch and Range
Seattle Horse Sale at Show Association Auction
The Seat tle Horse Show association ran a Seattle auction of Hackney horses drawing a local crowd. Yearlings sold from 50 to 200 dollars while older, mannered horses fetched 200 to 1025 dollars. Blaze OGlory brought 450 dollars and Belle Brandon 1026. A big coach team sold for 1100 dollars to H W Treat. Most animals were suitable for show purposes and would be fitted for fall shows.
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Seattle Horse Show Association
Seattle
Blaze O'Glory
Tom Laywson
Belle Brandon
H. W. Treat
Scheme to Keep Gilliam Wet
Reports from Condon Oregon say Rock Creek precinct vote may be contested. The issue centers on voters casting ballots outside booths and not at presribed stations. If Rock Creek votes are rejected Gilliam County would stay wet and the outcome for newly elected officers remains unchanged.
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Condon
Rock Creek
Gilliam County
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