Butte's Gamble War and Western Moral Tide
A witty historical piece contrasts Montana Butte with other frontier towns, mocking gamblers and vice. It traces Western moral reform from Cairo and St. Louis to Virginia City and San Francisco, noting how cities once deemed hopeless became refined through the civilizing influence of law and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Lake Itasca
United States
Cairo
St. Louis
Bodom
Gomorrah
Lawrence
Virginia City
San Francisco
Butte Surrenders To Supreme Law After Gambling Crackdown
The attorney general George Galen of Montana ordered Butte to close its rumor mill and gambling dens. For years the town resisted, facing fights between orders of decency and unlawful ruin, but the law prevailed. Citizens hailed the move as a red letter day in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montans
George Galen
Hind
No Whiskey Money Fight For Pierce Fires Up Oregon Race
In a letter to the Filet Rock Record Al Crofton secretary of the Oregon Liquor Dealers' association declares no whiskey money will be sent to defeat Walter Pierce for the Senate. The piece argues a whiskey ring opposition will attack Pierce after his past stance saving the local option law. It urges people to back any official who provokes the ring and condemns graft in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Crofton
Oregon Liquor Dealers’ Aeropltion
Filet Rock
Walter Fierce
Sonate
Crofton
Pierce
Whiskey Ring
Mre
Portland
Oregon
Lowell the Orator in Walla Walla Speech
Judge Lowell, Oregon’s leading senate candidate, spoke before the Walla Walla Bar association and Whitman students on law enforcement and political principles. The East Oregonian and Spokane’s Spokesman-Review praised his themes, noting oratory’s fading prominence yet continued demand for his services across the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla Bar Association
Whitman
Lowell
Oregon
United States Senate
Northwest
Walla Walle
East Oregonian
Oregonian
Portland
Spokesman-Review
Spokane
Dream of the Golden West at San Francisco Bay
On the San Francisco Bay shore a nostalgic poem recalls prospectors and fortune seekers drawn to the West. The voice paints clean waters, gulls, and the Golden Gate as a gateway to gold. Aimed at romantic longing, the verse evokes voyage, adventure, and the allure of a legendary land of wealth. The piece ends with a signature line attributed to W. D. Nesbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate
Tremph
Land of
Gold
Pale flowers and city children lament the sun
A poem laments pale city children deprived of sun and nature. It contrasts their narrow rooms with distant glens, rivers, and April glades, noting they miss the tranquil moonbeam, wide earth, and the good God made. The speaker longs for renewal and the freedom of outdoor beauty.
Northwest events and wool sale dates in Oregon notices
A list of upcoming events across Oregon including teaching convention in Spokane and various nominating, reunion, and league gatherings with dates from April to June. Wool sale dates are fixed for Pendleton, Heppner Macy, Conton, Shaniko, Baker City, and Elgin. The text condemns money influence in politics and urges court equality and prompt justice per Judge Stephen A. Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iniand Empire Teachers
Spokanne
State of Oregon
Umatilla Pioneers
Weston
Dalles and
Columbia River
Epworth League
Walla Walla
Northwest Sportsmen's
Oregon
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Pendleton
Heppner
Macy
Conton
Shaniko
Baker City
Elgin
Superior blank books and office supplies prove their value
The text touts high quality blank books stationery and office essentials for practical bookkeepers noting they cost no more than inferior kinds and urging patrons to buy from the seller to see the value firsthand.
Socialism gains ground in Sweden elections
The steady growth of socialism in Europe includes Sweden where the socialists polled 30,000 votes, one seventh of the total. They rose from 19,000 votes and four seats to 14 seats in the National assembly across recent elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
France
Austria
Sweden
National House
Wilahire
Tree Clubs in Texas Grow, Planting for Treed Districts
Texas treeless regions form a Tree Club network now with over 600 members. Local divisions will spread the idea, aided by government forestry officials offering advice on suitable trees and planting methods. In Whitman College, 17 boys are Spokane High School graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ataked Plain
Whitman College
Spokane High School
New Industry offers imported silk garb and garments
New industry announces manufacture of fancy party wear and undergarments including kimonos silks house gowns and ladies nightwear plus gentlemen underwear and robes. Importers of silk at reasonable prices invite inquiries and calls.
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Friast
Pendieton
Orggunian Publishing CO
Mall
Ty Mall
Beml
Tall
Mail
Metter
Seripne
Hich
Aotel Portland
Hotel Perkins
Ban Francisco
Fourth Street
Chicago
Security
Washington, J
Buran
Fourteenth Street
Welepbun
D Maurice Smiley
Orator
San Francisco Bay
Golvonda
Janey
W. D. Nesbit
City Children
Hanson
Price Cakine Powder Co
Chicaco
Horatio Alger, JR
Julius
Tom
Bootblack
New York
Mack
Heoctor
Herbert Carter
COOK
Perry
Court Street
Nolf
Northwestern Gas and Electric Co
Corner Court
Garden ST
Frazier’s Book Store
Frazer Theatre
Web
Sweely, Shipman & CO
Alberta
Gallatin
America
London
Kate
Hubert Henry Davies
Gaiety Theater
New Hudson Theater
Socialism
Empire Meat
Schwarz & Greulich
Main St
Telepho
Lendletoy
Onegon
CRAWFORD _the
Savings Bank
Low
Clarke's
Hanlwore Store
Neagle
Winond
Fairbanks-Morse
Bee Neagle Bros
Henry Kopitzke
Henry
Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage Company
J. L. Vaughan Electrician
W. Court St
Phone Main
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