Origin of Referendum in Oregon Hero: Max Burgholzer
The Salem Journal argues the father of Oregon's referendum was Max Burgholzer of Washington county, not W. U'Ren, citing Burgholzer's early Swiss-system advocacy. It recounts his 1891 to 1893 writings in Reform Journal and local papers and notes his house-to-house campaigning in 1900, highlighting his modest, persistent influence.
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U'Ren
George Ogle
Molalla
Max Burgholzer
Washington County
Salem Journal
Alexander del Mar
Hobert
la Mone
Mainy
Greece
Rome
Switzerland
Neaureet
Martin Rittlinghouse
Parle
Oregon
Alfred Luelling
J. H. McMahan
W. &. Vanderberg
Buxton
Eugene
N. W. Reform Journal
Portland
T. H. McGill
Max Lurghoiser
J. W. Sullivan
California
Allance
Sullivan
Washington
Nathan Pierce
Omaha
Burgholzer
Rittenhausen
Max
Henry George
Augustus
Bavaria
England
Ireland
Holland
Belgium
Austria
United States
Miller
Tom Watson
Lane County
American Syndicate Buys Large BC Timber Lands
Consul Abraham B. Smith reports a 42-capitalist American syndicate has secured a major land and timber deal in British Columbia, acquiring 49 square miles on Moresby Island and 8,000 crown lands on Graham Island, with plans to erect a $400,000 sawmill at Cumshewa Inlet. The group also holds coal land options. experts doubt coal viability on Graham Island. The northern Graham Island parcel is already held by another American firm, the B. F. Graham Lumber company.
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Abraham B. Smith
Victoria
British Columbia
Middle Western States
Queen Charlotte Islands
Graham Island
Huttie
B. F. Graham Lumber Company
Grazing Space for Wenaha Reserve Attracts Applicants
The Wenaha forest reserve draws strong interest from Black residents and others as grazing permits near approval. Forester J. M. Schmits has approved many applications, but delays in receipts delay issuance. Officials plan to add rangers and push trails and cabins, hoping a new federal bill may fund further improvements and expand ranger coverage.
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Wensha
J. M. Schmits
Walla Walla
Sehmita
Congress
Wenaha
Bealer breaks world steer roping record in Enid
Milton Bealer of Ninnekah Oklahoma roped and lashed a wild steer in twenty seconds before about ten thousand spectators at Enid setting a new world record for steer lasping and roping with a twenty second time.
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W. E. Carroll
Mangum
Oklo
Carroll
Bealer
Panhandle
Texas
Plaina
Southwest
Milton Bealer
Oklahoma
Ninnekah
Okla
Enid
Prominent Architect Endorses Electric Bitters in San Francisco
Mr Norman R Coutler a noted architect in the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for all and a blood purifier. He says it corrects stomach liver and kidney issues promptly and strengthens the system. Available at Tallman Co 50 cents.
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Norman R. Coutler
Delbert
San Francisco
Tallman & Co
Delegates Gather in Danville for Cannon Rally
In Danville on March 21 delegates to the Eighteenth congressional district Republican convention show strong support for Joseph G. Cannon. Two delegates will be chosen to the national convention and instructed to back Cannon, with banners and inscribed pictures reading Our Next President displayed publicly.
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Danville
Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
Notice to Public by Fred Weber Found at Local Store
Notice to Public calling all debtors to settle accounts owed to Fred Weber after disposing of his implement store in the city. Individuals with knowledge of indebtedness are urged to contact and settle promptly.
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Fred Weber
Pineules Relieven Backache Remedy Offer
An 80 days trial at $1.00 promotes Pineules Relieven Backache for weak or lame backs rheumatic pains and benefits kidneys bladder and blood. Suitable for all ages with Sat satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by A. Koeppen & Bros.
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Koeppen & Bros
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Wensha Forest Reserve
Steer Roping
Crete
D. A. May
The
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
Judd
Pendleton
Franklin
Pendleton Auto CO
McCormmack
East, Court Street
C. A. Barrett
L. L. Mann
Republican Party
C. W. Steen
Umatilla
Morrow
T. J. Mahoney
G. W. Phelps
T. D. Taylor
Frank Saling
Geo. W. Bradley
Horace Walker
A. H. Sunderman
Joe Bailey
Democratic Party
John Q. Peebler
Frank K K. Welles
Republican
Recorder OF Conveyances
Fred W. Hendley
Chas. E. Macomber
Ralph Folsom
Rutherford & Molitor
Rowling
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