Wood Nominated by Oregon Democrats for Senate
A column endorses C E Wood as Oregon Democratic candidate for the United States Senate. It highlights his Jeffersonian views on governance by the people, equal rights, and self government, contrasting with less government cases. Also mentions Mary McLane’s book and its public reception with brief commentary.
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C. E
Wood
Oregon
United States Senate
C. BE
Mr. Wood
Mary McLane
Butte
Mary MecLane
Mary
Mary Melane
Mary Mc
Lane Of Butte Makes Fresh Original Debut
The narrator praises Lane of Butte for delivering an original and unusually distinctive story that shows a new voice and personal fire.
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Lane
Butte
Oregon and Egypt compared in land use and wealth
The text contrasts Egypt and Oregon, noting Egypt’s cultivated Nile lands cover about 11,000 square miles while Oregon is over eight times larger. It argues Egypt’s land values high at 120 dollars per acre, up to 400 to 500 dollars near markets, and that landowners gain while labor bears costs, suggesting high rents depress worker welfare and opportunity.
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Egypt
Oregon
Delta
The
Nile
Oregon Pioneers New Way to Choose Senator
Oregon tests a state convention nominating system allowing a candidate to appear on the official ballot without federal approval. The first trial nominates C B Wood of Portland as the Democratic candidate for senator in the June election, linking local nominating rules to national politics and signaling Democratic leadership in the state.
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United States Senate
Oregon
United States
C. BE
Wood
Portland
Manhattan Club
New York
David B. Hill
Initiative and Referendum Power in Oregon History
The amendment outlines that the people hold the power to propose laws and amendments and to approve or reject them at the polls apart from the legislature. It sets thresholds for petitions at eight percent for initiative and five percent for referendum, with governor veto not applying to measures referred to the people. Passed by Oregon legislature in 1899 and signed by Gov. Geer in 1901.
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House of Representatives
Legislative Assembly
Oregon
House
Gov
Geer
Louis F. Post
A Populist Legacy In Oregon Referendum
The Salem Democrat argues the initiative and referendum are a populist legacy now evolving through Republicans and Democrats. It warns that Republicans may oppose or restrict it, while predicting broader democratic reform will endure beyond party interests. Strong entities include Oregon, populists, Republicans, and Democrats amid a political debate.
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Oregon
People’s Party
Republican
Salem Democrat
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery touted for lung cure
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for chronic lung trouble and hemorrhage. It cites a testimonial from W A Sanders of Hern Mason Co West Virginia detailing a wife’s recovery after ten bottles. The piece also promotes Dr Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free on request with stamps.
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Common Sense
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Second Congressional District Legislative Ticket Summary
J N Williamson of Crook County runs for Congress in the Second District. J W Scribber of Union County seeks joint senator. G W Phelps of Morrow County runs for joint representative in the Legislative District Ticket.
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Crook County
J. W. Scriber
Union County
G W. Phelps
Morrow County
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F. W. Vincent
Pendleton
Henry Adams
Weston
E. Macomber
M. J. Carney
F. C. Rogers
Athena
W. H. Folsom
Pilot Rock
Re. J. Sommerville
George Buzan
T. P. Gilliland
Ukiah
J. W. Kimbrell
W. G. Cole
Thomas Fitzgerald
A. J. Gibson
Multnomah
D. W. Sears
Polk
Henry Blackman
H. Baldy
Umatill
J. BE. Godfrey
Maria
W. A. Wann
Lane
B. F. Borham
Mariow
W. F. Butcher
Baker
Morrow
Umatil
Union
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Linn County
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