Political history shifts around J W Scriber in Oregon
A letter to the editor accuses J W Scriber of working against GOP unity in Umatilla and Union counties. It recalls 1900 precinct actions, alleging gold Republicans and boodle influenced the joint senator race. The writer claims Scriber denies treachery while citing La Grande precinct No 2 voting patterns for J M Church as evidence.
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Umatilla County
J. W. Scriber
Ia Grande
Oregon
Union
Umatilla
Morrow
Union County
Mitchell
Wallowa
la Grande Precinct No. 2
J. M. Church
Mr. Scriber
Church
Political mailer questions Scriber's loyalty and motives
A letter criticizes Scriber’s loyalty to the Republican party and accuses him of accepting influence money. It cites precinct voting irregularities in La Grande, alleges coordination with the Scrib ers faction, and accuses him of reneging a pledged vote to Governor. The writer, G. P. Strain, urges tax assessments be raised to fund teacher salaries and public schools.
Letter to Voters From Assessor Candidate
A Milton Oregon letter to Umatilla county voters argues for more equal taxation. Democrat candidate C P Strain contends that railroad property yields high dividends on 380000 per mile, leaving substantial per mile value after water extraction. He urges taxation reforms to balance burdens and revenue.
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Milton
Oregon
Umatilla County
C. P. Strain
George Hartman’s View on Furnish for Governor
Judge George A. Hartman of Umatilla predicts banker W J Furnish will lose the county and says Furnish aims for the U S Senate, using the governor’s post as a stepping stone. The Pendleton judge calls Furnish selfish, untrustworthy, and executively unsupported by Corbett or Mitchell allies. Colonel J Hayley is expected to secure a large vote in Umatilla as Jim Raley stands popular. Editor Scott of the Oregonian also denounces Furnish’s gubernatorial bid.
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W. J. Furnish
Pendleton
Umatila
George A. Hartman
Hartman
Portland Journal
Timatilla County
Judge Hartman
Journal
Furnish
United States Senate
Corbett
Mitchell
United States
Umatilla County
Republicans Oppose Banker Governor Candidate in Oregon
The Eugene Journal notes the party refuses to back a banker for governor seen as inferior to J. P. Thompson. It accuses Furnish of Cleveland Democrat ties and Eastern Oregon loyalty to locality and revenue, urging Western Oregon and Portland Republicans to unite against him to beat the rival ticket. The column ends with a casual restaurant plug about Nolte's crawfish.
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J. P. Thompson
Ore-gon
Thompson
Umatilla County
Oregon
Furnish
Cleveland
Portland
Eugene Journal
Chamberlain Gains Strength in Oregon Campaign
The Portland Journal reports growing Democratic support for George FE Chamberlain across Oregon. Eastern voters appear ready to back Chamberlain, with estimates of a strong majority east of the Cascades. The piece lauds his aggressive, transparent campaign and predicts his election on June 2.
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Mr. Chamberlain
Oregon
Multnomah County
Cascades
Chamberlain
Furnish
Gabriel
George FE. Chamberlain
Portland Journal
Charles H. Marsh for recorder of conveyances
Charles H. Marsh is the democratic nominee for recorder of conveyances and is described as highly qualified. He has served as chief deputy under Recorder Maloney for three years and is praised for character, ability, and public service. The letter urges voters in Umatilla County to elect Marsh, noting the office is self supporting and a new man would cost taxpayers.
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Charles H. Marsh
Umatilla
Political Notes from Portland and Salem Rallies
A straw ballot at Cordray's theater Portland shows Inman 620 Williams 563. Jackson county Republican committee orders Geer named in ads. Chamberlain day at Salem featured speeches by the Democratic governor candidate and Wann for superintendent. Chamberlain to speak in Pendleton Friday at 7 with others and Fechter’s ice cream on Court Street.
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Cordray
Portland
R. D. Inman
George H. Williams
Republican County Central Committee
Jackson County
T. T. Geer
Salem
W. A. Wann
Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Oregon Lumber Yard
THE
Columbia LodGiNg House
Alta & Webb Sts
F. X. Schempp, Prop
G. Neuman
W. J. Clark & CO
Pacific
Havana
Pendleton Cigar Factory
C. Berquist
Churel
la Grande
Scriber
Secriber
Cc. Spencer
Spencer
Scribe
Charley Johns
Baker City
Sheriff's Office
G. P. Strain
van Orsdall & Ross
Diamond 'C
George Hartman
Raley
J. Haley
Jim Raley
Scott
Oregonian
Murnish
Nolte
the Domestic
F. F. Robineen
Pendietg
Immigration Stars West
N. Berkeley
Jew Anit Irlee
Salj
Frank B. Cloptod
Pendleton, Oregon
Fontain
W. ¢. Minn
Kemerer Coal Nn
Red
Yaug
Mann Iatio
Mehitec
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