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Footless Corporal Tanner Speaks for Republicans in Oregon
About a thousand locals heard Corporal James Tanner of New York address a Portland audience on Republican principles. He recounted Civil War service and leg injuries, praised veterans, and urged support for Oregon’s June elections, warning that national outcomes hinge on the state’s choices. The talk closed as remarks continued tomorrow.
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