W J Bryan on the election in 1904 editorial
The Eastern Oregonian reprints The Commoner editorial on the Democratic defeat in the national election. It argues Parker’s loss was systemic, critiques the party’s conservatism toward trusts and tariff, and urges reform through bold policies while planning for 1908 and Bryan’s continued influence. It calls for transparency on trust funding and potential reforms like postal telegraph, state railroads, and direct democracy measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Ttrvan
East Oregonian
Parker
Oleo
Meteral
Democratic Party
Tore
Havine
Republican Party
Pringinlo
Magnittes
STC Cope
Tee
Civnpaien
BRC
Bryan
Ald Parker
Davie
Uecam- Palen
Umworthy
Thorn
Met
Nuwist
Judes Parker
Waast
Hou
Leo
Bankee
Jane Ett
Tredeary
Gran Well Street
Wil
Laos
Chinese Civil War veteran Pean of Astoria remembered
A long OCR fragment recounts John Pean a Chinese resident of Astoria who served in the Union Army from 1862 to 1865. He enlisted during Lincoln’s call for volunteers, fought at Bull Run, knew Colonel Baker, and later settled in Astoria after Westward travels. It notes his life in Canton, New York, and Lewiston Idaho, and his connections to notable locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John GC. Pean
Astoria
Pean
Lilivooly
Peau
Ware Tull Run
Baker
Onesen
Balle
Lee
Ohio
Porthind
Lewiston
Idaho
Spokane
Kooteral
Washington
Leong Yip
Nature Helps the Fal at Lewie and Clark Fair
A fragmentic account extols nature's scenery outside artificial attractions for the Lewie and Clark fair to be held next year in Oregon. The writer praises the surrounding natural beauty as a worthy reward for travel, noting no exposition has matched such environment.
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Oregon
United States
Nature
Salem Stintqenarm
Utah and the Sul: Polygamy Debate Across Regions
The article argues over polygamy in Utah and the Sulus, questioning federal reach and enforcement. It notes public concern with Abe Smowt com and criticizes state laws, suggesting national authority may exercise full moral influence beyond Utah. The piece implies broad national responsibility for Mormon governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Sulus
United
Usw
Fragmented moral reflections on virtue and victory
A jittery mix of antique verse and scattered news notes comments on moral ideals and the return to peace. It references a Golden Age vision, religious themes, and a critical line about victors in a modern context. The piece weaves poetry fragments with a line on Colorado state bond receipts totaling 171,748.
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W. J. Bryan
Campaian
Ile
Eritiher
Hike
Uta
Cowe
Nee Oentele
Summerville
SUL
Tore Falls
Earth
A. P. Miller
Lier the Old
Hinotlon
Betty Atinlte
Patton
Good
Wike Mip
Seattle
Colorado
Rescen
ESCEN
Esa
Physiclans
Imma Iyeudel Een
Teal
Shien
Vipin
Hitkg
Mecor
Winslow Bros
Rogers
W. J. Clarke & Co
St. Anthony’ Hospital
Pendleton, Oregon
Grays Harbor Commercial Co
W. & C. Ki. Depa
Gus Lapontaine
Prop
Gunther
Lowneys
Hikketh
Mot
Coli
Rock Spring
Laatz Bros
Main Street
H. M. Sloan Blacksmith
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