Public fund safeguards amid school funds loan dispute
The piece argues for an independent executive to protect public funds as $400,000 in school funds face jeopardy. It faults machine Republican leaders for backing the treasurer while Secretary of State Bengon shows independence by ordering funds loaned, and questions whether a machine governor would shield people or take sides with the American Surety Company in Oregon.
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Treasury
Secretary of State
Bengon
American Surety Company of
New York
Oregon
East Oregonian Declares Independence From Party Bonds
The East Oregonian proclaims it will act as an independent paper for the people and progress, severing ancient political ties, and welcoming the Portland Oregonian into its ranks as a free press.
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East Oregonian
Portland Oregonian
Oregon
THE
Pendleton High Wins State Football Title
Pendleton captured the state academic football championship by defeating Portland's Military Academy, 12 to 0. The victory crowns Pendleton as a leading high school athletic town, boosting school spirit and reinforcing the value of clean, competitive athletics. Pendleton praises the team for fair play and vows to strive for more success in future years.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Pendleton School
Military Academy of
Portland
Ellis Expected to Win Reelection in 1908
The East Oregonian forecasts a large victory for W. R. Ellis in June as he seeks another term in Congress. Ellis has traveled across the district to learn local needs and is prepared in Washington to serve. The paper argues meaningful progress requires multiple terms, predicting Ellis will be reelected in 1908.
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Congress
East Oregonian
W. R. Ellis
Washington
Ellis
Governor's duty to protect people in school funds crisis
The Salem Journal questions what a machine Republican governor would do for state school funds under current circumstances. It asks whether the governor would take vigorous steps to protect the people or side with the state treasurer for partisan reasons. It asserts the governor as chief executive must protect the people.
Bryan plan for government backed bank insurance
The Oregon Daily Journal discusses William J. Bryan's proposal for government backed deposit insurance for national and state banks and banks paying back any losses. It argues the plan is simple, practical, and would restore confidence, preventing bank failures, with the West invited to promote its prosperous conditions and incentives to the nation.
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The
Oregon Daily Journal
William J. Bryan
United States
Opportunity of the West Promises Safe Investments Amid Westward Growth
The piece argues after a financial scare investors seek stable gains through western land and industry. It touts high returns from Colorado agriculture and urges capital to flow into factories, mills and vast land tracts as the West offers reliable intrinsic value and ongoing development.
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Kings of Finance
Ranch
Range
Amail
New homestead rule tightens residence period to fourteen months
Washington confirms a new law requiring fourteen months of residence for homesteads, replacing the prior six month rule. Commissioner general argues past filings showed fraud risk from constructive residence, and the change intends to close loopholes while preserving the ability to wrap up prior affairs before actual living on the land.
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Commissioner General of the Land Office
Washington
Christmas Trees for Many and Many Professions
A playful verse from the Baltimore American lists trees matched to groups and professions, pairing festive names with occupations from doctors to politicians. The poem catalogs various trees such as fir for winter belles, pine for severe, and elm for slippery people, ending with a tongue in cheek note on all men and olive for universal use.
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Baltimore American
Japanese mortar men defy hod carrying norms
A London era report notes workers in Japan carry mortar without hods. Builders mix mortar in a street pile, form six pound balls, toss them to a ladder worker, who catches and lofts the load to a roof top teammate, creating a playful appearing method of transport.
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Japan
Motto on Colina Stirs Debate in Patriotism Row
Knoxville Express argues against religious mottoes on college insignia, saying requiring belief as a mark of patriotism is as absurd as defacing the flag. The piece defends the motto question as a test of principle, not zeal.
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Colina
Hia Cols
Knoxville Express
Visitor Seeks Father at Home Misses him
A brief overheard exchange shows a visitor asking for a father at his home, with a young girl replying that he is not in after hearing from his wife that he avoids bills arriving. The quoted lines reveal a domestic scene and a child’s misinterpretation of the visitor as an old friend.
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Bill
Mamma
Roseleaf
Dinner Blessing Misunderstanding Sparks Grace Incident
A Portland household invited a famous bachelor to dinner. During the blessing the deaf guest asked if the host spoke to him. The host denied and continued the prayer. The guest again asked for grace, prompting the host to exclaim exasperation.
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Portland
Spain Privileged Few Learn to Read in Nation
Spain with about 20 million people shows only 35 percent literate and an additional two percent capable of reading and writing, reflecting a widespread education gap across the country.
Illiteracy and Postal Woes in Southern Spain
Population can read but not write and 62 percent are absolute literates. In southern Spain it is nearly impossible to find a literate servant or postman who can read addresses. Postmen are unpaid by the state. recipients pay per letter, with each letter costing at least one cent. A joke says the best treated postman receives the most letters, regardless of rightful recipients.
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Spain
Hoboes Loot Car Along Huntington Side Track
Hoboes ransacked a merchandise laden car on the Huntington Oregon side track and escaped with candy, nuts, clothing, shoes and other goods from the vehicle.
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Huntington
Ore
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PLC
Pendleton’s
Salem Journal
Banking Insurance
Bryan
Opportunity OF the West
Colorado
Rexall Orderlies
Plete Formu
Peneleton Drug CO
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
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A. D. Chariton, A. G. P. A
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Hotel
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George Darveiau
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Pendleton, Oregon
H. C. Means
OFI
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Central Meat, Co. Carey, Ramadell & Co
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Judd
Empire Meat Co
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