Moralists argue over gambling license Portland debate
A fragment from a 1902 Portland editorial discusses a divide over licensing gambling under the Weense system versus banning it. It notes public figures like Mayor Williams of Seattle and Captain Butts facing scrutiny, mentions Funston and historical swearing, and highlights civic concerns from Pendleton to Washington mines. The piece touches on taxation, corruption, and social effects of vice.
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Williams
Humes
Seattle
Portland
Caning
Hidden Syndicate Foes in Altgeld Speech Excerpt
An 1900 quote by J P Altgeld denounces a powerful secret syndicate within American institutions. It claims control of the White House Congress courts churches and media and predicts the syndicate will be removed by the people using ballots. The speech frames organized greed as a threat to liberty.
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Song
Jond
Merrill
Portland
America
White House
Courts of Justice
Tts
Fts
J. P. Altgeld
George Wiliam Urtis
Blegandum
Storer
Ges
Neagle Brothers
Altgeldon Syndicates and the Threat of Concentrated Power
A speaker condemns concentrated wealth and asks if any reform is possible. He cites William Lloyd Garrison era fears of a slave power in government, arguing powerful bankers and trusts dominate politics, echoing calls to curb their influence and protect the American people. The analogy recalls slavery’s rise and collapse as a warning.
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Atwood’s Spices
Atwood
Brock & MicComas Goompany
Nodern
Pendleton
AST Creuonian
Butts
Fort Russell
Funston
Tmrties
Philippines
Camnellman
St. Louis
National Livestock Association
DML
Turkey
Washington
Toyd
Main St
COOK
W.j.giarxe
Court Street
Carpenters Headquarters
T. C. Taylor, ‘the Hardware Man
Main
Don Ply Building
Mis
Basle
Are
Etia
Ferrin
Helena
Mont
Perrin
Ale Ata Wens
I. Seraus
Candy Meagan
Lewivbe
Porkerei
Taube Chowal
She Garnevrer Bicken
Weeden
Liliput
Liliput Stereoscops Co
Forrest Building
Philadel
Hia Penna
Altgeldon Syndicates
E. J
Oregon Lumber Yard
Court House
Joseph Ell
Waleabl Timber
East Oregonian
Oregon
Piet
Oovas
Water St, Near
Ore
Colesworthy
THE
Alta Street
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