Open River boats urged to stay running for canal work
In Portland and Pendleton readers are urged to keep the upper Columbia boat service active to support canal funding and portage road viability. The piece argues the river line sustains transport, helps justify federal appropriations, and prevents two years of delay while the Celilo project awaits completion. It highlights economic benefits, urges organized public support, and notes local bridge and highway progress in Tillamook and nearby areas.
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Washington
Upper Columbia
Journal
Portland
Inland Empire
Celilo
Open
Interior
Wilson nomination sparks clash with old machine Democrats
A fragmented report describes the 1912 Wilson nomination amid a split Democratic machine faction. It notes Wilson was chosen despite opposition from machine leaders and highlights the party’s internal struggle as delegates from across the nation coalesced to back a progressive candidate amid Republican plans.
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Roosevelt
Wilson
Bowen
Witton
Pryan
Are You Against Single Tax Vote Confusion Warned
Pendleton op ed from September 6 1912 argues that ballot numbers 304 and 306 do not relate to single tax and warns that voting yes on 308 would restore part of the constitution while voting no on 306 or 304 could harm home rule and household exemptions. The writer urges careful consideration of tax impacts and class legislation risks.
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State Tax Commission
Oregon Mayall Taxation League
State Bownd
Legislative Tax Comunistiea
Sinderely
P. Strain
Pendleton
Ore
East Gregonian
Oregon Equal Tixation League
Oregon
Oregon Equal Taxation League
Yes
Victoria Falls of the Zambezi in Rhodesia
Excerpt from The Last Frontier by E Alexander Peel in Scribner describes Victoria Falls as a mighty, awe inspiring natural wonder in Rhodesia. The piece highlights Mosi o tunya meaning Thunder ing Smoke and compares the falls to Niagara in scale and power. It evokes dawn train arrivals, smoky spray, and rainbowed spray over a vast basalt gorge.
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United States
Niagara
South Africa
Victoria Falls
Zambezi
Rhodesia
Mosi-of-tunya
Grand Central Station
New York
Union Square
Falla
Africa
E. Alexander Peel
Scribner
What’s the Use. Invented a perfectly safe aeroplane
A Houston Port quip mocks a claim of a perfectly safe aeroplane. The remark questions the usefulness of an aircraft that cannot fly, reflecting skepticism about aeronautical progress.
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Houston Port
Helping the Game. A Stock Dabbler Cleans Up Four Thousand
A narrator quotes a socialist declaring money filthy lucre and a stock dabbler boasting he has cleaned up four thousand dollars after a day’s work. The exchange reflects financial hustle and differing attitudes toward wealth.
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Lippincott's
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