Portland Meeting Debates Labor Legislation Aimed at Street Orators
Merchants manufacturers and property owners in Portland discuss proposed statewide laws on boycott and picketing, street speaking, and anti anarchist measures. Attendees warn against anarchistic rhetoric and urge rules to curb street corner orators perceived as harming business and public order. They fear political acts threatening stability for workers, farmers and employers across Oregon’s Northwest economy.
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Portland
State of
Oregon
Rego
Busi
Prosperi Regan Fe
Berlin Fire Law and Its Charge of Negligence
The piece argues that Berlin treats every fire as a crime and assigns blame to negligence. It contrasts Berlin's lower fire losses with Chicago's six million annual fire loss, suggesting strict accountability and responsibility for costs of firefighting.
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Berlin
Chicago
Democratic Rally at City Hall Promises Loyal Support
An evening rally despite bad weather drew a large crowd in City Hall to hear Democratic candidates discuss policy. Chair Tom M. Ward defended enforcement of laws while John Jeffrey attacked merit of cases and warned against homegrown solutions. Col Sam White spoke on tariff and unrest, and Will G. Munley delivered a strong concluding address. Another rally set for October 19 with different officials.
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Woodrow Wilson Glee Club
Glee Club
Tom M.ward
Governor West
Salem
Portland
John Jeffrey
Seattle
Walter H. Evans
Evane
West
Col
Sam White
Woodrow Wilson
Benjamin Brick
Ben
Slehane Jonoung
Nck
M. Yates
Myers
Will G. Munley
Munley
Will
Lis
Potter and Gould Bring Home Top Prizes in Pear and Apple Exhibits
Potter and Gould of Fairdale exhibit pears and apples at Jackson County Fair and First Southern Oregon District Fair. Judges award ten premiums from eleven Medford entries including five firsts, three seconds, two thirds. At Ashland with fourteen entries they win nine premiums, seven firsts, two. The same Newtown apples plate that won Medford first beat one hundred and one rivals, and Anjou pears won blue at Ashland.
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Potter & Gould
Fairdale
Jackson County
Oregon
Medford
Ashland
Newtown
Anjou
Potter
Gould
Rdale
Edford Tribune
West Side Becomes Major Oil Distribution Center
The west side of the Willamette near Linnton rapidly hosts five new oil plants from Portland Gas & Coke, Standard Oil, Union Oil, Monarch Oil, and Indian Oil. Each project, totaling about 5 million dollars, includes riverfront sites, docks, and fireproof plants with work under way or planned, boosting local industry and shipping access.
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St. Johns
Sun- Oregonian
Portland
Linnton Road
Portland Gas & Coke Company
Standard Oil Company
Portland Gas & Coke Compays
Willamette River
Comny
Union Oil Company
J. W. Cook
T. C. Daly
The
Indian Oil Company
California
Regent Heights
Monarch Oil Company
Rasmussen & Co
Linnton
Willamette
Spokane, Island & United Railways
Ocean
Parishioners Celebrate Return of Pattons to Short
Members and friends of the Methodist church gathered at the parsonage on Wednesday evening to honor V J J Patton and his wife returning to the Short. An organ choir led songs and the Ladies' Aid served refreshments. The Pattons found a liberal supply of groceries hidden in the parsonage the next morning.
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Methodist Church
V. J. J. Patton
Ladies’ Aid Society
City Council Minutes Show Delays and Petitions Rejected
Council members largely absent at the Tenday meeting with Mayor Mack presiding. McKinney seeks to clear Osman street at personal expense. street committee and engineer refer. St Johns Water Co bill for relaying water mains on South Ivanhoe Street not allowed. Alley and street improvishments on Fillmore, Richmond to John and John to Crawford abandoned for now. No purchase of street sweeper. treasury opposes extra expenditures. P R L and P Co franchise to erect poles on Dawson Street approved. Fire department requests 600 feet of new hose, 24 foot ladder, 12 coats and 5 shoulder straps granted. An ordinance for improving Fessenden Street between Oswego and Buchanan assessed. committee of three to demand water company cooperation appointed: Aldermen Hiller, Martin, Wilcox to serve.
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P. Hill
Mack
McKinney
Osman Street
St. Johna Water Co
Ivanhoe Street
Davis Wings
Fillmore Street
Richmond
John
John Street
Jersey
Crawford
Dawson Street
Iker
Toe
Fessenden Street
Oswego
Buchanan
Stroud
Ae Ee Pa Y Coureil
Vest
Hiller, Martin and Wilcox
New Reference Works on History Science and Social Reform
A catalog lists Harper's Book of Facts plus 5 000 Facts and Fancies an encyclopedia of curious and unique information New Encyclopedia of Social Reform includes global facts and statistics Harper's Dictionary of Classical Literature and Antiquities Complete Concordance to Holy Bible Scientific American Encyclopedia Atlas Formulas and street pavement study Barrathood and Race Culture Eugenics survey An American Anthology collecting 1 000 poems from 1787 to 1900.
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Harper’s Book of Facts
B. C
A. D
U. S
Aingly
New Encyclopedia of
Harper's Dictionary
Scientific American
Ira Onborn Baker
N. Saleeby
Saleeby
Equal Safer Rally at First Universal Church Event
A safer rally is set for Friday evening at 8 oclock at the First Universal Church on 24th Street near Broadway. Speakers include Rev James Corome the Hon John Dyott and Mrs Helen Miller Senn with a humorous recitation. Will Davis and Henry Walde Kent will conduct and preside.
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First Univer
24Th Street
Poe Broadway
James D. Corarome
John the Luther Dyott
Helen’ Miller Senn
Will Davia
Henry Walde Kent
Hal Named Association
Will Presi
Leavitt and Hayes Lead Court Challenge
A referenced case by Leavitt and Hayes dominates a terse courtroom note, with parties tied to ongoing civil matters and a brief scheduling detail noted for the next session.
World Power of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
The National convention in Portland October 18 to 26 marks a major world building moment for the WCTU with renowned women speakers. The event includes a convention sermon by Rev Edith Hillier and a Sunday children’s rally led by Edna Rowan and state leader Ada W. Unruh.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Portland
Edith Hillier
Edna Rowan
Natonal
L. T. Lywork
F. M. Gates
Mult
Ary Marist
East Auth Si At
Jeu Be
Wtoaing
Marked Success at Early Day Program at Christian Church
The Early Day program at the Christian church drew 300 in classes with certificates of promotion for the children and a successful day overall. Ten neophytes joined, four making good confessions and six from other churches, as the congregation begins a four month series of meetings. A church lunch and chicken dinner raised about $50 for the ladies, with thanks to St. Johns for patronage.
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Christian Church
Cimen
St. Johns
Magoon Returns From Newport With Beachfinds
E O Magoon came home from Newport with a cornelius latone polished and set in a water charm. He found another stone with a redilitable polish but has not named it yet. He also reports catching several large salmon on the outing.
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E. O. Magoon
Newport
Cornelius Latone
Woman from Wilson Pa Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs P H Brogan speaks from long experience that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is far superior to any other for croup and coughs. She endorses its efficacy and says it is sold by all dealers.
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P. H. Brogan
Wilson Pa
Chamberlain
Pleasant Event Delights at Commercial Club Meeting
The monthly Commercial club session opened to the public with notable speakers and music. Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr spoke frankly on Oregon’s gains in the U S Senate and committee work, receiving an ovation. Mrs Campbell and Miss Fassett sang, while Thos McCusker urged voters to back his independent Republican bid. The Fassett Glee Club performed, and a lavish lunch followed, prepared by the ladies and praised for its quality and smooth service.
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Commercial Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Fassett Glee Club
Campbell
Senator Bourne
Oregon
United States Senate
Bourne
Dan Kelcher
Harry Fasaett
Ben Lee
Polling Place Confusion Across City Precincts
Voters confronted with unclear polling locations for several precincts. Precinct 166 lies south of Charleston Street and west of Central Avenue in the city, with the polling site at 108 W. Richmond Street near Rawalton Industrial Plant. Precinct 167 runs north of Charleston Street and west of Third Avenue. Precinct 180 covers area near Cedar Park, likely at the old store building. Charleston Street and Central Avenue divide the precincts.
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Charleston Street
Central Avenue
Richmond Street
Rawaon
Pallin
Cen Arenas
Paling Pee
Celdar Park
Politics Warms Up in Unclear Local Scene
Fragmentary OCR notes show terse hints of political activity with few readable names or dates. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable organizations but suggests increased campaigning or discussion.
The Bonville System In Steck and Bank Profits
The text condemns crime in business and argues the Old System harms society through bank ownership and control. It critiques banks for extracting profits from investor funds, paying four percent while bankers reap 25 to 100 percent. It questions ownership concentration, legal manipulation, and public gullibility, calling for reform and new balance between bankers and middle-class investors. (Concluded on fourth page)
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Steck
Bank Relay
Its
A8 4 Corporation
Bank 4 Corporation
Wall Street
Thom
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