Weston Strong for Woodrow Wilson in Weston precincts
The Weston area leaned Democratic as voters backed Woodrow Wilson, with high turnout for Pendleton normal and broad support for most local officials. A horned doe killed in southern Oregon drew state biologists to confirm the anomaly, while a touring troupe planned performances amid local publicity efforts and wary competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
HE. F. Averill
The
Biological Survey
Pendleton
John B. Hammerabey
Rogue River Country
W. L. Finley
Weston Barnstormers Perish of a Great City at Helix
The Weston Barnstormers presented Perish of a Great City at Helix to an 82 reader turnout. Weather and muddy pools kept country attendees away as one Weston car strayed off course. The show featured two acts, with praise from Helix residents despite rough reception by some locals.
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Weston
Helix
Wyston
Columbia River
Nto
Gielr
Melix
Pendleton Loses Its Normal School Bill
Pendleton Normal school bill fails with 72 145 yes and 76 182 no incomplete figures. East Oregon counties offset Multnomah and Marion opposition. Umatilla votes 4663 to 2178 in favor but bill dies overall. Also obituary: Mrs. Richard Gerberding of Weston dies November 7 at age about 50. Funeral held at Weston with Rev. Payne. interment at I.O.O.F. cemetery.
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Umatilla
Oregon County
Jong Winess
Mra
Richard Gerberding
Weeton
Peed Gerberding
Halfway
Ore
L. O'Hara
Weaton
Gerberding
Iowa
Mr. Gerberding
Oregon
Gilliam County
Weston
Lnto
Payne
Weston Ordinance Levying Taxes 1916
Ordinance No 2249 levies taxes on all taxable property in Weston for general municipal purposes including light street and library funds. Rates: 10 mills general, 2 mills light, 2 mills street, 7 mills general, 2 mills sinking, and library fund 2 mills. Takes effect after passage and mayoral approval in November 1916.
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City of
Weston
J. M. Banister
Andy T. Barnett
Stevens Lodie No 49 K of P Meet Next Wednesday
Stevens Lodie No 49 of the Knights of Pythias will meet next Wednesday evening to prepare for the expected visit of the grand chancellor.
Electoral College Claim Oklahoma Democrats Carry State
Oklahoma City November 6 Democratic headquarters assert Wilson has carried the state in the electoral college tally. The statement reflects early results from the state during the national election.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Stae Democretic
Wilson
New York Results Show Hughes Lead In State About Seventy-Eight Thousand
New York returns indicate G O P Hughes leads in the state with about 78 000 while Wilson leads in New York City by 40 000 and Hughes upstate by 104 000. Democrats gain in upstate cities though most country districts stay Republican. Whitman re elected governor Seabury democratic opponent Mulder Brooklyn elected US senator over McCombs. Republicans gain one congressman.
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Hughes
New York
Charlie B. Hughes
Wilson
Upstate
Buffalo
Mughes
Whitman
Rochester
Syracuse
Albany
Charles 8. Whitman
Samuel Seabury
William Mulder
Brooklyn
Congress
United States
William & McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Prohibition Gains Declared In Four States In Election
Chicago Nov 8 Prohibition shows strong gains in yesterday’s election with Michigan leading the way as the dry force claims all remaining wet spots eliminated including Detroit by a 25 000 majority. Montana South Dakota and Nebraska also poised to declare wet tally gains while California Missouri Florida show mixed returns.
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Michigan
Montana
South Dakota
Nebraska
Chicago
Detroit
California
Missouri
Florida
Florda
Minouri
DeMoss Family Coming to Benefit Concert
The DeMoss family presents an evening of mand sung and song on November 20 at the Meta Ouist cleared for the Wo ns Aiimnion wookery. The pplayed musical family is widely known for entertaining audiences.
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Demos
Siniertaingre
Meta
Wons Aiimnion Wookery
Ceie
Oregon Entertainers Shine Since 1878 Across The Nation
The DeMoe family troupe originated in Oregon in 1878 and has toured widely in the United States and Europe. Now six members perform with two infant prodigies representing the third generation, continuing appearances in Weston and elsewhere.
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Oregon
United States
Europe
Philadelphia
Weston
Vera Ocensiine
Wilson Re-Elected President With 269 Electoral Votes
New York November 9 reports President Wilson has carried California and been re-elected. With Minnesota New Hampshire New Mexico and West Virginia still undecided he holds 269 electoral votes, a slim margin of three. Democrats control the senate, but the house majority will be four or five votes.
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New York
Wilson
California
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Mexico
West Virginia
Senate
House
The Pineapple and the Bee by William Cowper
A fragmentary verse allegory in Cowper’s style where a bee pursues a pineapple framed behind glass. It pairs yearning with disappointment, likening human desire to unattainable show glass bounty and warning against vain pursuits and unreachable delights.
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William Cowper
Cynthia Ogres
Town Paper Valued As Vital Community Booster
George A Starling of the University of Wisconsin argues the local town paper provides essential free service and information to the community. He asks what life would be like if publication ceased and urges readers to financially and morally support the local editor and editorial work.
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George A. Starling
University of Wisconsin
Hermiston Schools Report No Vacant Homes in Town
The Hermiston Herald notes no vacant houses in Hermiston and unusually high school enrollment for this period, highlighting a bustling town and strong student turnout. Local officials emphasize persistent growth and demand across housing and education sectors.
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Hermiston Herald
Hermiston
Taylor Leads All Immatas County Vote Beat Beer and Dry Laws
Taylor leads Immatas County in key races with Bishop Ritner Hodgen Reeves and Allen among top vote getters. Decline of single tax, rental, and brewer’s amendment noted. Bone dry and anti blue law measures also faced close votes.
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Hughes
Wilson
Wilson Apparent Victory Reported in Washington State
Seattle November 1 reports from across Washington indicate a heavy vote with President Wilson maintaining a solid lead over Republican nominee Charles Evans Hughes. Governor Lis ter’s strong showing passed Henry McBride, while Senator Miles Poindexter appears set for reelection by about 35 000 over George Turner. Republicans gain two more House seats John F Miller and Tom Corkery. Voting machines used caused delays though informed voters finished quickly.
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Seattle
Wash
Wilson
Republicas Nomines
Charles Evans Hughes
Ernest Lister
Congress
Albert Johnson
Lin Hadley
W. L. la Follette
Fragmented note on league terms and patronage
A garbled fragment discusses egah basis patronage terms and subscriptions. It mentions Bos and a desire to run sparrans in a Tig Leauge context, but lacks clear facts or identifiable entities beyond vague group names.
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Woodrow Wilson
South End
Pendietan Normal School
Treston
Barkley
Sinnott
Cannon
Olwae
Eee m9
Hoamer
Moore
Oliver Dairy and Food Commissioner
McKinnon
Michel
Rempel
Public Service Ek Binns
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Ownsy
wenstor—Steiner
Stanfield
Best
Rutner
Reeves
Hodgen
Bishop
Wastoe
Allen
Taylor
Clerk—Brown
Stham
Yenger
Howard
Young
Brediey
Brown
Peobler
Anderson
Slusher
Pendleton Normal
Athens
Pilot Rock
Harlan
Tipo
Shington Gta
Miles Poindexter
State
Washington
Alabama
Ea Oon
DeMoss
the Town Paper
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Lister
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Poindexter
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