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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
4
The notice outlines advertising rates for ast Creemay Pendleton Oregon, detailing weekly and semi weekly display charges. Rates vary by ad size from one inch to over three inches per month and per issue, with separate terms for daily weekly and semi weekly publications.
The East Oregonian notes Johnson leads among candidates favored by key associates. D B Hill and Arthur P Gorman have backing from New York and Maryland respectively, but neither stirs strong enthusiasm from Democratic hosts. Johnson is praised as practical, experienced, honest, vigorous, and representative of hopeful national trends.
Pendleton plans a clean up with the city council Commercial Association and citizens uniting for a tidy town this summer. Street sprinkling and an extra wagon will aid cleanup while the health officer removes debris to prevent fevers. Community pride and several big events draw thousands to town.
The piece argues direct legislation the initiative and referendum will be a nonpartisan issue with both parties backing it. It notes newspapers and prominent citizens urge the move, warning it is not a perfect fix but can empower people to veto bad laws and propose needed ones, while deterring trivial measures.
The defeat of United States Senator J. K. Jones of Arkansas by ex Governor Clarke at the recent primary election signals likely selection of a new national chairman by the Democratic central committee. Jones retires to private life after faithful service, with Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio, a possible preserved candidate for the upcoming presidential campaign.
William E. Curtis reports from Constantinople that the sultan accuses trusted ally Fuad Pasha of collusion with Young Turkey. Spies surround his home, a clash with his guards leads to arrests and exile to Damascus, while former favorites await fate in the same fate. Fuad’s punishment signals the sultan’s widening suspicion and eroding support.
The article reports a split public view in Turkey on Abdul Hamid with condemnation and praise. Some see him as accurate and just while others accuse him of prejudice and personal spite. His actions have angered the sultan and court after years of quiet. Missionaries claim he is a good Muslim but fanatic and responsible for Christian persecutions and Armenian massacres, allegedly ordering the atrocities personally.
A young man who proposed to a woman learned her hair was not natural after a rival revealed it was an article of merchandise. He broke off the engagement. the court found no breach of promise and that she had no redress. The piece notes such cases are unlikely in Oregon.
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