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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
5
In a Portland Journal letter, Uren denounces paid petition circulators and referendum petitions as a danger to state politics. He argues current law already curbs abuses, but the broader issue lies with initiative measures and the influence of money.
The text argues whether tariffs should be protected by a tariff commission or reduced gradually by the interstate commerce commission. It notes rate changes occur slowly, industry reliance on continuous oversight, and the need for careful periodical adjustments to avoid harming businesses. Advocates favor a standing tariff body making gradual changes with advance notice.
The text argues that German tariff schedules are revised to shield consumers from injustice while improving a tariff beneficiary's life prospects. It envisions a future United States tariff commission to oversee such matters, noting the plan works well and benefits both sides.
Crushed rock rounds are durable and weatherproof, promising long lasting roads. The county adopts a macadam policy to steadily improve main highways, starting with Weston to Athens, relying on volunteer cooperation and considering contracted work for cost efficiency.
Leslie M Shaw, former secretary of the treasur e in an address to the Seatthy Commercial club, urges publicizing local mercantile concerns. He argues publicity aids growth and settler outreach, while noting fraud charges connected to BrianiCluiv and a new bridge installation will alter local knowledge.
The Halifax Chronicle profiles William Stevens Fielding, longtime Nova Scotia premier and Liberal figure, noting his rise from Halifax editor to provincial leader. It highlights his integrity, speaking fluency, and pivotal role in Liberal politics and reciprocity treaty negotiations with the United States, while recalling his career milestones from 11 in Halifax to Ottawa prominence in 1893.
April 20 in history marks a naval engagement at St Cruz Teneriffe where Admiral Burke attacked and destroyed a 16 ship Spanish fleet sheltered by shore batteries. It notes this as Burke’s last greatest achievement and references later events in 1743 at Lake Champlain and 1776 Putnam joining Concord patriots.
The fragmentary OCR text recalls various historic topics and names including Napoleon battles, the first New York State constitution, Samuel Slater, Miss Dix, and references to 19th and early 20th century events. It mentions military actions, political acts, and notable individuals with no coherent single story or date.
A garbled birthday sketch notes Lewi Mann neter born in New York on April 20. It traces his early travels at eighteen with small companies, later performing with Solvink Lewis Morrison and J. Emmett, barnstorming in musical drama, and roles in Incog and other works.
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