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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1907
Page
4
The speaker links rising irreligion to widespread business dishonesty and graft. He argues that honest men should act with manhood, conscientiousness, and decency to deter fraud and maintain fair dealing, noting that temptation is easy when virtue is weak.
The piece argues that as a city grows both a north side reservoir and a south hill bridge over the high street canyon are essential. It contends that building either boosts nearby property values, which then supports future tax increases to fund the improvements, making both investments necessary for the whole city.
A Washington jury acquits Bingey Hermann but the article laments the high cost of the trial. It argues energy, life force, and prestige are wasted, and notes the lasting stigma on public figures even after acquittal. The piece contrasts Hermann with other public men who faced no such cloud.
A Des Moines recall provision for council members is praised as a model for Pendleton. The measure lets voters petition to remove an undesirable official. if signed by 50 percent of voters, the council seats are filled by appointment and the deposed member can run again next election. Support argues it keeps power with the people and speeds relief from ineffectual officials.
Two men Charlike Ponty and William Binkley of Los Angeles are jailed on Poentwllo for elk slaughter in Yellowstone Park. Witnesses claim they killed over 1600 elk across Jackson county wyoming and Thaho, leaving carcasses to rot. East Oregonian urges Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk members to refuse to buy elk teeth and to discredit such monsters.
A witty remark claims Roosevelt stole Bryan’s thunder to bolster a Republican agenda while Bryan supposedly countered with socialist thunder for the Democratic platform. The speaker teases municipal pride in PenHeton pavement and praises a proposed city hall at Alta and Cottonwood for civic merit.
A fragmented meditation blends theology and philosophy on the infinite, heaven, and hell, citing St Luke and Bhagavad texts to argue harmony with God and the dangers of spiritual rigidity, then shifts to a report about a Mexican railway company plan. The plan envisions Mexican government–backed bonds, a New York headquarter, a 21-director board, and a focus on economical freight rates with government guarantees.
Waldo P L Warren depicts a craftsman who buys rare Japanese prints and cabinet pieces to enjoy beauty during work hours. He values surrounding refined objects as a daily source of pleasure and as inspiration to keep his standards high, even with limited time to view them.
Consul A L Gatteeholk reports Mexico's government now controls transport nationwide and has merged the Mexican Central Railway with National lines into a single corporation. The move centralizes policy, economy, and strategic influence across the country’s rail system.
The Topeka Capital reports an unsigned tract of land north of the city tied to Gen. Toscart and John Perriter, once purchased by Kentucky Governor Silver Goebel during his term. Price paid was 920,000 and an offer of 40,000 was rejected before Goebel's assassination left the property to his heirs.
Emmett Idaho names Mrs August Thommen as manager of a girls youth baseball squad called the Junior Langue. The Emmett boys travel to Nampa for their first game where the host boys outplayed them 18 to 1. Local chaperone worries were resolved with Thommen agreeing to accompany the team.
A garbled OCR list shows numerous May and July events including a Tri-state field meet in Walla Walla, a May 4 horse show in Pendleton, Montana and Oregon state grange gatherings near Homn River, and a June Pioneer reunions in Weer tor. It also notes various international conventions in Seattle Philadelphia and Saratoga with scattered personal item about John Mitchell recovering in Chicago.
European plan with firm fixtures and all modern conveniences. Steam heat throughout. En suite rooms with bath. Large new sample room. The Hotel St George described as one of the most up to date hotels of the Northwest. Telephone and wire connections to office with hot and cold running water in all rooms.
A brief ad notes rooms available for $1.00 and $1.50 at Mock Windoo Depot, with a promotional line about the tie elewble ten and related amenities.
The Hotel Pendleton has been refitted and refurnished throughout. Telephone and fire alarm connections updated with old rooms. Brille on suite and engine room. Headquarters for traveling men. Prominent Sunyple region pree bus.
Excellent Cul ine, Prompt dining room service, for and Bifard Room i Connection Only Three Blocks from Depots.
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