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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1907
Page
7
An independent Pendleton newspaper listing its daily and weekly publication charges, including daily, semiweekly, and weekly editions with various subscription durations and prices. The notice also includes an address at Fourteenth Street in Washington, D.C., and mentions the newspaper’s posting as a second class mail entry.
A writer argues for empowering the city commission to install a new water system in the coming charter election. The plan would avoid another charter election, claim it would relieve school funding concerns, reduce expenses, and keep rates from rising while keeping the existing profitable water system. The piece contends gravity-based piping would be added in the charter and questions whether to act now or delay.
The jury acquitted John P. McManus of murder in the Estes killing, seen as a warning to those who frequent saloons and engage in vice. The piece argues the case mirrors Umatilla County morals, condemns violence as a solution, notes the costly trial, and questions accountability for the violence and its social causes.
The East Oregonian argues against abandoning the new water system despite rising pipe and material costs. The piece contends that price increases do not justify halting progress and keeps focus on securing water infrastructure.
In a Spokane train scene Kip-kip bal-tl-can, the Nez Perce preacher, comforts Gilbert Minthorn, a young Indian boy. Kash Kash of the Umatilla relay a message urging ownership of faith, self restraint, and leadership to lift their people out of darkness. The moment blends reverence and cultural exchange as elders interpret for the East Oregonian.
A fragment describes a princess noting that the program of the Spanish nation is shown by the fact that a soothsayer is unlikely to be boiled or tortured even if his prophecies prove accurate. The passage suggests restraint and respect for prophecy within a royal context.
A San Francisco Star report recalls a jest about future security between Honduras and Nicaragua amid a border mule dispute. It notes the U S government’s readiness to intervene if needed, risking a shift in regional power and the possible collapse of Honduras as a nation.
April 30 entries recall Bayard’s death defending Passage of the Seal in 1524, Xavier de Laval born in 1624, Fontenoy battle in 1745, US Navy department established in 1735, Count Von Roon born in 1803, Roman republicans repulsed in 1849, Henry Alishop died in 1855, Brooke elected bishop in 1811, Ward’s term ending at Sing Sing in 1802, Marlborough wedding in 1895, Louisiana Purchase Exposition dedication in 1802, recent postal reductions to 63 000 dead letters from 200 000, and Carnegie library completion at Yakima with $16 000 cost in late April.
Miss Mary Merritt Crawford, 23, selected by the Cornell Medical College examining board as Surgeon in Williamsburg Hospital. She will begin duties January 15, 1908. First Brooklyn woman to receive such honor, following a Manhattan precedent. Crawford is also a skilled athlete who handles a shell and plays baseball and basketball.
May 1 3 Murlc Festival Pullman Washington May 2 3 Tri state field meet and devotional contest Walla Walla May 4 Horse Show Pendleton May 15 17 Montana inter scholastic meet Missoula May 24 Oregon state grange Hood River June 4 7 Washington state grange Lynden June 7 8 Pioneers reunion Weston June 19 Oregon Pioneers Association Portland July 4 7 G F U national convention Apekune July 10 15 16 International Christian Endeavor convention Seattle July 15 20 Grand Lodge Bik Philadelphia July 12 Knights Templar conclave Saratoga N Y
Rubber has limited supply and high cost limiting road paving despite versatility. A London station rubber pavement from 1881 wore thin by 1902 and cost three times wood. Pocatello opens a general hospital costing $20,000 funded by public subscription.
The Hotel Pendleton presents accommodations with sample rooms and free bus service for traveling men. It highlights weekly or monthly rates, excellent cuisine, prompt dining service, and a connected bar and billiard room. Located three blocks from an unspecified origin, it markets prompt room and dining amenities.
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