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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
4
The author argues reform does not arise from within evil systems. Slavery, Prohibition, stage robbery, piracy, land theft and graft roused only by external pressure. Tariff reform, the editor contends, will not come from tariff supporters but from public revolt and an anti tariff party gaining power.
Pendleton Tri bune laments damages from a Portland Oregonian syndicated story that overstated Umatilla county storm damage. Residents say the AP spread piece misled readers into thinking crops were wiped out, harming investor and settler interest ahead of colonist rates.
The Portland Oregonian notes four Portland saloonkeepers defy Sunday closing orders and a Pendleton saloon does the same. The defiance accelerates the push toward a dry state as prohibition sentiment grows among conservatives when liquor outlets openly flout the law.
The piece argues bribery and defying law undermine governance, citing Oregon and Washington actions against gambling, pool halls, and a hostile stance to racing. It notes Spokane Interstate fair's stance, Governor Chamberlain, and a call to abolish gambling to avoid economic decline. It highlights editorial coincidences about Harriman and a flogging controversy.
The article notes a quarantine against all vessels from Cuba at Costa Teloan ports amid a chaotic report. A Hebrew merchant in Po catello laments lack of communication as a postal clerk argues about knowledge and duties. The piece includes a sharp exchange on information and responsibility.
In August 28 dispatch from Cardiner Oregon the poet waxes epic about harvest in Umatilla praising Timatitla threshing five million bushels of wheat. He describes machinery trains and drivers with maidens rushing to bring in the crop and pays homage to Uncle Sam’s children as the wheat is reaped in a day.
F E Gillin, a GO A C land proprietor near Nome, warns Alaska faces labor discontent and calls for a vigilance committee to curb rising unrest among workers. He notes wage cuts, high unemployment, and increased litigation by lawyers while promising to return to advance mining development next season.
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The Record Herald states it acts independently for the public, championing good and clean causes. It pledges impartial political reporting and notes a handsome new Methodist church will be built at Pullman this fall from blue stone found near Armstrong.
The ad promotes a hotel in Portland Oregon listing daily rates starting at three dollars with higher tiers. It highlights a modern Turkish bath establishment and invites tourists commercial travelers and single gentlemen to view rooms and rates. Manager H C Bowrrs guarantees pleasant service.
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