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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1911

Page

4

Oregonian Subscription Details and News Service Info

Subschivtion rates and membership note from the Press Association. Keeps The Oregonian on sale at Oregon News Co at 329 Morrison Street Portland. Northwest News Co to Building Chicago Bureau Washington DC. entered at Pendleton Oregon second class matter.

Oregon News Co Morrison Street Portland Oregon Northwest News Co Chicago Washington, DC N. W Dendleton Climnall Matter

Pendleton adopts commission charter for city government

Pendleton voters face a Monday decision on a new three member elected commission to centralize authority and speed a gravity water system. The East Oregonian argues the plan will improve efficiency, curb cross currents, and place water policy under popular control, while opposing candidates and Indian water rights debates color the race.

Water Commission Commission Resta Cross Pur

Commission Charter Promises Progressive City Growth

The text argues the modern city government form is superior, citing many cities using it. It urges voters to approve the commission charter on Monday to uphold Pren dicton's progressive stance and claim as the largest city of its size in the West.

Commission Prendicton

Groundless fear over gravity water system opposed

In a letter James Johns again denies opposing a gravity water system yet argues against bringing mountain water from the north fork of the Umatina. He claims the north fork water is contaminated by nearby stock, but the objection hinges on fears tied to stock grazing bans near municipal water sources and Wenaha reserve.

James Johns North Fork Umatina Secretary of Agriculture Wenaha Johns

Pendleton Water System Letter to Editor Critique

James Johns directs a letter to East Oregonian editor correcting misstatements about his stance on Pendleton’s gravity water system and his role as Water Commissioner candidate. He disputes coverage and suggests reviewing the commission’s position, referencing Thorn Hollow, North York, and North Fork proposals.

East Oregonian Pendleton Ore Thorn Hollow North York North Fork Watanes

Pendleton water debate cites spring as gravity option

A local citizen attacks the North Fork plan citing cost and contamination risks, arguing a nearby nine mile spring offers gravity-fed water for about 180000 and 2500000 gallons daily, potentially supplying the city for years. He warns against polluted stock-water intake and typhoid, recalling Eugene’s filtration success and urging municipal gravity delivery.

Mnea Pendreton Eugene Mackenzie River Atate University North Fork Pendleton

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