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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
4
The East Oregonian displays historic subscription rates and distribution notes for Pendleton Oregon. It transitions to a political appraisal praising Governor Hughes, describing him as a reformer with integrity, unbowed by political pressure, and capable of decisive action without pandering to audiences.
A brief note reflects a neighborly greeting exchanged on the street in Baltimore as residents share a casual moment with the daily Sun as a backdrop to the exchange.
The Salem Journal reports a western Oregon dream to make the Willamette navigable without tolls from upper winey to the sea. The legislature funds 240000 for free locks and canal with federal maintenance. Hawley seeks 300000 to buy the locks. Oregon delegates back the measure as shipper relief amid possible rivers and harbors bills.
Bush Livermore of Pocatello Tribune promotes Sagebrush Fiesta as Idaho’s landmark advertising push. The plan earned coverage in Collier's Weekly and Saturday Evening Post, reaching millions of readers and boosting attention to Idaho's arid belt and new era. Prominent visitors are expected for the event.
The Oregonian cites growing Republican support for Governor Hughes of New York as the most viable presidential candidate next year. Taft's early popularity wanes as Roosevelt signals preference, and the party avoids nominating a leader entangled in factional controversy or bitter opposition within the ranks.
A fragmentary philosophical meditation argues that all thoughts have always existed and are merely grasped anew, comparing humans to a child in a dark room trying on mental clothes while urging ascent to higher mental life and clearer understanding of nature.
A fractured snippet notes Portland repurposing pistols seized from a hold up into a stove and hints at using chancel plungers as kitchen tools. The passage references two prominent occupations in a joking, symbolic turn.
A Kansas City passenger recounts a traveling man folding and saving Sunday papers for the length of the ride then tossing them out so section hands along the route could watch and wave in thanks. The reporter notes the practice is becoming common as papers print requests for such courtesies.
A Washington paper notes a striking resemblance between Idaho’s Senator Heyburn and the 19th century statesman Daniel Webster. It praises Heyburn’s face carriage dress and silhouette, comparing his short collar black bow tie and frock coat to Webster’s well known image. The piece calls the likeness remarkably striking.
Rev Charles Sheldon returns from Europe amid a temperance boost. He notes English drink less than the Scotch and Americans are more temperate. In England he was honored with an address from prominent temperance workers. He proposes running an ocean liner without sales of drinks or tobacco, hoping to prove the concept.
Miss Lindholm daughter of Mrs. R. L. Lindholm of Kenwood wins the heart of Benjamin King Jr son of Ben King the poet after a 40 minute chat in New York. They plan marriage on December 24. He says every prior introduction sparked talk of the poem If I Should Die Tonight which they now avoid.
In Sunset Herbert Bashford describes a vagrant wind roaming a bay shore as an ancient fashioner of flowers. The wind piles white flower windrows along the shore and scatters garlands on the sand, wreaths fading through the night while the old magician keeps creating more.
Story detail cites known dead and about 600 to 654 estimated dead with property damage near 1 million dollars. Around 300 rescuers work to reach some 409 affected families. The tragedy leaves 300 widows and over 1000 orphans. all machinery at both mines destroyed and no company official injured.
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