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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
4
A poetic excerpt by Joaquin Miller describes mothers as waging quiet, inner wars within their hearts. The verse argues true battles are fought not with cannon or swords but through eloquence, steadfast demeanor, and the resilience of women who remain unseen yet steadfast.
In a delayed committee vote the Gill bill to repeal the Thompson swamp land act faced opposition from county representatives who sided with opponents of abolition. The governor urged repeal to protect the common school fund from losing hundreds of thousands of acres, and the motion to indefinitely postpone failed. The piece also cites power projections for Celilo and other rivers, arguing that development could bring cheaper power, transportation, and industry to Oregon.
The piece argues the United States should avoid intervention in Mexico as Taft nears power's end. Ambassador Wilson shows anti-administration sentiment, and most news reflects anti Madero views. Intervention would entail huge costs and loss of life, with calls for permanent occupation likely.
The Washington Star recounts Alonzo Thompson known as Den ver's best dressed young man facing a father’s choice of inheritance five million dollars or twenty five million depending on business success. A tale of a princess and two suitors contrasts wealth and youth in a witty moral about time and risk.
Taft and Roosevelt announce a public sale of varied property including an elephant, golf sticks, a steam roller, a large machine, post office fixtures, and sea moose consigned items at the east front door of the White House on March 4 1913 with sales at Oyster Bay. Terms include four years on approved security with 3 percent interest and twenty percent cash discount. Also offered are a bull moose, a big stick, an Ananias club and three Socialist planks with free lunch and bull moose sandwiches. Wilson acts as auctioneer. Bryan as clerk.
The Toronto Globe argues that Canada will find it easy to provide 95,770,000 for imperial naval defense but difficult to train and maintain sailors. It criticizes Mr Boden for choosing money over troops, deeming warships ineffective without personnel.
A Montgomery Journal humorous note quotes United States Senator Ollie James of Kentucky saying baldness mainly troubles him while washing, unless a hat is kept on to tell where his face ends. The exchange highlights a light moment about appearance and winter cold.
In the last session of Congress the Democratic majority clashed over naval policy. A distressed Irish American from Ohio, wavering between two ships or none, warned the party it risked ruin over the naval program, declaring he would continue as a Democrat all his life.
The dispatches do not confirm T. R. sworn off a run for this term. Likely not. Voters made the move unnecessary, per Kansas City Journal commentary.
Atlanta Journal reports OW has been discovered in the Philippines, presenting a chance to unload them on John D. through a localized scoop. The item frames a sting operation or misdirection as a notable public-interest moment.
A Baltimore American humor snippet jokes that a coachman's wife has an advantage in dressing quickly since her husband has long practice in hooking up. The wry remark plays on a double entendre about haste and marriage dynamics.
The Detroit Free Press quotes a sharp exchange on gloating over others misfortunes. A critic warns that pride precedes a fall, while others question the vanity of merriment at another's expense. The piece reflects a public mood on empathy and accountability.
A Baltimore American note from May 1913 urges kindness to suffragists celebrating the New Year of the movement. The piece underscores public support as women campaign for voting rights amid ongoing advocacy and social tension.
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