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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
4
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The piece argues that part of the net income of the B. & Ny in 1501 should have funded local car manufacturing to handle rising traffic. It notes earnings of 5,597,152.59 and asserts no prior traffic delays, urging expansion at Albina shops to build cars and equipment locally to avoid future delays as demand grows. Six months net profit invested in car shoes could supply the system’s needs.
A national discussion labels heredity and environment as factors in crime, noting the Northwest’s boy murderers and urging early parental responsibility in child rearing. It warns prenatal influences set lifelong traits, arguing prevention must begin before birth.
County funds should be placed in banks as well as state tram funds. The text argues county funds are more accessible to the treasurer and would generate monthly balances to cover the treasurer’s salary, suggesting county funds be placed in secure accounts for easier management and income.
An advertisement highlights blank books for the new year, files, clips, bank boxes, pens, inks and related office needs. It says the shop specializes in office equipment and serves the busy businessman with a complete line at reasonable prices.
The treasurer's office aims to keep politics out of bidding for bank rate. The Umatilla county delegation is urged to attend to this measure. The law would directly aid Umatilla county and produce good results in the first month after enactment.
Pendleton eyes a £10,000 raise for Pendleton Academy at tonight’s Commercial association meeting. A stranger pledges $10,000 if the academy gains solid local support, with four equal payments planned to fit business leaders’ giving. The Presbyterian educational board and regional interest are expected to boost outside aid once Pendleton’s fundraising proves fruitful.
A newspaper column argues the United States uniform commands respect only when worn by soldiers who are sober and proper. It condemns drunken soldiers seeking entry to dances, stating the uniform is not a passport and must be earned by respectable behavior. It notes great heroes wore the uniform, but warns some misusers tarnish its honor.
Attorney General A M Crawford states the legislature lacks authority to raise supreme court justices per the state constitution the highest law. He cites Justice Lord’s Oregon reports ruling that when white population reaches 200000 the legislature is not required to provide for elections of supreme or circuit judges in distinct classes, but may do so and may end the existing system. The opinion discusses the power to exercise or restrain judicial expansion.
The article discusses a constitutional interpretation that reorganization of the courts follows legislation implementing that section. It notes that current district elected judges may shift with a new law creating supreme and circuit court judges, and cites section 10 article VI of the state constitution. Attorney General support is referenced, and constitutional amendment is deemed the only path if the opinion holds. Henry E. Northup of Portland requested the ruling.
Paris desk reports Tolstoy brands Shakespeare a time server who flattered rulers and lacked genius. He calls Othello the best play yet inferior to Malians, says King Lear lacks character variety, and claims Marlowe outshines Shakespeare. Tolstoy criticizes Shakespeare’s universality and insists all characters speak the same language.
Prof Whitney at University of California estimates insurer exposure after the great San Francisco conflagration. He cites losses of about 180 million as the insured value covered by companies, with total property loss around 250.9 million. The fire exposes a broad insurance risk across buildings and contents, noting about five percent uninsured and a general insurance-to-value ratio near ten percent.
A single pearl worth 830000 and a 20000 gem were taken from the Sulan sea by a poor Moro fisherman. The pearl, large as a marble and flawless, was reported to Col. E. B. Seever after he surrendered it to authorities. Government action sent the pearl to Singapore with fees diverted to the fishing captain, amid Moro fear of dutos. Also noted is land value growth and homestead policy critique, citing Rufin 8 Cowing’s retirement from New York court after 28 years.
A historical brief notes a bar and cited room located in close proximity to three depots, outlining the urban layout and surrounding streets. The item highlights distance and neighborhood context without detailing events or owners.
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