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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
4
A public denunciation urges swift execution of sentences for Kulliher, Willamson, Van Geasner and others convicted by grand and trial juries. It condemns delays that let wealthy offenders evade penalties and inflame public distrust in courts and prosecutors. It calls for uniform punishment regardless of wealth.
The Whitlature of Oregon is accused of favoring private interests over public will in United States senate selection. The piece argues for electing senators by popular vote, condemns corruption, and asserts that a legislature should be responsive to the people rather than private power. It frames the federal constitution as a compromise and calls for the senate to be a creature of the people, not private interests.
A distorted report notes several Oregon land thieves have been convicted yet questions how many are jailed to serve their sentences. It laments delays, cites the McKinsey-Puter gang, and accuses officials of insufficient action to stop the land fraud.
The San Mateo Star reports Tom Lawson’s campaign against frenzied financiers continues with John A. MirCall resigning as president of the New York Site and Alexander % Orr appointed as head of a large Insurance firm. Salaries are cut from 700 000 to 60 000, highlighting pay contrasts. Meanwhile in Hathdrum Idaho an assault case involving Matha Idoh and others ends with several men fined for theft and payment evasion.
Progress in the last decade outpacing earlier history hinges on a new civic spirit per Charles Zueblin. His forthcoming Decade of Civic Development argues prosperity fuels culture, reshapes democracy, and makes social responsibility central, transforming American life and community.
The passage by Richard A. Haste urges embracing life fully. It contrasts fleeting pleasures with enduring need, urging acceptance of happiness while remaining grounded in present moments.
Alfred Anderson, purchasing agent for the canal commission, testified that most goods for the Panama Canal laborers were bought with part of the $61 million appropriated for the waterway. He defended purchases like suitcases tea sets and cutlery as necessities, saying work and family needs were met, and noted purchases sometimes occurred without public bidding under emergency orders.
A massive meteor struck near Holbrook Arkansas leaving a hole three quarters of a mile long and half a mile wide with a two mile deep crater. Scientists believe the meteor contained worth in solid gold and diamonds worth at least 22 million dollars, fueling efforts to reach the buried treasure. The Arkansas find is compared to Kimberley diamond pipes as engineers pursue the buried meteor with modern methods. The Milwaukeee Catholic directory notes 12,661,044 Catholics in the United States, up 149,101 from last year.
The excerpt portrays pines and hemlocks awake all night as stormbirds sweep and migratory flocks pass. Farm roofs shudder at trees’ cries while thousands of birds dash to northern pastures. With daybreak the drifting snow lies sleeping in sunlight, closing the scene.
Dimin cettes urges caution in chasing stars not comets and warns against idle destiny. It upholds self reliance and trusting one’s soul over guides while dismissing parade participation for immigrants. The note asserts marriage value lies in practical improvement for next year.
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