Case Appealed Over Taft Pinchot Ballinger Fight
Taft faces criticism as Pinchot demotes and Ballinger is vindicated in a clash that splits administration. Glavis’ charges against Ballinger are dismissed as Taft leans to corporate interests, prompting Pinchot and supporters to seek public judgment. The ultimatum signals a broader split between progressive reformers and powerful interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchot-Ballinger
Pinchot
Taft m
Moosevelt-Pinchot School
Taft
Corporation
Dolliver
Ballinger
Glavis
Glavie
Alaska
Conf
Forest Reserve
Forestry Service
Ike Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
United States
History Record Foresees Third Vote For President
A statement outlines that the nation will begin the long process of recording history with a future presidential election three years from now as citizens again choose their leader. The note emphasizes a return to the ballot and the ongoing republic’s electoral cycle.
Open windows boost student thinking in Chicago school
In a Chicago Graham school experiment principal William E. Watt left classroom windows wide open for a first grade class of 90 pupils. He found pupil efficiency rose immeasurably and tubercular tendencies reduced. The piece argues fresh air benefits homes and offices and debunks drafts fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham School of
Chicago
William E. Watt
County Levy Increased to Boost School Funding
Delegates at the school directory convention backed the county court's move to raise the county levy to at least $10 per capita. They urged keeping the levy high to extend equity, noting many properties benefit from the school system without paying their share.
School Directors Meet on Saturday to Consider Teacher Meeting
Directors met on Saturday and discussed holding a big teacher meeting at the school. They also considered forming a pupil protective association to address student safety.
New Year Bell Chamber Echoes In Weston
Weston residents woke to a cacophony as all town bells rang at once to mark midnight. The fire bell joined the chorus prompting startled, shivering citizens to rush outdoors in the cold. A man, seeing imagined flames, dashed home in a hurry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Edgar Allan Poe
Nathon
Milton and the O R N route change may come
A Milton Eagle column notes O R N officials eye a new Pendleton to Wallula route, potentially rerouting main track through Milton and Freewater. If secured, Milton gains closer transport, saving time and costs for both city and railroad, with L L Berry backing the plan. Citizens urged to support the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
L. L. Berry
Echo Coyote cut off eyed by O R N company plan
The O R N company plans a Echo Coyote cut off with 707000 set aside, adding to the Yoakum Pendleton spend to nearly two million dollars. This investment is expected to boost county towns and overall western development. The project may keep two lines along a long stretch, which is viewed as beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. & N. Company
Yoakum
Pendleton
Harriman
Property owners urged to fund traction system prompt
Citizens are urged to contribute toward the $50,000 needed for the traction system. Every property owner and businessman should prepare to share the expense and not shift costs onto others or expect benefits without paying. The plea stresses personal responsibility and active participation in securing the improvement.
Athena Press Marks 22 Years of Growth and Hope
The Athena Press celebrates 22 years since its June 1, 1892 founding with a record of growth, progress, and community service. It notes Athena’s rise from a hamlet to a commercial and social hub, praising improvements, education, and the city’s bright future while inviting cooperation from readers and merchants for continued advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas Per
Tres
Athena
Amati l
Pacific Coast
Citley
Presa
Passing Days and civic reflections in Oregon columns
A fragmented column discusses Oregon and national opinion on a constitutional amendment, naming Harvey W. Scott and the Peoples Power League. It questions Oregonian support while praising diligent work and progress. The piece includes poem stanzas about daily life, labor, and moral progress by Delia Hart Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oregon
Congress
Harvey W. Scott
Peoples Power League
Oregonian
U.S
Wig
Public Trustees Debate On Taft Ballinger Role
Public officials including the president and Interior secretary are urged to serve as trustees for the public. The text argues good trustees should ignore schemes to enrich a few, criticizing Taft and Ballinger for missteps in safeguarding public estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Secretary of the Interior
Taft
Ballinger
Oregonian stance on direct Senate elections questioned
The Harney County News remarks on The Oregonian declaring it never supported direct election of U S senators by the people. It questions past advocacy of popular vote for senators and prior support of platforms that called for it, noting a potential inconsistency in its historical positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
U. S
Awain
Senate of the
For Sale Stock Ranch Near Pilot Rock By G W Linsner
An 1800 acre stock ranch ten miles south of Pilot Rock is offered by owner G W Linsner. It includes 90 white faced Hereford cattle 60 cows 49 head of other cattle one bull valued at 750 dollars 10 horses and 100 dollars of chickens plus 3 wagons and farm machinery. A separate offer promises a free gift if land is bought at 12 60 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
G. W. Linsner
Hood River debate over location for eastern Oregon normal school
The text argues against placing a normal school in Hood River or on the lower Columbia. It contends eastern Oregon deserves a separate normal school located within eastern Oregon, not in western sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood River
Oregon
Lower
Columbia
Snowball Downhill Image of Collective Gift Effort
If all do their part that 50 000 can be raised like a snowball going down hill.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pendleton, O
The
Bart Oregonian Publishing
Mall
Baily
Mall Alte
Petive
Gemi
Gen
Oregon News Co
Serene Woreet
Boreac
Pe C
Fouremnen Street
N. W
United Ive Anuuciation
Eee
Frank L. Stanton
Athena Press
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Bach
Delia Hart Stone
Northwestern Gas & Electric Co
Matlock Building
East End Grocery
Harney Co
J. P. Medernac II
Pendleton Roller Mills
Pendleton, Oregon
Tallman’s F
Tallman & Co
WM. E. Hanscom
T. B. Swearingen
May
Henry Kopittke
Malin
Conkey
Colesworthy
Alta
Williamson Haffner
Denver
Colo Colo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!