Pendleton Sees Growth and Forward Momentum
Pendleton is described as thriving with active development, strong street improvements, a top regional high school, and a growing Eastern Oregon State Hospital. A gravity water supply is forthcoming, spurring growth and health improvements, with notable building activity and a call to establish a Pendleton Commercial Club as the town’s working, social core. The piece also notes a related East Oregonian Canadian wheat discussion by Hyman H. Cohen, arguing tariff and reciprocity factors will not drastically alter world market prices.
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Pendleton
Portland
Eastern Oregon State Hospital
Pendleton Commercial Club
Mr. Cohen
Politics and water board strife ripple through Pendleton
The piece laments export prices and Canadian wheat's impact on the American market while railroading local drama. It warns of Dr. Best A Calamitons possible removal from the water board and questions succession for Pacific Power & Light Co. It urges legal action, mentions a treaty with Canada, and ends with calls to help Pendleton.
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Canada
United States
America
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Tury
Marion Jack
Will Moore
Dr. Best
Water Commission
Co. F. Colesworthy
Electric Company
Water Board
Lowell
Compensation Act Will Soon Be In Action
The East Oregonian reports the Workmen's Compensation Act, passed by the last legislature and approved by voters on November 4, becomes effective July 1, 1914 for insurance aspects. It creates an Industrial Accident Fund funded by employers, workers, and state, with two classes A and B wage sets. Employers may exempt themselves with a safe record. act offers liberal compensation and up to 260 for initial first aid, with optional enrollment for employers and workers. Copies available from the Oregon Industrial Accident Commission in Salem.
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The
East Oregonian
Carl D. Babcock
State Industrial Accident Commission
West
Oregon
Salem
Everything Relative Madge This Winter Coldens
A judge notes a dialog where Marjorie is reminded she is not wearing many clothes and comments on the season being cooler than desire. The fragment showcases a courtroom exchange with a witless, possibly improvised banter about propriety and attire.
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Madge
Marjorie
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