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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1903
Page
4
A 1902 note discusses how laws crafted by lawyers would make litigation unnecessary if statute language were perfectly clear. It imagines a world where dispute resolution vanishes and money spent on law could be saved or deposited in banks.
In Pendleton a debated charter amendment splits opinion. Senator Smith outlines a representative city government in which wards influence mayoral and appointee selection, favoring present methods over a city wide vote for officers. Proponents cite corruption fears and labor law needs amid mining and railroad industry concerns.
A Spokesman-Review analysis argues New Jersey style railroad taxation would boost Washington revenue. It claims New Jersey roads pay 757.5 per mile versus Washington’s 173.97, implying $661,700 more annual takings if Washington taxed at that rate. It envisions state ownership of branches and lines over 36 years.
Congressman Woods of Steackinn to succeed John P. Irish as port officer after Irish held the post six years or more. The San Francisco Star notes Irish was appointed by Chiveland and retained by McKinley for campaign support, accusing him of merely drawing salary and delivering speeches.
A pamphlet style critique argues no law has made living easier for workers, accusing capital interests of using legislation to extract wealth. It challenges readers to study matters and reveals perceived exploitation within the law system.
A damaged ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for tired women, backache, and female weakness. It claims to relieve headaches from social pressures and ulcers, inviting letters to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York, with confidential correspondence.
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