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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
4
A reflective note on life and work from the author Etbert Thubbard. The text contrasts freedom in creative expression with the coercive demand to act or starve. It frames art as the joy and soul of labor when passion drives the maker.
The article argues that abundant work and good wages in Umatilla County tempt young men toward crime to display wealth and be seen as “princes.” It cites forgery and theft as results of social pressure and the desire for belonging, urging society to correct misguided beliefs about money and status. It also notes debates on county offices, road improvements, and land values affecting development and public funding.
A discussion argues saving via elected county recorder over appointment, claiming the recorder’s office is essential in Union County and should be kept distinct from the county clerk. Proponents urge keeping offers close to the people by allowing voter choice.
Senator Merve proposes a bill to force Associated Press to offer its telegraphic news service to all newspapers in Oregon. The Oregonian long controlled the franchise, limiting rivals and prompting public demand for equal access. The bill would penalize firms that withhold service and aim to restore impartial treatment for Oregon’s press.
Legislature backs news press role to drive Oregon prosperity and public service, urging lawmakers to vote in support of media-led growth rather than opposing it. Key figures argue a thriving press serves state interests and informs citizens.
The Denver Post notes unusual Senate patterns including Perkins of California rarely absent in nearly a decade, Harris of Kansas rising as a power with cross party support, and Harris’s standing among Republicans and Democrats. It also mentions Missouri’s Rice after a hustings clash with Champ Clark, Arkansas’s Jones facing a party battle, and Mason of Minds moving to a senatorial role while West of Missouri retires gracefully.
A White House anecdote circulated in Congress recounts President Roosevelt joking with applicants for office. He tests their backing by citing Senators Hanna, Foraker, Fairbanks, and Beveridge, offering the White House if they secure agreement from all. Also noted is a new method for brick kilns using petroleum with 100 pounds of oil per ton of brick.
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