Pendleton council to order underground wires
Readers accuse the Pacific Power & Light company and telephone trust of throttling progress via behind the scenes favors. Pendleton’s council now faces a move to place overhead wires underground in the business district to protect residents and improve city appearance. The paper predicts the inquiry will conclude with wires ordered down.
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East Oregonian
Pendleton
Pacific Power & Light Company
Telephone Trust
City council debate over coverage in East Oregonian
Councilman Tom Montgomery questions the paper’s stance on the wire controversy and contends he must represent the other side. He asks why he should side with the public interest and questions whether the electric trust will act in the people’s interest as implied by Strain and other councilmen.
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Tom Montgomery
East Oregonian
Mr. Montgomery
Servant of the People
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Pendleton Councilman Challenged by Electric Trust Critique
The East Oregonian accuses Councilman Montgomery of serving a corporation rather than the people. It argues public officials must represent residents and scrutinize electric rates, despite alleged city ties of some lawyers and the utility’s profits. It notes Pendleton’s bills remain high even after reductions and underground lines.
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Electric Company
Pendieton
Pendleton
Electric
Mr. Montgomery
Inland Empire resorts need better development and promotion
A Spokane editorial urges more attention to developing Inland Empire resorts akin to the Canadian Pacific model. It praises Wenaha springs and calls for extending the Pilot Rock line to connect southern county resorts, arguing rail advertising would draw thousands of Inland Empire visitors for vacations.
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Rockies
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Oregon
Wenaha Springs
Pilot Rock
Company L Guardsmen Plan Astoria Camp This Year
Company L guardsmen will enjoy a fine vacation at Astoria and will take a large company to camp this year. The story notes a vibe similar to the middle west last night.
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