Pendleton Seeks Adequate Federal Building and Government Reform
Pendleton pushes for a proper federal building with space for the federal court and offices, arguing current funds only allow a one story post office facility and would prove inadequate. They urge Oregon senators and Sinnott to secure a larger appropriation and oppose a minimal structure. A public push for commission government follows, with a planned Thursday meeting to draft a charter and present it openly to voters.
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Pendleton
Federal Court
Oregon
United States Commissioner
Marshall
Indian Service
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau ‘of Animal Industry
Sinnott
Charter Reform Debate and Currency Crisis Commentary
The piece argues charter design must avoid blandness while favoring efficient government, noting public testing of a commission system. It then attacks Wall Street currency reform theories and the secession threat of national banks, questioning bond losses and urging cost savings using local building materials.
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United States
Wall Street
National City Bank of
New York
First National of
Chicago
Congress
Train passenger helps woman alight at next stop
On a suburban train a man in the rear car is approached by a woman who asks him to help her off at the next station. She explains she must travel backward after alighting to fool the conductor into helping her reboard, a ruse used at three stations.
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Agai
The McTavish Family Dinner Mishap
The McTavish family dines as Mr McTavish carves a fowl while a keen dog watches intently. A knife slips and a poultry fragment rolls to the floor prompting humorous exchanges about the dog getting the leg. The youngest declares possession with his foot on it.
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McTavish
Getting Even with a Sultan Jewel Gift Tale
The late William T. Stead visited Turkey where the sultan offered a jewel led cigarette case. Stead, who did not smoke, requested a countergift option. The exchange led to Stead giving the sultan a jeweled fountain pen, claiming he obtained “getting even” by gifting back a writeable present.
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William T. Stead
Turkey
Stead
Saturday Evening Post
Tramping Deluxe Encounter on City Street
A tramp asks for a nickel. a passerby refuses, then the tramp offers a card for contact. The passerby remains stern while the tramp requests a contribution to be left with the tramp’s bookkeeper at the office.
Stanfield May Recalls Campaign Predictions On Meat Supply
Stanfield Oregon July 15 1912 That alarm over future meat supply is well founded though not disputed. The writer cites administrations warning during Woodrow Wilson’s 1912 campaign and notes cattle markets and calf slaughter trends. He urges protective laws to conserve calves and prevent immature cattle slaughter to avert a potential meat famine.
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Stanfield
Ore
East Oregonian
Woodroy Wilson
T. C. Yates
The Ball Game as Theatrical Stage of Fame in San Francisco
The San Francisco Examiner notes a baseball game played with grand theatrical flair. A crowd of thousands watches stars act under bright lights as pitchers, batters, and fielders perform with skill and missteps. The piece ponders fame, fans’ cheers, and the price of success, citingTyrus Cobb and a lively, verdictlike atmosphere.
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Washington Reef
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Oregon Senators
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