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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
4
A partial readable line shows a block of address fragments and department initials from a city bureau recruiting or security building. The text mentions Youngton and Fourteenth Street with scattered letters that imply an internal office or recruitment note.
Pendleton’s youngest company in the state carried honors at the state encampment. With many men present, good behavior, drill proficiency, and skilled baseball, the Pendleton group returned home in high esteem, reflecting well on the city and each member.
Prof Edwin Larkin of Lowe Observatory warns in The Balance that within 50 years the earth will be densely populated, forcing people to fight for survival. He urges a pledge for women not to marry or have children, fearing future soldiers or paupers. He predicts riots if conditions worsen and continual war if they improve. Yet Matilia county presents a different scene.
The piece argues the direct primary law, while not sacred, enjoys strong public support and resists legislative amendments. It warns that machine politics would alter its vital features, preferring an incomplete law to any change, and notes efforts to amend to fit presidential electors and national conventions were rejected by voters.
The passage suggests broad voter distrust toward political machines, noting dis honesty despite possible good motives. It frames a climate where the mass of voters view machine efforts skeptically and react when controversies arise.
The Seattle News summarizes the Interstate Commerce Commission report on Harriman’s railroad empire. It claims Harriman alone directs vast western rail lines including California Oregon Nevada Wyoming Idaho and Arizona, and that Union Pacific’s Southern Pacific acquisition blocked competition. It reports stock moves fund road acquisitions, limiting Union Pacific improvements while expanding Harriman’s influence through Santa Fe and New York Central holdings, and predicts joint control over Northwestern Pacific with coordinated rates and territory.
Milwaukee Sentinel presents a reflective poem recalling a boyhood world of Lindy’s and rural peace. The speaker longs to return to a simpler past filled with honest neighbors, open fields, and the fragrance of orchards, a place he deems nearer to God than modern life.
The Pendleton Tribune is blamed for misreporting Fourth of July fund contributions. Editer Geer is said not to be responsible. The paper allegedly misaligned gift amounts, inflating others’ closeness to cents while exposing Pendleton businessmen to unfavorable ad criticism.
A five mile extension brings the Simmons Landing-Holdman railroad survey close to Pendleton. The Hast Oregonian welcomes the line extension and urges Pendleton to secure a city right of way north to meet the survey. It calls the project Pendleton's greatest promise with vast wheat belt impact and faster river access, likely cutting freight costs within two seasons.
A dealer explains the misconception about cork legs and recounts the origin of artificial limbs. He notes that cork legs crumble, advocates elm or willow substitutes, and attributes the idea to an 1810 figure named John Cork who popularized cork leg legends.
An officer in the Philippines reported discovering fortifications and was required to reveal their location. The exchange sought details on when the fortifications were found and the officer’s exact disclosure timing.
Charles Cochrany in August Smiths Magazine argues U S railroads with vast systems seek over one billion dollars to expand tracks and rolling stock. He says financiers profited from consolidations while treasuries were gutted, leaving lines to beg the public and face high rates as major carriers demand hundreds of millions from Pennsylvania, St Paul, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, New York Central, and others.
The article notes Bogota, Colombia, with 125,000 population and rich culture, lacks a railroad to the plateau city. A short line exists on the plateau, but reaching it requires two and a half days by mule or several days by river route. a railroad is anticipated.
Jane Addams, a noted Chicago reformer, has wide knowledge of city conditions from actual contact with residents.誉 Supreme Court Justice Brewer once urged her to run for mayor, recognizing her practical reforms and grasp of child labor, cooperative housekeeping, servant issues, and other social needs discussed at national conferences.
A New York Herald piece reflects on how to avoid self destructive acts, urging steadiness, shared misfortune, and calm submission to fate as the human condition reveals itself. It warns against quick judgments and emphasizes patience over rash action.
A fragmentary newspaper note records critics questioning the author’s work and literary reception. The excerpt names Mim Chyenny and AR and hints at debate over timing or release details on an author show.
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