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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
4
The Oregon state election outcome favors Democrat Chamberlain, aided by Republican defections. The Portland Oregonian’s coverage is criticized for bias, while Sylvester Pennoyer’s legacy and long public service are honored as Oregon mourns another pioneer.
Sylvester Pennoyer lived simply and died peacefully with no trouble to anyone. He believed in self government and liberty, opposing masters and slaves, and stood for equality and justice for all. He was a forceful but respectful man whose cheerful word and honest dealing left a lasting impression.
Sylvester Pennoyer born in Groton New York July 6 1831 rose to prominence as Oregon’s governor. He studied at Harvard Law School funded by a 40 pound annual annuity from William Pennoyer, moved to Oregon in 1855, practiced briefly and built a large lumber business. He later co owned the Oregon Herald with Dr Weatherford, entered politics in 1855, and faced John W Gates in a mayoral race over municipal water ownership.
The Portland Oregonian editorial honors Sylvester Pennoyer as a man of vigor and integrity despite eccentricities. It notes his long public life, influence on Oregon politics, and the kindness from his friendships, while acknowledging manipulative schemes that targeted him.
The passage recounts rising anti Chinese feeling in Portland during the winter of 1885 86, with workingmen protesting immigrant competition for jobs. A counter meeting led by Pennoyer as chair supported law and order, boosting his popularity. It notes his 1836 governor election as a Democrat and his stance that courts cannot nullify laws passed by the legislature.
A reader testimonial extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a complete cure for indigestion and stomach ailments. The letter claims lasting relief after other medicines failed, praising the product and urging readers to accept no substitutes. It notes testimonials from Mia. T. Palmer of Peetle Texas and mentions free medical advice booklets offered by Dr. Pierce.
The text recalls Pennoyer's public service including justice for railroad workers at Corvallis and land gifts for Portland parks and Williams College scholarship. It notes Nevada California Oregon Railway changes, completion of the Termo to Madeline line, and possible extension toward Lakeview Oregon, totaling 145 miles from Reno.
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