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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
4
President Roosevelt praised Boise City’s tree lined streets and urged residents to keep surroundings pleasing to the senses. He spoke to those who live on the plains near mountains and rapid rivers, saying man’s handiwork should enhance nature and spread pleasure to all visitors.
The East Oregonian reports Pendleton faces a labor dispute affecting the Pure Bowman building project worth about 350 dollars in local business activity. Carpenters refuse to handle iron from Rigby Clove foundry unless employees join unions, while most foundry workers favor unions but will not be coerced. Negotiations suggest unionizing or stock purchase could settle the stalemate, with all sides seeking a prompt resolution.
Carpenters idle while foundry employees vote to join the concern to stock. Rigby Clove dispute lingers as foundry takes back iron to aid contractors. Pendleton iron boycott persists amid union coercion claims and local press debate on fair action.
A editorial warns that one third of First District Oregon citizens show low interest in citizenship as shown by weak voter turnout in recent elections. The piece decries stay at home votes, urges participation, and argues citizenship is the mark of a free people and essential to prevent sway by politicians. It laments drift and calls for active civic engagement.
A report recalls Democratic lawmakers in Ohio who voted for a curative act that aided a Cincinnati Traction Company franchise, sparking a backlash led by Mayor Tom Johnson. In Richland county a primary shifted as Earhart lost support, signaling a purge of “eighth black sheep” and urging the party to reform and move forward. The piece quotes Johnson pledging to defeat incumbents in their districts amid accusations of boodling and party rot.
The Western Federation of Miners president denounces John Mitchell for agreeing to arbitrate the anthracite coal dispute. The Star argues Mitchell did the right and only feasible act to stop suffering while avoiding split within his union, noting public sympathy remains aligned with arbitration.
An old advertisement frames cough as more than a cold and claims Scott’s Emulsion heals inflamed tissues at the root of the illness. It offers a free sample upon request to Scott and Bowne, New York.
An advertisement extols beginning a five five course of S. S. S. to cleanse and strengthen the blood before spring and summer. It claims impure blood causes boils eczema and skin eruptions while promoting liver and kidney health and better digestion. Testimonials from Mrs M P Smythers and a Texan resident praise S S S as a superior blood purifier and tonic.
A Milwutther correspondent named Helesia Bian of 125 Seventh Street describes health issues and a petition regarding relief. She notes one young writer has resigned from a field of suffering and presents concerns about treatment and support.
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