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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1917
Page
6
A fragment notes that a few senators can cause irreparable harm to the country and praises patriotism, singling out Senator Lane of Oregon as among the obstructionists and stating he belongs in private life.
The Rev R C Cave of St Louis is restored to full membership after 27 years away for preaching a sermon that questioned Old Testament depictions of God. He again endorses his prior views, sparking debates on modern church liberalism versus traditional doctrine. Also notes Zimmermann letter eroding German prestige, auto accident in Portland, and critique of Senator Lane amid national danger.
The piece condemns the Senate for filibustering against President Wilson s request to arm merchant ships. It argues armed neutrality is prudent to safeguard America without war, accusing senators of aiding brigandage at sea and risking national disaster. It calls for rule changes to restore order and democracy.
In Pilot Rock this week Honorable F Chadwick has focused his proclamation as governor. The sow boar and pig issue angers the provident homeholder about to plant garden seed. Our friend Sturdevant also appears in town, connected to old affairs.
Fragmented text cites President Wilson and Vice President Marshal as a free presidents team over a century. Mentions Justice of the Peace Joe H. Parkes arriving at Fenelon in 1882 to open a drug store near Hotel Pendleton. Also references Vernal Rackmin and University High School, Rurene Bible University, a rock removal explosion four miles above Umatilla that reportedly killed thirteen, and Fred Judd driving a Cadillac with goats.
GEO. L. HORSEMAN writes from Weston Oregon arguing Lupine weed pods cause horse deaths, rejects vaccination, and urges farmers to avoid vaccines to stop epidemic, claiming germs are responsible and offering to test his theory in the community.
Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company advances heavy traffic needs by upgrading from ninety to one hundred pound steel rails. The project covers about thirty miles across the Cascade range, with total costs near half a billion dollars. Additional sections will be undertaken as conditions warrant.
Duffey named commissioner of highways in New York, replacing departed official. Moves to oversee state road projects and maintenance. Local impact expected as transportation department reorganizes under new leadership.
From the March 3, 1877 issue: notes include Freeman J. Franklin dates, two fine Witter entries for epicure palate, a fire freight wagon from beyond the trade route, tension over removal to Astoria, and Pendleton rake night with bowls and grunts amid district events.
The report notes potential federal aid to fund highway work in New York, with an offer near £4,000,000 if the statute acts. It contrasts a $9,000,000 resistance fund and a £100,000 local bond, highlighting projected county deficits and the impact on Champlain and Buffalo area routes as roads would stay unimproved without bond money.
A telegram from Copenhagen via the Exchange Telegraph in London reports a new heavy tax on bachelors. Dr Aut von Lantae, a finance official, announced the measure as part of marital incentives and taxation reforms.
The announcement states that families with children will be relieved of part of ordinary taxation, proportionate to the number of their children, easing the burden for households with dependents.
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