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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
4
A public notice refutes claims that a $40,000 water system bond issue will raise taxes. The bonds will be paid from water system receipts, bringing total gravity bonds to $240,000 with $12,000 annual interest. Receipts exceed $30,000 yearly, leaving at least $18,000 for operating costs and a sinking fund.
The letter criticizes an amendment for retroactivity in city reassessment, questions fairness for taxpayers on Jackson Street, and argues for equal payment by all big property owners. It also notes Pendleton's hoped railroad terminal benefits and urges fair dealing to attract the freight division. The piece touches on British mediation in Mexico and U.S. policy toward Carranza, plus a New York World critique of military justice and desertion rates.
The piece urges Pendleton and Umatilla County to send a capable, scandal-free delegation. It notes local figures like Dr. Withycombe as assets and mentions expectations on the grand jury adopting a watchful waiting stance. It also references the spring gardening mood and an eclipse noted by residents.
President Wilson begins his second year in office amid strong support from achievements and counsel. He faces a complex Mexico policy with Carranza and Huerta in conflict. Carranza's motives for opposing Bryans plans are discussed as key to ongoing negotiations and strategy.
The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York filed its 1913 report with the Oregon Insurance Commissioner. It lists paid up capital 5,589,480.87, total income 11,063,354.70, net premiums 6,060,449.191, losses unpaid 2,334,276.55, and total liabilities 712,500.17. The balance shows admitted assets 11,003,556.70, with real estate 81,508,803.45 and stocks and bonds 7,852,720.03, cash 240,564.25, plus premiums in course of collection 1,424,200.41. Portland agents and territory noted.
In a decade 46 689 U S soldiers deserted with 8.16 to 18.72 per cent loss across ten regiments. Harper's Weekly columnist Charles Johnson Post criticizes court martial abuses and notes that many deserters carry lifelong criminal records. He argues discipline relies on court martial, with summary courts handling minor infractions.
A cautionary note on building with brick versus contractor choices. It argues brick’s inherent strength cannot be altered by builders and urges homeowners to insist on brick to safeguard their investment.
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