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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1912
Page
4
An East Oregonian opinion argues municipal ownership of Pendleton's electricity is wiser than private control. It notes high costs from Pacific Power & Light, advocates municipal engineers and staff, and cites Pendleton’s potential savings on bonds and interest by funding a city plant rather than subsidizing the electric trust.
The city of Portland faces a crisis as private corporations control all water power and municipal plans lag. Critics warn that the electric trust will yield poor service and high rates, while bond holders and holding companies profit. Public resolve grows to pursue municipal power.
The Jersey Journal quotes a business view on Woodrow Wilson’s Democratic nomination. It says Mesars Clark Harmon and Underwood are not in a conspiracy to block Wilson, but wealthy followers of these candidates push for his defeat regardless of cost. They seek a president favorable to their interests and wary of protective tariffs and financial risk.
A California Methodist bishop argued against women's voting rights before a Baltimore convention, claiming women lack intellectual fiber for political matters. The piece counters by noting his rise to bishop and ridicules his claims, suggesting his thinking is flawed.
John T. Whistler reports to the city council that Walla Walla River development could yield as much electricity as Pendleton uses at a cost of 87,000 pounds with an additional 55,600 dollars to transmit the current to the city and to install a local distributing system.
A poem praising a woman for grace and gentleness, yet lamenting imposed limits on her freedom. It envisions elevating her in reverence while condemning attempts to curb her independence, ending with the author’s signature and initials.
The United States government plans a 351 foot high dam in Boise Canyon Idaho about twenty miles above Boise. It will be 25 feet wide at the top and 1060 feet long, spanning a narrow place to irrigate 250000 acres of desert land. Construction will take three or four years with bed rock 90 feet below the surface. The dam will hold back flood water and feed canals, using spillways at both ends and a pumping system for higher elevations. Modern hydraulics will manage the enormous water pressure and potential floods without damaging the structure.
The system uses stored water to drive dam turbines that power generators. Electricity will travel via copper wires to pumping stations and motors. Excess power could be sold in the city for manufacturing purposes.
In Plainfield New Jersey Mrs J F Emmons sustains a fractured rib during a post dinner bunny hug demonstration by her son Frank others present include Mrs Emmons daughter at Prospect avenue home. The family physician orders a plaster cast after examination. The overheard dialogue features a joke about character and reputation.
Fever drives demand as land near Fort George in Central British Columbia becomes prime settlement ground. The Grand Trunk Pacific opens the region to colonization, with Duke of Sutherland backing 40 acre farms. North Coast Land Co plans Scotch settlers near White's Landing and a German settlement nearby, promising roads, schoolhouse and church funding.
Two years back only 200 people resided in Fort George now over 2,000, with projections to exceed 10,000 by year end. Demand for labor remains strong, land prices have doubled, and further gains are expected as railroads finish, development accelerates, and homeseekers arrive in large numbers.
North Coast Land Co. Ltd of WA lists St George Hotel Pendleton along the Pacific Coast Merchandise line. Seale is noted in connection with the property and location details.
Inquiry listed at 223 Per Kiss Avenue for Reni House on the North Side seeking information about modern conveniences.
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