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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
4
On May 1, 1902 a column lists notable historical anniversaries: Joseph Addison born 1672 died 1719, John Dryden born 1631 died 1700, and Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington born in Dublin 1769 and died 1852. The item notes birth and death years and origins.
Governor Geer, after losing renomination, seeks the United States Senate by circulating petitions to place his name on ballots across Oregon. The piece portrays Geer as manipulating the legislature to secure the seat, arguing he would be unfit for the role and accusing him of personal ambition over public trust.
The piece argues for a flat salary plan for state officials including governor treasurer and judges to curb graft. It cites constitutional limits, highlights past overages, and notes reform advocates like Chamberlain and Bryan advocating direct election of U.S. senators by voters. It also summaries objections and press commentary on Depew’s amendment.
The editorial argues state salaries and printing costs exceed constitutional limits and burden taxpayers. It praises George E. Chamberlain and the Democratic ticket for cutting abuses, endorsing a flat salary plan to reduce office seekers and keep offices focused on qualified individuals.
The Portland Oregonian notes a disputed plan to pull state election control into federal hands. It calls it an old trick by Depew and predicts a hard uphill fight in Congress with Democrats regaining strength as gold democrats return, making the outcome likely a close contest and possible Republican House erosion.
The Pendleton Tribune mocks county clerk seat warmers while praising Ben Burroughs for efficiency and courtesy. Portland Chronicle endorses George Chamberlain in gubernatorial battle, focusing on anti graft and tax relief. The Pendleton Times touts W J Furnish as a strong Eastern Oregon candidate, urging support from neighboring counties for governor.
Pendleton judge Stephen A. Lowell, renowned for integrity, has endorsed George I Chamberlain for governor. He spoke in Benton during the last presidential campaign and is praised for upright methods, while local papers attack rival editors for sensationalism and mudslinging.
A lengthy candidate slate appears for governor supreme judge secretary of state treasurer and other statewide offices. It lists J N Williamson for Congress and J W Cribner and G W Phelps for legislative seats, with numerous Ur- Pendleton and surrounding county names attached to district roles.
A roster of local and county officials is presented including D W Sears Polk State Treasurer Henry Blackman Attorney General J H Raley Amity J E Godfrey Superintendent of Public Instruction W A Wann Lane B F Borham Marin Senatorial District W F Butcher Senator Morrow and Union Counties W M Pierce U Representative Morrow and Counties W F Matlock Umatilla County Co J Smith Representative WM Blakley Edwin A Reeser Sheriff T D Taylor Clerk W D Chamberlain Recorder H Marsh Treasurer W D Hansford Commissioner James Nelson Assessor Chas P Stilain Surveyor James A Howard Coroner T M Henderson
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