Pendleton urged to back Holdman to Pendleton line
The piece argues Pendleton should back a Simmons Landing to Holdman rail extension to connect with the Open River Association Eureka line, linking Pendleton to north and west Umatilla County and Hermiston irrigation projects. It warns that waiting for a Walla Walla Freewater line would harm Pendleton merchants and territorial control.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla Freewater
Walla Walla
Simmons Landing
Holdman
Umaila
Walla
Walla Freewater
Campaign to Repeal Oregon Pass Law Seeks Referendum
Readers urged to sign petitions to challenge the last legislature's compulsory pass law. The text argues against forcing railroads to grant free passes to officials, claiming it unfair, sets a dangerous precedent, and undermines Oregon’s independence. It warns of possible future free travel mandates for other travel services and officials.
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Oregon
Advertising Davenport's Arab charger to ride US army across land
Homer Davenport the cartoonist has closed an advertising contract to furnish an Arabian stallion for a government voyage across the United States from Silverton to Morristown. The horse is expected to cover 3100 miles in 100 days, while accompanying Oregon pony completes the journey with steadier miles per day. The Oregon mustang, less celebrated, will travel more miles yearly on lean fare.
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Homer Davenport
Silverton
Morrison
N. J
Devonport
Bilverton
Morristown
Oregon
Pendleton urged to back Open River electric line
A historical plea urges Pendleton to cooperate with the Open River association to run an independent electric line from the Columbia River into the city rather than waiting for Standard Oil to extend from Walla Walla. The piece casts Pendleton as a sidelined stop on a broader energy dispute with regional providers.
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Hollman-Pendleton
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Open River Association
Columbia River
City
Nut
Standard Oil Company
Walla Wall
Pendleton Opinion Addresses Vacant Homes and Water Plan
A Pendleton writer decries vacant houses blamed on gambling and urges attracting permanent residents. The piece notes Lewiston and Wallin areas with many vacancies, argues against overbuilding, and calls for growth through stable population. It also reports on gravity water pipe costs from Pendleton to Thorn Hollow totaling about 214000 to 250000, and mentions Senator Fulton’s stance on senatorial elections and railroad amendments.
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Pendleton
Lewiston
Wallin Wallinrs
Northwest
East Oregonian
Hilch
Tri-State field meet and declamatory events listed
May 2 to 3 events include Tri state field meet and declamatory contest at Walla Walla. May 4 horse show at Pendleton. May 18 to 17 Montana interscholastic meet at Missoula. May 24 Oregon state grange at Hood River. June 4 to 7 Washington state grange at Tynden. June 7 pioneers reunion at Weeton. June 19 Oregon Pioneer Association at Portland. July 4 to 7 B F U national convention at Spokane. July 10 to 16 International Christian Endeavor convention at Seattle. July 16 to 20 Grand Lodge Bika at Philadelphia. July ? to 12 Knights Templar conclave at Saratoga. Near Hunters Wash. Mrs Marwick, 66, died after being thrown from a bogey by a runaway team striking barbed wire."
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Walla Walla
Pendleton
Montana
Missoula
Oregon
Astate Grange
Hood River
Washington State Grange
Tynden
Pioneers
Weeton
Oregon Pioneers’ Association
Portland
B. V. FP U
Apokane
International Christian Endeavor
Seattle
Grand Lodge Bika
Philadelphia
Knights Templar
Saratoga
Political Note and Comment Recurring GOP tariff talk and campaigns
A political note highlights Mc Laurin predicting a Democratic defeat if Bryan leads and tariff reform remains a Democratic issue. It cites Kelfer of Ohio, Stevenson, Campbell, and Foraker supporters, plus Longworth, Burton, and Taft in Ohio. Louisiana governor bid by Wilkinson, Roosevelt vote in Kansas, Bryan’s weak standing in Minnesota, and Oklahoma’s mayoral races. A bold proposal by William George Jordan seeks a national House of Governors to standardize laws on finance and social issues.
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William George Jordan
House of Governors
Jordan
Honda
Mernover
Marconi Pioneer of Wireless Tales in Europe
The article profiles Gugheimd Marcon, born April 25, 1875 in Cologne, a key inventor in wireless telegraphy. It notes Irish heritage from his mother, early experiments in Dublin Bay, cross Channel links between France and England, and adoption of his system by Lloyds, major shipping firms, and navies of Britain and Italy. It mentions a 14% mile range advance and Atlantic communication, recognizing honors from European governments. The piece closes with a brief poem and a teaser to read the East Oregonian.
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Gugheimd Marcon
Cologne
Tinly
Ireland
America
Dublin Bay
France
England
English Channel
Lloyd's
Great Britain
Italy
Atlantic Ocean
Scrvice
Llenor Marconi
Hotel St George Advertises Modern Northwest Comforts
An old European plan hotel listing touts firm class and all modern conveniences. Steam heat throughout and a large new sample room with bath, telephone and fire alarm connections, hot and cold water in all rooms, deeming the Hotel St George among the Northwest’s most up-to-date hotels.
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Rample
St. George
Northwest
The Hotel Pendleton Refit and Refurnish Update
The Hotel Pendleton has been refitted and refurnished throughout with telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms. En suite baths and single rooms, headquarters for traveling men, commodious sample rooms, free bus, and special weekly rates. Excellent cuisine and prompt dining service in connection with Hill and Tillman Room. Only three blocks from depots.
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Pendleton
Cassine
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