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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1905
Page
4
A fragment from Enfina C. Tompkins appears in the San Francisco Star. It ponders life without love, imagining a world without birds, blossoms, sunlit hills, or human radiance, concluding with the bleak fate of Earth if love vanished.
A committee led by Bill Baker and Tom Moffat threatens to withdraw trade from businesses that advertise or subscribe to the East Oregonian. The paper asks whether such saloon or lodge interests back the group, pledging to name affiliates if forced to publish. The editors insist on enforcing the law and invite community clarity on who supports or opposes the boycott.
The piece denounces the collapse of Frank G. Bigelow, former head of First National Bank of Milwaukee, amid a May wheat gambling spree that cost depositors millions. It places his fall beside other financial malpractices and warns that high finance must answer for theft and exploitation of funds.
The Chicago strike follows mayoral election as unions challenge employers to arbitrate breaches of contract. The Garment Workers and Teamsters unions faced contract breaches, with employers refusing to arbitrate their own breaches. Public figures condemn the employers for provoking disorder and call for fair arbitration and accountability.
American Consul Jomea Leroy of Durango reports informal indications that a subsidy for the Durango to Mazatlan extension of the Mexican International railroad may be arranged for about half the route. The message notes prior Mexican policy against subsidies, three reasons supporting aid, and a new traffic agreement with the Gould lines to boost freight and tourist movement between Mexico and the United States.
In compliance with a state law, the Bank of Troy will be incorporated and become a state bank. Thomas H. Brewer of Genesee completed preliminary arrangements this week. The Troy bank has been managed by D. M. Eckman since its organization in Troy.
A.J. Dockarty, Navajo exhibitor, discusses Navajo creation myths linking to early Genesis. He notes a filtered research path, warns of misleading tales, and previews a 100 page pamphlet with the legend. The Navajo exhibit will feature blankets, baskets, and a live display by J. W. Benham’s trading firm, aiming to educate visitors.
Alaska's first million hatchery will be built at Yes bay on the Cleveland peninsula about 36 miles above Loring. It will be among the nation's largest fish culture stations, costing 69,000 to construct, funded by a recent congressional appropriation. Yes bay lies in the heart of the Palmer fishery zone with red salmon abundant and habitats for the other four species nearby.
Officials of the United States Commission in Washington outline hatchery locations in Alaska Southeast and near Bristol Bay, promising access and advantages. They foresee multiple stations making the territory a leading fin fish producer and boosting confidence in Alaska’s salmon industry. Frank J. Cannon, former senator, is suspected as Reed Smoot’s wet.
A brief item notes a location near the corner of Main and Webb streets, a block and a half from the depot, with unspecified activity or plans likely of local interest.
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