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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
4
The piece argues Pendleton should become a wholesale center for eastern Oregon, parts of Washington and Idaho, citing rail facilities and location but blaming prohibitive rates. It asserts the Columbia river and the railroad commission are key remedies guiding public attention toward progress.
The writer argues Justice Brewer's ruling on the national reclamation act will hinder irrigation projects and aid private corporations opposing government development. He asserts Congress has broad constitutional power over arid lands and condemns Brewer as outdated, advocating frequent turnover of Supreme Court justices.
Portland rallies to address long standing distributive rate abuses harming Inland Empire shippers and producers. Spokane seeks equal terminal rates with coastal points, while both regions push for relief from high rates eastward and westward. Portland has long influenced railroads and can now aid in resolving the rate dispute.
The San Francisco Star reports a price drop in lumber lime and brick after the quake rebuilding boom. Iron and steel stay high due to tariff protection and trusts. Material vendors from the east attract customers as local rebates proved limited, aiding the city’s reconstruction efforts.
The piece asserts Jersey breed certainty, then pivots to a Spanish prince with mixed ancestry. It contrasts this with a claim that 22,000 New Yorkers died from tuberculosis last year and argues peace activists ignore disease, urging focus on tenements and social ills as cures for much suffering.
The speaker argues that paving in Salem will mirror Pendleton and benefit large property owners most as objections arise. Opponents forget that paving raises property values and profits. Once done, past opponents would accept the improvement, proving prosperity must be compelled for progress.
May 17 Maom Meeting County Sunday School Workers Pendleton M E church May 4 Oregon estate grange Hood River May 24 Umiatilia County Caledonian picnic Athena June 4 T Washington state grange Lynden June 7-8 Pioneers reunion Weston June 10 Oregon Pioneers association Portland July 4-7 B P U national convention Spokane July 10-15 International Christian Endeavor Seattle July 18-20 Grand Lodge Bikes Philadelphia Woot Sales Pendleton May 3 and 2% June Heppner May 28 29 June 18 Shaniko June 16 11 96 July to Condon June 11 Baker City July % Egio July 11
The piece surveys Democratic nomination chatter in several states. It notes resolutions backing W. J. Bryan for president, possible gubernatorial contenders in Arkansas Massachusetts Louisiana and Louisiana, and Gillespie like turns for North Carolina and Delaware. It ends with coaching and etiquette asides for players and staff.
The text advises a nickname driven path to fame for ball players and disparages opponents and umpires. It suggests abusing umpires, blaming them for outs, and pressuring managers. It urges ingratiating with home fans, hitting home runs, and not letting balls be caught, ending with a note on becoming an invide player.
Edward Muler of Ridgefield drowned near Vancouver while drawing logs at Jog pond of the Larrabee mill. He was working overtime amid a rush of work when the accident occurred.
Peruvian civil engineering prowess is praised alongside the Romans. A single road from Quito to the Chilean dominion is described as 20 feet wide and 2000 miles long, cutting through rock, snow, and rivers, illustrating ancient skill that could challenge modern feats.
A compact reflection on how different figures from railways to burglars, buccaneers, and personal traitors claim success. The passage notes that achieving wealth, evading capture, or harming others can be seen as success by those involved, despite ethical judgments.
Reverend George Varney succeeds Reverend Tarry Secor as pastor of the Baker City Baptist church. Varney has preached in Baker City before and has spent several years as a state missionary in New Mexico.
European plan with steam heat throughout and modern conveniences. Rooms en suite with bath and a large, new sample room. Hotel St. George features telephone and fire alarm connections to office and hot and cold running water in all rooms.
Rooms priced at one and one half dollars are advertised a block and a half from the depot with a prominent electric sign inviting inquiries.
The Hotel Pendleton has been refitted and refurnished throughout with telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms. It offers sample rooms as traveling quarters, free “bus” special rates by the week or month, excellent cuisine, and prompt dining room service.
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