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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
4
A historical note defends Ty Cobb for reacting to a flannel mouthed insult from a rooter. It advocates sportsmanship by spectators and players, stating baseball appeals for gentlemanly conduct while acknowledging punches as an impulsive act against provocation. It closes with support for Cobb and the era.
The disclosure reveals a Brazilian coffee trust that tightly controls output and storage in New York. It holds ten million dollars worth of coffee to sway prices, harming consumers. Regulation is urged to ensure fair treatment and curb monopolistic power.
In the wake of yesterday’s electric wire troubles that killed a horse and endangered people for hours the article questions whether such perils are necessary and calls for safer precautions. The piece highlights urgent public safety concerns and asks local authorities to act.
The East Oregonian questions why a wealthy Pendleton trust with earnings well above interest charges does not spend on better insulation and new equipment. An outside official once disparaged Pendleton's gear during last summer’s probe, and locals wonder when improvements will occur as visitors prep for conventions. Locust blossoms frame the town’s welcoming scene amid decorative trees.
Governor Johnson acts on recommendations from a sectal investigator who traveled to San Diego to probe I W W disturbances. Both sides in the city appear to follow anarchistic lines amid the unrest.
The Taft camp hints Hughes as a compromise candidate while Roosevelt remains opposed. A brigade faithful to Roosevelt prepares to march to Chicago, signaling a sharp split between factions and a potential clash over leadership.
The term Ismay, linked to J Bruce Ismay after the Titanic disaster, has entered local slang. In a barroom quarrel two black men debated a punch line about Ismay and a .38 pistol, prompting a friend to advise avoiding danger. Schools note tree buds called an Ismay tree for early spring growth. Streetcar operators joke about a J B Ismay to wit the rear car. A quip ends with the line about a girl saying she will be a young man's sister.
Taxpayers of Holdman road district challenge Dr W R Campbell appointed in 1911 for road supervisor. They cite lack of permanent road work, dangerous crossings, culverts washed out, and refusal to fix hazards while diverting funds to his own property. Petition campaigns, remonstrances, and a proposed replacement are described as harvest nears and roads remain limited. Two roadusers.
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