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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
2
A garbled item lists pest control tips and schedules for a week. It mentions pests like rodents and weeds, with references to weekly plans and observations. Names and places are unclear, but the piece implies routine maintenance and treatment steps.
In a heated column, critics accuse Republicans and lawyers of deceiving the public over national policy, while Democratic leaders and conventions near Kansas City and Philadelphia are blamed for cost and influence. The piece notes low Linn County taxes, with only three mills levy and about $7 million in taxable property, plus historic tax spending figures.
A long investigation details a corruption network tied to the McKinley administration with Perry Heath Fletcher and Rathbone. It alleges Cuban postal service contracts funded by the North American Trust Company and South American Trust, with bank ties and political rewards for appointments.
The article outlines Perry Sanford Heath’s rise as a fret assistant and influential ally of Senator Mark A. Manin, noting his control over post and civil service patronage, efforts to expand free delivery, and major budget plans. It highlights his large private fortune built over three years in public life and his ties to administration power. Born in Motveto, he is described as the youngest of three siblings with a prominent family background.
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