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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
4
E B Aldrich defends Pendleton’s forward path amid charter debate and accusations of siding with reactionaries. He criticizes opponents who claim to favor old systems, supports municipal paving and gravity water, and rebukes claims of free water. Notes about meter repairs and city services are included.
The Eastern News Co of Portland lists subscription pricing for Dairy and Daily editions, with annual and semiannual options by mail and carrier. Rates include one year by mail at five dollars for Dairy, and seven dollars for daily by carrier, plus shorter terms.
Pendleton residents resist the water board and street improvements. The piece argues the fault lies not in government but in public excesses, with Judge Lowell cited as expressing a desire to repudiate ongoing civic betterment. The article suggests a move to remove the water board and halt progress.
The piece defends its charge that the charter provision cutting off the water board was fueled by opponents seeking gravity water for Pendleton. It questions motives of George Hobben, Judge Lowell, Dr Temple, A Newberry, and Col. Raley, asserting they aimed to humiliate the water commissioners while they push for a gravity water system. The writer cites deeds over words and notes political battles amid Pacific Light and Power Co interests.
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