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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
4
A historical notice lists subscription options by mail with durations and prices for daily, weekly, and six month periods. Includes annual, semiannual, and trial terms, indicating mail delivery and pricing details for readers.
The American Review of Reviews lauds the Jamestown Ter Centennial Exposition as beautful and instructive, countering earlier doubts about its desirability and success. It urges visitors to come as the fair nears its end, noting attractive architecture, metro building exhibits, government efforts, and favorable Hampton Roads weather for continued visits.
The Globe-Democrat reports Ty Gkithomen and two U S figures, Robert L Owen of Cherokee descent and T P Gore, won a direct state primary last June. Voters push for popular selection of U S senators, bypassing legislatures as Missouri prepares to join the trend next November and Senator Stone’s successor looms.
The Alabama senatorial primary re-elected Pettus and Morgan, both over 80, but they died. Alternates Bank head and Johnston, who led in the popular vote, become their successors as the legislature ratifies the public will. A future shift toward direct primaries and a constitutional amendment to elect senators by popular vote is anticipated.
The Baker City Democrat and Herald publish a strong condemnation of the dynamite murder of Harvey K. Brown. They call it a planned crime linked to national mining-state tensions and urge swift justice, noting a $5,000 reward and possible state help to fund an effective investigation.
Traffic experts including Hill Harriman and President Finley urge river improvement to relieve rail freight bottlenecks. Missouri Pacific expert Markham testified rivers regulate rates regionally and that railways cannot keep pace with growth. Hill noted sending freight by water for quicker service and argued government action is needed to fund river work or congestion will worsen annually.
Senator Benjamin Tilman of South Carolina presents a lecture in Columbia оn state policy. The event highlights agricultural and economic concerns and draws local officials and residents.
The writer laments the western region’s distance from the seat of government, noting it deprives students and townspeople of seeing and hearing leading national figures. He argues such access is vital education for the young and urges opportunities for the West to engage with public men visiting the area.
The article argues that sustained prosperity has created a precarious situation for publishers. Circulation and advertising rise, printing and distribution improve, yet wages rise and hours shrink while net revenue stagnates. Even expert observers note only a minority of New York dailies can cover rising costs and remain profitable.
Missouri tilted toward prohibition as nine elections yielded eight dry counties and one wet. Benton turned wet by 60 votes, while St. Clair county joined dry with a 500 majority. The shift reflects a gradual local option movement, aided by the Missouri Anti-Saloon League and sustained reform impulses.
The secretary of state keeps the great seal once prepared for the Confederate States. Made in England, it arrived near Richmond around surrender time and was never weed. The outfit cost $600, including press and wax. The dies, three inches diameter, show an equestrian Washington surrounded by cotton, sugar cane, corn, wheat, and rice with the motto Deo Vindice.
Organized labor in Chicago declares war on the new Illinois vag law as an infringement of the right of picket. The Woodworkers District Council plans to test the act in court.
In the Christian Endeavor World, Rev. Charles L. Goddell recounts President Theodore Roosevelt addressing a private matter about keeping engagements. A boyish call from Archie's playmate prompts Roosevelt to teach that failing to keep an engagement is a form of falsehood, shaping character for life. The piece ends with brief notes on moral judgment and two local notes: a lumber log yield near Raymond and a cucumbers’ weight at North Yakima, plus a remark on Northwest growth attracting East youths.
A veteran newspaper man notes that praise is rare for pleasant columns but a single unintended mistake can stir strong responses. He reflects on the balance between service and criticism in daily reporting.
A compact note highlights a location described as a block and a half from the depot with a prominent electric sign visible. The item reads like a brief street clue or advertisement noting visibility from a transit hub.
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