Pendleton Trade Drive Highlighted by Heppner Efforts
The East Oregonian reports Heppner Commercial Association’s push to build a wagon road into Potts Gurdane and Nye areas to draw Umatilla County settlers to trade in Heppner. Pendleton remains the natural trading point with vast stocks and metropolitan services, while Heppner’s ads and roads aim to lure Potts country shoppers. The piece urges balanced promotion to attract buyers to Pendleton while recognizing Heppner’s initiatives and local advertising gaps.
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East Oregonian
Heppner Gazette
Heppner Commercial Association
Potts
Gurdane
Nye
Umatilla
Heppner
Pendleton
Umatila
Umatilla County
Portland
Potts Country
Hoppier
Umatifia County
Leupp Addresses Indian Policy and Citizenship
Commissioner Francia E. Leupp argues the federal stance shifts from paternal care to enabling Indian self-support. He notes Roosevelt's view that Indians have long relied on government aid and outlines gradual moves toward independent farming, work, and citizenship for about 100000 Indians with 6000 agents overseeing welfare and development. The goal is to empower Indians to become self-reliant citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia E. Leupp
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Pendleton
Leupp
Roosevelt
United States
Advertising Drives Growth in Umatilla County Trade
The article argues newcomers flood Umatilla County monthly and rely on leading county papers and ads to guide choices. It cites Heppner Pendleton and Walla Walla competing for Pendleton trade through roads, advertising, and transport. Business methods matter. Pendleton should be the regional trading hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Heppner
Potts Country
Morrow County
Portland
Ean Oregonian
Umatilla
Ite
Oregon
Millionaire Colony Opens At Plaza Hotel
A New York skyscraper overlooking Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 69th Street opens as the Plaza Hotel. At 18 stories it costs 12.5 million dollars and offers deluxe apartments with yearly rentals exceeding interest on a million. Corner suites on floors two through ten are booked by Mrs James Henry Bmirth and daughter, John W Gates, Mrs Young Haworth, Alfred G Vanderbuilt, George J Gould, John A Drake, C K G Billings, and Oliver Harriman. Six first floor business rooms are taken by stock exchange houses.
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New York City
Central Park
Fifth Avenue
69Th Street
New Plaza Hotel
de Luxe
James Henry Bmirth
John W. Gates
Young Haworth
Chicago
Alfred G. Vanderblit
George J. Gould
John A. Drake
C. K. G. Billings
Oliver Harriman
Stock Exchange Hous
Southern Pacific Wins US Mall Transport Contract
The Southern Pacific company secured a contract to carry United States malls valued at 1 790 000 dollars.
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Southern Pacific Company
United States
Harriman railroads fined for mail delivery failures
The year saw Harriman roads fined $150000 by the post office for late mail and damage due to mishandling. Other Harriman lines faced $240000 in fines for similar faults, totaling $950000 across the system. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe incurred $254000 in penalties for the same period.
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Post Office Department
Harriman
Atchison, Topeka & Santi Fe
Wisconsin Senate Backs Initiative Referendum Plan
Just before adjournment the Wisconsin Senate approved a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment on initiative and referendum to voters at the next election by a 19 to 5 margin. The House, having satisfied its concerns with the new cites accounting law and other items, killed the resolution.
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Wisconsin Senate
House
Love and Courage in a Storm's Silent Night
In a storm a speaker finds protection in loved ones asleep beside her. The rain beats the pane, the sea roars, yet the precious word of love endures beyond wind and rain. Life, death, and glory are weighed against this deep, guiding affection attributed to Elizabeth Lambert Wood.
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Babes
Elizabeth Lambert
Wood
A Coward Never Learns The Heights Of Life
A compact verse from the New York Sun extols bold living and rejects fear. It frames cowardice as a curse and laments the squandered song of untapped potential. The piece emphasizes taking risks to push through fear and find true life.
Happy Isolation and the Wallowa Railroad
The News-Record argues the railroad will not bring unalloyed joy to Wallowa county yet will yield overall benefits. It describes local citizens as orderly and compares the county favorably to other regions in intelligence thrift and morality. The piece suggests railroad growth may influence local character but will be largely positive.
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Wallowa County
News-Record
Wallowa
Central States
Berner
The Versatile Roosevelt Reveals Bold Public Image
Washington insiders agree President Roosevelt shows vanity and faults yet remains fearless. He acknowledges errors quickly and generally secures his point in matters he follows, blending strength and impulsiveness with candid self appraisal.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Immigration Bar to Emma Goldman Sparks Public Support
Telegraph dispatches report possible prevention of Emma Goldman’s landing in the United States on her Europe return. The anarchist leader is described as the head and idol of American archists, who for years preaches overthrow of government and rejects murder as a means, drawing regional pro and anti-government reactions.
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Emma Goldman
United States
Europe
America
Cerberus guard at hell gates fuels unbound passion
A poetic invocation by Robert Loveman appears in Uncle Re mus' Magazine for October, urging the triple-headed Cerberus to witness the speaker's burning ambition and desire that oceans cannot subdue, framing inner citadel and soul's portage.
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Hell
Robert Loveman
Uncle Remus
Blood purifying remedy for Scrofula promotion
A 19th century advertisement claims blood taints pass through generations and Scrofula can be cured by S. S. S. It emphasizes the disease as inherited, affecting glands, bones, skin, and lungs, and touts S. S. S. as a universal blood purifier and tonic from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta Georgia.
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THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Bradfield Regulator
Nature’s living word in every leaf and song
The poem speaks of a spirit brooding in grass and the Everlasting Thought lying in melting shadows. It asserts that wind, flowers, birds and even colors carry a message beyond themselves, an eternal presence that touches the world with quiet, pervasive meaning.
Why the Fair Was Not Better Says Elgin Recorder
The Elgin Recorder argues Union county’s district fair falls short of potential and blames several factors. While last year the Recorder faulted officials, the current inquiry notes blame cannot be placed on a single cause and suggests broader reasons.
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Union County
Elgin Recorder
Officials urge more publicity for county event success
Officials acknowledge public apathy and urge stronger advertising and agitation to mobilize residents for a county event. They argue that officials alone cannot ensure success without widespread public participation and awareness of benefits.
Chicago People's Market Plans Large Central Co Operative Market
The Chicago Chronicle reports a proposed United States Peddlers Association market in Chicago. A $2,000,000, two story central market on the lower east side would occupy one block and provide 6000 booths across two floors with a roof garden for children. Architects' plans are completed.
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Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
United States Peddlers’ Association
Lower East Side
Five Die by Own Action Wave in Colorado Incident
A Saturday wave swept over Colorado leaving five people dead by their own actions and one additional person attempting suicide unsuccessfully.
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Colorado
Hotel St. George Promoted As Northwest’s Up-To-Date
The European plan offers first class service with steam heat and modern conveniences. Rooms en suite with bath and hot and cold water, a large new sample room, and connected telephone and fire alarm to the office. Rates are $1.00 to $1.50, located a block and a half from the depot.
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St. George
Northwest
Allrooma
Wine and Liquors Promoted for Convalescent Care
A merchant touts wines and liquors to royal taste and fast service. Medical men recommend the goods to convalescents, praising their reputation. The seller invites a single bottle trial for families, promising buyers will continue after first experience.
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