Oregonian publication details and offices
The Oregonian printed in Pendleton by the East Oregonian Publishing Co lists subscription rates for various frequencies and durations. It notes a Chicago bureau at 900 Security Building and a Washington bureau at 501 Fourteenth Street N W, with Scripps News Association membership and Pendleton post office entry as a second class matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tendleton
Oregon
The
East Oregonian Publishing CO
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Fourteenth Street
Fragmented verse ends in reproach and sorrow
A fragment from a poem speaks of waning hope and a blight on faith. It notes life is short and sorrow vast, lamenting slow compassion that lingers too long, failing to act before it is too late. The lines hint at remorse and missed chances in tenderness.
Work For Boosters In Pendleton Growth Drive
Pendleton boosters urged young men of the Pendleton Commercial association to take up the work of developing regional resources. The article highlights dividing large farms, retiring the Umatilla reservation, road building to irrigated areas, countywide advertising, and establishing experimental apple orchards. It notes Portland’s booster salary as a model and calls for widespread public and private promotional efforts to attract settlers and irrigation development, expanding Pendleton’s future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Commercial Association
Umatilla
Tutuilla Foothills
Hood River
Portland
Tom Richardson
Morrow
Columble
Pendleton Faye
Broad Boulevard to Connect City and Umatilla Project
A plan proposes a broad smooth boulevard twenty miles long from the city into the heart of the Umatilla project as the first step toward linking the rich countryside with Pendleton. Electric lines will follow to complete the connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla Project
December decision on Bryan as Democratic presidential candidate
The Salem Journal notes Bryan’s December decision on running, tied to securing Hearst support. The Associated Press hints he may back Cleveland Mayor Jeanson, while Oregon politics loom large with a veteran Democrat who repeatedly beat Republican constituencies. Critics warn the GOP must present a strong candidate to win Oregon’s pivotal vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Salem Joural
Associated Press
Tom L. Jeanson
Cleveland
Oregon
The Lid Works Wonders in Moral Fight
The piece criticizes Oregon papers for praising the lid on gambling after avoiding prior moral action. It accuses them of cowardice and opportunism, arguing they should have joined the fight earlier rather than crowing after victory, while interior papers boast after remaining silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland Commercial Club Announces $4000 Prize Contest
Manager Tom Richardson calls attention to a $4000 prize pool for Portland and Oregon articles. First prize is $1000 with 79 smaller awards. To enter, articles must run in a regular edition of a newspaper dated on or before December 1907, from Oregon or Washington, and be received by February 1 by the judges. Entries must be sealed and mailed to Prize Contest care Portland Commercial Club, Portland, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Richardson
Portland Commercial Club
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Care Portland Commercial Club
Oragon
First Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser Issue
Exhibit at Jamestown exposition shows the first issue dated August 20 1776 with Latin mottoes and the claim containing the freshest advices both foreign and domestic explaining delays due to printing material shortages and lack of subscribers to cover weekly publication costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Journal and
Baltimore Advertiser
Indiana Governor Bid Sought By Republican Watson
James E. Watson, a Republican congressman from Indiana's sixth district, announces his candidacy for governor of the state. He aims to challenge incumbents and broaden the GOP slate in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Indiana
Sketch of General Leonard Wood Rising to Army's Peak
General Leonard Wood born October 1 1860 in Winchester New Hampshire. He trained as a physician and joined the army in 1886 as Assistant Surgeon. He helped lead the Rough Riders with Theodore Roosevelt and became military governor of Santiago Cuba after its surrender. By 1903 he had reached major general in the regular army. The officer is noted for his rare path from medical training to top command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Winchester
N. H
Wood
Geronimo
Spain
Roosevelt
Navy
Rough Riders
Santiago
Cuba
Senator Tillman Denounces Misunderstandings In Nampa Lecture
Senator Tillman defended his views on race in a Boise Capital News summary. He said he does not hate the negro but notes the white man cannot live under negro supremacy and aims to inform the north about southern conditions. He labeled the negro question industrial social and political, while stressing the Asiatic issue as industrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Nampa
South
Pacific
Boise Capital News
Purely e VEGETABLE health tonic claims and proof offer
The Swift Specific Co asserts S. S. is a pure vegetable blood medicine safe for all ages and conditions, avoiding mineral irritants. It promises to cure blood diseases by removing causes and purifying the blood, while denying minerals in S. S. ingredients and offering a $1,000 reward for any mineral proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific CO
Delia Hart Stone Poem Prompts Civic Duty in San Francisco Star
The San Francisco Star quotes Delia Hart Stone urging readers to act. Sweet gongs call singers, glad bells ringers, good deeds doers, and laws judges, babes mothers, hard hearts love, people leaders. The poem celebrates duty and courage on freedom's highway, urging timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Hart Stone
San Francisco Star
Lusitania Sets Eastward Voyage Record
The Lusitania completed her first eastward voyage in 6 days 4 hours 19 minutes at an average speed of 322 3 4 knots. This time exceeds the westbound trip by 3 hours 26 minutes, though the return route was longer. The previous best between New York and Queenstown was held by another liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Queenstown
Record-breaking Lucanta voyage delayed by mists
Enthusiasts awaiting the first eastward voyage of the Lucanta face delays as months may pass before optimal conditions. The vessel’s initial outward and return trips encountered light mists that required reduced speed, tempering early hopes for a record-breaking run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
The Sea of Peaks Poem Reflection
A Denver Republican poem entry contemplates a motionless sea and shore with imagery of whitecaps as summer snow and cloud ships passing silent seas. It ponders when the ocean’s mystery will be unmasked and its breakers will speak, using vivid, era-appropriate verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Republican
Democrats of West Virginia Name Governor Candidate
The Democrats of West Virginia urge Henry G. Davis to accept their nomination for governor. Davis, age 83, remains vigorous in mind and body and stays closely connected with financial and political affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Henry G. Davis
Mulkey backs Statement No. 1 in Oregon race
The Salem Journal reports Frederick W. Mulkey of Portland publicly endorses Statement No. 1 and aims to advocate electing the people's choices for the legislature. He would support the method if the popular choice is a Democrat and the legislature is Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Capital Journal
Frederick W. Mulkey
Portland
Mulkey
Salem Journal
Canal Zone Newspaper Aims At Canal Commission Readers
The Isthmian Canal Commission at Ancon publishes an eight page free periodical for all canal employes. Extra copies cost cents and the paper seeks to disseminate official records about canal construction, social life, amusements, sports, and activities. Letters from employers on chosen topics will be printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Zone
Isthmian Canal Commission
Ancon
Canal Commission
Ita Object
Poet farmer’s letter to railroad over hog’s demise
A Missouri farmer and “poet” wrote the railroad company’s claim agent after his razorback was killed by a train. The response mocked the irony and refused payment, closing with a French tirade about the “foolish swine” and a grim pun on the hog’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Missouri
Rooms Near Depot At One Dollar And Fifty Nine Cents
A small newspaper notice advertises rooms priced at $1.59 and $1.00 per night, located a block and a half from the depot and visible under a large electric sign.
Wine and Liquor Brands Endorsement for Patients
An advertiser touts its Wine and Liquor brands as quick to serve, claiming medical men recommend the goods to convalescents and sick patients. The pitch invites a trial bottle for family use with the expectation of later purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oregonian
Mail
Mal Mall Werkly
Mal Seal
Wall
Scrippe News Association
Margaret Sangster
Pendleton Commercial Association
Leron
Cfties
Plains
Ance
Regon
Hearst Organization
Chamberlain
Mississippi
Pacific Coast
Plain John Johnson
Minnesota
Democratic Party
Union
Leonard Woon
the Sea OF
PEAKS
Statement No. 1
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
EL Sidelo
Lily
Northwestern
GAS @ ELECTRIC CO
Matlock Building
Hotel
St. George
George Darveau
St. George Ty
Northwest
Rexall
Winkey
Old Kentucky
John Gagen
Court St
Golden Rule Hotel
H. C. Bowers
W. C. Minnis
Henning
Peoples Warehouse
Empire Meat Co
East Oregonian
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!