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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
4
The piece argues Taft must continue Roosevelt era policies and reforms. It stresses that Taft owes voters loyalty to Roosevelt, especially on conservation and the Pinchot Ballinger dispute. Taft’s future stands on his moral commitment and performance as president beyond mere personal friendship.
In Portland the medical profession opposes milk from tubercular cows. The state health board president cites an international congress where 6000 scientists agreed bovine tuberculosis is transmissible to humans. The report notes pulmonary tuberculosis at one time.
The piece argues that tuberculosis can affect multiple body parts and may pass to children via milk from tubercular cows. It calls Pendleton officials to reintroduce mandatory dairy inspections, noting past interest and free government inspections already offered, and warns that tubercular dairy cows will eventually be barred.
A.C. Koeppen plans to present Midshipman Herbert Roesch an Indian robe to show Pendleton’s appreciation. Roesch won the national rifle tournament individual championship and nearly the world title, a distinction Pendleton rightly celebrates. The robe would symbolize Roesch’s hometown pride and the city’s textile heritage.
Pendleton contends the local publicity around the prohibition campaign has been unjust and unprofitable. The city maintains that facts are distorted on both sides and remains confident Pendleton will continue to live and thrive despite published distortions.
Pendleton is promised a new lumber yard and a planing mill as development eyes grow, hinting at a potential price dispute in the lumber trade. Local industry leaders signal upcoming activity that could shift regional timber markets and supply.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger commentary argues that crime appears more visible today due to telegraph speed and wider reach, not an actual rise. It credits better social organization and rapid police cooperation for quicker solving of murders, noting expanding agencies expose hidden deeds and deter criminals.
Massachusetts Democrats plan a September convention at Faneuil Hall to name gubernatorial and state officers. Reports of a Arkansas plot to alter primary rules aim to defeat Senator Davis. South Dakota Republicans brace for a bitter next year’s governor race. Topeka contemplates a referendum on a city manager form. Des Moines notes Governor Carroll may seek Congress rather than reelect as governor. Maryland Democrats back a suffrage plank hindering black votes. Senator Cummins of Town eyed for 1912 presidency on tariff commission. Mississippi’s Senate contest features incumbent McLaurin, ex Governor Vardaman, with a possible third candidate rumored.
William Phillips, Portland journalist, born in 1846, writes a commemorative poem The Race for Oregon. He recalls crossing the plains from Shawnee, settling in Clackamas County, and recounts Whitman era travel, pioneer hardships, and Oregon settlement themes. The poem honors early settlers and the Oregon Pioneer Association.
In Puerto Santa Maria a matador named Vasquez was severely injured at the bull ring. A woman in the audience was stabbed to death by a jealous rival. Soon after, about 20 spectators were involved in a physical confrontation amid the unrest.
The ad touts the only place to buy a phonograph with confidence in quality. It invites customers to visit and listen to models side by side including the Victor, Hoison cylinder machine, and Columbia disc phonographs, plus other makes.
Drouth conditions worsen in Reading area, the driest in 50 years. Only one and a half inches of rain since July 1 have left wells and springs drying up, potato crop headed for failure, and pastures scarce. Farmers resort to feeding hay and bran.
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