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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
4
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A majority of 75,000 supports Senator Robert M La Follette as the Republican standard bearer in Wisconsin. The Standpatters boasted of defeating Fighting Bob but he is renominated for alignment with Wilson era policies and opposition to Hughes. He backed the new tariff bill and aligned with Wilson on key legislation.
The piece notes La Follette and Johnson gains amid a rising progressive wave, with Republicans nationwide leaning toward Wilson. It highlights the grain inspection law as beneficial for farmers, fears over rail and wage laws, and calls for responsible handling of labor and transport policy during a time of wheat trade tensions. It also comments on aerial warfare, international arms, and European conflict anxieties. The wheat market remains active, echoing ongoing economic concerns.
The Evening Telegram voices worry that Congress has halted the railroad strike and notes the possibility of an eight hour law and wage adjustments for some trainmen, arguing the country is headed for trouble.
The item hints at border reports by Villa or Hearst correspondents and mentions Oregon’s third squad in good form after border experience. It previews a Round Up style summary of such dispatches with emphasis on tone and period newsroom feel.
28 Years Ago Today report from the Dylly Oregonian Som. 7 2585 describes General von Ludendorff as chief quartermaster general and the wheelhand man of the new German hie of staff. The emperor publicly thanks Von Lue Vendorff for past services while plans by Hindenburg loom.
Ambitious project to construct the old stage road through Union County via Amboham Spring is urged by Mr Alexander who asserts Oregon and Washington will support the effort in Congress. Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington tours the site to back the plan in the interest of his constituents.
Election day in Walla Walla centers on a proposed tax and road project. Officials say federal funds totaling 10 million dollars are set aside for freight reserve work and future maintenance. Mr Alexander and County Judge Charles Mateh plan a conference to discuss allocating money for the old slave Pond project.
Portland Sept acting in East Forever and Ames have joint approved timber sale agreement by Mors and Blackstone of Wenatchee for the purchase of 6728 feet of timber on Squallhowck order section in Washington. The standing forest includes yellow pine Douglas fir and western larch with sale prices set per thousand feet. The senate begins setting up a site as a dry season approaches.
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