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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
4
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The president signed a shipping bill after passage in Congress. The law authorizes the government to purchase ships for use in federal operations.
The shipping law provides 50 million dollars to enable government or private lease operations to ensure shipping for American producers. It aims to curb extortionate rates without profit, with full retirement within five years after the war. Passage was delayed by a filibuster, may affect current crop moves, and may require building ships. The measure is praised despite opposition from ship trusts and Republican critics urging war expansion.
The Republican National Committee distributed inflammatory cartoons to belittle the administration and spur support for war. The images aim to inflame public opinion over the Mexican situation and reflect a confrontational political tactic.
A foreign military expert says Greece would require about four weeks to mobilize an army the size of Pennsylvania. The piece criticizes armchair pundits and political partisanship, noting temporary mobilizations and calls for patience with military readjustments amid broader national debates. It mentions Pat McArthur as a lone impropriety dissenter and hints at allied peace terms and domestic policy strains. Two weeks from yesterday the traffic ordinance reminder closes the column.
Corvallis Gazette-Times raises concerns over national policy as editor Ingalls, former Kansas journalism star, laments perceived neglect of vital issues. The piece criticizes recent congressional actions and warns about implications for state military welfare legislation and family guidance.
A 39 year old Oregonian column recalls local life with a wedding and copartner ship events. Names listed include Wilbur of La Grande, Dr Lindsey, JH Turner, GW Halley, and many spouses and marriage licenses from Weston area. The piece notes teaching assignments, mule teams, and a mix of social notices alongside brief marriage entries and rural business changes.
Charles Turner and William Welly fished Cayune station and returned with trout. Mr and Mrs D H Shoemaker left on the morning freight for Walla Walla en route to the Sound. J W Sullivan visited from their ranch near Hee ix. Mra W F L Matlock returned from Spokane Falls. W Furnish left eastbound for Baker City and other points.
The Onduille Herald advocates establishing a Pendleton normal school arguing for better teacher training, longer term costs, and superior results. It cites Oregon school needs, criticizes pork barrel politics, notes Weston opposition, and mentions street improvements and local developments.
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