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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
4
The article argues democratic registration and votes in Oregon undermine the Oregonian’s fraud portrayal. It cites 28 783 state registration, 28 708 Democratic votes, and 2658 independents with 450 refusing party alignment. It suggests some Republicans may have voted Democratic, weakening claims of broad fraud.
A column argues Americans should migrate to Canada seeking cheap land in Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia. It notes global movement of Americans and other workers, cites Alberta as a potential granary, and suggests Canadians benefit from American investment and settlement. It frames emigration as a path to better conditions and national wealth.
The Oregon Daily Journal rebuts the Portland Oregonian claim that thousands of Oregon Democrats registered as Republicans to defeat the Republican senatorial candidate in last spring’s primaries. The Journal argues Democrats registered and voted largely for Democratic nominees, showing no large subterfuge to swing the Republican ticket.
The piece highlights Oregon growth prospects after the presidential election, citing Portland area developments. It notes transport projects such as the North Bank road and Lewiston Riparia link, Oregon Electric expansion, steamship service to the bay, and increased water depth at the Columbia. It provides 1908 Portland shipping and tonnage figures, mentions rising real estate values, and references national fire prevention and conservation concerns.
A reader letter from Thomas R. Shipp of the National Conservation Commission praises the East Oregonian’s editorial on fire protection for homes and business blocks. The 1908 Washington correspondence notes strong community concern and urges adequate safety measures nationwide.
A fragment from Arthur Stringer appears in October issue of Everybody's, depicting a barren landscape and Silent Vale. Dark imagery shows empty valleys, worn world, ghostly cries, and a bleeding sunset across ridged hills.
An essay ponders the nature of news during the Civil War era and how newspapers define real news. It argues that news serves to feed readers with information they deem important, noting editors disagree on what constitutes genuine significance and hinting at sensational prompts on front pages.
A German peddler knocks and is met by Mire Kelly in the kitchen. She demands he state his business and three bottles are implied. The man retreats with a sheepish apology, claiming he has many items for sale.
Seattle reports officers corralling a cabin during a planned counterfeit raid when a sudden fire destroyed the shack and its contents. George Penman, described as a notorious character, appeared at the scene and was seized, while a portion of money or valuables were found on him before the arrest. The incident occurred near the coast with witnesses noting the rapid collapse of the structure.
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