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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
2
A Pendleton appeal rails against showy advertising and humbugging by rival fairs. It touts Golden Rule prices and dependable goods with plain talk on teen and zephyr gingham petticoats shirtwaists and kimonis. It invites readers to visit for a square deal and low prices.
Fragmented dispatch lists multiple incidents including a rescue attempt in Yosemite Park where John Gates, a fourth Cavalry soldier, drowns while saving Mary Garrigan. Other items report arrests for swindling, bans on streets in Nordhausen, a deaf blind prodigy, widespread gambling in Tahoe, Tacoma high school bond approval, a fatal shooting in Louisville, Alaska fires, and local hotel arrivals.
Notice from Pendleton Oregon 1905 reports Circuit Judge W R Ellis taking a vacation for rest of August while remodeling of the court house proceeds under architect Troutman and foreman Charles Cole. Also county board of equalization to meet in Oregon City for six days to review and correct assessment rolls. Richard Watkins in Oregon City allegedly overdosed on opium and morphine after job loss and breakup with fiancée.
A Pendleton mother of three recalls her husband’s two week gambling binge after receiving 200 from his wages. He returned delirious and ruined, having spent the money on liquor, leaving bills unpaid and the family in dire need. The East Oregonian offers his name and saloon details to verify the tale.
The steamship Dakota lies in Bremerton navy drydock with multiple structural breaks observed. Repairs will take 10 to 14 days, costing about $2,000 per day in dock rental, potentially delaying operations for Jim Hiu and affecting the fleet. Moran Pros handles the repair contract under Frank W. Hibbs.
Idaho officials report rejection of timber land selections by the Coeur dAlene land office affecting about 39 200 acres. The state claims lands held by several acts and withdrawals, with scrip selections by the Northern Pacific noted. Estimated value of the forest to the state is at least half a million dollars.
A colonial tale recounts a bemusing gate incident at Himpson Court palace where a sentry while on duty engages in conversation with a lounging visitor Miss Q leading to questions about orders and war regulations. The narrative mentions Wellington and a misguided breach of military decorum with kissing deemed punishable.
The Lehman Springs stage begins Saturday June 30 and runs until October 1 carrying passengers and mall goods. It departs Lindsay's stable on Cottonwood Street, offers two wagons a hack a grain rack and a hay rack. See H Scales at FB Wade & Sons office. Wanted ladies clothes flowers at Robinson's Domestic laundry.
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