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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1912
Page
8
A prosperous wheat grower and local farmer, noted for wealth and harvest, is approached by a street charity that misreads his standing. The scene shifts to a New York report on campaign politics, labor tensions, and prospects of a theater season amid rising unrest.
A local cleaner emphasizes stain removal and fresh appearance, pledging careful handling of all orders. The shop highlights easy, cheap cleaning and delivery, claiming garments will be returned looking like new in every detail and at reasonable prices.
Colorado Democrats gathered in Pueblo on August 6 to adopt a platform endorse the national ticket and field a full state ticket. They plan a vigorous campaign against the third party movement, following Colonel Roosevelt’s followers who aim to carry the state for his candidate.
Pendleton notes report workmen busy at Wessel clothing store on Court street improving the interior. Major feature is modern display windows. Also: Joseph Martin jailed briefly for vagrancy, James W Cook and C M Cowan jailed for drunkenness with fines unpaid. Murder case delayed as ground survey maps for Timot murder not ready. US Attorney awaiting maps after three days field work.
Henry La Zinka, a noted cattleman, declared this year’s range the finest he has seen and profitable for stockraising. He brought 126 head from Camas prairie and sold them to Nate Baines for just over $50 per head, averaging 1300 pounds. Grass on the ranges is reportedly lush. The Round-Up board awarded $500 to the Elks for their Portland convention feature, noting the Elks spent thousands and the Round-Up benefited more than if funds had been set aside for publicity.
Edward Campbell owner of the Buttercreek farm sees all ranch buildings washed away after a recent flood. He orders lumber to replace them. James Nelson, a heavy flood loser, plans new barns and outbuildings. William Rahe reports flood depths of thirty feet at Lightfoot, with a five foot wall elsewhere in the Nelson valley site.
Ruth Green, Wenonah New Jersey, remains as sole woman overseer of the poor. Appointed six months ago by Mayor Lorence for five years, she cites duty over salary as the motive. The position pays ten dollars yearly. she leads the local Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and the Needlework Guild.
In Los Angeles on August 6, defense witness W H Desmone testified that Darrow and his attorneys trapped John Harrington while Harrington conducted a dictograph of Darrow. He described a February 1912 telephone call in which Judge McNutt and A T Tuchy listened in on a connected line.
Fire of unknown origin in Ashland early today leveled a business block in the downtown area. The loss is estimated at 25,000 dollars, with flames damaging adjacent structures and prompting quick emergency response from local crews. No injuries reported.
Standard Oil of New York announced a price rise of 1 cent per gallon for naptha export across all grades except benzine, which was raised 2 cents. The move reflects the company’s pricing in the New York market and affects fuel and solvent supplies for buyers worldwide.
A large crowd at the national progressive convention saw a dramatic display as Welt-Hadsey waved a bandana and Roosevelt signaled from the stage. The incident prompted aisles to clear, ending as Beveridge introduced Roosevelt who praised justice and equality. The platform drafting focused on tariff revision, trusts, worker compensation, women’s suffrage state plans, a stronger military, and reforms.
In Humboldt Tennessee a hollow log acts as an efficient fish trap along the Forked Deer river near Whose farms. P. L. Draper and J. L. Henderson hauled fifty four pounds of catfish in one haul. They claim they violate the anti trapping game law by using a log that was not placed in the river.
The Indiana state Republican convention opens in Indianapolis with a full state ticket expected and strong party men to oppose the Democratic gubernatorial candidate and ex-Senator Beveridge, amid a split in the GOP that benefits Democrats and sparks Progressive hopes for Beveridge and Roosevelt.
The supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias began a session in Denver on August 6. Delegates from lodges across the country will be entertained and Colorado residents can witness the uniform rank parades and gain a closer look at the society’s activities.
San Francisco Aug 6 The Pacific Highway association convention focuses on California's 18.9 million bond issue for a statewide highway system. Former Governor Gillette receives credit for the bonds and will present the full story to delegates eager for better Pacific coast highways.
Alexandria Bay August 6 Lieutenant Elyson of the United States naval aviation corps will race his feroplane against the motor boat Bear Cat. He is scheduled to race the P. D. Q. II owned by A Graham Miles of New York. The fero plane will meet tomorrow the winner of the gold cup races offered by the Thousand Islands Yacht club.
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