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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1903
Page
2
An article reports a burning stable at Yonkers and deaths amid a broader labor dispute. It notes coordination within railway interests and a contested presidential inquiry. Baroness Halkett, nee Sarah Phelps Stokes, seeks a divorce, signaling potential wave of similar actions by American women toward foreign spouses.
The Halnet Lumber planing mill and sawmill at Haines Baker county burned. George Bayne of Toschnund died Sunday from wounds. August Schmidt wife of a wealthy rancher near Huo cate was killed by the explosion of a lady, Clara Hachelder of Klamath Falls escaped during a fit of insanity and leaped into the Klamath river. Canyvict Ed shot in the thigh at the Walla Walla penitentiary Saturday night. Mrs Strahl of Olympia noted as guardian and relative. The Morning Astorian was sold Saturday to Walter Lyons and Otie Patterson. Lyons had served as private Everett to Governor Geer. Patterson was register of The Dalles land office.
A long mixed list shows hotel arrivals including A Noinider of Portland and William Lavehien of Spokane, plus many names from Portland, Spokane, Pullman, Denver, and other cities. Also appears is a Toledo notary oath for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a real estate notice for a new house for sale with owner sale save commission.
The piece quotes Samu White urging the Democratic Party to win without relegating any member to the rear and to push tariff revision as the leading issue. It argues that the home market cannot sustain production alone and calls for balanced tariff policy aligned with merchant interests and Pacific trade prospects.
City plans a ticket sale contest to choose the theater office location for the season. No charge to participate. Public invited to submit bids for ticket office site and schedule as the program aims to improve service and seating options for a varied lineup including The Christian and The Birgomaster, with many acts listed.
News from Washington confirms Rural Free Delivery establishing a fifth route out of Walla Walla. The service will start after September 1, serve over 100 patrons in the One Mil crack age Mrinal creek area, and extend about 24 miles to the Seehber School, including a large suburban district. Senator Ankeny and local officials pressed for the change.
Mill Creek at Fourmile Bridge to the county road along MIL Creek to Flue Creek, retrace to Duisley, MIL Creek to Ferrell Place, then to Walla Walla via Russell Creek Road. Readable fragment shows a traversal path through multiple creeks and named places in the county.
The county board of commissioners discussed erecting a new poor farm building with wider facilities. The plan was deferred for cost consideration until September, with an architect empowered to draft several plans. Fire safety features and funding were noted as key issues before any binding action. The sixth annual National Trades Council convention opens with about 200 delegates from major unions and building trades groups.
A garbled report outlines a special train schedule toward San Francisco encampment and Yonkers Empire tracks. It mentions Winona and attendees, long strings of names and places, with plans and honors connected to the route and event, including preparations by a military or organizational group and a ceremonial sendoff.
How to join a piano union offering discounted prices and easy payments. It claims members save on pianos as new joiners lower prices for all, with a $10 down and $10 monthly plan at Thorkelson's Piano House 815 Court Street Daily Oregonian carrier available for 15 cents weekly.
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