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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
2
Our Harvest Sale of Dinnerware is on in the Crockery Department in connection with the Model Basement Grocery. Soup plates and vegetable dishes priced at 25 to 40 cents, plus glassware lamps and willow ware. Fresh fruits, vegetables, lunch goods, toasted marshmallows, hot mayonnaise, and Crisco noted with several prices.
Governor William Sulzer rejects allegations of malfeasance as the extra session reconvenes. He publishes a statement denying using campaign funds for personal use or diverting stock proceeds, insisting funds and accounts cited by the Frawley committee misstate his actions and that his stock collateral predates his governorship.
In Freewater Oregon a caretaker shot at two eight and ten year old boys in a melon patch tied to D J Kirk's Vincent employer. One boy suffered leg injuries, the other was hit in the head and chest while the younger Lucas escaped unhurt. No arrest has been made.
In Salem Oregon on August 12 the state railroad commission dismissed Arthur L White’s complaint against Sumpter Valley railway company for lack of jurisdiction. It upheld White’s contentions and recommended the Interstate Commerce Commission consider the matter. White claimed a 15 cent charge on concentrates.
From Whitney to Baker the rate was described as exorbitant and the commission advised the higher body to reduce it to 10 cents. The rate commission claimed no jurisdiction since the charge is part of an interstate rate.
Sir Thomas Lipton writes to the London Times endorsing its criticism of Britain's government for not backing the Panama-Pacific exposition. He plans to display at San Francisco regardless, arguing official representation is essential for business. He recalls positive Chicago and St Louis fair experiences despite high tariffs. He compares the situation to Jericho walls fallen, choosing to step outside now.
Don Rader a former Buckaroos star third baseman, touring the east with the White Sox though not in active service yet. He reports visits to Boston New York Philadelphia Washington and resort stops at Coney Island Atlantic City and more. In Boston he met Jack Keefe and this week renews acquaintance with Byron Houck of the Philadelphia Athletics.
Interior decoration advice emphasizes simplicity with a rose motif for bedrooms. Articles outline two tone color options, plus recipes for pineapple adhe and blackberry cream, rice balls, and mint leaf crystallization. The wrestling lineup lists Oliver Runchey, C Fortier, and Roy Bogus as Pacific Northwest champions.
Pittsburg August 12 Frank Welter a wedding license applicant in the first batch under the new license law shot himself twice at his uncle's home with only an hour to go before marrying Elizbeth Berger at St Marys church. He had expressed remorse over an incorrect answer given while obtaining the license. He is believed to recover.
A cable from Rear-Admiral Nicholson reports general improvement in China’s rebel district. Northern troops are successful, Kuling sits within northern lines, and Nanking has renounced southern adhesion though disorders persist. An American steamer was fired on at Chenjiin Ample reparation has been made.
Pendleton Athletic club manager Dudley Evans bases in Portland for the smoker ahead of the Pendleton Round-up. Seattle Athletic club sends entries as five boxers and three wrestlers join the tentative roster. Frank Vance expects more entries to cover all weights and align with Portland club plans. The seven listed boxers include Gleason 115 pounds Pinkham 115 pounds Farrell 145 pounds and An-
A fire at 3 am burned a half block in Oregon City causing about 10000 dollars damage to property owned by James N Tracy and leased to two livery barns two restaurants and lodging houses. Several tenants were rescued through windows as flames spread rapidly.
C H Hines of Whitlow Ark spent hundreds on constipation and indigestion cures in St Louis and New Orleans with no relief. After returning home he started Chamberlains Tablets and soon felt well. Sold by all dealers.
In La Grande Oregon on August 12 a dam supplying water to the city park lagoons and bathing facilities was secretly destroyed. The river finished the job after a heavy bar was used, offering no clues to the culprits. Repair will cost only a few hundred dollars, but the bathing season is ended for this year.
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