Peoria Meeting Sets Card With Entered Heat Horses
Following the circuit, toePORS-6 horses entered for the program at the Peoria meeting.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1912
Page
6
Following the circuit, toePORS-6 horses entered for the program at the Peoria meeting.
Berlin Aug 13 Kaiser's special commission begins work on a motor car route across Central Africa linking the Cameroon colony with East Africa and crossing the Belgian Congo. German engineers will report findings and plan roads bridges and extensive construction through the Stanley era region.
Delegates from across western Canada gather in Kelowna for the Western Canada Irrigation Association convention opening today. Dr Samuel Fortier of the U S Department of Agriculture will be among the chief speakers and is noted as a leading irrigation expert. He has studied water administration in the province for the provincial government.
Funeral arrangements for the late Emperor Mutsuhito have been completed. The funeral ceremony will be held in Tokyo on September 13 and burial will take place at Momoyama on September 14.
The Chicago water carnival program grows more interesting daily and aims for a climax with the International races next Saturday. Today features the second books for motorboat Class C races and the third race between the Michigan yacht representing the United States and the Patricia representing Canada.
Berryville Horse Show association opens its annual exhibit with many of the country’s finest horses. Exhibits include entries from Reginald Vanderbilt of New York Major Ernestus Gililick and Louis Waring.
Racine at Peoria Mount Aug 18 about 14 900 prizes vy line up for the races of the Great Western circuit which began here today. Practically the chance for records and points opens with the first events through the day.
R N Burgess of Johnston Property in Tassajara Valley Danville acquires the 00 acre ranch from T C Johnston. The tract will be subdivided into small holdings. Burgess, who recently bought Oakwood Park stock farm, begins remodeling the old clubhouse built by Seth Cook and once owned by Collis P Huntington. The clubhouse will be restored and converted into a weekend pleasure resort at the foot of Mount Diablo boulevard.
Chicago, Aug. 12. Jacob Guthrie, jailed for stealing $330,000 worth of goods “just for fun,” set fire to his clothing in a cell and fought flee attempts with maniacal strength as turn keys struggled to extinguish the blaze. He was saved from death by turn keys despite the fierce blaze and his bizarre glee.
J P Staskey and Mrs C A Dillon of Los Angeles formalized a six month trial marriage after living together without a license. Reverend L S Jones of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiated in Los Angeles following legal guidance to section 79 of the Civil Code.
A band of fifty Flathead Indians in regalia greeted the Taft camping expedition at Glacier Park. Chief White Quiver presented Robert Taft with a young bear named a Teddy Bear. The president’s son joked he did not dare take it home due to the estranged relations between his father and Dr Roosevelt. The Tafts with Miss Helen Taft and others toured Two Medicine Lake where about 200 Indians gathered for a Wardince arranged by Louis W. Hill.
In the Bronx, Isadore Behrin a furrier living with his wife and son at 765 Trinity Avenue was found dead in his apartment bathroom from gas self murder. He had held a long talk with men at his home about ways to die with some praising gas as least painful while his wife interrupted. Behrin had visited a dentist recently and had taken some gas though he believed it could be safer to die that way. Other men at the gathering favored drowning shooting acid bridge jumping and other methods. Behrin had been out of work ten weeks due to a furrier strike. his son Jacob supported the family.
L A Bycweft of Nashville Tenn travels to the annual American Poultry Association meeting. He serves as president of the California branch and is slated to be president of the association in 1915, with the national show planned for San Francisco.
A concise item notes optimism amid hurdles as people anticipate brighter times. The report highlights cautious progress and lingering challenges affecting plans, with local figures expressing hopeful yet measured expectations for improvement.
The Populist Party national convention meets at the St James hotel in St Louis with James H. Ferris as national committee chairman. Delegates name presidential and vice presidential candidates, aiming to influence in small towns despite low odds. The platform calls for government money issuance and control of railroads and monopolies, land for settlers, direct democracy measures, and labor protection.
Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis releases a seven page bulletin No 20 on The Pollination Question. Prepared in the experiment station horticultural lab it covers pollination of apples and pears and practical results from state wide work over several years. It previews key orchard practices and notes an upcoming publication focusing on research. Experiments in Rogue river Willamette Hood river and Walla Walla valleys have yielded valuable data used in the bulletin.
Mr W F Gunsalus of Fleming Pennsylvania says he has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in his family for fourteen years and finds it excellent. He urges others to buy it from dealers.
Washington, August 13. Senator William J. Stone of Missouri voiced sharp criticism of President Taft calling him “another good man Lone Wrong.” Stone said he supported the president but believed Taft erred in vetoing tariff revision bills especially the wood bill.
Local moving and hauling service offers quick city trips and country transfers. Penland Bros advertises furniture and plane moving, with prompt response via Main 338.
Appeals to suffragists in San Francisco report Archbishop Riordan urging women to use their right to vote. In a letter to pastors, he asks church leaders to call attention to the matter within congregations.
Sealed bids are requested for one thousand feet of rubber lined cotton jacket fire hose two and a half inches in diameter to be furnished to the City of Pendleton Oregon Bids will be received by 6 p m August 14 1912 at the city hall Pendleton Dates August 2 1912 Thos Fitz Gerald City Recorder.
Portland a Northwest visit by FE Hole, head of the American Lumberman, argues that high prices stem from uneven farm city population distribution. He cites 1864 to now drift toward cities, urging farm appeal to youths and strong farm city cooperation for broader prosperity.
Secretary of State Knox said he will depart Friday for Seattle to sail to Japan as special representative of the United States for the funeral of the late Mikado on September 18. He will sail aboard the Maryland from Seattle, reach Yokohama September 16, and return around mid October.
Mollie Parella of 719 West Taylor street had Salvatore Dellelelse arrested after he followed her, sent many letters, and demanded marriage. He testified he loved her but she refused. He was fined 59 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge Going at the South Clark Street court.
Mrs Robert M La Follette, wife of the Wisconsin senator, condemns New Yorks executions after reading about Osining events saying capital punishment increases crime and harms the public welfare and that the state should not take life.
Newport Wash pastor Frank E Whitman of Hope Congregational faced probe after congregants learned he played in public billiard halls. Spokane committee found no grounds for removal and urged continued pastoral relation. church relief gained 24 new members. Also note a testimonial for Chamberlains Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Sea Girt New Jersey August 13 Governor Wilson Democratic presidential nominee commented on campaign funding saying the size of the fund depends on campaign plans and he hopes to raise only what is necessary to meet legitimate demands. He noted he has received many letters about the fund and stressed no fixed amount.
Marion county under sheriff Charles Redding fought a wounded buck near Nicislo after firing to halt the animal. The deer charged uphill, horns already shot away, and stunned, then kicked Redding, who killed it with a knife after a desperate pursuit.
Sealed bids will be received by the common council at the city recorder office up to August 1912 6 o'clock p.m. for constructing 200 feet of concrete foot wall along the Umatilla River. Bids must state price per cubic yard in place. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. Dated August 10, 1912. THOS. FITZGERALD City Recorder.
John Connell of Hilgard Oregon offers ten dollars reward for the return or information leading to the recovery of a stray white faced horse weighing about 800 pounds with an Indian brand. Reward payable upon safe recovery.
An advice notice promoting Cham Berlain s Liniment as effective for back pain. Recommends applying twice daily and rubbing in thoroughly for quick relief. Sold by all dealers.
Local notice advertises thoroughbred Scoten Collie puppies for sale with bitches at five dollars and stud dogs at seven fifty. Contact L Little or R J at box 75 Amity Oregon.
Carpenters and laborers are invited to apply at once for work on Round-up grounds in Pendleton Oregon. Top wages offered. Applications directed to C A Cole or the Secretary of the Round-up Pendleton Oregon.
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