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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
5
Local notices list goods for sale including mattresses typewriters organs and refrigerators at various shops. Also items include furnished cottages rooms for rent and positions for salesmen with postal ad dress details and building inquiries across Portland and Chicago venues.
In a nostalgic recollection from Towaways Me Toherta, a child remembers the first elephant parade near their childhood home. The scene describes a wagon procession along a roadside fence, with young onlookers eager to glimpse the majestic animal as it passed, leaving a lasting impression of wonder and rural life.
The excerpt follows a boy named Will who wanders along a road dreaming of elephants. He spots a pachyderm approaching and nearly collides as a long leathery snout appears, knocking him from his horse. He tumbles, tying his fate to a tale of future elephant sightings and misadventures.
Aug 16 Los Angeles reports the union CPO announced demands for wage hikes to four dollars daily after Sept 1. Carpenters closed shops for a holiday, now earning two dollars to open, working 48 hours weekly. Other trades pledge support. a standoff could involve about 2000 workers if changes fail.
At the Pan American congress in Rio de Janeiro on August 16 delegates advanced a plan to unify statistics and port regulations across nations. The Drago committee met in the afternoon amid reports of serious disagreements among members.
In Geneva on August 16 the European off men of Germany Austria and Switzerland plan to meet in September to consider forming a trust, while US and other usering companies will oppose Madrid with a united front. Reception to Printers at Colorado Springs Aug 16 included governor speech and a barbecue. In Chicago Aug 11 congressmen generally endorsed Cuno for president amid state support expectations. Baker Folsom’s advertises a sale on new carpet and furniture.
A stream of names arrives from Portland Meacham Newport and Heppner as residents and guests report homeward trips And pieces note visits from hotel guests at St George Pendleton and Hotel Pendleton. local businesses and officials are mentioned along with travel plans and minor biographical details.
Sheriff Painter reported Bolan, a tax collector and town constable of Sumpler, was arrested in Wailisburg after eluding authorities. Police say he embezzled $765 in tax money collected as town official.
Bolit fled Oregon after a $75 theft. Bondsmen covered the funds. Deputies traced him to a Wattsburg area ranch where he worked with a harvest crew. Sheriff Painter returned him to the city. a Beaver City sheriff will transport him to Oregon. Holun admits guilt and leaving the country with $75.
Aug 16 New York reports indicate Charles E. Hughes the Insurance Investigator is favored by Republicans for governor. Roosevelt is alerted to a plan backing Hughes, while Odell’s allies hint he would retire if the scheme succeeds. Higgins may be sidelined by party factions.
Wellington Aug 14. Elevations in Santo Domingo are unsatisfactory. Orders issued to Admiral Southerland to prevent landing of any hostile force organized in Porto Rico or other American territory. Strong revolutionary sentiment reported in Monte Christi district.
In Los Angeles on August 16 evidence included 15 of 19 letters from Mre Scheck kept in a safe vault. The letters discuss a plot to kill her husband and were admitted in court.
London Aug 16 the Jewish Chronicle reports soldiers attacked Jews after Warsaw disturbances. casualties among Jews amount to 250 with the unrest widely reported.
SUITE Ly Abeaires San Francisco Aug 16 It is anticipated action by United Shipping and Transportation association members on whether ship owners will join hands in a general lockout or winter forces to still In pbovenice It may be that such motion will be deferred for sewers chase. A heavy wind from Sunday’s storm blew down two smoke stacks at Baker Light and Power plant in South Baker causing about 400 dollars damage. A new smoke stack from will replace the two demolished. Cost about 600 dollars per Manager Crandall Baker City Herald Prohibitionists of Asotin county will nominate a full county ticket for the fall suffrage voters.
Judge George H. Stewart issued a temporary order allocating one third of the Boise River water per acre for the rest of the season. The measure aims to prevent crop and livestock losses as river flow remains low and many rights under last fall's decree received little or no water. Most water users support the adjustment, though a few contemplate appeals. the order takes effect immediately.
CF A Johannessen and George Brant plan a poultry raising venture on a W Core tract just north of Highland Park, near Broadway. ALA Drake of Salt Lake City will manage, targeting 2000 to hook chickens this year, with markets for white Wyandottes Pekin ducks and brown log horns.
A Long Creek based report outlines potential rail links and traffic for Grant County. It notes Sumpter Valley Railroad plans, rumors of southern Grant County demand, and estimates from Monument, Hamilton, Long Creek, Fox, and Ritter. Exports total 455 tons wool and hides, 66 000 sheep, 2050 cattle, 450 horses, 400 hogs. Local producers cite underdeveloped transport, with much land yet unsurveyed for cultivation.
Aug 16 Goldfleht reports no referee selected for the Gandé Nelson bout. Nelson lacks training quarters and is worried. Dave is taking West roadovers daily, Robby Lundy will visit to spar, and camp plans at Canes proceed with Baltimore indies aiding.
Charles Smith of Rossland British Columbia reportedly mitered at Tonopah by an unknown patron. Hite, implicated by motive, is now under arrest. Smith had no money, and jealousy is believed to have driven the tragedy.
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