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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
8
Thirty five workmen were trapped 440 feet underground in a Catskill aqueduct construction section under Washington Heights New York when a shaft overhead caught fire. Fire crews evacuated them without injuries, authorities said.
Experienced dealer from Omanla county offers numerous top stock ranches for sale plus wheat, alfalfa and diversified farms with reasonable prices. Vacant lots and suburban residences also available. Meet to discuss options before buying.
Last night two men were found unharmed two hours after a spectacular underground blaze trapped workers 160 feet below. The fire damaged a massive shaft building and nearby apartment houses, burning two buildings and injuring none. Fire crews hoisted the men to the surface five hours after ignition using a basket contraption.
In Cheyenne on August 21 a parade honoring pioneers with forty years or more in Wyoming featured hundreds of riders in wild west garb led by a battered frontier coach. An Indian war dance and cowboys performing “pulldogging a steer” accompanied the celebration.
Newsy Notes from Pendleton report two unknown vocalists, Mrs. Oliphant and Miss Arlene McMonies, headline the weekly street band concert tomorrow evening. Wealey N. Matlock returns from Portland via Alaska where he aided mining interests for months. A A Asbuhr bought a Daytona motorcycle and visited Hermiston before resuming duties at Campbell ranch. Don Rader joins Lincoln in the Western league after being sold by Chicago White Sox. Decrees of divorce are issued by Judge Phelps for Ethel Love Smith and Ethel Mix with changes to their names.
James A Cooper received a letter and check from Col. James Fulton, longtime The Dalles pioneer, urging reservations for rooms and seats at the Round-up. Fulton has attended the past two Round-ups and remains a strong booster of the show.
Rev Andrew Warner district superintendent presided over the quarterly conference here Tuesday evening. church reports for the quarter showed strong financial position and good attendance. annual district conference set for Walla Walla starting September 3.
Alaskans back Wesley Matlock report strong interest in the Round-up with many northerners expected to travel to the fall event. Matlock, just returned from a business trip, sends literature supporting his claims for the show. Former local teacher Dr Carruth of Waitsburg and Miss Hilda Brandt of Portland wed in Portland. Licenses issued include Carruth’s marriage and several transfers of property in Pendleton and nearby areas.
Council meets with routine business as Fire Chief asks guidance on walls remaining after Pendleton academy fire. If found dangerous, owner to tear them down or they will be condemned. Sewer fixes, contracts accepted, road condition near Jackson Street discussed, and funding for Catholic-hitching grounds paid. Community debates street sprinkler wages and street committee to settle dispute.
The 232 foot motor boat championship went to Oregon Kid in 1 34 25 for 12 miles at Chicago races. Van Bleerck finished second with 23 05 24 and Hydre Bullett third. The winner hails from Rainier Oregon and earlier would have won but for minor trouble near the end. Kitty Hawk Jr Barnacle Sand Fly and Kitty Hawk were eliminated in the trials.
Pendleton rider Johnny Baldwin returns from Winnipeg where he rode in the Stam pede and says he was misquoted calling the Canadian show rotten. He contends it was far below the Round-up and denies any northwest contestant won events as Canadians swept the money. He also claims Blanche Mc Gaughey of Pilot Rock was robbed in the bucking contest, with the winner thrown by one horse and then given an easier mount.
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