Local ads seek cows, rooms, coal, meat and services
A jumble of classifieds lists for sale of dairy cows, dry wood and coal, rooms for board, dry goods, groceries, horse care, and moving services. It includes contact numbers, addresses such as 205 W Webb and 224 BE Court, and notes about Pendleton and nearby areas, plus a steer of consumer offers from Moore to Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutch Henry
W. Webb
Thompson Street
H. H. Copeland
Aura Street
Orpheum
Cash Phone
B. L. Burroughs
Rock Springs
Moving and hauling service with bicycle theft notice
George Hawitt, George Stangier at Gritman tires advertise light and heavy hauling of all kinds including trunks furniture and planes moved promptly within the city. A Rambler bicycle was stolen from the front of Peoples Warehouse on August 1 with mud guards lantern hanger and pump. Reward offered for return to this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hawitt
George Stangier
Gritman Tires
Peoples Warehillee
AVY OPPICERS INDIGNANT AT GERMAN INCIDENT
The German cruiser Hrenreti actions near Washington Harbor provoke a protest as Navy chiefs describe the event as an international affront. Officers insist the incident warrants formal protest and demand clarification from German authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanhineton
Hrenreti
Lotling
iSucnird
Navy
International Ottucss
Mitten
Stan Denariment
Pocunticn Hills home remodel to add guest apartments
Yurrytown & Co plans a year long remodeling of the Pocunticn Hills estate of dal DY Rockefeller. The project requires about 100000 to create ten new modern guest chambers on the upper floors without compromising the building’s symmetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yurrytown & Co
Pocunticn Hills
Dal DY Rockefeller
Iknee Verde
Snake Attacks Youth in Remote Norfolk Area
George Nah, 15, was knocked unconscious by a large black snake while berrying in a secluded eastern section. John Mahoney, who found him, described the reptile as wrapping itself around the boy before slipping away into brush. Nash reported no sighting of the snake until it began coiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nupfolk
George Nah
John Mahoney
Ind
Mahoney
Nash
Personal Mentions From Pendleton and Nearby Areas
A string of local notes lists visits and travels of residents and guests. J Herbert Strom of Hermiston spent last night in Pendleton, while T Davis of Pasco registered at the St George. Emil Zimmerman of Helix visited Pendleton, and Mrs Eleanor Reidfield traveled from La Grande. Other entries name H J Langley and Ernest Ruppe in Pendleton, Mrs James Hill from Helix, O W Halstead of Becio, J M Corley from the southern county, Mrs Alice Sheridan returning from Mecachum, Attorney Charles H Carter from a mountain fishing trip, and Hollith Haley arriving on the Northern Pacific line. W C Marsh and family and Alex Cameron of Walla Walla joined visitors from the Carden City, with Mrs C L Woolward passing through en route home from Wen Springs. Mrs J L Elam of Walla Walla was here Saturday en route from Wenaha Springs. Captain Charles Murphy and wife returned from Salem, Dr W H Lytle and wife came home from Portland, and Judge Thomas Fitz Gerald’s family returned from Lehman Springs. George Hartiman, former cashier of the First National Bank, returned from Portland and Astoria. Mrs Louis Hunziker and daughter Dorothy were en route to Walla Walla after Wenaha Springs. Dillard French visited Saturday from the southern end of the county, delivering beef cattle to Nate Baines of Frye-Houlin in Seattle. Alice Gapreton, staying with her aunt Mrs Lo R Hinkeslee, left for Seattle to teach school next year.
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Emil Zimmerman
Helix
City
Eleanor Reidfield
la Grande
H. J. Langley
Ernest Ruppe
James Hill
N. P
Mise Hollith Haley
Northern Pacific
W. ¢. Marsh
Familly
Alex Cameron
Walla Walla
Carden City
C. L. Woolward
Adame
Went Springs
J. L. Elam
Walla Wallin
Wenaha Springs
Charles Murphy
Salem
W. H. Lytle
Portland
Thomas FitzGerald
Lehman Springs
George Hartiman
First National Bank
Astoria
Louis Hunziker
Dorothy
Pendleton
MADEIO MUSTERING POLCE TO SECURE PRESIDENCY
Hunchica, Aug 23. Reairing alleged threats from Francisgo Ma eps to retain all former endlers Bert Bower, late captain in the Mexican army, brings alarming reports on the political scene. He says he plans to remaster His command and report findings from Hermosailo as Madero fears progress toward the presidency. It is possible the election will be held at the point of bayonets.
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Hunchica
Arix
Francisgo Maeps
Bert Bower
Eiorpahooters
Ncurrecto
Mexico
Ele
Hermosailo
Madero
Heyes
Murdered Millionaire Was the Man Pervert
New York, Aug 4. Evidence and testimony presented today in the sensational murder trial of William Taekeet reveal connections to a wealthy man known as the weedyl tome. The witness details suggest a plan to secure money and hide a scheme before the tragedy unfolded as Teecksen promised him access to a room for other funds.
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New York
Wetimany
Willam Taekeet
Duckson
Suspected Murder of Wis Me Ant Step Son
Palo Alto Calif Aug 28 Dylstow of this city has been placed under surveillance by the authorities and all held pending an investigation into the death of his seven months old stepson George Partington who died as the result of poisoning. Bridtow declared that the child swallowed the poison by accident but his wife and the authorities doubt that a child so young could do so.
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Palo Ait
Calif
Dylstow
Waiese
Stopeson
Cleorge Partington
Hridtow
Samuel Johnson 75 Dies by Self, Civil War Veteran
In Taylorsville Kentucky on August 28 Samuel Johnson aged 75 used a cap and ball pistol he had carried since the Civil War to end his life. The leaden ball lodged under the left temple and surgeons removed it. the veteran survived.
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Taylorsville
Samuel Johnson
Steam hammer invention by James Nasmyth in 1838
The steam hammer was invented by James Nasmyth in 1838, marking a milestone in metalworking. Nasmyth's device used steam power to deliver repetitive, high-force blows enabling forging of large pieces with greater efficiency.
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James Nasmyth
Fisher Opens to Oregon Plan for Alaska Coal
Cordova Alaska August 28 Secretary of the Interior denounced as he keeps his mind open to impressions the Oregon plan for developing Alaska coal fields by the government.
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Cordova
Alaska
Oregon
Department of the Interior
Race Prejudice Debate at North Boston Meeting
The Fourth Annual meeting of the National Independent League in the Twelfth Baptist Church decries growing northern race prejudice. Leaders cite a Pennsylvania lynching as spurring action while urging a organized effort to secure full constitutional citizenship and trial by jury for all. The session continues through Wednesday with final exercises at Faneuil Hall.
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Boston
South
National Independent League
Pennsylvania
Faneuil Hall
Labor Leaders Hopeful On Strike Averted In City
Labor leaders in this city watching the Pacific coast federated employes of the Southern Pacific railroad express hopeful views that a strike can be averted. They believe Mr Grutteshhmitt has been impressed with the strength of the federated system and will decide the shopmen’s demands are not excessive. Washington report notes two seamen killed aboard the battleship Ohio.
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Chiengs
Southern Pacific Railroad
Grutteshhmitt
Gompers in Seattle A Labor Leader Speaks
Samuel Gompers president of the Federation of Labor arrives Seattle to address concerns over alleged usurpation of authority by the judiciary in a planned evening speech at the city venue. He will critique judicial overreach and advocate labor perspectives on governance and law.
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Gompers
Seattle
Wash
Samuel Gompers
The
Federation of Labor
PINE PISHING WITH GUNS AT REHOBOTH SHORE
A colonial era report describes extensive illegal fishing along Rehoboth Beach using guns and pitchforks to kill large drumfish. Neighbors witnessed fish driven to shore, with men wading in to spear or club the beasts and haul them onto the beach. One large fish was guided ashore by a lifeguard and another stunned with a garden tool before being dragged ashore.
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Rehoboth
Minster
Junction
Walter Elliott
American Greeks Donate to Aid Country's Navy
Greek donors in Chicago contribute to fund a battleship for their homeland's navy. Spyro Milsonkiis, a visiting Greek poet, tours the United States collecting subscriptions and reports that Chicago Greeks have topped all others in the fundraising effort.
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Chicago
Theece
Spyro Milsonkiis
United States
Seasuite adopts auto license and speed limit ordinance
The Seasuite council passes an ordinance imposing an annual license of 23 dollars on automobiles and establishing a city speed limit of 10 miles per hour.
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Seasuite Council
Whist Becomes General at Century’s End
A brief note records a shift in card play nomenclature as whist is described transitioning to a general term by the close of the century, reflecting evolving game language and spectator interest.
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F. E. Livengood
the Ladies’ and Children’s Store
Ladies Home Journal
Sharon & Eddings
Luther
Carr’s Mill
Meacham
Short
Milton
Pendieton Business College
M. L. Clancy
B. A
Forely and
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Mr. Lee
Parker's Automobile Tripa
Gallenia Firvg
Main Street
Farmers’ Meat Co
Conrad Platspeder
Court Street
Milan
Morton
Lock Springs
Yurne
East Court Street
Lowth
Pesident
Spokine
Cottonwood Street
Nick Pulos
Thorn Hollow
P. O
Dalles
Gadwa
Pendleton Business College
M. J. Clancy
Bi A. Tirts
Tan
Koeppens
Crubeer
Duzaird
Peruit
Jos
J. Herbert Strom
Hermiston
T. ¥. Davis
Pasco
the St. George
O. W. Halstead of
Becio
J. M. Corley
Alice Sheridan
Mecachum
Charles H Carter
Dillard French
Nate Baines
Huver
Frye-Houlin Company
Alice Gapretuon
Lo R Hinkeslee
Madeio
Polce
Boy Sloper
San Bernardino
Fisher
Washington
William Creech
William Mickey
Ohio
America
Suit and Gleak
Wohlenberg Dept
Southeastern Washington
Walla Walla, Wash
Northwest
Ruzzi
Fes
MT. Hood
Tallman & Co
East
Crtcon
Mains&t
Frontier
Oregon-Washington Railroad
WM. McMurray
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