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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
A fragment describes heavy strain on garments with taped seams and lined trousers. It notes prices such as 56.50 for Bows' suits and overcoats at a clearance or bargain event, reflecting a thrifty retail moment with emphasis on affordable outerwear.
A historical summary of the Oregon Corrupt Practices Act outlines prohibitions on campaign spending and contributions, name changes for money sources, inducements for nominations, procurement of appointments, purchase of credentials, and aiding or opposing candidates. It bans corporate aid, dinner and liquor use to influence voters, threats, coercion, betting, and personation. Electioneering on election day is prohibited.
Theatrical notes list John Drew continuing Inconstant George at the Empire Theater through Dec 18 and Miss Maude Adams in What Every Woman Knows at the Empire from Dec 25 to Jan 15. The Matrimony Failure? at the Belasco continues, The Dollar Princess celebrates a birthday at Knickerbocker, The Sliver Star at New Amsterdam, The Climax at Weber's ending Dec 24, Goddess of Liberty premiering, Seven Days and other big NY Hippodrome spectacles highlighted.
Street visit by To Piling Plurgers led by Lordio features a ring of pianos deemed world famous for their pane craftsmanship and Coneliered faet, inviting locals to visit the Renn building at Court and Cottonwood streets to view and purchase instruments.
Sheriff Jack Smith believes a most humane horse thief is Amezito Donozallo after the suspect’s own actions lead to his capture. The bizarre case unfolds as law enforcement follows a trail of livestock thefts and odd behavior.
A suspect stole a valuable horse from the Avelul W Poster ranch near Wake Ville. The horse was injured during the theft as the thief bound its legs with improvised bandages and tore a coat sleeve to use as bindings. Deputy Sheriff Joe Ryan located the horse and man, who had injuries and missing sleeve bindings.
Report of boxing chatter in England with aims to meet Diger Stanley and Abe Attet, weight talks with Ad Wilenst, plans to meet Johnny Conlon, Hirlem Tommy Murphy demanding a fight, Jim Jeffries possible trading, Packey McFarland threatening to leave for England, Bat Nelson Doubt, Joe Woodman pursuing the Sullivan twins, and Sam Langford vs Sullivan family outlined with a referee role for Dave Sullivan.
A Tennessee waterman named Atkina, exposed to damp and cold in a saw mill at midnight, suffered a severe cold with lung issues. After failing remedies, he used Dr King’s New Discovery and quickly returned to work. The medicine claims to relieve severe colds, coughs, sore throats, and related ailments. Trial bottle free, guaranteed by Tallman & Co.
A motor car accident near Arenton Orne on July 31 led to Arthur Kohn of London being ordered by the correctional tribunal of Argentan to pay 20,000 francs to the widow of the deceased and to be fined 200 francs for manslaughter.
At the Orpheum a diverse bill features the Orpheum orchestra led by A W Johnson, with acts including Song Bird, Margh March, Toye, and others. Overture selections and a lineup of pictures and acts promise a dramatic ninety minute show headlined by One Christmas Eye.
A speech by McMinnville official Riley urges reforming the educational system in the Northwest. He argues against impractical training and favors a targeted college curriculum to train young men and women as productive citizens while conserving national resources and avoiding looting. He warns the region risks misinterpreting education's purpose if action is not taken now.
Dr George H Shull, noted botanist of the Carnegie Foundation, plans to depart from Santa Mesa after months of data gathering with Luther Burbank. He will use the collected information for a forthcoming encyclopedia on Burbank’s works to be published by the Carnegie Foundation, including some notes on Burbank’s work.
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