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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1904
Page
2
A promotional notice urges readers to visit and view a display of fine china at low prices. It touts fashionable tables and dishes and invites customers to explore their online selection as the best value in fancy china.
Chicago dec 7 the attorneys for railroads in the deferment of the uniform bill of lading before the interstate commerce commission say roosevelt's plan for government control will not derail their effort to enforce the bill. a hunger conference is said to be planned to remove objectionable features as five leading lines refuse to adopt the bill others will. testimony from shippers indicates the bill would push a twenty percent rate increase ultimately paid by consumers, a result the railroads have agreed to support in enforcing its terms.
Prof Lawson head of geology at University of California urged miners to back no new state geological survey. He said precious metals are only a small part of western wealth and large reserves of ore and stone await further development.
The Detroit Museum of Art was broken into and robbed of precious relics including gold and silver items valued at about 20000 dollars. Among the stolen possessions is a World War era piece once owned by General Winfield Booth.
Warrants for the arrest of President Emery, Cashier Werner, and Assistant Cashier Luedohke of the defunct German bank were issued today for issuing drafts on New York banks when funds were unavailable. The note says last year's crop in Limy Wee i Aieastrou fell short, causing hardship. This year the crop will reach over 13,000,000 pounds.
The State Band of North Dakota, about 100 strong, considers an offer to tour a route similar to the Lewis and Clark expedition. Led by J H Zimmerman, the band would assemble top material from North Dakota and neighboring states, rehearse ten weeks, and perform daily in major centers en route to Portland to align with the explorers’ district arrival.
Pendleton sales veteran W L Shiverick of Peoples Warehouse departs for Chicago after three years in Pendleton. He joined East Oregonian Publishing as bookkeeper in 1883, then worked at Peoples Warehouse since 1903, with former Germany trips noted by Moorhouse Picton. Major Moorhouse reports many German picture shipments. German residents here send hundreds of Indian photos abroad. The Little Outcast Company arrives and fronts Frazer tonight with strong advance sales. forecast suggests good turnout.
Moorhouse introduces Olin D Wheeler’s two volume set on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The works include Western imagery, unpublished documents, and Moorhouse photographs. Wheeler, a former traveler of the route, provides local color and historical context.
The defendant, Ditty, along with Jed Teeters, appeared in the state circuit court and entered a plea of not guilty. Bonds were set at 21600, with $000 in another form, as the Justice of the Peace fixed the amount. The case involves a complicated bond arrangement and questions over whether the bonds were approved. Judge Kimeon faced questions on why a second arrest occurred and whether warrants and bonds complied with higher court directions.
The Walla Walla business men organized a special excursion train leaving at 7 this morning led by Conductor Dave Wright and Engineer Kimball. Four coaches carried passengers including Robert Burns of O B R N and J H O Nell. Merchants arranged to rebate passengers to regular excursion rates similar to Pendleton December trains. seven Pendleton travelers joined.
Ira D. Horton, identified as a Black man, was arraigned in the late Browit court this morning after being retained as counsel Teoma by a man named Teoma. Horton faces charges of semauking with intent to commit murder and pleads December 20 as a plea date.
The city ushers in a heavy holiday trade with abundant goods. Fraser's and Haverty’s Minstrels announce shows, while private delivery ends. The Western Union timetable and Royal Theatre previews set a busy December with a musical program at the Academy by the Penichetan Aesdens under Mr W Meakney.
Thelma Field purchased the D H Halley property on Hornside for a new residence. BT Wade & Son arranged the deal. In a separate note, William Hewett remains in recovery after an appendectomy at Anthony's hospital, reported this afternoon.
A damaged OCR fragment touts Hostetten's with a Private Stamp over a bottle for relief of dyspepsia. It lists symptoms such as poor appetite belching and chill and urges trial as a cure. The text appears as an advertisement with scattered misspellings and unclear names.
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