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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
4
In a head on collision between two trains in La Crone Wisconsin morning engineer Fidlin was killed fireman Corlett buried under wreckage and believed burned another train car is buried Brakeman Blixe suffered severe injuries with limbs severed and cut off uncertain details remain.
A garbled 1905 notice lists upcoming events from Oregon and Washington including the Oregon Dairy Association in Portland, the Washington Livestock Association in Spokane, the Oregon legislature in Salem, the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, the National Livestock convention in Denver, and the Lewis and Clark exposition opening. It also cites promotional testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and a Tonopah gambling heist with a theft of about 1000 dollars.
The Lewiston Tribune outlines the tale of four Italians who stand to inherit a duke’s estate valued at 58 to 855 million, depending on figures, and plans to build an electric road from Lewiston to Grangeville. Joseph Rowt says funds are available to start the mansion on Normal Hill and will pursue land purchases and development, including a ranch, with his wife seeking a modern home and resort. The Polley family are longtime Lewiston pioneers tied to stock interests. Rossite intends to finance the project to return home and fund a continent-spanning rail link.
J Howden reports a work crew on the Northwest railroad grade along Shake river from Huntington toward Hallard's Landing. The line, stalled for years, aims to reach the Iron Dyke mine and open a copper rich district, potentially transforming transport costs and ore profitability. Cotton convention delegates in Shreveport itemize papers on national interest, boll weevil impact, and cotton transportation.
A local ad touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns cuts and eczema with quick relief. Separately the Ways and Means Committee for Salem council estimates city income for 1905 at 45050 and expenditures at 30220.
A local laundry provider promotes its services with a confident boast of cleanliness and reliability. The ad emphasizes practical experience and facilities and encourages customers to place Christmas orders early. The message underscores pride in quality and readiness.
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