25 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1911
Page
1
A brief verse echoes Frank L. Stanton’s line on Christmas music and the hopeful, tender mood of holiday bells in a quiet night, inviting reflection on love and light.
Festive mood fills streets as Christmas spirit spreads, with banners and events promoting peace on earth and goodwill to men. Communities unite in celebration, sharing cheer, charity drives, and interfaith goodwill activities.
The article describes Pendleton observing Christmas with stores and banks closed, churches offering programs, and households filled with happiness and generosity. Santa visits, family reunions flourish, and the Advent of the Prince of Peace marks a peaceful, charitable holiday nationwide spirit.
The sermon by Mr Holmes of the Christian church spoke on Around the Crib of Jesus. It extolled Mary as a humble village mother and praised Joseph for honesty and protection of Mary and the Christ child. Mary is lauded as a noble mother while Jesus is noted as born a King with God as Father.
New York December 25 Wall Street traders brokers and clerks face a dull Christmas as speculation falters. Causes cited include reduced public participation tighter government action on corporations and proposed banking reforms limiting stock and bond loans.
A historical reflection describes Jesus growing in Nazareth and Gallilee amid hardship, noting Joseph and Mary’s care and the paradox of Nazareth’s reputation. It highlights how shepherds and wise men acted as honest witnesses, with God first delivering the birth message to the shepherds.
Chinese revolutionary leader Dr Sum Yat Sen, after months of activity in the United States, met with Wu Ting Fang in Shanghai as Wu serves as foreign minister. Tang Shao said Premier Yuan has not yet replied to revolutionary representations, keeping a republic as the aim for peace. Wu, silent in New York, expressed hope for peace on a basis ensuring China’s permanent progress, while withholding detailed comments to avoid jeopardizing negotiations.
Porthand December 25 Arthur Taylor, a life prisoner for the murder of Muskogee farmer David Conway, confessed the reward for his capture may go to his wife so she can return to Missouri. He says he will spend life in prison and calls it his Christmas gift. He was arrested here for an attempted holdup and claims he was railroaded.
New York December 25 Jeanette May Pight Johnson posts a $5000 bond to bind a championship fight with Jack Johnson. Johnson is described as facing a supreme contempt for his opponent's fighting ability.
President Taft distributed gifts to his son and daughter home from college, portraying Santa Claus in a White House Christmas scene. He attended church with Mrs Taft, walked the city, and planned a theatre visit. Earlier the Tafts slipped past guards to visit friends, an unusual lapse in security.
Los Angeles reports a federal grand jury will reconvene Wednesday to resume its probe into the alleged dynamite plots. Indictments were expected but no evidence of preparation seen. About a dozen witnesses, led by Timeneo, Johannnen, and Clancy, are to testify this week.
Friends of Abe Ruef say the former San Francisco official serving fourteen years for bribery will be paroled within two months. They claim powerful influences are at work on his case and expect a favorable outcome.
Chief Tom Gurdane opened the city jail doors this Christmas morning and freed all inmates with a holiday wish. The annual act follows the dictum peace on earth good will to men as offenders depart.
One hundred years ago on Christmas Day the Hunt expedition led by John Jacob Astor reached the Umatilla valley before Pendleton. The land party faced heavy trials against the Missouri and Northwest Fur companies while the Tonquin sailed from New York and reached the Columbia River mouth in 1811. Major Lee Moorhouse cites Baker’s site and a planned centennial celebration with Major Moorhouse invited to attend.
Pendleton faces a surge of jobless and idle men, per Chief of Police Gurdane. He notes fewer paving operations and asylum activity, with many honest workers seeking work and a troubling rise in “parasites” and bad characters requiring stricter watch by officers.
Pendleton high school selects Chester Fee Claude Hampton and Oscar Ferguson to represent the school in the eastern Oregon contests. Fee and Hampton led last year’s team to the eastern Oregon championship and a final state title shootout with Grants Pass. Principal A C Hampton will coach again aiming for the final round in Eugene.
Regent Nazir El Mulk ordered dissolution of the Persian parliament and stationed troops at the entrances to bar deputies. Tehran dispatches report the move aims to curb objections to Treasurer Shuster’s dismissal as Resht and Enseli remain quiet while Tabriz sees deadly violence with at least seventy five killed.
Glen Storle Lyman Rice Bert Jer ard and Brook Dickson Pendleton youths and University of Oregon Glee club members returned home Saturday to spend Christmas with their parents after the annual tour.
The Penland brothers and delivery staff expanded a charity drive providing food clothing and toys to Pendleton families in need. Needy households received essentials after donations from locals with funds enabling purchases for medical care and toys for children. Churches join the effort and plan to keep distributing through tomorrow as Santa Claus work continues.
At the Methodist Episcopal church last evening the regular sermon was set aside for a fine music program. Highlights included a solo by Mrs. J. B. Landers, Night of Nights, a violin solo by Miss Doris Gregory, and an instrumental trio by the Misses Gregory and Mr. Schoonover of Missoula, Montana. Maude Gregory, cello in the trio, is a University of Idaho student visiting during holidays and also sang a vocal solo. Mrs. A. J. Owen served as organist and accompanist.
A deadly theatre panic in Aratesram, Mexico last night left four dead and numerous injured after a blaze caused a chaotic crush. Fire officials report many victims succumbed to injuries from the evacuation rush.
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