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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
7
A freight engine turned turtle about 18 miles from town when the Bumpler Valley line derailed after the strike of a coupler. The crew escaped with minor injuries as derailed cars blocked the track for hours and a wrecking crew was dispatched. A passenger train was held until the line was cleared around 6 o'clock.
Oregon men led by George T Parr and others from Atoro and Hood River purchase 100000 dollars of land from Rnwley Realty in Dartley and Moore counties. Buyers include Sam Nutting Judie Fulton Dave Fulton Gene Cushman and others. figures describe them as prominent, plan to relocate, with roles as landowners, engineers and wheat raisers. The deal is described as among the largest in the area.
A severe windstorm battered Grangeville and Orangeville last night, tearing down a thick wall of the Alewander and Predenrich building and damaging surrounding structures. A Chinese laborer in charge was found in a pitiful condition and later sentenced to 60 days in county jail.
Papers exchange completes one of the largest iron ore deals in years. WLP Snyder Co takes over Oliver interests in Shenango Furnace mine Mesaba range Lac du County Minnesota about 40 000 000 tons plus a 12 006 000 ton Marquette range mine Dix wm County Michigan and the Oliver line freight steamer for lake trade. Also referenced are Oliver limestone interests and the death of Jomor TH Oliver.
Central Passenger association executives met Governor J Frank Hanty to urge against a 2 cent a mile rail fare for a 2000 mile ticket. They warn the move would curtail train service and abolish special rates, reducing average costs from 14.4 cents to 2 cents per mile, harming the state’s transport framework.
William Poeters, a lineman, fell from a fifth-story window to the pavement in San Francisco without contacting any obstacle to break the fall. His only visible injury was a broken writ. He lost consciousness and had no hemorrhage noted. At Porthind Edward Shepherd, age 15, fell three stories from a building. Two ribs were broken and his skull fractured.
The Northwestern Tyreut Company sold 1600 head to a Mountainhome flockmaster yesterday. FL A. Manville arranged the deal, with delivery from the investment company in the Payette valley. The sale comprised ewes and high grade range stock, at five dollars per head.
Marshal Dodson captured a man who gave his name at Allen on ad view from The Dalles. The man resembled The Dalles and it was learned the robbery occurred at Bla Blsnck in this county. He was returned to Arlington and taken to the county jail at Condon to await circuit court action.
Mr. Lewis Hall of the P. I. N. railway is in Baker City seeking wood hewers for a 15 mile road extension north of Council. Wages are 12 cents per log. A. T. Campbell, a Northern Pacific brakeman, was killed in a rear-end collision at Canton, Washington.
With the holiday season ahead UNM markets stock up on groceries and produce for Christmas and New Year needs. Pendleton prices list apples 1.75 to 2 per box and various produce and dairy items with cents per unit ranges. Also notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and a new trolley line project in Naugatuck Conn with an expected public traffic start by July 1, 1906.
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The article surveys dog days origins from ancient belief in Sirius, noting start dates around July 3 to August 2 and durations of 30 to 50 days. It traces how heat and Sirius’ rising tied to the Nile and global myths, then abruptly shifts to a roundup of giant tales from various eras, citing giants across cultures and notable tall individuals in history.
A fragmented list from Pendleton showing business names, offices, and telephone numbers. Dentists, real estate, abstract company, and lodge notices appear with partial addresses and blocks.
A 16th century prognostication links dawn thunder to wind noon rain and evening tempest. It also predicts daily deaths and calamities tied to days of the week. The term blazer traces from Cambridge boat club attire to bright jackets used in many sports.
A Detroit Free Press note questions a tipster named Windy. The speaker doubts the Faces tips and recalls Windy promised a sure thing but refused to lend money for bets. The exchange hints at unreliable wagering guidance and trust issues in sports betting chatter.
In a terse exchange a trolley accident leaves a victim seriously injured with optimistic notes from a doctor about recovery while the Cleveland Leader hints at a broader editorial stance against hiding religion and mentions a Boston store price reduction and incorporation sale as a nearby item.
Charles Cunningham of Pendleton Oregon seeks settlement of all accounts and disputes in Umatilla and Morrow counties. Creditors and others must present claims at Charigos Hanton office within 60 days from December 7 1906. Any unresolved matters after 60 days will be deemed settled.
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