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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1912
Page
6
An old advertisement argues that strong digestion supports nutrition and vigor. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Colder Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic remedy curing stomach and digestion problems, enriching blood, invigorating the heart and kidneys, and nourishing nerves to improve overall health.
Washington correspondent John E. Lathrop reports that the Watterson Harvey affair boosts Governor Wilson’s prospect for the Democratic nomination. He cites reactions from Senator George E. Chamberlain and Washington observers noting Wilson’s loyalty questioned then vindicated as lays bare anti Wilson plots and mobilizes support across political and financial circles.
Min Millerand plans a broad aviation push for France with a $4.2 million appropriation. A senatorial group backs the effort as the army, navy, and artillery join to fuse aviation into national defense.
A presidential order stayed a Civil Service ruling prohibiting the wearing of religious insignia and garb by teachers in Indian schools. The President demanded a hearing for all affected, citing church state separation and the delicate nature of government controls over mission school personnel. Catholic groups pressed the issue, and teachers may be allowed to continue wearing distinctive garb or be moved.
Senator Rayner of Maryland introduces a bill to reappoint Peter C. Heins Jr to the army and restore his rank as captain of artillery after Heins resigned while a Sing Sing prisoner for the murder of William Fennis of New York. The report also notes a display of Winged Liniment advertised for pains and back troubles.
The article urges mothers to monitor a child’s bowels as key to health, claiming Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin will correct digestive issues and improve sleep. It touts a tonic effect, claims fewer laxatives are needed, and promotes a trial offer with a free sample by mail to Monticello or nearby addresses.
Mrs Kingman, a widow and new mother, cared for by Mrs Vanderbilt after Harold Kingman, a brakeman, was killed when his freight car crushed him near Fall River. The infant son arrives the same hour as the tragedy. Vanderbilt offers ongoing care from Newport.
Mrs Loretta Blakely of Minneapolis suffered a sudden illness on learning her mother died in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. She became mute and blind, was hospitalized, and doctors believe she may eventually recover sight and speech. Her distress began after receiving word at the station that her mother was dead.
Midshipmen at the Naval Academy held a wild French Leave party spilling into Annapolis. After a formation cadet officers and Lieutenants Buchanan and Lowman ordered a yard picket. Seven youths were apprehended while attempting to sneak back to their dormitories and were escorted to the disciplinary department under arrest.
District Judge Moran curtailed a divorce trial in New York after a wife, wife of a clubman, described alleged abuse and neglect tied to club life. He called marrying a New York clubman a grave mistake, claiming such unions often end in failure and desertion.
A judge warns against marrying clubmen from New York after hearing multiple wives testify in court. He states clubmen bring de moralizing influence and disastrous outcomes to homes, urging caution. The decree is granted.
A fur muff found on a Big Four locomotive led investigators to the body of Miss Maude Argudine in Ingals, Anderson, Indiana. She left home to go to the post office and was struck by a train while crossing the railroad.
Paluma and Forester were found guilty in the San Joaquin superior court of attempting grand larceny from a Stockton shoemaker. Paluma received four years in the penitentiary. the court held the act a dangerous joke. The opinion notes the act was too dangerous and not in good humor. This historic case reflects early legal caution in misused humor affecting crime charges.
San Francisco. Buck English, 62, convicted of highway robbery and given a life sentence, was paroled yesterday from San Quentin after serving seventeen years as the prison lamplighter. As he passed the gate he jokingly said he might have to return to “give that other fellow another lesson” in lamp tending, a duty that had become part of him. English first ran into trouble in Oregon over twenty years ago and served a term there. After his release he and a …
An advertisement promises quick relief from catarrh head congestion and colds using Ely's Cream Salts. It claims the product stops nasal discharge and prevents germ-related stomach and bowel issues. It recommends a 50 cent bottle from a druggist and suggests giving it to children for colds and croup.
A companion crew planned a Lake County stage hold up near St Helena and seized passengers valuables but found no treasure. They fled into the mountains, faced fatigue, then attempted one final ride before a posse stopped them. Buck's brother runs a British Columbia ranch and authorities plan to detain the assailant. One robber was shot twice during capture and bears a bullet in his side.
In New York City, Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad faced a larceny case after photographers sued over portrait rights. A court awarded $86.16 to the firm against Graham for photographs taken years ago, while Conrad agreed to pay partial costs. The pair, described in costly furs and at times hungry, testified they worked in theater in New York, Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh but could not recall salaries.
Sacramento reports show boys in total public school enrollment at 200,085 versus 156,16 girls, led by higher high school totals for girls at 24,036 to 20,463. The trend suggests more boys leave high school early while girls dominate upper grades.
Portman denies presidential run while Uncle Andy Carnegie garners frequent newspaper exposure, noted for regular photo coverage and prominence in local media.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Senna as a gentle, effective laxative for headaches cold indigestion and stomach complaints. It urges buyers to seek the genuine product with California and Conn names clearly printed on the front of each package.
An old hair care ad promotes Parisian Sage to stop itching and dandruff overnight. It claims the product nourishes roots, prevents baldness, and adds radiance to faded hair. Sold in a large 60 cent bottle at Tallman & Co and by druggists widely.
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