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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
2
Many women must economize in corset purchases and are offered Royal Worcester Corsets as the best buy. Prices range from $1.00 to $2.50, highlighting value despite higher quality.
In Salem on a heated fisheries committee hearing, lower and upper Columbia fishermen traded accusations over who harms the salmon industry. Upper river supporters blamed irrigation and Seufert employes for killing unborn salmon, while lower river reps argued 95 salmon are canned downstream for every five upstream. A key witness, F. M. Warren Jr., linked irrigation ditches to die‑offs of blueback salmon, saying lakes like Wallowa feed the problem, a claim challenged by Rep. Celland. The session closed with discussion of a circuit judges salary bill, House Bill 5, likely to fail.
The Deschutes Survey Bill, H B 73, allocating 50000 dollars for a survey of Oregon streams, passed the Oregon House 42 to 6. Proponents cite eastern Oregon support and the need for water resource use for irrigation projects, with emergency clause debates over immediate funding and cooperation with the Interior Department.
Salem Oregon two bills were introduced under the rule requiring three fourths consent. H B 602 by Belland repeals a maintenance appropriation for a pilot schooner at the mouth of the Columbia River, the schooner having been sold two years ago. H B 603 by county committees fixes salaries of county officials of Crook County.
Governor West makes a personal plea for senate bill 34 to bar saloons in buildings housing passenger depots. The measure, on third reading, would delay its effect until 1914 and argues the safety of women and children outweighs business interests of the Weinhard estate at the Jefferson street Portland station.
Queen Alexandra resumes daily walks and drives with her motor at Appleton Hall and other nearby bright spots. She enjoys tranquil scenery in Norfolk, noting its Danish resemblance and visiting prominent places when the royal party is present.
Salem Ore governor West used his first veto of the current legislative session to strike down House Bill 98, introduced by Representative Mann. The measure would relieve circuit judges from reading certain criminal statutes when instructing grand juries, a practice West says is unwise. He argues judges must point out statutes directly relevant to grand juries. The veto signals Wests strict line on legislation, with other bills awaiting his approval.
In Salem Senator Neuner reports a favorable committee verdict on a substitute bill restricting revolver use. It requires permits, registration of all sales, and forbids pocket weapon display in stores. Permits issued by local justices, recorders, or town judges upon affidavits of good character. Merchants must show permits and record buyer details. sales reported twice monthly to sheriffs. A Olympia similar measure passed unanimously.
An advertisement promotes a throat and lung soothing remedy claiming to stop chronic coughing, relieve tickling throat, and be pleasant tasting. It urges exclusive use once tried and directs buyers to Roeppens for purchase.
Reported increase in Russian secret agents operating in London and across England linked to the czarevitch mystery. Officials note the presence of several inquiry agents amid heightened security measures.
A notice offers dreammaking including evening gowns. Contact at 507 Water Street or by calling Red 2052 to arrange design work and tailoring.
London reports the death of Captain Robert F. Scott and four companions after reaching the south pole only to learn Roald Amundsen beat them. Conditions worsened by blizzards and hunger. Evans died from brain concussion, Gates later, as the Terra Nova returns from Antarctica.
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