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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
8
A historical plea urges humane treatment of prisoners, open city books, and citizen oversight. It advocates banning new utility franchises unless underground wiring is mandated, creating a city park, codifying laws, locating a new city hall, and auditing finances while trimming unnecessary spending amid ongoing municipal financial concerns.
A 1905 New Year message from a local drug store thanks customers for the prior year’s trade and goodwill. The note praises satisfactory business and relations, pledges continued loyal service, and extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
A late evening blaze destroyed the Golden Rule store with estimated losses between 16000 and 26000 dollars. The stock, valued about 15000 dollars, was largely uninsured except for 11500 on stock. 6000 on the building, owned by F P Clapton, was insured. Fire likely started in the rear south end. alarms brought several companies but containment took over an hour. Adjacent Judd and Smith Crawford buildings were later deemed safe due to brick walls and no direct openings. Clopton of Phoenix may rebuild. the structure could be enlarged to a two story building.
W. S. Badley, returning from Frank Steunenberg’s Caldwell funeral, expresses no doubt Hogan is guilty and under arrest. He describes Idaho’s mourning, notes Hogan’s cool demeanor under cross examination, and claims strong evidence against the accused remains unshaken.
The Northwest Fruit Growers Association holds its meetings at La Goo La firands January 4. Delegates toured May Park and Frostvale orchard districts. Tonight President E. J. Smith spoke on Overproduction while C A Tenneson of Tacoma presented on Transportation and Shipping. BE D Ball spoke on Spraying and I Hofer of Salem discussed Strawberries.
A. D. Buliman arrived home after two months in the south. He went to Arkansas and Texas on log business. While away, he visited Alabama and Mississippi, returning with a heavy assortment.
Pendleton lodge of Elks hosts one of the season’s largest gatherings with about 60 visiting Elks from Walla Walla expected on the evening train. Eight to ten new members will be initiated, guests will assist, followed by a banquet and social time. The Walla Walla lodge plans to showcase its strong team and activity this season.
Full attendance of Pendleton Commercial Association's board heard Col Ernst Hofer of Salem outline the Willamette Valley Development League tax bill. The plan re enacts present law with new fees, raises inheritances tax, and creates a state tax commission to value railroad property. No action was taken.
Grover Martin, sentenced to 16 years for manslaughter, is back in the county jail after an order by Judge Willian raised his bond to an unspecified amount. He faces removal to the penitentiary with less than 20 days until transfer. Moses Taylor’s bond remains unchanged for a two year sentence for attempting arson.
A mine explosion near Coaldale West of Birefield West Virginia kills 21, injures 15 and triggers urgent rescue efforts. Initial reports list western Pennsylvania victims. Casualty figures are confirmed as rescue operations proceed.
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