1905 Sweson Forced to Bug Blank Books Before Jan 10
Report notes a 1905 Sweson mandate requiring preparation of blank books by January 10. Half Pint details the directive and its affect on local schools and merchants.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1905
Page
2
Report notes a 1905 Sweson mandate requiring preparation of blank books by January 10. Half Pint details the directive and its affect on local schools and merchants.
A compilation notes 1904 figures including 7,560 murders and 17 lynchings in the United States, 400,000 men killed in all wars that year, thefts and defalcations, large fire losses, and port port import totals. It also mentions a Bridgeport police robbery, forged bill of lading in Louisiana cotton, and Jamaican labor import tensions. Predictions include an orange famine and a severe hurricane season on the Atlantic coast.
British warship redeployed to reinforce Far East waters. A Seattle saloonkeeper’s profits from street work are noted. Oregon osteopathic meeting draws 40 in Portland. A Corning ton train incident killed a man. Mrs. Lillie Warner dies from a falling tree in Eugene. A saloon quarrel in South Bend results in D. W. Swan’s fatal neck injury. Ambergris worth a fortune found near Arctic waters. Editor Frank Newton of Seattle disappears, with foul play suspected but unproven.
An advertised property offers 400 acres near the river, including 60 acres net to alfalfa, described as well improved with running water and good or charred land. Listed as one of the best in the county with a favorable price. Additional and smaller propositions are available.
E A Mullenger, district deputy head consul of the Modern Woodmen of America, arrives in Pendleton to launch an energetic recruitment drive. He will cover Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Sherman, Wheeler, Wasco, Klickitat, and Grant counties, organizing new lodges in largely untapped towns while planning to move his family later. He brings eight years of fraternal insurance experience from Michigan and Montana.
Pendleton post office report for October November and December shows East Oregonian dominating paid circulation with 2484 total, Morning Tribune, Maker? and Business College Monthly combined at 2454, others 44.19. A new carrier added on South Hill as circulation grows. These facts are presented to help advertisers reach the public.
A catalog of upcoming events and meetings across Oregon and nearby states including legislative sessions, historical society gatherings, livestock conventions, and medical and suffrage associations. Also includes a partial notary entry for Hall's Catarrh Cure with unverified claims and a dated declaration.
Pendleton shoppers gain a tailor made suit option as Schiffer Tailoring plans a sale of 200 salt pat terms at 83.50 to 7.69 per pattern, 66 inches wide, about half cost. Sale begins January 9 with a map and limited time. All Michigan legislators are Republicans.
A long hotel arrivals list records guests and travelers from many cities including New York Chicago Portland San Francisco Spokane Seattle and Baker City. Names such as George W Harris Portland J H Dunlop Cascade Locks and M A Frans Spokane appear among the scattered attendees and party affiliations noted in this station column.
January 7 commemoration marked the anniversary of the 1815 battle with ceremonies under patriotic and historic societies. Louisiana observes the day as a state holiday with formal observances in the city.
Fix Your Fingers promotes careful finger care and skilled manicure. Mrs Campbell offers services at 107 Court Street, highlighting low introductory prices for ladies and advance appointments. Home visits charged at double price.
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