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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
2
Berlin report notes Dr Hikada asserts thinner men carry more skin germs than fatter men. The pamphlet states average healthy skin hosts 1520 germs per square centimeter, while fat men have about 20 percent fewer. Also lists La Grande O. E. 8 installing officers and names in La Grande, Oregon.
A wireless dispatch reports the French steamer Carthage en route from Marseilles to Tunis was intercepted by Italian torpedo boat destroyers on the high seas and taken to Carlo Gliari Island Sardinia. Italian officials deem aircraft parts aboard, belonging to aviators Duval and Obre, contraband of war.
Obre reported recent flights at Cagliari and Suzbara and said Italian authorities authorized returning his aircraft to Marseille. He learned of the seizure of the Carthage and lodged a protest at the residency general.
Snow blockade on the Copper River and Northwestern railroad ends today in Alaska, restoring trains from Cordova to Kennecott. One engineer died when his engine fell through a burned bridge buried by a snowdrift, and mail service to distant points operated by dog sleds during the stoppage.
Los Angeles January 17 Dr L M Powers city health commissioner says hobble skirts condemned by the American Medeates convention in Chicago are beneficial and should stay in style. He claims they give more exercise than other dresses and are not a freak.
Washington. Plans for the celebration of the first four days of July 1912 marking the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg were made public today as the Pennsylvania committee in charge appeared before joint congressional committees. Congress will be asked to appropriate $600,000 for the event.
The cornerstone ceremony plans a national peace memorial at the battlefield entrance with the president expected to preside. The event aims to honor peace and mark the site with a formal national observance.
Abner Hammond aged 92 and his 80 year old wife left Lyons New York for San Francisco seeking new opportunities. A bound wallet yielded a real estate folder showing a rose bud bungalow and an invitation to move west. They had $150 in the bank but it cost them all to relocate.
A thirteen pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Chester Gramble Friday January 12 with Dr Neuran of Athena attending. Mother and child are doing nicely. Pendleton visitors and local social news follow including Lola Rogers hosting friends and Eileen Bowling returning to school. Lagri pe illness of Mrs T C Reid noted with improvement.
In New York the financial district reported that Smith-Premier Typewriter Co is near selling to Remington Typewriter Interest with an official announcement expected soon. Company officers would not confirm or deny the rumor.
Associated Charities proposes a matrimonial bureau to pair widows under charity care with widowers who have children under probation supervision. probation officer Miss Sarah Fitzgerald notes several widowers need wives to manage homes.
An Indianapolis live goose arrived at the White House via ex-Representative Jim Watson and Jacob Finkelstein. Finkelstein, the donor, plans to press President Taft on goose grease as a remedy for his ailments, arguing its merits amid Taft's cold.
New York mayor restricts teaching of a dance described as ragging under new guidance. City officials say the prohibition aims to curb disruptive behavior while preserving legitimate cultural expression. The move follows complaints from residents about noise and rowdy gatherings tied to the dance.
Robert Brue Mantell, the actor, wed Genevieve Hamper of Detroit in Pueblo Colorado's county court. Efforts were made to keep the marriage secret.
The Bureau of Licenses sent letters to licensed dancing masters in New York warning against teaching the turkey trot and other dances under penalty of license forfeiture. Leading dancing instructors support the mayor’s stance.
Form K of C to establish a Knights of Columbus council in The Dalles with J H Peare leading efforts alongside La Grande knights and Portland counsel. J P Kellar of Portland counsel to conduct the work and assist in instituting the council.
Spokane resident L A Rinday plans a two year journey on foot and skis from New York to Christiana Norway. He aims to be the first to complete the route passing through Canada Alaska Behring Strait Siberia Russia Germany France Holland and other countries to reach Norway in time for the 100th anniversary celebration of independence.
In northern Siberia and Russia the traveler expects to rely on dog teams. He states he will be accompanied through Silbert but will conduct the majority of the journey solo.
In Chehalls Washington two 16 year old girls, one Black and one white, ran away from a Seattle school and were struck by Great Northern train No 460 near Newaukum. The Black girl died at St Helen s hospital after amputation of her right arm and internal injuries. the white girl was only bruised and returned to the state training school.
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