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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
3
Unofficial returns from Salem show only a minority of applicants met certification demands. From Umatilla, Baker, Union, Grant, Morrow, Harney, Wallowa, Malheur and other counties, lists name 100 plus hopefuls with about seven of twenty eight in Umatilla succeeding and Malheur leading with thirty six applicants. The report details numerous individuals who passed in each county.
An advertisement touts inward treatment for piles using Hem-Roid and Hem-Tloid sugar coated tablets. It promises internal cure, improved blood circulation, and permanent relief, with a one dollar price for 24 days. Sold by Pendleton Drug Co. and druggists with satisfaction guarantee. Written by Dr. Leonhardt Co. Buffalo New York.
Indianapolis reports two hundred men hired to clear streets at 20 cents an hour received a free lunch of bread and coffee from Mayor Shank. Some complained no butter, but the mayor ate with them and praised the menu while noting many lacked overcoats or gloves.
Rabbi Stephen Wise told a Westport high school audience of young women that reforms for working women require the vote. He cited New Zealand as an example of how suffrage enables women to influence laws on work hours and other protections.
Vallejo labor unions merchants association and chamber of commerce launch a campaign to secure a warship building contract at Mare Island. The Vallejo-Labor Unions Booster Committee met with merchants to coordinate support and push city officials for action.
An alliance of associations and the chamber of commerce maps the Mare Island navy yard battle plan. It aims to consult Senator Perkins and Cotuwresu in Knowland and rally leaders in Congress to push a bill for a dreadnought. A mixed committee from each represented body handles preliminary steps before permanent committees are chosen.
Forty people in Max Bass North Dakota are sick from ptomaine poisoning after eating ple at a church supper. The dish was left in a tin pan for a day before being warmed for dinner. All are expected to recover.
Glen Condon Tulsa World sporting editor known as Red Condon announces he will become an evangelist. He plans to imitate Billy Sunday, use publicity to gain results, and departs from journalism to preach at a local church soon after a Salvation Army citadel ceremony. He popularized Carl Morrin as a heavyweight candidate and covered his bouts in Oklahoma.
Washington reports the famed duck hawk, known as peregrine falcon, falco peregrinus anatum, returns to the postoffice tower for the eleventh winter in a row. For nine years observers note his annual safeguard and resilience against traps and slights, with locals and scientists alike tracking the bird’s steady lair.
The article notes a peregrine falcon has wintered in the post office tower since 1899 and asks whether today’s bird is the same individual as years ago. It mentions curiosity among visitors and the difficulty of identifying individual ducks hawks across years.
Former champion Bob Fitzsimmons declares his wife Julia May Gifford cannot force him to stop drinking. He blasts Milwaukee reports claiming she placed him on probation to abstain from alcohol, saying if she ends the marriage he will end their union and pursue divorce.
Golden Colorado Mrs Concetti and her daughter Stella received one day in county jail and a $1 fine each as accessories after the fact in the murder of Marie Laguar dia. Testimony by For gengas aided in the conviction of Garrammone who drew a life sentence in the penitentiary.
At a special meeting the Weston city council voted to grant a liquor license to the Hive Saloon in Weston Oregon. The action followed standard review and public safety considerations discussed by council members.
Mrs. Anna Polser of 2526 Jefferson St Omaha says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cures coughs and colds. She reports it cured her daughter and her neighbor Misa Benson and her family. Everyone in the neighborhood speaks highly of it. For sale by all dealers.
The Weston vote approved a saloon at 1200 year with six councilmen split three for one saloon and three for more than one. Mayor H A Grandt cast the deciding vote. Billard pool and card tables will be banned, chairs banned, and the bar must operate in one room with no screens for patrons.
The Sunnyside Methodist Episcopal church in Freewater Oregon held a Sunday school board meeting led by Pastor Rev Charles MacCaughey. Officers for the year were elected including Superintendent L E Steward Assistant Superintendent Mrs Frank Ramsoe Secretary Grant Morton Treasurer C Karker and Corresponding Secretary Mrs Kristian Rodgers.
The Farmers' Security Bank at Milton Oregon held its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday and elected directors for 1912. Directors named were H. A. Williams, S. D. Peterson, W. E. Jones, S. S. Shields, T. A. Williams and Robert McEwan. Officers appointed were J H Coffman as president Frank B Kent as vice president and W. W. Wasser as cashier.
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