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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
8
Opportunity to save on all lines as new management starts. Large discounts apply to china, crockery, and glassware including Haviland and German china plates with gold borders. Prices drop from $1.50 to $1.05, $1.35 to $0.90, and 75 to 60 cents on selected patterns as inventory clearance proceeds. Discounts shown on different lines throughout the store during the stated period.
J P Sullivan leads a Portland action against Pacific Coast Construction Co for refusing to honor December and January time checks totaling about $795.17 plus similar sums from Columbia Saloon and others. Endorsers banked, Pendleton and Portland offices declined payment, prompting Sullivan to hire Rothschild Bros for collection. The suit targets the firm’s alleged plan to press workers for a 10 percent discount, claiming the company aims to graft wages and cause a financial strain.
Frank Watson of Portland, head of the Pacific Construction Company, is cited as bearing much blame for the firm’s current tactics as awaited developments unfold.
A Spokane dispatch reports definite plans to form a new state named Lincoln by extending Washington's southern boundary through Idaho to create a Lincoln state with Olympia as capital. Proponents Homan and Moore urge the Spokane Chamber of Commerce to promote the convention in March.
Umatilla officials fail to identify a prisoner as the killer of an unknown man found near Umatilla. Rankin, held in Portland, did not match the printed plea of the suspect. Johnson, moved to The Dalles on forgery charges, was not seen by officers. The murder victim’s identity remains a mystery and the case unresolved.
The Philippine tariff bill is generally admitted dead for this session as sugar and tobacco interests blocked it in committee. Senator Lodge may move to discharge, but unlikely to pass. Forrest Ivanhoe Menoreid, Pendleton high school, ranked first in composition and fourth in delivery at the Oregon Agricultural College oratorical tryout. Rain in Grand Ronde valley continues amid a snowstorm, with rainfall replacing much of the day’s moisture on the valley floor.
A group of Union County stockmen led by T. T. Glenn James Wendell Doon Wendell J. D. McKennon and J. E. Williams visited the city this morning en route to Walla Walla for a stockmen meeting tomorrow where the Wenaha range will be divided for the coming year.
Wil R. King Saye reports strong sentiment for W. J. Bryan in Portland and Oregon. Former opponents and influential Republicans, while not declaring, would likely back Bryan if he runs for president in 1908, citing his adherence to the nation’s relief policies.
A proposed act authorized by Representative W M Chapin of Multnomah would create a railroad commission of Oregon to regulate transportation and common carriers. The bill, costing $50 000, covers qualifications salaries powers duties rules demurrage penalties unjust rates and discrimination plus crossing and connection standards and evidence procedures.
Senator Waldrip backs petitioned plan to create Lolo county from eastern Nez Perce land after Clearwater division. The 400 square mile area would include Nez Perce prairie, start with over 1.5 million in property value, and ease access to Lewiston for Nes Perce residents. Petitions circulate as talks continue in Malheur and Vale auctions conclude with strong turnout.
Jonathan Johnston, parent for the Canadian Pacific Colonization Company, returns from Alberta after guiding a group of prospective homeseekers. He reports delightful weather and a very mild winter as they traveled.
Spokane man T. S. Pringle arrived yesterday to take charge of the Empire Tea and Crockery Company in the John Schmidt building. He succeeds O. M. Vinton as manager of the local operation. Vinton will remain until after the Commercial Association entertainment, then return to Spokane.
The steamship Moleke, sailing for the Mediterranean from New York, ran aground off Sandy Hook this morning, delaying its voyage and prompting rescue measures. No injuries are reported and efforts to refloat the vessel are underway.
An ad describes hair naturally abundant when not dispensed, claims dandruff causes most hair trouble from a germ, and promotes Nowbro's Herpicide as the only product that destroys the germ. It asserts instant itch relief, gloss, and silkiness, and offers samples by mail with two sizes 0 and 1.00, from The Herpicide Co Detroit.
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