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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
8
The Industrial Welfare Commission of Oregon issues Order No 5 setting minimum weekly wages for experienced adult women at 8.25 dollars and 54 hour workweeks, with 6.00 dollars for inexperienced adult women, effective February 7, 1924. Restrictions exclude certain industries and specify dismissal times, penalties, and enforcement as misdemeanors.
Promotions list upcoming showings at Alta Theater with Minstrel Mulds on Tuesday February 3 and Quo Vadis on February 4 and 5. An advertisement notes not to judge the dinner by its dinner bel.
A marriage license was issued today to Charles V. Wellmoen and Amy A. Philipp, residents of the east end of the county. The case of G. F. Smiley vs. John Temple was submitted to the jury at 1:20 this afternoon after testimony finished this morning. Realty transfers include William Glasson and wife to Thomas Campbell for lot 5 block 1% Newport's addition to Hermiston, and William R. Ellis and wife to Thomas K. Tampton for south 160 feet of lots 3 and 4 block BK Jacob's addition to Pendleton, consideration $5000. Tango instructors Norma Aalloway and J. H. Merryman announce a merged class to be held this evening.
James Alger Fee, son of Judge and Mrs James A Fee, a Columbia law student, has been appointed to the editorial board of the Columbia Law Review. He becomes associate editor of the Recent Decisions section.
Thompson, a well known farmer, obtained a permit this morning for a concrete retaining wall on the south side of his North Main street lot. The improvements precede the planned two story bungalow to be erected soon.
W H Bailey of Milton sues James and Alice M Tiderington seeking 212 35 for materials furnished during home construction in Milton. He also claims filing costs 6 60 and 50 attorney fees. Atty for plaintiff is A D Peterson.
Today marked the busiest day for the registration clerk since the books opened two weeks ago at the court house. Over 100 names were added, bringing the total to 239. Of these, 142 were Republicans, 73 Democrats, 5 Progressives, 7 Independents, 6 Socialists, and 5 Prohibitionists. Only ten registrants were women.
This morning Chief Childreth outlined how alarms work with city bell taps. An alarm from Box 23 would trigger two taps then three, repeated three times, and the auto chemical engine would rush to the origin with the caller presenting details. General alarms require ten taps and two taps signal the fire is out.
N Ded Swearingen sues W W Caldwell and wife to secure a corrected deed for the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 3 township 2 north range 35 alleging a clerical error changed it to the northeast quarter. The defendants have left the county for British Columbia and debts remain unpaid risking further claims. Caratz and Smythe are plaintiffs attorneys.
I A Sims an Albee farmer on Camas Prairie arrived in Pendleton with a Round-up bucking horse missing since last spring. The white watch-charm outlaw is not Angel or Rambling Sam. It wandered into Sims south end yard amid heavy snow and evaded roping, crossing two barbed wire fences before capture. Sims suspects other missing horses may be nearby.
MONROE Oregon January 29 The storm that has raged here for sey continues to ease with roads opening and residents assessing damage as creeks recede and power is restored to most areas where outages were most severe
Fragments describe wind driven snow and rain causing roof damage and frost issues. Mentions the Long Tom area with rising banks, morning conditions improving with clear skies and rapid weather changes. Indicates one and a half inches of core snow and ongoing damage to structures from wind and freezing.
District Attorney Stuggood opened the Prosecution's closing in the Durst ranch hop field riot murder trial. Defendants Richard Ford Herman Suhr Harry Bagan and William Heck face a jury verdict after long testimony and contradictions. Deliberations expected tonight with Judge Daniels presiding in Marysville.
Robert Marsden Shaw in New York says he will forgive and take back his wife Katherine if she repents. He asserts his vow made at God's altar to protect her stands, and he plans to pursue action against Richard Darling, president of Acme Sanitary Safe Co, over alleged statements.
Treasury officials have begun selecting 400 internal revenue agents and inspectors to collect the income tax. More than 10,100 applications are on file, and many will be disappointed. Appointments are made by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue with Secretary McAdoo's approval, while Congress members seek access to the process. The Treasury has issued guidelines warning that those who treat the tax as a joke will face consequences.
New Haven Conn January Charles H Murray flagman of the Bar Harbor Express pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the White Mountain Express wreck near North Haven on September 3. He received one year in county jail with sentence suspended and placed under probation. Twenty one people died in the crash. The court faulted the system and cited the Interstate Commerce Commission as finding several contributory causes, not solely Murray’s negligence.
Vienna January 29. After nearly five months of persistent searching Frederick Courtland Penfield American ambassador has found a residence for the American embassy. Negotiations concluded for the rental of a mansion owned by Baron Rothschild in the Avoganseé area. The property includes a fine private park adjacent to Archduke Leopold Salvator's palace. It is the most commodious residence occupied by any American representative in Europe.
Jerusalem, Palestine January 29 The Turkish government granted a concession for a streetcar line from Jerusalem to Bethlehem and for electric lighting. The concession was awarded to a French bank that recently financed Turkey’s purchase of the Brazilian battleship Rio Janeiro.
Washington January 29 J R B Rowles representing Portland shipping interests endorses a provision in the Portland Vancouver bridge bill to bar a lift bridge, arguing the lift design would block sailing vessels from passing along the Columbia River.
Commissioner Caminetti told Senator Chamberlain that the proposed revision will not tighten limits on exempt Chinese classes. The changes aim to simplify and safeguard the admission of bona fide exempt Chinese, not restrict them further.
Washington Jan 29 The Interstate Commerce Commission order allowing California fruit shippers to pre ship fruit after pre cooling and limiting the car charge to 7.59 was upheld by the Supreme Court.
A local feature explores how writing and journalism confronts injustice and abuse in detention, highlighting reporters, editors, and advocates who use words to challenge authorities and defend prisoners. The piece frames protest, legal guardrails, and communities rallying for reform.
Wool market reports in Boston show sales reaching 6 900 000 pounds last week as abroad demand remains firm. Montana Utah and Idaho lots sold at 15 16 to 19 1 3 cents with large shipments in original bags and scoured lots around 48 50 cents. World supply and tariff timing influence price outlook alongside regional cattle hog shipments and seasonal lambing plans in Oregon Washington.
In Portland the bluestem market trades at 1 dollar per bushel for future deliveries while spot prices range from 95 to 99 cents. Local prices reflect 89 to 8 cents per bushel with little bluestem left in the area and the local wheat market described as dead. First grade club quotations stand near 70 cents as milling demand wanes. Wallowa sheepmen plan a meeting in Enterprise on Saturday, delayed from last week. Union trader Miller buys and ships chickens at ten cents per pound live weight.
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