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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
7
Salem reports ticket brokers oppose a bill restricting sale of railroad tickets by non railroad agents. The measure proposes fines of 100 to 600 dollars for individuals and 590 to 10,000 dollars for firms, arguing it harms purchasers and favors railroads. Brokers warn of court challenges and legislative pushback amid Oregon politics.
Governor Chamberlain appoints delegates to the International Good Roads convention in Detroit on February 13 and 14. The list includes J. J. Whitney of Albany W. B. Grace Baker City P. H W. D'Arcy Salem J. KR. Neill Sumpter Ira Campbell Eugene TE. L. Smith Hood River John H. Scott Salem G. W. Bridewell Bridewell Station H V. Gates Hillsboro J. H. Bettlemier Woodburn.
Washington January 23 government engineers overseeing the National Irrigation Law report perturbation at private filing of land tributary to proposed projects. They note widespread fraud and anticipation of government construction by private parties, hindering surveying progress and raising concerns over official plans.
The Retail Cigar and Tobacco Dealers Association, newly incorporated in New York, plans a distributing depot for foods from independent factories not part of the tobacco trust. The move aims to counter the trust by giving members a stake in the depot, while independents prep to remove tins goods from stores.
Cincinnati hosts the Merchant Tailors National Exchange meeting with delegates from across the United States. The convention plans include establishing a national home for infirm, disabled, or dependent tailors, a project backed by decade-long funding efforts totaling about 150,000 dollars and potential sites in Colorado and other localities.
Denver faced a heavy snowstorm as United States Senator Teller arrived at the Crown Palace for a reception from 7:30 to 9 o clock. Thousands attended, filling the rotunda as Colorado lawmakers honored Teller for the sixth time by election to the Senate. A banquet followed at a local hotel with Democratic leaders, including former Governor Thomas and central committee members, as guests.
Emperor Francis Joseph and Archduchess Marie Valerie marked the 14th anniversary of Crown Prince Rudolph with deep mourning at the Capuchin church. They prayed beside the wreath covered tomb of the prince and his mother Empress Elizabeth, showing evident emotion.
George O'Daniel and Strotle advertise as dealers in new and second hand goods. They invite customers to call at Court Street Opera House block to buy sell or exchange furniture stoves granite ware and crockery. Waters and Sherry operate as pawnbrokers at 7 Cottonwood Street offering money advances on various articles.
Notice from the City Recorder of Pendle that at a common council meeting held in 1908 the alley along Main Street between Jackson and Wilson Streets would be widened with cement sidewalks on both sides. The cost would be charged to the adjacent properties, with the date of assessment to be announced.
An advertisement claims Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets digest food after meals and banish indigestion symptoms. It urges eating freely and taking a tablet afterward with a money back guarantee and a free sample offer to readers. The notice lists W. H. Hooker & Co of Buffalo and FP. W. Schmidt & Co. as distributors.
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