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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
3
In a Waldorf Astoria tale, former Bis Four railway president Walter ingyits recalls a diner who, while lunching alone, heckled the server by noting business was slow. The diner then offered a generous tip and urged the waiter to pursue a better job elsewhere.
A section of the Southern Pacific track over Suisun marshes sank severely about 13 miles east of Benicia. Two hundred workers attempted repairs as tons of dirt and debris washed into the marsh, halting all traffic between San Francisco and Sacramento. A prior similar accident had occurred weeks earlier, and ferry service at Solano was briefly affected.
An 19th century advertisement claims a diamond cure for consumption and pneumonia. It promotes Tyr Ting New cloner for consumption cough and colds with instant relief and permanent cure. The Tallan & Co. drugstore sells it for 50 cents and 1 dollar, with a trial bottle free.
Malem Oregon July 3 G G Brown clerk of the state land board filed his June report. It shows 15341.41 loaned to the state treasurer during the month. The balance of interest bearing farms in the state land office on July 1 stands at 1705175, allocated across funds including school 1805 TS university 5795, college farms 4465, university farms 170480.
Andrew Holman United States commissioner to Alaska awarded a contract to George T. Boothby of Polk County to furnish fine grade ronte to be shipped to Cooper Center Alaska about one mile inland from Valdes. The fleet shipment of about 60 head was sent from Independence today. Last year over 1000 head were shipped to various U S sections from Polk County.
A Concord Kentucky resident, after 26 years of agony from a sore on the upper lip that prevented eating, says Bucklow’s Arnica Salve cured the condition after other remedies failed. The testimonial appears in Tallman & Co. drug store advertising copy.
A Belt Montana bank was robbed when a burglar blew the safe open and carried off about $1000 in cash. No injuries were reported as police investigated the explosive burglary and reviewed nearby surveillance and witness tips.
Lewiston July 5 survey crews from O. T. L and NS work toward the J. H. Evans place three miles below Lewiston with a second crew to follow. Northern Pacific plans an announcement soon on the prairie line route as Chief Engineer Pearon visits to consult. The Lewiston terminal option gains support while Culdesac routing faces pressure from officials and local citizens. North and South delegates fill trains at the convention site with Denver guests and a large choir to close the gathering.
The Fifth Regiment Armory hosts the opening of the 224th International convention of the Society of Meridian Endeavor. Gov Warfield and Mayor Timanus speak as Rev Huckel and Atwood welcome delegates. President Clark and General Secretary Ven OgdenVoet address growth. YMCA now about 65 000 youth corps and 4 000 000 total members worldwide. An international festival of praise with a 660 voice chorus led by Richard A Harrin and Rev Carey Bonner concludes the evening.
Mohair selling at lower prices than wool with values from 2.50 to 0.40 dollars per pound. Domestic buyers report ample stocks and firm holding, while demand remains steady. Mohair dress goods and whites sell well for spring and summer wear with felt and carpet trades preparing for fall activity. Domestic market gains firmness aided by a one cent per pound advance on Turkish and other foreign mohair grades.
Epworth League's seventh International convention in Denver Colorado attracts many Methodist bishops. The gathering promises a major religious demonstration with broad participation from church leaders and delegates across the denomination.
Asbury Park New Jersey hosts the annual convention with thousands of educators. Attendance rose as belated delegations arrived and sectional conferences on instruction music drawing and industrial education filled the day. A general session planned to discuss child labor and compulsory education as President Roosevelt's view is awaited with interest.
Detectives arrested W. E. Shielda and companions tied to a sugar theft at Benedict Warehouse. About 140,000 pounds were taken, allegedly sold at three cents per pound while wholesale price was six. Confession reportedly obtained after detectives traced the robbery.
The steamship Fuerst Bismarck, built for a floating sanitarium, departs Berlin on its first health cruise covering nearly 4000 miles with calls at Guernsey Bantry Bay Stornoway Leith the Shetlands Trondhjem and Bergen. Dr Schwenninger, former physician to Prince Bismarck, will oversee care aboard the fully equipped vessel with massage electric baths and other sanitarium features for convalescents and those needing rest and recreation.
The Catholic Summer School of America began its 14th annual session at Cal Haven on July 5 and runs until September 5. A four week Summer Institute for Teachers will be held under the New York State Education Department, with lecturers including Rev. Loughlin of Philadelphia, Rev. Creagh of Cushville University in Washington, Rev. Driscoll of Albany, and Prof. Monaghan from Washington's department of commerce and labor.
Photographers from major Northwest cities gather in DuluthMinn July 6 for the annual convention of the Photographers Association of the Northwest. The program runs through the week with papers discussions and demonstrations on new techniques and commercial aspects. An extensive photo exhibit and supplies show accompanies the gathering.
Boston July 5 Thomas Lawson copper magnate and foe of the Standard Oil crowd leaves Boston for Kansas. He plans to address Cheutdaugue gatherings on the Standard Oil trust methods and the oil combine. He may travel via Canada to avoid delays in New York.
The Lehman Springs stage will start Saturday in June and operate through October 1 carrying passengers and the mall. Stage departs from Lirteay's stable on Cottonwood Street.
A San Francisco Examiner report from Goldfield Nevada details the Mims Sutro brokerage case. Mims and two staff clashed with Lang on Main Street, then returned with firearms amid fears of a wider conflict. The preliminary trial saw eight witnesses describe Mims entering the office on June 17, taking valuables under threat, and authorities contesting ownership and transfer validity.
Two 1x-more teams of the Melntyr Transportation Company arrived in Grants Pass on Thursday with 2700 pounds of matte from the Tritt copper smelter, the Granny Pues Courier reports. The teams returned loaded with coke for the smelter as cars from Wyoming reached town. The smelter, blown in last Thursday, is steadily processing matte and promises work for all teams that can haul matte and coke. Captain McIntyre visited Grants Pass from the smelter and spoke with Maybell about the L10-feed to be pumped out and the mine put into operation alongside the Queen of Bronze and Lette ore sources.
A Cincinnati woman testifies to Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound curing womb trouble and easing menstrual pain. The letter describes relief from headaches dizziness and nervous prostration and endorses the tonic as a reliable uterine remedy amid doctor failures.
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