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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
8
New York report says Louis Mues, a printer with American Bank Note, stole unsigned Brazilian government notes during printing. Ninety-five sheets were found wrapped around his body and hundreds of additional sheets were traced at his home and in the warehouse.
In Greeley Colorado Mise Beasta Potter, leader in the younger society set, wore a necklace of two live snakes on the street. She captured the reptiles on Wild Cat mountain and, with friends present, twined the snakes about her neck. A wager drew six friends to pledge five pounds of candy to see her promenade.
A young woman walked with live snakes draped around her neck, calling it a soft bet. Onlookers watched in disbelief as a crowd stood aghast, keeping a safe distance to avoid trouble for Miss Potter, who later returned home and confined the reptiles to a box.
Tacoma officials note the Montamara festo festival draws thousands for a two day auto race program. Today features three light car races including 220 cubic inch and under, 231-300 and 201-450 displacement in Class C. Cash prizes exceed Vanderbilt and grand prize races.
Baker Oregon July 5 United States Army agent R R Stafford is in the Baker region to buy mules for army use. He reports already securing 50 animals and expects many more. Four mules were bought from an Eagle Valley rancher for 1000 dollars total, 250 dollars each, a high price for the animals.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports Carden, a Pendleton Printery co owner, confined at home by a ruptured blood vessel from exertion while playing baseball. Other items include Carl Peringer arriving from Harvard for vacation, J B Keefe departing for La Grande to present on Chautauqua, and Lester Cronin riding a new Indian motorcycle after becoming Umatilla County agent.
Fat' Graham, Pendleton's heavy weight, joined Walla Wallas celebration by entering the fat man's race. He finished in second place and won a prize. City lots are sold in Pendleton with transfers including Hastings to Steele and Blackman to Gilmore. Blocks 223 and 244 in the reservation and Nellie Blackman widow to John S. Gilmore. William E. Reed to Herman Peters share lots 7 through 11 in block 244.
At the Pastime theater two big features headline Friday's program. The Picture Idol stars Maurice Costello as Howard in a tale of idol worship and comic romance. The Senorita's Butterfly follows a dark haired heroine in a romantic dispute over love and marriage with Don Carlos. Jim's Wife offers a Western tale with Maine woods scenery. The Musketeer's Duel presents a Louis XIII courtly drama. A Lesson in Liquid Air promises instructive and exciting visuals.
Dr. T. M. Henderson came back to Pendleton from Alberta after three weeks tending his farm. He owns 200 acres of wheat and 400 acres of oats this year and says prospects for a good crop are excellent.
Tom Peaches and John Gumas were bound over to the grand jury under $500 bonds by Justice of the Peace S. A. Savior of Umatilla. They are charged with assault with intent to kill after an altercation in the west end town involving a monkey wrench and an ax handle.
Word reached here of the death of J M Hemphill age 31 of Pilot Rock who passed away last night after a prolonged illness. A pioneer resident he had lived fifty years on the same ranch about two and a half miles from Pilot Rock. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock.
County Clerk Saling issued a license to Eddy Roden Bonneville of Whitman County Washington and Ruby Alice Clark of the county. Ruby Alice Clark was under age and needed her mother Cora Clark to provide written consent.
Friday and Saturday feature Gaumont's desert chase Attacked by a lion with two lions and a hyena as ranchers defend a herd. The Myth of Jumasha Pass offers a ghostly legend with strong camera work. Jim's Atonement portrays a jealous Western rescue. Cupid's Victory provides light Western comedy.
Governor Wilson receives praise from Norman E. Mack and Governor Osborne as Chicago is chosen and Woodrow Wilson is cited as the real leader of the Democratic Party. Osborn of Michigan voices a strong stance regarding Roosevelt and Wilson, pleasing the governor.
The county court decided this afternoon to stop road work east of the city near Milton until after harvest. The court is expected to adjourn soon as all business is finished. Koppitke & Gillanders secured a contract to supply 100 cords of wood. W. R. Campbell was appointed road supervisor in the Holdman district to succeed himself after resigning.
Pendleton observers fined for revelry not officially sanctioned end in jail terms. Bert Sweeney John Washburn and William Peerson paid fines. others including Joe Gray Caleb Ford John Koontz John Wright S Herbert Dutch Gus Ed Van Charley Coyote and James Williams received jail sentences. Three more, Lewis Collas Tom Murrell and Frank Parr, face trial for fighting and intoxication.
A suit filed today by Raley and Raley for George Darveau H Kop pitke and J Siebert claims stockholders in Bright Carbonate Mining Co. alleging a $1258 loan to Frank Duprat on June 18 1906 with a note to repay in six months from mining proceeds and seeking immediate payment plus $250 attorney fees. The plaintiffs say Duprat disposed of his mine interest and demand settlement.
Washington July 5 A national presidential primary plan was proposed to the house by Representative Norris Nebraska The measure would require state legislatures to adopt provisions of state laws for this plan and it would be annulled unless ratified by twenty states Primaries would be held on the first Tuesday in May in election years with the national convention on the fourth Monday in June Voters would express first and second choices at the primaries
Washington July 5 The senate this afternoon eliminated from the naval appropriation bill provisions creating a grading of admiral and vice admiral in the navy. Passage of this measure was expected late this afternoon.
La Follette renewed his demand that Roosevelt publish his expense account or issue a statement. He accused Roosevelt of being backed by the Harvester trust, steal trust, Perkins, Hann, and Munsey and condemned the campaign for riotous expenditure of money.
Albany Oregon July 6 Austin Hall ten year old son of B G Hall is severely bitten on the calf by a carnival monkey that broke loose from its tether. A bystander rescued the boy and when police chief and a night officer approached the monkey rushed the chief who fired his revolver killing the animal.
Florence Sherred versus the City of Baker has been transferred by special agreement to Salem for a July 23 hearing. The case originated in Baker and was decided for the City in the district circuit court, then appealed to the state supreme court.
In Baker Oregon on July 5 Governor West spoke to one of the east ern Oregon s largest crowds. The two day celebration opened with a pageant of 500 people depicting the advance of civilization since the first white settlement in Baker county.
A pageant showcased historic traveler groups who followed the Old Oregon Trail and traced the earliest advent of civilization. It highlighted the settlement and development of the region and Baker’s growth into the community it is today.
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