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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
8
Local interest grows over the sane asylum project funded by the late legislature. Secretary Jack Keefe asked for the status. State architect W. C. Knighton is at work and will complete all plans by August 1, with bids to be advertised immediately afterward.
Seventy million acres of government land now closed will be opened to entry after investigations by fourteen government survey parties in North and South Dakota, Ottawa, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, Utah and Colorado. Geologist W G Calvert says interior department will open land once coal content is determined.
Fragmentary line notes how events were delayed and held to a later point in time, with limited readable detail about the reasons or parties involved. The readable portion suggests a postponement extending beyond an expected deadline without naming individuals or places.
In Arkansis City Kansas Oklahoma a large gathering for the Anti Horse Thief association convention draws several hundred farmers and stockmen. The group claims about 60000 members and highlights active efforts to capture horse thieves. President Tery declined to attend. Also from New York La Fayette Post denounces blending of Civil War flags at Bull Run reunion and calls for Confederate flag burial.
Adams residents GW Albert H Kirby and Edith Peringer plan marriage in pendleton area. A man charged with drunkenness appeared in court and received a three day sentence despite bank funds. A Tucker transfer to E C Georgin of a property described as the sw 1-4 of the ay bd. R B De Phy relocates to Spokane and will focus on surgery and consultations. Mrs George Boddlows learns her mother died before a trip to Clear Lake. J B Wilson, Ukiah druggist, posted 1400 bond after being accused of arson to claim insurance. case to grand jury.
In Round-Up Park, members of the rising driving club conducted tryout races almost daily. The course saw a close, exciting morning session led by two prominent stoppers, Frank Fra sier and Hasle, both associated with Gu La Fontaine.
Raley & Raley, prominent city attorneys, filed a complaint in the Baker court tomorrow. The Durkee Mercantile Co. sues Gold Coin Mining Co. for 986,658.00, claiming the amount due on specific obligations from Pendleton stockholders.
The Epworth League of the First M. E. church will hold a lawn social on Friday evening July 21 1911 at the high school grounds. The program includes vocal selections fire class amusements and games with cool refreshments. Proceeds will benefit the league and all are invited to attend with friends for a good time.
A fragment notes that a song vacation and an incident may serve to ease the labors of mill children, suggesting a break or relief amid harsh work conditions.
Oregon Agricultural College alumni will vote by mail on eight questions as part of a general alumni reorganization. The issues cover organization, incorporation, honorary members, executive committee control, mail voting for major matters, dues increase to $1, local branches, and Portland club rooms.
A new battleship gun to fire shells 14 to 15 miles has been built at a Washington factory and ten more will follow. Trials show it as the world’s most powerful naval weapon with a muzzle velocity of 2400 feet per second. The long range means shells may land beyond the horizon at high elevations, prompting careful target practice by ordnance officers.
Western Roads Chicago July 19 reports merger of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois with the Evansville and Terre Haute lines forming part of the Frisco system. Shareholders of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois meet today to ratify. Evansville and Terre Haute stockholders vote tomorrow.
Nearly fifty lodges are represented as the Modern Brotherhood of America opens its state convention in Seattle Washington. The group plans to send delegates to the national convention in Denver Colorado from August 8 through 12.
Echo Oregon July 19 The little daughter of BE Elder was badly burned yesterday while attempting to start a fire with gasoline Dr Dorn aided the child who is easier this morning Harvest prospects are strong with wheat yields up Farmers and residents note hot weather and mountain air trips George and Lewla returned from La Grande on a Lewis car Several families and visitors are seen at trains and hotels Host Chas Friedley and companions returned from Hidaway Springs Local social and travel notes include Scholl siblings Ward Keeler Watson and Exter Scholl Agnes Donahue ill at Hotel Hoskins Dr Spinning preparing for annual outing A W Tiedeman of Portland to supervise store duties C P Bowman visiting Pendleton by motor
Portable travel advert urges carrying Chamberlain s Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before trips by rail or sea. Says it is almost certain to be needed and cannot be obtained on board cars or steamships. Sold by all dealers.
Governor Tenor arrived in Pittsburgh and, on the platform, handed his grip to a porter to assist a woman struggling with a large battered imitation alligator valise, a baby coach, and a baby. He walked the woman to the gate, then paid the porter before resuming his journey.
The Coast Bridge company laborers are dismantling the old bridge trusses. A trestle supports the structure as a temporary base while the false work is removed. Steel for the new bridge is due about the 25th, after which wagon traffic will be diverted to nearby bridges.
John Sweeney was arrested near the railroad bridge this morning by county officers after being found garbed in women’s clothes including a picture hat and corset cover. He shows signs of mental imbalance and a preference for female attire, with authorities notified about cross-dressing. Hashim! Lose and Worthless. From Trenegan she seeks divorce from William Trnagin, alleging two years of non support, cruel treatment, and accusations of adultery. She lives with her mother Rebecca May, seeks custody of their child and restoration of her maiden name Flora May.
In Chattanooga a four year old Alma Whaley drank carbolic acid in an attempted death revealing a suicide pact among Knoxville mill laborers. She confessed after kindness from Mrs. W J Oliver, wife of a wealthy contractor, that children chose death due to endless mill work and no future.
Red Dugan, a coach driver, stopped at a New York lemonade stand after a funeral. He bet he could drink forty seven glasses, a challenge tied to a past banana eating feat. The bartender and barber shop owner watched as he reached the forty seventh glass, ending the wager with no payout.
Mrs. Vernon T Sawyer of Sawyer Avenue sought to reclaim her son Edward, age ten, who had been adopted at age one by Edward E Nason of Hammond Indiana after the father's death. Judge John B H Owens presided in county court as attorney M L Igoe outlined the case. The boy had previously been placed with Nason. Mrs Sawyer claimed she could provide support.
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