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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
8
Today Oregon courts and offices closed or operated as if a holiday due to a secretary of state assistant's opinion on Governor Benson's flag day proclamation. The measure only recommended observance, not a legal holiday, yet many courts adjourned and staff enjoyed unsanctioned vacations statewide.
California's oil sector reports record May output and payouts. San Francisco and Los Angeles exchange listed companies paid 1,326,626.95 in dividends in May, raising total dividends since exchange formation to 31,284,903.42. Unlisted firms, including California Oil Fields Limited with 670,000, also paid large sums. May production reached 6,900,000 barrels, up 281,364 from April, with pipelines and storage expanding to meet rising output.
Special Correspondence. Hermiston, Ore, June 13. This morning 4 den' was closed whereby Ol Fase became the owner of 27 acres more land under the government ditch. The tract purchased was owned by J. Williams of Chinook, Montana. Mr. Bege is one of twelve town men that recently purchased 160 stéree from the Columbia Land company. J. F. Bilderback and J. D. Meyers have returned from Portland where they spent the past week on business.
J Francis Naden sues to recover 140000 as commission from the sale of Kern river district oil ground to a British company for 6000000 on April 1. Paula Oil, controlled by Palmer Oil stockholders, reports No 1 well in San Paula canyon producing 200 barrels daily from 1760 feet. Refining and Producing Oil Co. seeks right of way for a 4 mile pipeline linking Midway with Santa Maria Port Harford line. Lakeview geyser runs 47000 to 60000 barrels daily with minimal loss. California Independent Oil Producers agency has guaranteed 60 cents per barrel to Doheny and Nevada Petroleum, indicating price stability despite current 41 to 44 cent range.
Fre A Yates of Hermiston, famed for resisting reclamation service officials, left for home this morning following a brief business stop at the county seat.
A long list of Pendleton residents and visitors is noted today. Hermiston, Freewater, Weston, Baker City, Echo, Milton, Pilot Rock, Walla Walla, Athena, Stanfield, and nearby areas are represented by people stopping in for business, real estate, appointments, or travel. A new dirigible named La Frisee is described, highlighting its semi rigid design, dimensions, capacity, and planned use in September army maneuvers.
London reports the American Davis Cup visit will boost English tennis with many top female players returning. Miss Boothby defends her title as rivals Miss Mear ton and Boothby clash again. notable competitors include Mrs Lambert Chambers, Mrs Lacombe, Mrs Sterry, Mrs Soward, Mrs Lamplough, Mrs Hannan, and possibly Miss Dodd.
London reports that within months France will possess a powerful air fleet including fourteen airships and thirty aeroplanes funded by parliament and public subscriptions. A new dirigible, invented by engineer Labro, is among the orders from various manufacturers as competition drives aviation advancement.
Discussion on Russo Japanese relations notes both nations seek closer understanding driven by political and economic reasons. Key disputes from the late war may block final settlement but talks between Isvolsky and Montono point toward early negotiations and broader alliance cooperation. Claims of Korea annexation are denied as misleading.
The Pasco Reclamation company nears completion of its irrigation plant. The first pump was tested last Tuesday, three pumps will feed water into the same main, and extra pumps are in place for reliability. Landowners are preparing fields to receive water as soon as possible, with crops expected next year. The system is described as one of the west’s most complete irrigation networks.
The 73 year old John Carter, valued as a London relic from the days of Henry VII, died at his barber shop near Temple Bar. His patrons included many leaders of law and government such as Asquith, Sir Edward Carson, and Sir Edward Clarke. He introduced hair brushing by machinery and insisted his staff be English. The obituary notes his long service to judges and top lawyers.
Michigan widow Elvina Herberg travels to Boise after six months of letter exchange with rancher Jerry Liking. They wed as Indian dancers and Northwest cowboys perform at a frontier style ceremony on the Likins ranch. The spectacle includes veteran riders Charley Shapeless and Tillalli the Umatilla infant, with manager Lewis Bergerman and secretary Will Jamison overseeing the circus show.
The Umatila Indians announce the original Tmatilia dance will be staged tomorrow night and Saturday matinees as part of the society circus. Led by chief Winna Mucka Jack, 25 braves will perform the sacred dance for spectators and attendees.
Vernon beat Sacramento 4 to 2 in Los Angeles as Brackenridge slugged a solo homer in the seventh off left field, pushing Vernon ahead after a 2 2 tie. Hogan, Whalen, Graham and Lindsay contributed in the scoring and defense.
Fragmentary text references Appleton Idaho and Twin Falls, with playful mentions of growing, ground Moor, and joining a favored group. No concrete facts, dates, or named organizations emerge.
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