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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
6
National secretary address urges justice for Indian War veterans who guarded the frontier hardships of 1876. Veterans recall long marches, scarce supplies, and outnumbered fights in Kansas Nebraska and Arizona, arguing federal reward and recognition should match other wars. The report also notes zoo aquariums being stocked as a new feature.
Mrs Courtney Weathersby daughter of a Louisiana resident was arraigned in Milwaukee Court on vagrancy charges. The alleged widow of a deserting husband had worked as a nurse, faced poaching accusations, and was told a fortune awaited her if she returned to New Orleans. Sentence suspended as funds were said to be moving her home.
Memphis aquarium experts and Superintendent E K Beltmeyer conclude high carbonic acid gas in Overton Park tanks caused mass fish deaths. After years of baffling mortality, a New York expert advised altering water chemistry to reduce carbon dioxide levels, ending the mystery.
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous surfaces. It promises a cure with Holly Catarr Cure and offers a $100 reward if a case is not cured. Readers are urged to send for a free circular from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Chicago police chief weighs appointing a beauty squad of society women with police powers to enforce the snicker-snee hatpin rule. Advocates say self sacrifice will be key, as long pins threaten millinery. Citizens comment on enforcement and manufacturers’ role.
Special Correspondence from Stanfield Oregon reports Saturday night an attempted safe break at the Pastime Parlors. Intruders entered through a back window and fled when money seemed within reach. The work appears amateurish. Nearby residents and visitors include Dr. T. B. Wisner of Laramie attending his janitor, Mrs. Roy Tyler visiting in Lyle Washington, and others from Crookston Astoria Hermiston Fargo.
San Diego liquor dealers vow to abolish meals with each beer and threaten full course French dinners if the pact fails. Herman Fritz, a prominent saloon keeper, promises French courses with every five cent beer order if enforcement falters as others revert to old lunch practices.
The first initiative petition to abolish capital punishment by amending the state constitution was filed in Sacramento. It contains thirty three signatures and was submitted by Fresno county clerk. Petitions circulate statewide to gather signatures for a November general election vote.
Two women describe relief from nervousness crying spells and backache using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mary Halstead of Platea Pennsylvania reports improved sleep and mood after treatment. Amelia Dahl of Walcott North Dakota says inflammation and back pain eased and she feels like a well woman. The ad invites confidential advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
A fragment notes labor by men and often tired women and children, signaling hardship in work settings. The line suggests systemic strain across labor sectors without detailing place or date.
Reverend Charles Emelius, Lutheran minister, arrested on murder charges in New Seden Maine for the alleged June 17 1911 killing of Edgar Jacobson his father in law. Authorities previously deemed the death a suicide but the attorney general's office contends it was murder.
Don’t forget the numbers. They enable trading and hold your place. Call and ask about them. Hours are weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Two first class barbers. We appreciate your patronage. E. J. Hill rep., Hermiston, Ore.
New York A man who claimed to be Colonel William Wayne Beldin of Richmond Virginia and former general milliner of the Eastern Pacific railroad was sent to Yorkville prison for two days after an intoxication arrest. He said his brother remained a railroad official and that suspension of sentence would be arranged. He had three cents and claimed a fortune of 9 000 000. He appeared about 45 and had served in the Spanish war.
London. The will of the Titanic victim William T Stead is published leaving about 65000 to his wife. An extract states his private papers and automatic writing diaries are to be given to his eldest daughter Estella for her sole discretion. A codicil is noted as missing.
Dr Charles A Hill of Baltimore told 200 specialists at the 68th annual meeting of the American Medico Psychological society in Atlantic City that excess water consumption risks health problems. He said water can remain in the stomach and cause ills, while alcohol absorbs readily. men drink large amounts of beer wine or diluted alcohol, but drinking water in similar quantities is dangerous.
Rev Dr Edward F Sanderson urges Mount Holyoke graduates to resist envy of financially free women and to make their lives count. He defines those who live on dividends as vampires who drain value from each dollar by costing others work and sacrifice.
The International Association of Masters of Dancing in Chicago denounces modern dances and ragtime music. They declare many classic dances like the Texas Tommy and Bear Cat obsolete, call for a campaign against rag-time, and lament the decline of traditional grace.
Auto breakdown forces rapid air救 assistance as Dr Allen flies from Penn Yan to Hammondsport to aid aviator Hugh Hobinson who was injured five miles from Harmimondaport. Flight reaches scene in five minutes and physician attends patient before returning to Penn Yan within an hour.
Local shop promotes D D D Prescription by Db D D Laboratories Chicago with an ironclad no pay guarantee. They claim mere drops of the wash relieve itch instantly and permanently for eczema rash tetter and other skin troubles.
Reported in Lonion Rumore an English widow is linked to a domestic intrigue over the Holgian king and queen. The queen is said to be greatly annoyed by the king's attentions to another woman, while a Scottish widow is named as a rival in the royal scandal airing.
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