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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
2
London report notes Institute of Hygiene banquet drew criticism from some attendees who felt the multi course meal encouraged over consumption. Dr J Strickland Goodall rebutted with a scientific view praising course dinners as culinary demonstrations and gastric stimulation.
Washington report: The National Congress of Mothers, closing its 15th annual session, declares that wherever the Mormon organization wields control, the church holds undisputed political power and opposes the federal constitution.
Several dozen cars left Los Angeles on the first leg of the LA to Lakeside reliability contest sanctioned by the Automobile Association of America. The 365 mile route passes Pasadena Monrovia Riverside Elsinore Bonsal Escondido Lakeside San Diego Carlsbad Santa Ana Long Beach and returns to Los Angeles, expected to take four days.
University of Michigan athletes will contest in the annual varsity meet here tomorrow.
Dartmouth track and field men travel to Cambridge for a dual meet with Harvard tomorrow in Boston area.
St Andrew Brotherhood of Western Ontario convenes in Guelph for a three day conference starting May 5 with members from St Andrew churches gathering to discuss church matters and plan activities in the region.
Newsy notes from Pendleton report ground seeding at the depot and a forthcoming green lawn. In police court this morning three drunks were docketed as John Does and John Wallats, with two paying five dollars and one spending three days in jail.
Mother Very IL, A, TL Steel, messenger on the Pendleton Pasco express, was informed from Kearney Nebraska that his mother is very ill at her home in that city. Mrs Steele and family plan to travel there to be with her.
Judge Phelps grants divorces to two Milton residents on charges of desertion. Mary Tyacke is separated from William Tyacke, and David N. M. Prince from Rebecon Prince. Both plaintiffs were represented by attorney S. D. Peterson.
The county division board and school superintendent will meet tomorrow to consider petitions requesting the division of Stanfield district and District No. 13 nor Coe. Each proposal would split the existing district into two parts. Strong opposition exists to Stanfield division, while Coe division has little opposition.
H P Whitman and L B Ramsdell proprietors of the Pendleton Cash Market on Court and Johnson streets have purchased the entire stock and equipment of the Lyman market on Court street from Mrs C B Lyman and will consolidate the two in the building occupied by the former market.
Damon lodge No 4 elects J Roy Raley Wm Gadwa and R W Fletcher as grand lodge delegates to meet in Astoria next month with G W Coutts as hold over representative and Jas W Maloney and Jas H Gwinn in senior posts. Alternates are T G Montgomery Dr T M Henderson J J Hamley and E B Aldrich.
William Yandle, star of Ben L. Burroughs team, takes vacation after a railroad track accident on Main street. His wagon stopped suddenly, throwing him under the horses. He was bruised but escaped serious injury despite the animals' rough nature.
Despite a violent morning wind storm and rain threats, Roy Kirkley George Ferguson Bed Lampkin Lawrence Fraier and Leonard Brown pressed their fishing trip up Meacham Creek. They left on an early train with baskets and rods and planned to stay in Jim Estes cabin, returning the next day.
Turins exposition grounds host the opening contests of the International Gymnastics Championship with participation from several nations including the United States. A national contest for Italian student gymnasts also begins, while the men’s events are scheduled for next week.
Observances marked May 5 in Mexico City and nationwide as Cinco de Mayo, commemorating General Dias’ victory over the French at Puebla. The holiday was observed with public recognition and patriotic displays.
Critics praise Miss Malen Burnett and Mrs Charlotte Baumeister Thompson in an Elven recital at Miss Harriet Young's studio in Pendleton. Burnett, a concert pianist linked to Fischer's school of music, studied with Raifs and Moszkowski. Thompson praised for vocal work and Meyerbeer aria. Reviews from New York Tribune Newport News Daily Press and Walla Walla Union note artistic merit, tone, and interpretive skill.
A compact look at resisting overreliance on literary gatekeepers. The piece argues readers can discover personal value beyond agent-driven trends and emphasizes independent discovery and critical judgment. It suggests exploring diverse voices to find authentic works.
May 6. Demands for wage and hour improvements were presented by Boston freight handlers to all railroads with terminals and steamship sheds in the city. The requests mirror those from last year, and a strike could disrupt Boston freight traffic if refused.
Insurance men of Georgia convene a state convention in Rome while references note Congressional Record edits by Uncle Joe and highlight close allies Ollie James of Kentucky and J Thomas Heflin of Alabama as the inseparable duo in the House.
In a tense House session over the Canadian reciprocity bill ex Speaker Cannon appeared visibly agitated and uttered a strong expletive. The incident drew comments from several members as lawmakers argued cost effects and trade terms related to the issue.
In a light regional debate, a Connecticut expert argues Eve tempted Adam with a pear, while southern colonels insist the fruit was a brandled peach, framing a playful clash of fruit allegory across regions.
Indiana courts move to fine patrons found drinking in saloons on Sundays alongside fines for saloonkeepers. The report notes a consistent chorus of silent audience participation.
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