A Short History of Ore Gon
A concise local history by Johnson priced at $1.10, catalogued as a small regional publication.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1905
Page
2
A concise local history by Johnson priced at $1.10, catalogued as a small regional publication.
A fourth rate cyclone struck Missouri and Kansas causing significant damage to light construction houses but injuring no one. Other items note Embezzlement case in Iowa, Admiral Dewey ill in New York, a cement works roof collapse in Florence Colorado killing three workers, a May 15 canal commission conference ahead of Panama trip, Berkley seniors failing to graduate, Edith Gibney breach of promise verdict in St. Louis, two Carlisle athletes entering Northwestern for law, and Western Federation of Miners rioting cases dropped in Cripple Creek. English insurers refuse Mt Pelee losses, and Pompeii excavations uncover gold jewelry and skeleton.
Near Plaza Washington a dwelling and other property owned by Jam Combs burned in an incubator lamp explosion. Caldwell flouring mill fire causes $25,000 loss with $8,000 insured. William Bynon, miner at Wallace Idaho, killed instantly by electric shock. Palouse plans permanent hospital with Dr J L Magee to supervise upon completion. Onstot to sue Colfax in drowning death from city footbridge collapse. Foresters of America hold grand court in Seattle starting May 16, 16th in state. National grand court meets in Baltimore June 13. Henry Lutro sells 160 acre Ellenburg farm to Kleinberg Bronn for $10,000. past prices $5,000 and $2,200. Washington enforces poll tax of $4 on males 21 to 50 outside towns. attorney general orders enforcement.
Pendleton and Heppner Day set for Wednesday June 7 at the Lewis and Clark fair. Pendleton must appoint a hostess to welcome guests at a central headquarter while Walla Walla and Seattle have selected hostesses and funds for their days.
Mysterious legend seen across Pendleton from sidewalks to fences sparks curiosity about the Pendleton High School play All Tangled Up to be staged at Armory Hall next Wednesday night. The rumor appears repeated by students and townspeople as they spot the legend in many public spots.
A special service for children under 26 will be held at Thompson Street M E Church tonight led by Evangelist Frank McCarty. The event follows successful old peoples and youth gatherings, with sermons and singing aimed at the children’s benefit.
Notice to debtors seeking settlement after sale of butcher business. Conrad Platzoeder asks creditors to call and settle promptly. Also features a biographical note on Joseph Sanson, longtime Philadelphia interpreter aged over 80, fluent in several languages and with wide linguistic knowledge.
A crowded hotel arrivals list shows numerous guests and their origins including H H McCarthy from Sumpter J Ailgon from Portland and H Lee and wife from Athena. The roster includes guests from Chicago New York San Francisco Spokane Seattle Boston Detroit and many Oregon towns with multiple entries from Portland and nearby cities.
A Washington Post piece notes Maximo Gomez, the aged Cuban patriot, refuses a presidential nomination in Cuba. The column reflects on truth and the reliability of testimony through a lawyer's anecdote about a murder or divorce case where a housekeeper testified to three people in a corridor but only two were present.
The passage outlines Chinese work conditions with long hours, rice meals, occasional vegetables or salt pork, unlimited tea, and shop living. It notes male workers and employers both forming trade guilds to settle disputes, with closures if talks fail, and Canton’s many guilds with halls for daily discussion.
The quote asserts that achievement begins in the mind with faith and self confidence. A task cannot be done until one believes it is possible, and inner resolve must precede any outward action. Subduing idle fret is essential to transforming thought into material success.
A quotation emphasizes that nationality should be a source of pride yet set aside to allow true respect and joy between people. It argues against making nationality a social barrier and urges humane, spiritual recognition beyond ethnic labels. The message advocates universal acceptance over nationalist prejudice.
A fragment from Detroit Free Press quotes Mia, an incessant talker, arguing opinions go musty if not aired often. Brooklyn Life weighs in with a quip about perseverance. it may win, but not always, offering a wry take on stubborn effort versus fragile outcomes.
A Chicago Journal note urges intelligent self study before criticizing others. The Pacific Coast Elevator Company is enlarging all its elevators, a step in its Patouse country expansion.
This excerpt promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as essential for mothers guiding daughters through puberty. It claims the remedy prepares the system for menstruation, relieves pain, and regularizes cycles, citing letters from users like Matilda Borman. Mothers are urged to seek free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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