This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
3
Vintage ad promises Hay's Plait Health hair dye to restore natural color and combat dandruff. Claims include shiny, full-bodied hair and youthfully bright look. Bottle price listed with druggists, free booklet offer and company address in Newark, N J. Pendleton Drug Company noted as retailer.
Jean Jules Jusserand, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of France, is lauded as Washingtons busiest and most popular foreign representative. The article notes his diplomacy, oratorical skill, social charm, and influence across departments, especially at the Treasury over the Payne Aldrich tariff board.
Floods have disrupted Tacoma rail operations with washouts at Crocker and Fairfax and driftwood on the Carbon River. Officials report damage from rising water in the Puyallup near Meeker and a log jam at Puyallup.
A quirky note announces Princess Tharpin, renowned escape artist, performing at Grand Next Week. The card mentions a fiver rite match and hints at a spotlight over the Pooyallup Indian Reservation.
A negro burglar was captured by La Grande police after an after hours break in at the Brooks residence on North Fir street. Brooks uncovered an intruder, fired unsuccessfully, and the suspect surrendered when halted by Officers Walden and McLachlen with Chief Rayburn present. The man, once a porter and boot black at Burgans barber shop, had a pistol in his coat pocket. Brooks personally identified the suspect at the jail.
London reports the House of Commons will wrap a budget debate at midnight, claiming it to be the most revolutionary piece of legislation ever. A near 250 vote majority is forecast to pass, with formal introduction in the Lords on Monday and a November 22 adjournment before the main battle resumes.
The Associated Oil steamer Cantania rammed Seal Rocks at the entrance to Golden Gate while entering San Francisco in dense fog. The vessel took on seven feet of water in the hold but was freed by officers and brought to the harbor safely.
Numerous vacancies tempt President Taft with high profile posts. The open seats include associate justice of the Supreme Court to replace Peckham, minister to China after Crane’s dismissal, ambassador to Great Britain with Reid’s succession, plus top posts in postmaster, commerce, and treasury. Many hopefuls eyed big assignments as resignations shift the administration’s lineup.
In a nationwide search, Hans Bortz of Copenhagen travels from Salt Lake to Los Angeles seeking his daughter, once malnourished by tuberculosis and aided by American doctors. He funded her trip and letters from doctors indicated recovery before ceasing, prompting 18 months of city‑to‑city pursuit.
London. Summoned at West Ham by his wife for arrears of maintenance, Henry Green of Neville Road, Upton Park, stated that he has regularly paid and insisted on proper court action to adjust payments. The case highlights ongoing financial strain and enforcement of alimony orders in the area.
In a case over monthly wages and postage deductions the husband admitted deducting 2 pence for postage and 1 pence for a postal order from weekly pay of 7s 2d, while the wife claimed four stamps and a postal order were sent. The defendant insisted on five stamps and 7s. The court ordered payment of 1 pound 5s 8d immediately, else seven days in jail.
A quarrel erupts over portraits as a woman refuses the photos of herself and her husband calling them unsatisfactory and insulting. The photographer retorts that the fault lies with the subject, noting the husband resembles a baboon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.