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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
7
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper classifies trade ads. It hints that buyers and sellers should use barter to trade goods, offering body or other items in exchange for what they need. The note mentions a small ad rate of 16 cents a week.
New Orleans reports open of the twenty second AFL convention with delegates from all regions and Britain Ireland. Key topics include antiinjunction and eight hour laws, arbitration in the anthracite strike, and recognition of the United Mine Workers. The federation backs Chinese exclusion renewal and prison products branding while promoting child labor curbs in the South. President Gompers and secretary Morrison face likely acclamation for reelection.
John Vandervelden begins building a telephone line from his residence six miles north of the village via Verboort to Forest Grove. The line will soon be in operation and provide communication across the German settlement, benefiting local residents.
In Woomfeld New Mexico J ko hosted a wedding with twelve early guests including noted artillery officers and leaders from New York society present among the attendees.
Skagway Nov 12 The Alaska territory attracts government attention beyond gold and peace, as agriculture tests show Alaska could rival British Columbia and Siberia as a wheat region. Officials say Japan current effects and climate are misunderstood, with development shifting from seal fisheries to agricultural and mineral potential under full territorial governance. Congressmen toured Alaska last summer, with reports expected in the coming session.
Joseph J. Brown of Citizens National Bank Raleigh reports at a National Bankers meeting that since 1800 the South shows higher growth in agriculture workforce up 36 percent and wage manufacturing up 167 percent, with capital investment and farm property values rising sharply. South gains exceed national rates across production value and property.
In Walla Walla the U S district court convened yesterday and adjourned until morning after the grand jury was drawn. Prisoners, including Willie Willige from North Yakima, face charges for selling liquor to Indians.
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