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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
8
Depleted city funds prompt council to weigh salary reductions for top officials and police, with two options: a uniform ten dollar per month cut or a ten percent reduction. A third plan saves about forty dollars monthly and funds a new janitor for the city hall. Mayor Murphy and council oppose, but finances force debate as duties have dropped since prohibition.
Cold symptoms demand early checks and swift care. Delayed treatment can lead to a deeper illness, extending suffering and complicating a cure. Start early to reduce duration and severity.
The fragment hints at time saving, health protection, and cost avoidance through certain measures or products, noting benefits that endure and prevent later trouble. The text is incomplete, but implies lasting value in treading precautions.
San Francisco November 26 The Daily News reports a move to establish a People's Lobby in Sacramento this winter to monitor legislation favored by good government and oversee private interests lobby operations. The plan aligns with a broader campaign supporting the direct primary law and anti race track gambling bills.
Circulating today is word that Hill and Harriman have buried the hatchet and will work harmoniously to develop their branch lines. Reportedly J. P. Morgan acts as peacemaker in the Chicago Navy rail circles amid the quiet settlement of rivalry.
The Current Literature club will not meet at Mrs. W. J. Furnish's home tomorrow but will convene Friday December 4 at an alternative location to be announced. Members are advised to monitor notices for the new venue and time.
Sheriff T. D. Taylors enjoyed a quiet Thanksgiving with friends in Athena, sharing meals and hospitality as the holiday gathered local residents for a day of fellowship. The visit highlighted community ties and seasonal warmth in the small town.
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Pendleton owner T K Beard of Modesto Cal explores replacing the Golden Rule hotel with a modern store and office building. Plans and rough estimates are being sought from architect T F Howard. The owner’s attitude is described as a cursory inquiry with no binding decisions yet, seeking cost and potential returns.
San Francisco experts debate forcing condemned criminals to undergo tuberculosis research. Dr Walter Briggs urges the state board to place condemned men with medics for experiments to aid science, while lawyers demand new legislation. Briggs cites Koch and Von Behring to argue for human testing to combat TB.
The page notes a standout football contest between Columbia and Pendleton, listing players and substitutes from both teams. It cites Columbia’s 0-0 game with West High, a 0-? loss to Hill, and Pendleton’s strong season with wins over Weston Normal and La Grande, plus a three-year unbeaten streak aiming to end the year undefeated.
In San Francisco on November 26 the Papke Ketchel middleweight title fight looms as a big event with ideal weather. Papke led betting while Ketchel’s backers push more money. Both fighters appear confident as Fang heads to Mission Street arena before a planned 2:30 start and potential 20 rounds, possibly finishing by 4.
New York, Nov 26. It is feared many lives were lost when a White Star liner ran down and sank the Panama Steamship company s steamer Finance off Coney Hook. One report says the liner has been lying off the Hook two days trying to reach port. The Finance was cut in two as they collided at the entrance to the lower bay. Eight passengers are missing and several crew members drowned. The Finance carried 80 passengers.
Washington November 25 Roosevelt announced the retirement of Public Printer Leech whose appointment followed Donnelly of New York Leech is returned to head the Philippines printing bureau and Samuel B Donnelly is named successor.
In Pendleton Gus Schmidt fights a move order from the street commissioner to vacate the quarters above the city jail. The council, led by Hinckle, with Mayor Murphy, rules that his lodging is his castle and orders no disturbance. Other business includes postponing Bets levee work totaling 10,038.70 and approving Lincoln street improvements and monthly salaries.
New York reports Italian runner Dorando defeated John Hayes in a renewed marathon, finishing 60 yards ahead in two hours, 24 minutes, 20 to 25 seconds, surpassing the Olympic record. Hayes, once a celebrated London victor, faded after a brief early lead amid a decline linked to vaudeville fame.
San Francisco November 44 determined to surpass Edwhard Weston’s record William Stanley a young Dane begins a trek toward the southern metropolis aiming to cover the San Francisco to Los Angeles route in ten days and six hours beating the mark by eighteen hours Stanley’s notable achievement includes a thousand mile tramp through Europe.
Manila P L Nov 26 A general Thanksgiving celebration marked by 1500 blue jackets arriving for the Atlantic Meet enjoying city hospitality for the first time since the fleet arrived The city is beautifully decorated and all areas are free except the recently infected district
Los Angeles reports Abe Attell lost last night in a 16 round decision to Freddy Walsh the English boxer. Attell blamed a damaged hand from training which slowed him, allowing Walsh to gain the victory.
F. W. Beatty of Nolin was a business visitor last evening in this city.
An aged advert claims dandruff results from the scalp rather than a germ and promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as the only cure. It argues washing alone cannot cure dandruff, urging readers to kill the dandruff germ to restore hair growth. The notice invites samples from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit Michigan.
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