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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1912
Page
2
Zelim Khan, a famed robber in the Caucasus, evades a police chase after disguising as a priest. A mounted expedition believes they aided a criminal, but a note from Zelim reveals a planned escape. He is celebrated by locals and soldiers, with a 2000 reward for his capture.
A pun exchanges about a crowded venue ends with a quip on standing room. The exchange pivots to a Virginia law about public swearing and a $600 fine, prompting a joke about Virginians affording mule driving.
An advertised program features four full reels of American films including The Siege of Petersburg a civil war drama from Kalem. The plot centers on Lieutenant Van Wornec betrothed to a woman named Charlotte and the love triangle with Frost culminating in Van Dorn sacrificing his life and Frost delivering tragic news to the Pemberton household. Also listed are North Woods Bio Kruph and other short reels with scenes of adventure and comic misadventures including a doctor losing his pants after his carriage encounters trouble.
In Carson Bank two clerks Graham and Fairbanks vie for Helen president's daughter. A playful vault incident leads to a robbery by Fairbanks as Graham lies senseless inside. Helen and the robbers are caught. a rescue seals the story. Also shown is The Wildman a riotous Joy film with The Widmann and Howard Missimer.
On Monday and Tuesday a big frontier celebration and ecowhes tournament 1412 take place in Lander Wyoming. Two 2000 foot western reels named Ohl Wyoming Daves highlight rodeo events like bucking, roping, steer tying and bull dogging. Feature films include Vivian Prescott in a dramatic role, The Mysterious Ante in Milano, and comedies Honestly Punished and a fast chase auto stunt. Coming attractions showcase After All with Florence Lawrence and Owen Moore, plus At Old Fort Dearborn.
A German electric railroad built by army officers for experiments achieved a speed surpassing two miles per minute. The short line was used to test performance and train officers in rapid transit techniques.
Former Missouri Governor Joseph W. Folk told democratic headquarters in Chicago that Minnesota favors Wilson over Roosevelt. He cited large crowds in Duluth and strong working-class support, noting times are good and predicting Minnesota will go for Governor Wilson. Folk planned to continue touring Indiana Ohio and Missouri.
Everett Oct 4 A superior court ruling holds a check drawn by Or M Weedin of Sauk Prairie while surrounded by a posse after the murder of William Tinker and others is valid and must be paid to Charles Rinker who claimed 400 as the check’s amount. Weedin killed himself after the act and stated he would make it right with Rinker.
German observers warn that a change of government in Britain could bring tariff reform harming German industry more than English patent laws. They link potential liberal party fall to pressures from maintaining a large navy and social costs, noting Germany’s vast trade with Britain would bear the burden if tariffs rise.
A Pendleton reader testifies to relief from kidney backache after using Dean's Kidney Pills, purchased at Pendleton Drug Co. The testimonial, dated 1905 and reaffirmed in 1910, praises the remedy and urges use under the Foater-Milburn Co. distribution in Buffalo.
George M. Dickson of Indianapolis, general manager of the National "40" company, coins the term Motoress to describe the woman devotee of self propelled vehicles. He credits American women with shaping auto progress through demand for style, upholstery, luxury, finish, and reliable machinery. A book of car fashion styles for woven motorists is issued with National cars.
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