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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
2
Amason presents the production Texas at the Oregon tomorrow evening. Written by J Mauldin Feig the drama is a lively high close comedy about a rancher and Texas life. The reviewer notes accurate characterization and strong energy throughout the performance.
The Orpheum offers a varied lineup headlined by March Golden Arrow by Egbert Van Alstyne and an Overture Italians In Algeria by Rossini. Also listed are films Drilling of Dramader ree, Wise Man's Ring, Drama Among Fishermen, Curran Edwards new specialties, and Hard Working Ele.
A fragmented listing mentions elephants and a Siamese drama with a picture show. A song titled Honor Bright and a phrase I Love You Right appear, hinting at a varied program of acts.
Henry Hivemeyer a sick elderly tailor was arraigned in police court on vagrancy charges after being found living in a dirty hillside hole near Peaceful Valley by Detective McCloud. He was sentenced to 10 days awaiting disposition as officials plan to notify relatives in Anaconda Montana. The case suggests possible dementia and he may be turned over to the county.
Stockton district attorney issues order banning dancing for anyone under 18 at halls including the Weber Avenue venue between Sutter and San Joaquin Streets. The action cites a state act on juvenile delinquency with penalties up to 1000 dollars fine or a year in jail, and warns of criminal prosecutions for noncompliance.
Chicago reports Stanley Ketchel and manager Willie Britt stopping in the city en route to a 20 round clash with Jack Johnson on October 17. Ketchel, frustrated by a prior stoppage against Dusky Sam Langford, predicts a fast, powerful attack and claims Britt that Ketchel will be better prepared after five weeks of training ahead of the Colma match on October 12.
Portland views Lord Northcliffe, editor of the London Times, claiming Germany refuses to discuss armament and sails vast shipyards for naval construction. He warns against optimistic views amid Germanys stated focus on the water and potential provocations against nearby nations. Northcliffe schedules departure at 12:30 for San Francisco.
Five elephants belonging to a Bakerafield circus became unruly when keepers tried to remove their daily bath to join a parade. They broke from the tent, stampeded toward a mill ditch, shouting happily as they plunged in. Four were captured soon after, the largest after noon.
The steamer Inland Empire on the Upper Columbia will haul wheat only from now until the year's crop reaches tidewater. It sits at Kennewick loading, then returns loaded entirely with grain. The Twin Cities continues general freight to Lewiston, Idaho. A new barge to aid traffic will be ready early next month, allowing two cargoes per trip.
Health and Beauty Aid promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a solution for indigestion stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation. The product is claimed to cleanse the system and be pleasant to take, marketed by Koeppen Bros.
Sacramento dispatch reports Pearl Palm, a Capitol telephone operator, was asked to resign by Secretary of State Curry after becoming infamous for a recent Joy ride scandal. Curry cited the incident as grounds for departure and expressed strong disapproval.
Reported gossip claims a party member chose to release a young woman to set an example after a fatal accident near Roseville. The seven others were thrown from the automobile into a ditch as alleged orgies were denied by Miss Palm amid the controversy.
In Walla Walla Whitman College freshmen, upset by a ruse by sophomores, elected A. J. Chitty of Brighton and Klachum George Cole as leaders. Cole and Chitty used their new status to influence freshmen, revealing plots and prompting scrutiny as the plan unraveled.
Pendleton Business College seeks a reliable person to teach Gregg shorthand and bookkeeping. Apply in person at the college for the position.
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