30 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
Students will march in a parade tomorrow as the attendance at the fair is described as very gratifying despite adverse conditions. Commissioners invite suggestions and will extend the fair exhibits until closing. A grand auto parade is planned for tomorrow night with Ellen Me union scheduled for tonight.
A listing of performers and pieces including Cornet Signor BH Clofft and Baritone Mr M A Stuloger with Xylophone and Flute players. Conducted by HOP Tipiscoil the program features Faust Gounod selections, Lucila, Tohemian Girl overture, The Newly Weds, Auld Lang Syne, and variety acts such as Barrel Jumping and a Slick Wire Act Patsy.
Seattle report describes a fictional crowd of Taft’s youthful sweethearts poised to claim imagined tithes and threaten the president’s present task. The piece portrays an absurd omen as reporters mock the president’s public duties.
Officials invite exhibitors and others to submit suggestions on improving the fair. Respondents should write to the secretary’s office this afternoon. The fall commissioners note a rule forbidding withdrawal of any animal or article offered for a premium from exhibit before continuation on page eight.
Three witnesses testified as the Moroe Cage 15 case moves quickly. Prosecutors and defense counsel presented testimony detailing the efforts and range of facts surrounding the incident, with emphasis on owner involvement and timeline.
Tonight's Elka Night in the district promises a lively program. Members of the Wika lodge assemble at 7 o'clock in white uniforms, with the Tike leading a march to the fair pavilion, then return for a social season and the evening event. Public interest notes rising attendance despite some declines in afternoon admissions due to prior exhibitions and dry years.
A jury is named in the Morse horse stealing case listing defendants H. H. Edwards J. J. Hinderman James Nelson A. Cresswell Howard Ros A. Fr Loetly Themes Campbell Willlith Kapers G. W. Nuge A. T. Thagne John Lawson W. F. Gentiy.
The La Grande office upholds a government case canceling Judge H J Beans desert entry after a hearing before W C Le Pruitt. Prosecution argued improper contract for watering from Hinkle ditch campany. Bean contended no contract existed. Government counsel HW T Jones appeared, but no appeal planned.
President Tutt addressed the amphitheater at the Pacific exposition promising unqualified support for a ship subsidy to restore American maritime supremacy. He urged Congress to adopt the measure in his next message. He drew a large crowd, inspected grounds, and retired early after a brief speech, avoiding handshakes to prevent a public incident.
Walla Walla resident Terry crabd sustained internal injuries and a brain concussion after a motorcycle crash at a county fairgrounds momentary loss of control sent him through a fence at fifty miles per hour. Gardner and six others were testing cycles ahead of the county fair.
City Sep 20 The first practical working of the Bank guarantees is shown as four hundred depositors of the Columbia bank are paid their deposits from funds of the state banking board. Depositors trusted the board to make good their deposits and there was no disorder. The bank’s condition is not made public.
A steady stream of depositors filed past the bank window this afternoon drawing out accounts. Exander Young in charge paid out £150,000 from state bank board funds this morning and said they still had plenty of money on hand.
Berlin reports Orville Wright set a new world record by extending 688 feet at Potsdam in a Wright machine. The flight was witnessed by the eminent, including princes and a prince. The Dayton winner’s feat drew royal attention from foreign dignitaries.
In Myston Texas on September 16 Rice Day is being lit rated statewide. Restaurants dining rooms and public places feature new dishes and complimentary rice desserts while most travelers and locals observe the event during business hours.
Commander Peary waits for New York guidance on Hudson Fulton parade participation or return to Maine to await public verdict in the Cook Bartlett controversy. Roosevelt arrival and parade placement loom large as Peary’s ship nears quaran tine.
Philadelphia fans saw Chicago build leads through seven innings then hold on. Score by innings shows Chicago ahead from the seventh, final tally Chicago 6 Athletics 2 with late charges by Philadelphia. R. E. R. Cure notes unclear. Final inning scoring listed as Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0.
Pittshure, Sept. 39. First game Nationale New York 6 Pittshure 2. This is the third straight win for New York from Pittsburg. The Pirates have the pennant clinched if they win every game and rest next for the World Series.
The OF RR and N railroad received two new locomotives direct from Baldwin Works, excluding the La Frinde Star. The engines are ten wheels and of the 208 class.
Armour, in Chicago, clashed with Patten and other noted wheat speculators short of September wheat. He added millions to his wealth as trading ended, with Armour gaining between one and five million from Patton and allies. September wheat surged fourteen points from 1.00 to 1.20.
Four additional king class locomotives arrive from Baldwin works in a week. Engineers praise their construction and appearance as the best of their class designed for high speed. The order, including six more passenger engines, signals a permanent rise in passenger business.
Great numbers of quilaw horses and riders gather in Pendleton for a two day broncho busting drama at the west end of Court street. First and second day contests offer prizes of 45, 25, and 15 dollars with a premier saddle on display. Local firms Tramley McFatrage and B D Power harness story sponsor the event as eastern Oregon’s first major wild horse exhibition.
Spokane officials testified that inland and coastal rates differ, with inland towns paying higher prices for many commodities. Freight traffic director Woodworth cited a lower iron furniture rate to Portland due to a large local factory. The coast often enjoys lower rates than inland Oregon, Idaho, or Washington towns.
New York September 30 foreign representatives from 26 nations and 28 delegates joined a grand banquet at the Hotel Astor hosted by the Hudson Fulton celebration commission. Speeches recalled Hudson and Fulton and celebrated Wright brothers flights while mentioning Dr Cook and Commander Peary, with figures like Senator Root and Vice President Sherman attending.
Riversite California Sept 30 A Piute killer Billy Boy who murdered his sweetheart's father and abducted the girl, is trapped by a large posse. Starved and without water he is pressed by pursuers near a rugged outpost, with the girl crying for help as a single hunter risks a shot to drive him out.
The largest liquor dealers convention in New York opened in New York City on September 30 and will run three days. An organized plea against a proposed measure to be submitted in the next legislative session will be formed by the dealers to protect their interests.
A trial of enhanced Portland to Pendleton passenger service is anticipated as early as October 20. A. P. Scott and J. A. ONeill indicated the line will shift focus from Seattle fair traffic to improved service afterward, aiming to better satisfy Pendleton riders and Hood River merchants.
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