18 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1910
Page
1
Jackson Mississippi April 18 Three mail clerks are reported killed and several passengers injured when an Illinois Central passenger train wrecked near here. The train rolled down an embankment and caught fire. Wires are down, details scarce. The engineer also died and the fireman is believed trapped. Railroad men say wreckers caused the crash.
Martinez Calif April 18 Reports from the sheriff posse pursuing robbers who held up an engine crew and stole four sacks of registered mail from the China Japan last mall of the Southern Pacific Saturday night indicate the bandits have gone into hiding in the hills behind Pinole Deputies fear a deadly fight when cornered or when distance allows escape
Deputy Sheriff Birmingham has identified the first crew in the Port Costa train robbery case. A horse and buggy were stolen from the Hadley farm three miles away. Mrs Hadley provided a minute description as Chief Vollmer and officers pursue the suspects. Loot value unknown. many registered letters containing money likely taken.
In Washington on April 18 the D A R opens with an insurgent faction challenging President General Mrs Scott. Insurgents accuse her of naming all committees from her followers and call for rules to curb the chair’s power. She says there will be no trouble but tensions rise.
Kansas City April 18 The trial of Dr Hyde for the murder of Calone Swope opened amid a clash between opposing attorneys Walsh for the defense claimed Prosecutor Conkling gave the opening address instead of Deputy Reed Hoe objected to evidence from "filthy detectives and thieves" going to the jury via hired counsel Judge Latshaw allowed Reed to continue.
Washington April 18 remarks on Aldrich retirement signal a full senate reorganization. Insurgent leaders say the Old Guard appears unsettled as balance of power may shift to insurgents and the regulars may lose control of the senate machine.
Two men died and two others believed dying after a street duel between the Collins and Lewis families in Lyons Georgia. A Collins and his son were killed, Marlon Lewis and another Lewis family member were fatally shot, with a wounded survivor. The clash stemmed from an old feud.
In Washington on April 18 Mrs Mary Spieres, secretary to Mrs Taft, returned to government duties and Mrs Taft began a search for a new secretary. The women had disagreed over her selection citing Spieres wide knowledge of social matters and general ability.
Valparaiso April 18 diplomatic circles indicate war between Ecuador and Peru will not occur. Prospects are growing that differences will be settled by peaceful means. The Chilean government offered mediation and both nations accepted the proposal.
Bitterfield Russia Saxony April 18. Struck by lightning while rising high in the air the balloon Delux exploded and fell near Reichensachsert. Four crew men were killed.
Dr Cook the Miscredited Arctic explorer living with his wife in Chilascoles appears low in spirits in Trenton after former State Comptroller Hancock returned from South America. He refused to discuss the charges against him. Tickets for the Junior Play are on sale at Pendleton Drug Co. Reserved seats cost 60 and 75 cents, while those with school tickets may pay 25 cents extra for the best seats as they sell fast.
Aged Pathfinder Kara Meeker arrives in Pendleton with his prairie schooner and two oxen to secure government aid and mark the Old Oregon Trail. He plans three days in Pendleton to appeal for public contributions toward granite monuments and data collection for future preservation.
The Utah hotel construction site in Salt Lake City was damaged when an unknown man dynamited the thirteen story frame. Beams were hurled into the street and onto nearby buildings including the Ciah State bank. Windows shattered and residents fled in nightclothes as panic spread. Labor disputes have plagued the project with contractors declaring an open shop. Directors offered a reward for arrest.
Ex president Roosevelt drew vast crowds in Budapest and Pressburg as police chief Colner was injured in a crush at the rail station. Roosevelt visited Archduke Joseph and Premier Sedervary, met Kossuth, and toured Parliament. He denounced reactionaries and urged progress while praising liberty and peace.
London reports the ocean liner Minnehaha ashore on Bishop's Rock and in a precarious position. Of her 46 passengers, several were rescued by lifeboats and handed to Bryhersland. the ship is expected to sink amid heavy seas.
In Nagy-Szt-Miklós in the Theiss Valley villagers prepare for doomsday as Hatley's comet supposedly nears. A midnight fire lights the sky and the watchman’s horn draws crowds rushing from homes. They consume provisions in a chaotic churchyard feast while prayers mix with the orgy-like scramble.
Newspaper recounts Mrs Lucy McCook’s reaction after her eldest son Sheldon eloped with 17 year old Ima Ayers, daughter of Archibald C Ayers of Fidelity Trust and Tithe. The couple wed in Wheeling amid family pressure and reunion plans for Hansen, now 18.
Dale Maggert aged 12 living at 301 South Main Street Was found on a Pendleton track near the Ice and Cold Storage plant claiming a stranger seized him. He admitted after police questioning he crafted the story to avoid a whipping, slept at Furnish warehouse, and placed gag and wires to mimic abduction.
Chief Tom Gurdane ridicules a planned four day dog catching crusade set to begin April 16 in Pendleton. He doubts the existence of Harry Hart and mocks council efforts as a repeated bluff, noting licenses paid and dogs caught only rarely.
Mount Vernon Ohio April 18 detectives race to track down poisoners blamed for distributing poisoned candy in the streets last week. Authorities report at least fifty dogs killed by strychnine and numerous children sidelined by illness as the city considers a large reward at an emergency council session.
Nevada City Calif April 18 Great excitement as Downieville reports a rich strike in free milling ore weighing nine tons yielding seventy thousand dollars in gold. If true it stands as the tidiest strike in this part of California for years.
William George Hesse aged 24 son of Mr and Mrs John Hesse of Rogalia Washington died at St Anthony s hospital after being run over by a passenger train at Umatilla yesterday morning He was a laborer riding a blind baggage to Pendleton when the accident occurred His left leg was severed near the hip and the right foot cut off above the ankle He remained conscious during the two hours before transport to Pendleton and joked with the trainmen The body was sent to Rosalla for interment.
A French mother in a Paris court sobs as she pleads for her child after attempting to stab the father. Judge sentences six months with First Offenders’ act. the mother offers to nurse the baby in prison but is spared if she pays the fine.
London dispatches report rioting at Chang Sha has ceased but warn the lull is temporary. Foreigners fear new attacks, with the governor of Hunan Province and Sou killed. Mission houses damaged and looted as London papers predict more outbreaks and continued danger to expatriates.
Fire destroys all foreign owned buildings in Changsha except the British consulate as foreigners flee after a government proclamation. Governor Wou Tchung Siu and son killed. rioters join troops. Missions burned. 41 missionaries seek refuge aboard. Hankow leaders executed. famine relief plans completed. troops replaced after rioting.
The National Council of the Delta Chi fraternity reports USC Los Angeles joined the fraternity on the first. Delegates left Columbus after sessions at the Delta Chi House on West Tenth Avenue. Newly elected officers include Edwin A. Wright Omar S. Ingalls and others. Members say West work is progressive and expect new chapters at law colleges across the region.
New York April 18 President Taft is described as the handsomest man in public life by sculptor Robert T Atkins who has finished a bust of the chief executive. The sculptor says Taft's features, if carved in marble, would attract timeless admiration.
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