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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1908

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Cake and Ell Nomination in Tight Oregon Primary

Early returns from last Friday’s primary show H M Cake leading Republicans for U S senator by 2000 to 2500 votes with Bilis also ahead by over 2000. Shepherd second, Geer third. Umatilla County surprises Cake victory there, with Baker County also leaning to Cake. Official canvass to begin tonight, complete results awaited.

H.M. Cake United States Congressnan Bilis Shepherd Geer Comprearion Nce Multnomah County H. M. Cake Umatilla County Futton Clatsop Home County Cake Mealeo Baker County Fulton Federal Building Federal District Baker City Umatilla Kkob Hichards Justice Athena Arrist Saling Joe Parkes Justice Richards Mann Barrett Steen Ellie’ Sead

Trial of Thle Guarantee Trust president opens in Salem

Salem April 20 The trial of Thorburn Floss president of the defunct Thle Guarantee and Trust company of Portland for misappropriation of state funds held in trust began with jury selection after 1 PM. The state hopes to secure a jury before adjournment and the trial will likely run the rest of the week on a change of venue.

Salem Thorburn Floss Thle Guarantee & Trust Company of Portland Venthe

Harriman's rail plan opens Birmingham division link

The Birmingham division of the Illinois Central railway opens today, connecting Savannah Ga to San Francisco and Chicago, enabling goods to move from Savannah docks to Western docks without leaving Harriman lines. The tie with Georgia Central completes the eastern loop, and Harriman gains a Savannah New York steamship line.

Chicago Birmingham Illinois Central Railroad Harriman Savannah San Francisco Georgia Central New York

Modern Triley and Svengal: Forged Checks Spree In Four Cities

Mrs A L Pougmeyer of Nampa Idaho tells police she became a present day Trilby under a Svengali figure named Madison in Spokane. She says he forced her to cash forged checks across Spokane Seattle Portland and Vancouver before moving to Vancouver Washington where she was arrested for passing three forged checks. Her companion escaped and remains at large.

Spokane Mae Vancouver Spokane Seattle Portland Wash A. L. Pougmeyer Nampa

Ditch Work Contracts to Be Let on Belle Fourche Irrigation Project

Belle Fourche South Dakota April 20 contracts will be let today for 150000 yards of ditch work on the Belle Fourche government irrigation project and other awards will follow in a few days chief engineer A P Davie of Washington outlines the work expected this year bids this year are more numerous than before

Belle Fourche A. P. Davie Washington

Uniting Naturalization Divisions Conference Held

Washington April 20 The first step toward welding the 10 naturalization divisions to a compact organization was taken today at a conference of the assistant district attorneys of 10 cities including the Frisco representative with Assistant Attorney General Cooley.

Washington Frisco Cooley

McClary to Speak at Massachusetts SAR Meeting

General Noemaen A. McClary of Chicago, president general of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, is the guest of honor at the Massachusetts Society annual meeting in the Old South Meeting House today in Boston scheduled for April 20.

Boston Noemaen A. McClary Chicago National Society, Sons of the American Revolution Massachusetts Society Old South

Peter Fee Drowns in Lewie River Headwaters

Peter H. Fee, brother of Judge James A. Fee and former Pendleton resident, drowned while crossing Lewie River headwaters in Washington on Saturday. Witnesses saw him slip from a log and vanish behind a log jam as swift water and danger hindered recovery. body not found. Age 69, he lived here until three years ago, was 5 feet 8 inches, 176 pounds, Odd Fellows member, served on Pendleton police, wife and three children remain in this city, son George with relatives.

Peter H. Fee James A. Fee Lewie River Washington Fee P. H. Fee Odd Fellows Lodge Joe Blrkeley Turkshal Pendleton Portland Cowlitz County Waerh George Fee

Senator Borah Attacks Orchard and Anarchists in Senate

Idaho Senator Borah delivered his maiden Senate speech denouncing Roosevelt's Brownsville action and labeling rioting troops as part of anarchist growth in the United States. He condemned political safety for crime and warned against romanticizing violence, accusing certain 25th Infantry members of planned, deliberate atrocities.

Washington Borah Idaho Senate Roosevelt Brownsville United States Hell 25Th Infantry

Greed of Jap merchants sparks boycott in Manchuria trade

Hongkong April 20 Leaders of British commercial interests in the Orient plan a meeting to protest Japanese monopoly of business in Korea and Manchuria under the Anglo Japanese treaty. They claim Japan steals trade marks and promotes anti British boycott, foreseeing heavy losses to Japanese commerce amid a period of economic distress.

Manchuria Korea China Hongkong Orient Muancarrh Far East England London Tokio Japan

Steel Trust Meeting in New York Report

Stockholders of the United States Steel Corporation, known as the steel trust, meet in New York on April 20. It is expected all retiring directors will be reelected and current officers chosen for another year. The proxy committee remains J. P. Morgan, H. C. Frick, B. E. Gary, N. B. Ream, and N. Thayer.

Steel Trust Meeting New York United States Steel Corporation The Steel Trust J. P. Morgan H. C Frick BE. H. Gary N. B. Ream N. Thayer

Stockmen Convene in Seldon and Miles City Mont

Hundreds of stockmen gather in Seldon and Miles City for the Eastern Montana Wool Growers and Montana Stock Growers associations conventions. The Wool Growers open today, cattlemen begin deliberations tomorrow, with a cowboy contest barbecue and amusements planned for visitors.

Seldon Miles City Mont Eastern Montana Wool Growers’ Association Montana Stock Growers’ Associaion

Plans for booming Oklahoma outlined in three day session

Will Boom Oklahoma at Shawnee during the three day session here of the secretaries of commercial clubs and the Oklahoma Industrial Development association plans for extensive development and industry in the state.

Oklahoma Shawnee Secretaries of Commercial Clubs The Oklahoma Industrial Development Association

Philippine squadron arrives at Hongkong from Manila

A cable to the navy department announces the arrival at Hongkong of a division of the Philippine squadron of the Pasilipte fleet from Manila.

Hongkong Washington Navy Department Paleifte Manila

Bryan Fighting in Desperation at Democratic Convention

Chicago April 20 Bryan fights to control the Democratic state convention due in Springfield next Thursday. Roger Sullivan backs him, while Johnson leaders claim 54 Nebraska delegates to Denver will go uninstructed or for Minnesota’s Bryan foe. Johnson gains in eastern and north central states as hopes run high for Springfield showdown. Uninstructed delegates may head to Denver. Sullivan seeks to block Johnson surge.

Chicago Bryan Springfield Roger Sullivan Denver Mourbon Johnson Minnesota Rogers Sullivan Anti Pennsylvania New York Iilinoia

Italy Wins Ottoman Concession After Naval Pressure

Rome reports Turkey yields to Italy in every demand. Italy gains post office rights in Turkey and admission as a first class power with equal privileges. Abdul Hamid backs down, fleet orders canceled, and Italian ships stay offshore while formal capitulation is prepared.

Rome Turkey Italy Europe Humbert Porte Abdul Hamid Turkle

Montana Team Seeks Summer Ball Series

The M. WA. team from Bute Montana requests a July or August game with Pendleton. They plan a tour through Tahoe, eastern Washington and eastern Oregon. The boarding house mistress denies the full roomers gain currency.

Pendleton M. WA Bute Mont Montana Taho Washington Oregon

Safe Crackers Target Portland Office in Bold Jewelry Heist

A bold break in Portland saw burglars drill into a company office and steal gold bullion worth 1500, while avoiding explosives. The same men are suspected in the Lundy jewelry shop raid in San Francisco, where jewels valued at 50000 vanished. Evidence links the two cases as investigators pursue suspects.

C. ; Company Aultman and Taylor Lundy San Francisco

One of Worst Gangs of Youthful Criminals Ever Known Is Broken Up

Pittsburg police break up a large youth gang known as the Gamblers of the West after arresting five members. The group, numbering over 20, was led by 15 year old John Platek with 16 year old Mike Ross as brains. They cracked several safes and evaded capture for some time.

Pittsburg East Mike Ross John Platek

Campaign for H. M. Cake Senate Nomination

W. M. Cake of Portland led the Republican campaign for his brother H. M. Cake, who won Oregon's Senate nomination on a principle driven by popular election of senators. The pair promise a high plane campaign with no mudslinging as they prepare for a likely June victory.

Oregon W. M. Cake Portland Cake H. M. Cake People of United States Senate

When a Girl Returns to a Fellow Misunderstanding Occurs

A girl’s reversal toward a companion often stems from being misunderstood. The remark suggests relationship friction arises from misinterpretation rather than intent, underscoring communication gaps in social dynamics.

On Trial for Norge Stealing in Grande Ronde Valley

R. W. Deal, an elder Union county pioneer and longtime horseman, faces a circuit court trial for theft of a horse from B. E. Halley of Island City. The case, moved from Union to enhance venue, draws about 20 prominent witnesses as DA F. S. Ivanhoe prosecutes and J. D. Slater defends. The 60-year-old defendant allegedly shipped the horse from La Grande to Portland and Salem before sale. A prior 1902 sentence for horse theft and a later pardon are noted. jury members include F. Bissinger and J. F. Anderson. The first witness for the state is Halley.

R. W. Deal Union County Inland Empire Grande Ronde Valley Deal BE. L. Halley Island City la Grande Portland Salem Ivanhoe Union-Wallowa Dexter Eaton Charles Teal Fred D. Gaskell E. L. Halley Mr. Deal F. Bissinger W. J. Clark Chas McAlary Jerry Stone Fred M. Brown J. F. Anderson John Goss WW. J. Stockman Coplinger E. M. Temple A. Ruppe Charles McBee B L. Halley

Power Plant Work Begins in East Lewiston

North Coast Power Co starts work this morning on leased city ground in East Lewiston for a temporary plant. Foreman Fred Polmantter arrives recently to lead a small crew shaping the site. Project cost about $20,000.

North Coast Power Company Lewiston

Hillsboro Horse Show Draws 4000 People

Hillsboro hosted a Saturday horse show with about 4000 attendees. Governor Chamberlain delivered a 30 minute address titled The Progress of Oregon.

Hillsboro Chamberlain Oregon

Local talent show at Oregon theater to aid gymnasium debt

On April 29 the annual community talent entertainment will be held at the Oregon theater to raise funds for the Commercial association gymnasium debt. The program includes a musical extravaganza directed by Mrs Anna Selkirk Norton with Pendleton performers and a second act featuring a speculative display by the gymnasium class. Proceeds fund gymnasium indebtedness.

Commercial Association Oregon Theater Bhanter Todann Wiforsoon Anna Selkirk-Norton Pendleton Tirle Norton Charye Gwood Ppslaece Shoerktey Caudevil Duteques Olf Gymnasium Wil Beta

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