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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1911
Page
1
In Hamilton Ontario heavy screens trapped inmates as a blaze engulfed the asylum. Eight bodies recovered with more feared. Rescue attempts were hampered by inaccessibility as firemen dragged, beat, and tossed inmates to nets below. Over six hundred inmates were in the building at the time.
Seek Low Girl reports Dorothy Arnold missing for months in New York. After rumors she was seen in Rome, Arnold family sails for Italy with belief she may be in Florence where fiancé George Griscom was last heard of.
Rev. J. M. Cornelison and Stev. Dixon, a reservation church pastor, promote Sabbath observance and labor. They labor in harvest fields during the week and devote Sundays to church work to impress natives that work benefits body and soul, hoping to lead tribesmen by example.
Tacoma, August 1. In an interview, H. F. Alexander, president of the Alaska-Pacific Steamship Company, says the population of the coast states will more than double within five years after the Panama Canal opens. He just returned from a trip to eastern cities and notes the East shows strong interest in the canal’s possibilities, more than the West.
New York August 8 Postmaster General Hitchcock testified before the federal commission investigating second class postage rates. He urged higher rates for advertising pages than for news content and said the department will run a surplus this fiscal year and become self sustaining.
Washington reports a broad reduction in express rates by nearly all U S carriers effective today. The move follows ICC plans for a wide probe into classifications and practices, with concerns that parcels post legislation may drive the cuts. About ninety percent of U S express traffic is affected as the old double graduate system for weights under 1900 pounds is dropped. The ICC investigation will still proceed with nationwide audits.
Richmond Virginia authorities moved to remove the suspected wife killer Henry Beattie Jr from his cell after fears he might attempt suicide with sulfur strings. He faces possible indictment this week and remains in custody.
Edwin Awatin Abbria, the prominent American painter who was commissioned by the late King Edward to paint his portrait, died in London today after several weeks illness. Born in Philadelphia, he was a leading figure among American artists abroad.
Pope's condition remains extremely weak with an official Vatican statement saying no immediate danger of death. Due to age and frailty there is little surprise if the end comes at any time.
Vancouver reporter describes the death of C. FP Henze a 40 year old painter who recently arrived from San Francisco. He fell 75 feet after a scaffold around a church steeple collapsed another worker escaped with a fractured thigh and is expected to recover.
Two Abernathy brothers Louis aged 11 and his 7 year old sibling ride from Coney Island to the Pacific coast starting just after midnight. The 1600 mile trek along the eastern Hudson route to Albany and westward to Presidio Park San Francisco could earn them 5000 dollars if completed in sixty riding days under strict conditions. They vow not to eat or sleep under a rat during the journey.
Reports describe violent unrest in Port au Prince with civilians fleeing for safety as rebels threaten attack. Conflicting word on President Simon’s plans, while chaos hampers daily life and raises fears of a broader revolution in the capital. In California, Maj Lewis to remain at Berkeley for another year after student protests, with the War Department directing the assignment.
In Los Angeles on August 1 the uncle of Ortie McManigal, George Behm, faced Judge Bordwell after refusing to answer grand jury questions about dynamite conspiracies linked to his nephew and the McNamara brothers. Darrow represented Behm, who was jailed briefly and released on $1000 bond as a continuance was granted.
Boston August 1 The grand jury began a probe into the United Shoe Machinery trust which dominates most footwear production. Officials expect indictments for anti trust violations as the government moves to expose control over 3400 manufacturers and royalties on machine use. Governor Fos initiated the investigation and S A Menso, a wheat grower, was seen purchasing in the city.
Paris reports John Gates the American millionaire lies in extremely critical condition today per physicians.
Ten city councilmen and officials wrestle over whether East Alta Street should be paved, how much, and who pays. Remonstrance thresholds and districting proposals split stakeholders, with property owners opposing partial paving and urging full street treatment from Main to Court.
Washington Aug 1 Evidences tending to show the rotten condition of Illinois polities war offere in the Lorimer hearing today when State Representative White resumed his testimony He exhibited letters exchanged between himself and Lee O Neil Browne the minority leader in the Illinois legislature White asserted Browne bribed him to vote for Lorimer
Portland Oregon August 1 motorists welcome an ideal regulatory law for vehicle registration operation and identification. The act applies to all motor vehicles and bans unapproved road use. Chauffeurs must pass state exams and register, penalties for violations include long terms, and a new vehicle tax scale ranges from 2 to 10 dollars based on horsepower.
Three masked men robbed the First National Bank of Harlem in Great Falls Montana on August 1. One bandit killed as the loot, about 31000, was seized. two robbers escaped. Police pursue. marshal Taswell wounded a robber as he confronted the exit.
A Vladivostok dispatch notes Chinese laborers barred from the Amur Railway, with authorities expected to rely on convicts. Reports describe brutal treatment of convicts and at least half of the convicts killed in a harsh uprising attempt.
A Taft‑appointed commission will hold a hearing this week to examine parcel post rates for magazine transportation at a cent per pound, and related issues. The inquiry focuses on perond class post and transportation costs as the subject is studied.
Prominent Jewish figures from around the world converge on Basel Switzerland to attend the international congress of alon tus in August shaping global Jewish affairs and relations with Europe and the Americas.
The Farm er s Free List bill passed the Senate 45 to 20 after amendments were offered by several senators. A second vote followed after initial defeat, with Vice President Shaw casting the deciding vote against the measure before it was reconsidered and approved on a second tally. The bill aims to add free lists for farmers, including meats and other items, to aid agricultural trade with Canada and would return to the House for concurrence before destined for the President.
Washington August 1 charges that Secretary of Agriculture Wilson told sugar manufacturers at a meeting to support the Remson board and that they have nothing to fear from it The accusation was voiced today by H P Willis a newspaper correspondent before the committee on expenditures in the agricultural department during the Wiley probe Republicans demanded the stenographer notes from the May hearing be produced and objected to Willis testimony being placed on the record
New York August 1 J P Morgan, the king of financiers, will be forced to testify before the Stanley house committee investigating a case. Morgan’s partner George Parkins is expected to explain what Morgan knows about wobbling by the first of the Tennessenal and Tron company. Morgan will take the stand next week if he returns from Europe.
New Setland and Mase rectors of the New Beaiford baseball club announced that Pheler Boehwal had won to the BRostin American for £5,000.
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