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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
1
In Europe a phrase about war escalation crosses lines as Bulgarian leaders press for action against Turkey. Allied nations fray over the threat while Bulgaria arms its forces. Greece and Turkey tensions rise as a rebellion erupts and the sultan appears powerless.
Advices say rebels along the Central railroad fought federals for six hours near Juarez. General Orozco reportedly submitted a peace proposal to Madero. Zapata opened talks with Provisional General Marino of Morelos and is expected to surrender if terms are favorable. Madero admits offering terms to Orozco and an acceptance is anticipated.
A blast at a coal mine near Gerthe in Dusseldorf traps about 150 miners. Forty are confirmed dead and 160 remain entombed as fire damp and blast hinder rescue efforts. Fifty men have been rescued, all seriously burned. Firefighters and rescuers race to reach others.
Marie Dearderff of Athena declares husband Simon Deardorff’s divorce charges false and malicious. She traveled to consult Judge James A. Fee, denies domestic infelicity, blames sister-in-law Clemens, and seeks court-ordered funds for defense. She cites alleged assault by Clemens and asserts relatives offer to fund her defense, which she rejected.
City council grants exclusive concessions for the Round-Up fair during the event week. Local vendors favored. lunch wagons allowed on streets to serve crowds. Board to set license fees and retain all collected fees. Minor aim to keep concessions local and view to benefiting Round-Up economy.
In Chicago, Col. Roosevelt greeted Burke Burnett with the line Why You old Wolf and slapped him on the back. The crowd and the Pull Moosers immediately adopted the new greeting for fellow Procreasive party members.
City railways officials meet with employees leaders to avert a strike. If no agreement is reached the dispute will be argued. Other companies probably will accept the settlement made by the city railways company.
Woodrow Wilson left his summer home at Sea Girt to confer with Democratic leaders and supporters for two days. He planned no platform details yet, saying his Baltimore speech skipped topics he would address during the campaign and that he would discuss pressing issues later.
Taft's acceptance speech is attacked as an indifference to voters and a repudiation of the party by critics who accuse Root and Taft supporters of manipulating the convention to seat Taft delegates. The rhetoric laments disregard for the people and warns against complacency.
Chicago Aug 8 Governor Hiram Johnson of California was nominated yesterday in the Progressive convention for the Alice Presidency by Col John M Parker of Louisiana Parker declared Johnson was as strong as Roosevelt and the best friend of the common people His speech was brief and focused on Johnson’s record fighting for the people and prevailing against odds
Paris reports Aviator Brindajoe started from Vint Coublay near Paris at 4 55 am bound for Berlin. He landed Rheims at 5 50 am then reascended and continued. His average speed was 94 miles an hour.
Col Roosevelt and Gov Johnson of the progressive party conferred with national committee members to set up an active campaign body name a treasurer and designate campaign headquarters for the November election. Main headquarters expected in Chicago with branches in New York. Athinta Ga Sin Froveiaco and Portland Ore.
In a conference between Dixon Perkins and Heverlige today it was agreed that Perkins shall be chairman of the executive committee of the progressive party and that Dixon shall head the managing committee Col Rounsevelt did not attend the national committee meeting Southern negroes here declared this afternoon that they completed arrangements with Senator Dixon by which they were to get places on the executive committees in various states
New York City August 8 Members of the new Investment Bankers section of America met in this city for organization Representatives come from across the country and the first 240 applicants for membership will be considered The group formed after the American Bankers Association refused to authorize the investment bankers section at the executive committee meeting weeks ago The organization will follow the lines of the American Bankers Association's structure and aims.
Port au Prince Hayti Aug Cinvinatus Leconte president of the Republic of Hayti was killed today in a palace fire caused by an explosion at the powder magazine. It is believed conspirators sought Leconte's life and the disaster left four hundred dead and wounded.
Wild rumors circulated in Chicago today that Roosevelt had been assassinated. Roosevelt dismissed the chatter, laughing and declaring he felt bull y.
Boston authorities plan an expose after Arthur Saville, an Englishman, was arrested on charges connected to stealing plates at Barra Miss Wool Combing company. Hearings set for tomorrow with twenty five operatives summoned as witnesses en route from England. Federal inspectors are investigating conditions at Lowell Lawrence New Bedford Falls River and other mill centers for similar violations.
London reports public sentiment opposes imprisoning the Dublin suffragists who attacked the Theatre Royal during Premier Asquith's visit. Authorities fear retaliation and possible assassination attempts. officials predict the government may be forced to pardon the Dublin preachers.
A New York New Haven and Hartford train derailed near Poston Mass on August 0, killing three train men and a passenger. Four others were injured, some severely, when the engine toppled from the track and the baggage car followed.
In Topeka Kansas a late bulletin indicates Governor Stubbs, described as progressive, was defeated by Charles Curtis, the incumbent, in the United States senate race. The shallow OCR fragment notes Aug and a political contest outcome.
London reports alarm over Turkey as Serbs Bulgarians and Montenegrins arm. Russia backs Montenegro amid Turkish aggression. Rebellion grows in Asiatic Turkey and strained Turkish Greek relations. Bulgarians demand war after massacres of Christians, with Bulgaria Montenegro Albania likely to join NATO style. Massacre at Uskub, 40 killed 200 wounded, Turkish government silent on indemnity.
Three members of the Young Turks Dirty were arrested in Adrianople for plotting to depose the Sultan. Martial law is in effect at Adrianople and the situation remains serious.
Dispatches from Cettinje report an agreement between Turkey and Montenegro to form a joint commission aimed at settling their frontier dispute. The move follows discussions held today, signaling a step toward resolving border tensions between the two nations.
Grant Selme, described as a sturdy 190 pound Finn, is jailed on assault with intent to do bodily harm after brutally attacking Night Officer John Halley Jr. He appeared before County Judge J W Maloney for a preliminary hearing. grand jury action is awaited as police note he could converse before the hearing but claimed confusion during proceedings.
A local drive raised five hundred dollars in under two hours to finance the Pendleton baseball club for the rest of the season. The committee began at 7:30 and by noon had reached the thousand dollar mark, aided by fan generosity. The effort continued in the afternoon with plans to finish by tomorrow.
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