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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
5
A jumble of advertisements and notices for apartments, hardware, furniture, appliances, and public works. Calls for bids on a county road approach project with bid details and security, plus a studio closure notice and rental listings.
W H Peter Lee Masivlant and Otis Thayer report Wyoming division work on the 76 mile double track between Tairamle and Green River nearly finished. Kilpatrick Bros contractors built Sheeman MN cut-off and promised $260000. about 40 miles of track completed with gravel ballast and 70+ cars of gravel daily.
In Reno on August 11 Pedro Pleixe serving a murder term, Guy Vernon jailed for two years, and Willan Black serving ten years for robbery escaped the Nevada Penitentiary at Carson City by digging through a wall. The trio, considered armed, remains at large with authorities expecting pursuit. The escape occurred while cells were under repair and guards discovered the break about three hours later.
A deed of trust was filed in San Diego securing 76000 dollars for the Los Angeles to San Diego Beach railway bond issue. The filing indicates a merger with other lines and finances the electric road project between Los Angeles and San Diego. The undertaking is linked to the Huntington project.
In Panama on Aug 11 seventeen Colombian ex revolutionist generals were arrested on conspiracy charges tied to the 1900 revolution. Prominent politicians face deportation as authorities act. In Teheran Persia the shah grants a constitution to his subjects on Aug 11.
A string of personal notes from Weeton lists visits and comings going to Portland Spokane and other towns. Notables include Mayor Jamon A. Fee touring the town on business and Mra E. J. Muir returning from Walla Walla with Henry, along with several residents planning trips to Newport Portland and Long Beach for outings. Also mentioned are Max Baer returning from Portland, Jin Neagle injured at work, and Harry Rees preparing to assume duties as postmaster. Blue Mountain Eagle notes no Presbyterian services tomorrow besides Sunday school.
New York Aug 11 The executive committee of the International Policy Holders committee met to elect a new secretary after Seymour Baton resigned last night. A vote was postponed and Judge Alton B. Parker was asked to inform Eaton of the action. Parker's letter states the resignation came none too soon.
New York August 11 The steamer Ist Paul carrying the Longworths was spoken to by wireless this morning The Sylph departed Oyster Bay to meet the ship at quarantine and transfer the couple to the Roosevelt home They will stay at Oyster Bay for a few days then proceed to Cincinnati Fog may delay the ship's arrival
Former Missouri Governor D R France predicts William Jennings Bryan will be the Democratic nominee. France, who once led the gold Democrats, now endorses Bryan while offering cautious remarks on party strategy and unity.
Purie August 11 Bryan arrived to stay and has arranged a four night paneling tour. His attention is drawn to the workingmen's pension law and a day hot rest.
Pirates killed one and wounded three aboard the British launch Kingenat near Hongkong. They stole 590 dollars and a chest of opium. Gouverner Tesigns resignations in Rio de Janeiro amid rebel pressure. Unemployed rioters in Cape Town grow fiercer. volunteers sought to maintain order. Sixty passengers transferred from O. KR. & N. to the Spokane line. most bound for Colfax, Moscow, and Spokane. Pioneer railroad contractor Patrick Conlon of Union county dies at home near Union. In South Omaha, Thomas Daniele home burns. five children ages 8 to 16 perished attempting to save them.
A second weekly band concert drew several thousand attendees including school teachers and traveling salesmen. From 8 to 9 15 pm the court house lawn and nearby streets were filled with music lovers, cars and jugglers. Despite a shorter program, the event was praised for variety and quality. Organizers plan two to three more concerts using Fourth of July surplus, with possible further fundraising to sustain future events.
William Humphreys known as Raspberry buys half interest in Patton barber shop and will become equal partner with Mark Patton after Monday. Patton plans to leave tonight for western Washington to join his family, with possible concealment during a ten day period.
The shop will be under the direction of Mr Humphreys described as one of the best known and most competent barbers in the state. He was chosen for a state board seat two years ago when the town sought a representative. A western Oregon mill was named for the place by the governor. After September first Pattons boy will move to the Judd building room now occupied by Mr Campbells millinery store.
Eduardo Meadow of Hidalgo Mexico seeks a habes corpus writ to compel the Mexican consul at Acwnty to deliver his sweetheart Angela Arizmendi to him along with $100000. Daughter of a Mexican attorney Mendosa urges urgency to hasten the girl’s appearance and allow marriage despite her father’s opposition. The will was granted returnable Monday morning, which Meadow says is too slow and vows to find and marry the girl before then.
President orders Secretary Bonaparte to dispatch a full report from Oyster Bay on alleged bad meat and breadstuff supplied to navy yards by contractors. He will send inspectors. COOKE CONVICTED.
Chicago. John T. Cooke former clerk of the circuit court convicted of stealing 30600 dollars of public funds. He received an indeterminate prison term and a fine of 2000.
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