12 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
1
Leader of Senate calls on President at Beverly Believe conference over Bristow charges against Aldrich. Political prognosticators expect insurgency and regular war to intensify as campaign advances.
Washington Aug. 12 persistent rumors say Taft has offered the Interior secretary post to W C Thompson of Ohio State University if Ballinger resigns. The chatter is widely credited among Ohio progressives and regular Republicans who support him, noting no Ohioan is currently in the cabinet.
Senator Aldrich spoke with President Taft in Beverly after publishing a letter defending his ties to the Intercontinental Rubber Co. Charges by Senator Bristow accusing rubber interests of tariff profits spurred the meeting. Secretary MacVeagh and Hitcherh planned to confer later. Political observers foresee administration aimed explanations and intensified clashes between regulars and insurgents as the campaign unfolds.
Cleveland Aug 12 Circumstances of the death of William Rice near Euclid Heights were outlined by John Brown a millionaire and coroner inquest witness. Brown said two autos passed Derbyshire roads the night Rice was killed and he was told a man was dying. He offered aid but was declined by men who said they were doctors. He later called the hospital learned the man was his friend Rice and that he had died and was taken to the morgue. Brown said he knew of no enemies Rice had.
A storage tank at the Hiverside Oil company exploded at Sisterville on August 12, igniting fires across oil wells, tanks, and warehouses. Thousands of barrels burned as crews fought the blaze and containment efforts were underway.
Weyman, the American aviator in a Farman biplane, remains in the cross country air race after reaching Mesnilieres from Rheims following a storm stoppage. He was forced to alight yesterday but is qualified to continue as a competitor.
Louisville reports coroner's jury finds Miss Lille Hunt died after her false teeth loosened while she chewed gum and were swallowed, causing strangulation.
Oarsmen from New Orleans to Halifax converge for the thirty Eighth National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta on the Potomac. Major clubs like New York Athletic, Minnesota Boat, Argonauts of Toronto, Nassau and Wahnetah of New York compete with Dixie favorites Virginia and Baltimore defending titles. Races include senior eight and junior eight plus multiple scull and four oared events over a mile and a quarter. Prizes feature cups, plates, gold medals, and silk banners.
Grace Bean a 19 year old from Pendleton killed a black bear with a .22 rifle after it treed near Lehman springs. Roy Connell had pursued the bear but lacked a firearm. W R Withee ferried an auto party including Mrs. Bean and Miss Winifred Graham. Grace fired the decisive shot. The bear was taken to Bean camp and processed for skins and meat.
George Scott son in law of Chief McCurtain testifies he took pay for influence on Indian land contracts and went to Washington at his own expense. He says Sherman and Curtis knew our aims and he did not imply they had a fund, denied signing letters with McCurtain’s name endorsing contracts, and admitted withholding warrants as Choctaws treasurer while collecting over two thousand tax contracts for McMurray.
In Bellingham on August 12, the top of an automobile was found in the river at Mount Vernon, confirming fears that D. R. Rowland Anacortes Ivoryman and C. D. Sterling Portland auto salesman are at the river bottom. They left Mount Vernon Tuesday evening and have not been seen since. the open draw bridge near Mount Vernon is believed to be where they plunged in.
Chicago August 12 Attorneys for the Armour company who advised improvements not to give the federal grand jury investigating the steel trust certain information were cited for contempt and brought before Judge Landis today They will get a hearing Monday The judge adjourned until Tuesday
Lewiston and Wallace reports describe seventeen new fires in the Clearwater mountains driven by strong winds, threatening livestock and prompting calls for troops. The Kelly Creek north fork and Pete King train areas are burning while 300 firefighters push to retard spread. livestock losses and pack trains are noted as crews improvise to reach provisions. In Wallace, residents flee as smoke and embers force evacuations, with appeals for aid from Spokane and the government. Montana fires near Missoula worsen amid high winds, destroying gear and threatening Bear Creek and Cayuse Creek townships amid expected heavy property losses.
Milton and Freewater fruit growers report severe labor shortages despite one of the best crops in years. The cry for assistance comes as growers struggle to harvest and market fruit in the east end of the county.
The Round-up committee established a headquarters in the American National Bank building with James Gwinn in charge. Sheriff T. D. Taylor leads efforts to secure wild horses and bulls from wide regions to star in the west’s largest frontier event, aiming for unprecedented scale and spectacle.
Louisville Aug 14 Joseph Wendling accused of killing Alma Kellner arrived here today and was placed in jail with no excitement.
To Tour Islands Manila Aug 12 Secretary of War Dickinson and General Edwards chief of the bureau of insular affairs will leave tomorrow for a tour of the southern islands returning to Manila to sail for Hongkong September 2 They will stop at Peking for an elaborate reception by Chinese officials and will return to the United States via the Siberian railway and Europe
Aug 12 reports mark six years since Alexis Czarovitch of Russia was born. Public celebrations spread through St. Petersburg and other Russian cities as the bright boy’s birth ended a superstition about the czar’s first four children being girls.
Rural letter carriers from nearly all New York post offices gather in Watertown for a two day convention that begins today. The event brings together postal workers to discuss routes pay and working conditions.
New York August 12 Theodore Roosevelt may chair the New York state republican convention on September 27. Gif ford Pinchot visited Roosevelt through a back door for a brief audience. A steady stream of visitors including Senator Elkins Rev Swift B E Sunny and Robert Morris called at the office with former Governor Woodruff of Connecticut among them.
Rome August 12 Salvatore Setta a wealthy land owner was kidnapped today by brigands and held for a ten thousand dollar ransom. The report notes a recent incident in which Signor Ruma a millionaire was killed when his family refused to pay ransom.
August 12 marks the grouse shooting season with gunners heading to Scotland and English preserves. Wealthy Americans join nobles at Floors Castle and other estates as King George plans a Scotland trip for the sport, ending royal pays for Duchess of Cornwall access.
Acting on information that betting operates with authorities’ acquiescence Governor Harmon phoned the sheriff to stop alleged violations of state law at the Randall race track in Cleveland.
A compact quotation-style line suggests men benefit from experience unless the learning comes from relationships with women, implying caution or irony about lessons learned in love. The wording frames gendered views on experiential knowledge and personal growth.
Development of X ray plates shows location of bullet could be easily extracted. Interferes with swallowing of food but patient in excellent general condition. According to physicians, no infection of wound is shown.
In Hoboken on August 12 physicians report Graynor’s temperature up one degree since morning. They caution the rise may signal infection but attribute the change to breathing difficulties observed during the day.
Hoboken August 12 mayor Gaynor slept seven hours and remains in excellent general condition. X ray shows bullet in pharynx vault. operation possible but not yet. He eats a hearty breakfast and improves, with two daily blood samples and no infection signs.
Boston Aug 12 John Mitchell world famous labor leader will speak in the cause of temperance at a Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America rally. Addresses also by Arch bishop O Connell Bishop Vanevin and Father O Callaghan. A large athletic meet tomorrow will close the convention. Dr Hoisington has returned from the national convention of ostro pathe at San Francisco and resumed practice.
Kilpatrick, Yale's football end and Eli track captain, will wear New York Athletic Club colors in the national all around championships in Chicago tomorrow. Rumors say Martin Sheridan may miss. Kilpatrick shows prime form and enters the jumps with strong running, weighing 195 pounds for the weights.
London August 12 reporting that a team of thirty British bowlers accepted Canada's challenge to a match on the green. The party will remain in America for several weeks and will play leading lawn bowling teams on the other side.
Berlin workers in building trades received a small wage raise today after the Trades Arbitration Court decision. A further increase is planned for October.
Staunton Virginia residents fear for homes as gaping holes open in the town center. Two houses have been swallowed and others face danger as concealed subterranean chambers are believed to have suddenly settled in the limestone area.
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