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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1911
Page
1
President Batt vetoes a statehood measure for Arizona arguing the recall provision would erode judiciary independence. He warns majority influence could pressure judges, risking constitutional rights, racial and religious issues, and public passion affecting court decisions.
In Cincinnatia on August 2, William Jennings Bryan assailed President Taft's veto message over recall of judges. He called the veto folly and urged Arizona to reinstate the provision upon statehood. Bryan argued the veto reveals irresponsible government and contempt for the people.
A Frasier of Medford is numbered among the guests staying at the Hotel St George.
Washington August 18 The Senate formally orders an investigation of Stephenson's election after a second resolution passed due to prior technical error A concurrent resolution proposed by Senator Penrege seeks adjournment of Congress on August 23 Graham defends the House expenditure committee saying it will pursue the truth slowly and thoroughly
Portland Aug 15. Fifteen large Oregon lumber concerns form a combine named the Douglas Fir Company to reduce production and marketing costs and end fierce competition. The group has marketed about 750,000,000 feet of lumber in the midwest and east in five years. L F Waentworth of Portland elected president. Deputy Sheriff Joe Blikely made a rising trip to Weston.
Chicago officials and railroad commissioners move toward cutting express rates or ending express firms. The American Association of Railway Commissioners plans to report findings and push federal regulation or government parcels post. Railroads oppose rate cuts, signaling a national fight with possible government control.
A wind driven blaze destroyed multiple stacks at Witt’s farm near Porter camp. Despite efforts by Porter family and several Indians, the fire burned uncontrolled for hours, killing a horse and causing extensive losses. An auto accident in Oakland resulted in injuries to Mrs. F. B. I. Tethwif and Mrs. Peterson.
A prisoner identified as a murderer escaped from a Washington state penitentiary after a dust storm. He climbed a 18 foot wall, fled with guards in pursuit, and was last seen roaming toward Haley station. He was later reported missing but found in his cell, with authorities continuing to search.
A powerful squall struck Walla Walla on August 11, reaching unprecedented wind speeds and shrouding the city in darkness for about 15 minutes. The storm toppled trees tore awnings and disrupted street traffic and commerce across the town.
Pope Pius’s condition worsened in Rome as increasing pain and fever continued. He briefly appeared to smile and said he hoped to resume his regular routine soon, marking a brief improvement in the midst of a decline over the last three days.
Stanfield plans a major exhibit for the fair with rival irrigation towns contesting who can present the best display. G L Hurd of the Stanfield Commercial Club reserves pavilion space, aided by A W Gray and Secretary FitzGerald as organizers. Milton, Freewater, Hermiston, Plot Rock, Weston, Adams, and others are also signaling strong entries to make this the fair’s most impressive showcase.
In Lancelos California on August 156 Detective Pyris Tins demanded Mingor Alesinder to send a message to the ely contest joking that Nicody to pay to Borne 7940 dollars. He adds to the 212000 already paid for his part in the investigation of the explosion that destroyed the Times building. The McNamara brothers are being held here.
Minnie May Sabin, 18, daughter of Mark Sabin, fell from a snow cliff on Mount Juneau yesterday. She struck jagged rocks 185 feet below and died a few hours later in hospital. Inn Keily suffered severe injuries with skull trauma in the same incident.
Tokio Aug 15 More than thirty people die on Mount Asamasyama slopes during a sudden eruption. Two sightseeing parties reached near the summit without warning as lava and smoke roared from the crater. Survivors tell of frantic escapes, with many missing near the base and several believed burned. The volcano lies about ninety miles from Tokyo and has drawn crowds to view the spectacle.
Andy J Willaby a longtime Athena area farmer aged about 69 died yesterday afternoon at a Portland hospital after a period of declining health due to apoplexy. He was born in the Willamette valley and moved to Umatilla county 41 years ago, living in Athena. He leaves a wife three sons Clyde Virell and Dean all of Athena a brother W P Willaby of Portland and a sister Mrs Lizzie Knowlton of Athena Frederick Schumacher noted in Pilot Rock today.
Rioting in Liverpool and other cities prompts Prime Minister Asquith and Chancellor Lloyd George to seek halt to disturbances. Troops deployed with sabres and cobras to quell unrest as labor troubles widen with about 120000 workers on strike across London Liverpool Manchester Glasgow and Southampton.
San Francisco story: A 12 year old boy smuggled a gun to his mother at St. Luke's hospital after she learned she could not recover from cancer. Mrs. D Meyers fatally shot herself in the side with the weapon today.
Chicago Aug 15 Aviator Atwood will resume his St Louis to New York flight this afternoon If successful he plans another journey from San Francisco to New York later on
A westbound freight derailed between Echo and Stanfield around 11 AM causing hours of delay on the line toward Portland. Several cars left the track and twelve telegraph poles were knocked down, cutting communications. No one was injured. A track around the wreck was begun and a wrecker sent for. traffic was expected to resume within four hours. Conductor Murphy led the freight.
Temcat, owned by Mrs Ben FF Marin, has lived on a barn roof at a Meacham summer resort for five years. Milk is poured daily into a roof pan to prevent starvation. The landlady claims the cat is mentally deranged after pneumonia survivors in its litter.
President Taft announces tentative trip date to San Francisco to attend ground breaking ceremonies for the Panama Pacific exposition. The visit is planned for October 15 with events noted for that day in coverage.
John Margors, recently paroled from the county penitentiary, attacked Mr. and Mrs. Jorgenson near the city in Polk County. He frightened two other women as well, causing great excitement among residents yesterday.
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