19 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
1
Shanghai Aug 19 A new revolution led by Dr Sun Yat sen threatens the republic and President Yuan Shi Kal. Sun agents mobilize an army while Yuan Kal denies blame, naming Vice President Lo Yuan Kung as responsible. Sun and associates deny this accusation.
Omaha Aug. 19 Experts study middle west politics describing two conflicting influences. A favorable harvest boosts business while political upheaval and a third party threaten western states. Prospects hinge on moisture for corn, with September clarity on whether politics will drive prosperity or persist dulness. The region expects autumn growth if rains come.
Sir Thomas Lipton will visit America next fall to attempt another win in the International yacht race. He plans to sail from England in September, as announced today from London.
London informs the American embassy that England accepts in principle the invitation to the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. A formal decision awaits counsel from the exposition commission on available space.
Pendleton faces a pivotal week as the last series unfolds against Buckaroos with games set Tuesday through Thursday at home and La Grande. A possible full three-game stretch here to cut costs looms while two postponed games against the tailenders may be cancelled due to pitcher shortages. Win chances hinge on results as Pendleton, Boise chase second place behind Walla Walla, with Boise facing the league leaders and Pendleton meeting trailing teams in a crucial closing week.
Pierre Humbert Jr a New Yorker and engineer who arrived in Antwerp with his wife and four year old daughter says the food in New York is so bad that no one can safely eat it for long. He criticizes storage practices and calls for enforcement of pure food laws and punishment for trust leaders.
Washington Aug 19 The senate adopted Sen Toy Works of California resolution for an investigation into conditions at the soldiers home at Sawtelle near Los Angeles Veterans are alleged to be mistreated and improperly fed Sawtelle Cal Aug 19 Governor Cochrane says he is ready for a congressional investigation as provided by the resolution passed by the senate today
Clinton V. Howard of Bellingham was appointed federal judge in Seattle, succeeding Judge Hanford who resigned amid House Judiciary Committee probes. William J. Biggar of Bellingham denounced the appointment as an insult to the people and vowed protests. Howard is a leading corporation attorney and testified for Hanford in impeachment hearings.
Aviator Walter Edwards in a Curtiss biplane drew crowds as he flew over Pendleton and nearby hospital grounds on a two day exhibition. He stayed under a thousand feet, dropped baseballs for Pendleton and Boiseball players to catch, and concluded with cheers as the machine touched down. Edwards and manager Bennett left for Portland after promising daily flights at upcoming racing programs.
Washington reports thousands dead and unburied in Managua Nicaragua as a battle tops Central American history. Federals are helpless and the city faces a pestilence while revolutionists grow stronger, according to U.S. Minister Weitzel.
In Tacoma on August 19, E. L. Dale stabbed his wife as she left the First Presbyterian church. He was found today in a cheap hotel and arrested on assault charges. The couple are legally divorced.
State forester F A Elliott and wife toured Oregon from La Grande to Meacham and Antelope then Baker Union Wallowa Meacham while coordinating with deputy Dan Smythe. He reports 90 foresters statewide, no serious fires this year, and ongoing education and cooperation with timbermen ranchers and campers to prevent fires.
Indianapolis reports preparations were completed for official notification tomorrow of Gov. Marshall as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. An advance guard departed for the ceremony as the event nears.
Oyster Bay Aug 18 Col Roosevelt will attend the celebration marking the anniversary of Father Curran's ordination in Wilkes-Barre Pa He will then depart for Vermont to continue his New England campaign for election
Washington, Aug. 19 The senate in May debated Senator Works of California’s resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to set the presidential term at six years, with no president eligible for re-election.
Washington August 19 Senate voted 36 to 2 to pass the new budget bill. It includes provisions to abolish the court of commerce.
East Bourne England Aug 19 Captain Hicks Murray of the Gordon Highlanders shot and killed his two children wounded his wife then set fire to the family home. Murray and two others perished in the blaze leaving a note stating he was ruined and intended harming those dependent on him. Bodies recovered include Murray children and a wounded wife. the fate of the captain and a second adult remains unclear.
In the wilds south of Lehman Springs last week, campers Jack Watson of Wohlenberg, and Lee Drake of the East Oregonian, sighted two bears while searching for grouse and huckleberries. A cub fled, the mother bear appeared, and Watson and Drake, riding, pursued with a hatchet and gun but found no bears. The camping party included Mrs Drake, Miss Altu Smith, and Miss Ruth Rhea, all traveling by horseback.
Washington August 19 Secretary of the Interior Fisher said he will personally travel to Honolulu to examine affairs involving the Hawaii territorial government. He plans to depart from San Francisco August 31 and return to Washington around October 15, aiming to report on the situation.
Police Lieutenant Becker facing murder charges linked to payment to Schepps for gangsters who killed Rosenthal. Schepps, arrested in Hot Springs, will testify. Becker to plead to murder on Wednesday as District Attorney Whitman presses the trial. State and police tension over the case dominates Albany dispatches.
House and Senate conferees agree on a compromise for the naval appropriation, approving a plan for one battleship at 15 million dollars. The vessel will be a super dreadnought as originally proposed. Senate adoption of the conference report is reported, House expected to follow, with the measure going to President Taft tomorrow.
Washington Aug 19 Senate and house conferees agreed on a bill to seal the treaty by stopping fur seal hunting in Alaskan waters for five years. The conference report was adopted by the Senate, while the House had not acted. The O'Gorman amendment cutting commerce court appropriations was also adopted.
Petaluma August 19. An automobile overturned near a mile from their location. A man named Mason and his wife, believed from San Francisco, were victims of a fatal accident. Mrs Mason was instantly killed and her husband was badly injured, feared not to survive.
Governor West warned Redmond officials that if Mayor Jones does not resign by Wednesday, troops will be sent to impose martial law. He later announced the Oregon National Guard would invade Redmond early the following week unless resignations are submitted immediately. The governor asserted sheriff authority to raid disorderly houses without grand jury indictments.
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