20 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1910
Page
1
Spain faces a mounting church state conflict driven by the church as a powerful vested interest. Alfo nso pushes laws curtailing church power while fearing revolt. The anti clerical movement targets religious orders and their vast economic influence within Spain's wealth and governance structure.
New York August 20 Colonel Roosevelt secures guaranteed negro backing for a third term and for his policies after addressing the Negro Business Men's league convention. Delegates pledged support following his talk on opportunities for advancement by Black Americans yesterday.
Peking August 20 A royal edict by Regent Prince Chun orders all Chinese to sever their queues. The measure, backed by reformers, will be issued when grand council deems public sentiment ready. Soldiers sailors and the public are expected to follow this long standing symbol of obedience to the Manchu sovereignty.
Sacramento hotels receive mass reservation requests as the fiesta committee forms an information bureau and booking office. A hotels and lodging list will be created to help visitors, tents may be set up in Capitol park for overflow, and transportation plans include streetcar track work and more cars from other areas. The new road to Agricultural Park should be finished before September.
The Japanese government announces the laying of a new undersea cable between Nagasaki in Japan and Tamsui in Formosa, with a project cost of 568000 dollars. Work will begin immediately.
Aug 20 Beverly report says Roosevelt demanded Vice President Sherman be dropped from administration councils to force peace. Taft reportedly calls the demand preposterous while Griscom and Longworth plan to inform Taft of Roosevelts position. Roosevelt denies sending emissaries to deliver an ultimatum.
Concrete Man Longworth reaches Oyster Bay from Beverly for talks with Roosevelt aimed at smoothing rift between Taft and Roosevelt. Officials hope an understanding can prevent a breach in the Republican ranks.
Portland reports Medford and Jacksonville have pavements built from gold tailings from the Opp mine. Tailings before cyanide plant yielded gold at about 1 dollar per ton. Medford pavements reportedly hold over 30,000 dollars in gold material, excluding construction costs.
A brief note on how loyalty enhances daily living and adds charm to existence. It emphasizes steadfastness as the core to a more meaningful life and enduring personal bonds.
Portland reports Associate Forester Cecil requests 600 troops to combat uncontrollable fires from Medford to Klamath Falls as 50 more fighters join Wallowa reserves. Fires expand in Montana Idaho and Washington with dozens of troops already deployed near Roseburg Grants Pass and Ashland. Officials blame incindiary origins for Crater National Park blaze amid widespread destruction.
Chicago August 20 The Browne trial continues and an inquiry into attempts to influence jurors will follow. The jury was completed late yesterday and testimony resumes Monday. State Attorney Wayman says the grand jury will probe September 12 to indict those who sought to fix the panel. Eight hundred men were summoned before jurors were chosen.
Fort Dodge Ia August 20 Fort Dodge launches its first homecoming week celebration tomorrow with expectant crowds daily through the coming week.
The "Westward Ho" frontier pageant will headline Pendleton's Round-up week with a grand twilight parade featuring soldiers, bands, Indians, cowboys, and frontier life in a spectacle touted as the Northwest’s most spectacular.
Mrs. Kate Trimble Woolsey, an American official delegate, will open the International Free Thought congress in Brussels. The gathering reflects a strong rationalist mood with leaders noting atheistic progress in Spain, Portugal, France, and Japan as eminent scientists and authors attend.
Dr Crippen Mme Leneve and Inspector Dew depart on the liner Megantic from Quebec for England to stand trial for murder. The trio were rushed aboard at Billery where the steamer waited.
Brighton Beach N Y August 20 A Marion car tore along at high speed in a midnight daylight race and turned over Driver Owens was killed and Mechanic Thomas Williams was hurt The race began at 9 30 p m last night and ended in tragedy with the fatal outcome for the driver and injuries to a crew member
Vallejo August 20 The armored cruiser South Dakotas ran amuck at Mare Island navy yard smashing the tug Unadilla and went aground near the receiving ship In dependence Attempts to refloat were unsuccessful The Unadilla has a large hole but remains afloat A board of inquiry will likely investigate the accident
In Los Angeles Reverend John O Neil a religiously fervent holy roller died following a fast of over five weeks kept with J E Butler Mrs Nellie Boyle and 16 year old Alice Griffin and Mrs Boyle s niece Authorities faced legal limits as they tried to intervene while neighbors alleged preparation for the end of the world The girl has broken her fast and the others are expected to do so
London reports port authorities ordered to inspect all arrivals from the continent to stop cholera spread. The disease rages in Italy and Russia with upwards of fifteen thousand Russians dead and hundreds of Italians perished. English health officers sent to Russia. Rome denies cholera there.
In Rome today Lieutenant Ri valor at was crushed to death beneath a Farman biplane during a flight from Civita Vecchia to Rome. Lieutenant Savokia, who flew another machine, completed the journey safely.
Robert Casey and his wife were found dead at their Claymont home after being clubbed during the night. A posse searched for the murderers as investigators probed the robbery tied to the couple’s store in Wilmington, Delaware, with details sparse.
Washington expects formal announcement of Korea's annexation by Japan after ministerial dispatches from Tokio. No protest planned, but the terms will be watched as the Korean American treaty would be abrogated and American residents face stricter Japanese rules. Extraterritorial U.S. jurisdiction in Korea would be anticipated by the State Department.
Hoboken reports Mayor Gaynor will depart the hospital within ten days to recuperate either at mountains or his homeland. The plan follows a period of convalescence amid speculation about his return to duties.
Advocates of two conservation theories prepare for a September congress in St. Paul. Colonel Roosevelt will argue that the federal government holds fee simple to public domain while Senators Borah and Reed Smoot press state control of forests and water power sites. Governor Brooks is expected to speak for states' rights.
Aug 20 situation at Mottana Missoula reports desperate forest fire conditions with only two of ten requested troop companies available. Wyoming troops from Camp Sparta head to Coram and Kalispell, while a colored unit may reach Borax. Fifteen troop companies battle the Ladio fire in western Montana. fire spans six miles with multiple other blazes reported.
Professionals in race at Washington Park Brooklyn compete in a fifteen mile team event. Swanberg Holmer Harvey Conn Jimmy Lee Al Haines Ted Crooks Shrubb and many champions attend. W L Jones referees the Amateur Athlete Union event.
Following the international congress on physical culture the third international congress for home education opens in Brussels tomorrow. Educational bodies philanthropic societies and women's organizations of all nations are represented by delegates.
Five thousand mourners attended the Florence Nightingale memorial in St Pauls Cathedral London with representatives of the king and queen, cabinet members and foreign diplomats present. Thousands of uniformed nurses joined the crowd as Reverend Watson led the service and interment followed at Westwell.
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