30 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1910
Page
1
An unconfirmed rumor circulated that the court of Russia had been assassinated. Reports shifted to Berlin saying the czar and czarina were visiting Friedsburg for weeks, which calmed nerves. The rumor likely aimed to unsettle stock markets.
Washington reports a historic breakthrough as leprosy bacteria have been grown outside the human body in pure culture for the first time. Dr. Moses T. Clegg and colleagues at the Manila and Molokai stations, after months of effort and a near-failure, achieved a pure culture of lepra bacillus in third generation lab cultures. Currie and others confirmed a true, isolated culture, marking a major scientific milestone since Hansen's 1879 discovery.
Dr J Wilbur Chapman a famed evangelist and Miss Mabel Cornelia Moulton of this city were married at the bride’s mother’s home in Elmwood near Providence. The couple, both active in evangelistic work, plan a world tour after a short honeymoon on Long Island before settling among their initial field assignments.
An unidentified refined young woman entered the Astor hotel Indy parlor and shot herself in the presence of a maid. She is hospitalized in critical condition at Flower hospital with a bullet rib wound not near the heart. She left three notes inclosing a criticism of life in New York and a claim she could have succeeded by pleasing men.
United States Senator La Follette campaigns for renomination by Wisconsin Republicans from his farm near Madison. He balances political duties with hay pitching and milking cows as the primary to decide his fate is set for next Tuesday.
St Paul August 30 After firing five shots and hurling a pint of nitroglycerin at Al Ray chief special agent for the Great Northern railway in his office Charles Welch a discharged employee was shot and killed by Ray Welch entered the office and fired Ray grabbed a pistol and returned the fire a moment after Welch hurled the explosive which failed to explode
Four thousand Koreans in Honolulu are armed and drilled as they prepare to depart Hawaii for Korea to oppose Japanese rule. Five members of an anti-Japanese society are organized to resist Japan’s rule in Korea.
Walter Bryant was fatally wounded this morning in a shooting witnessed by two deputies. The jailer was arrested following the incident.
In San Francisco on August 10 Bryant died after Hopkins claimed the firearm discharged accidentally while Bryant guided him to compare weapons. Hopkins said he was showing the gun when it went off, and Bryant collapsed in jail upon hearing of his friend’s death.
San Francisco on August 20 Deputy Sheriff Walter Bryant was shot likely fatally by County Jailer James Hopkins. The two deputy sheriffs with them say they did not see the shooting, which reportedly arose from a quarrel over prisoner treatment in a distant ferry building area after returning from Oakland. Hopkins is under arrest as injuries determine the outcome.
Boise outlined that the first Idaho primary is today with 60 percent voter turnout. Hamer and ex-Congressman French run on progressive platforms as the main issue. Democratic ticket led by J. H. Hawley and John Rice. Rice runs as the dry candidate for governor with Clagstone and Fletcher from Boise and O Neill of Wallace backing wets.
Premier Sousa orders a vigorous investigation of religious orders in Portugal with expulsion widely predicted. Observers say Spain and Portugal have a secret understanding to curb Vatican power on the peninsula as Portuguese business interests turn against clericals.
Colonel Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the .M. A. building in Pueblo then travels to Osawatomie Kansas. He urged New Mexico and Arizona to craft easily amendable constitutions, warned against iron bound charters, praised forest service work, and said he would separate corporations from politics while protecting corporate rights.
McCook Nebraska August statement by Congressman Norris insurgent leader says progressives were responsible for most of the regulation Taft discusses. He credits insurgents in the house and senate over the Cannon Aldrich machine, arguing they enabled Taft to claim progress.
Indianapolis, Aug 30. Bryan says Taft has adopted one policy from the campaign letter. He claims Taft aims to speak respectfully of democratic principles and to unite Republican factions. Bryan notes Taft favors tariff cuts by separate measures rather than broad action, recalling 1902 Republican ridicule of such moves.
Detectives today traced Olaf Polston said to be the son of a Danish countess. He came to the United States four years ago and lived in Seattle as Bert Suhr. The Danish government seeks him as his mother is believed to be alive in Denmark.
Jersey Hibernians in Paterson begin the forty seventh annual gathering with a solemn mass at St Joseph's church. The opening program includes addresses of welcome by the mayor clergymen and local and state officers of the Ancient Order of Hibernians with responses during the initial session.
Morgan Horses of the true ancient Morgan type are shown in a center of interest at the MidM ebury Vermont fair. The Morgan Horse Club of America, newly organized, is in charge of the exhibit.
Police at Elizabeth Street station recovered Nellie the dog, lost for a month during inspection tour with Captain Hodgins. A small boy burst in, saying a cat in agony lay before the lieutenant. An officer went out and shot Minnie, the cat, who had left her young kittens in the station basement. The kittens were sent to Lieutenant Hoorrigan, where the cat adopted them.
Arthur Knight of Twin Falls Idaho spent last night in Hell's Canyon and is returning to Pendleton this morning.
Seattle Aug 30 renewed fires in the Snoqualmie district fully surround Preston town with a strong chance of evacuation. Fires in Deadwood Red Fern and near Dumont threaten the Black Hills forest reserve as 700 troops from the fourth cavalry battle to control the flames.
Medford Oregon August 30 reports general improvement in the fires around the area. Local authorities note better conditions and reduced smoke as winds shift and lighter winds prevail. Fire crews remain on alert and monitor for any flare ups in the surrounding brush and timber.
In Idaho’s Clearwater reserve two of three firefighting parties trapped by fire have been rescued and the third is expected to be reached today. Relief reports say they are within three miles of the marooned men as weather improves. Kooskia saw rain and four inches of snow grip the mountains, slowing fires that are near being subdued.
Copenhagen reports a meeting of the Sailors and Free Men’s Union may lead to a general strike of sailors and firemen on British ships. Havelock Wilson accuses shipowners of planning a war on seamen and urges readiness for a two week stoppage once a specific date is announced.
Mrs. Mary B. Train aged 70 from San Diego, wealthy in the millions, married 28 year old Jamee Divs of New York, an Assyrian linen salesman. The license was initially halted due to her age but was issued after questions. Judge Pond officiated as Mrs. Train claimed rents total $2600 monthly and said she was related to the late George Francis Train.
Fifty Welsh bards gathered for the annual ancient Briton festivities in Nantes. The lord mayor of Cardiff and the grand druid delivered speeches. The procession and ceremonies inspired Celtic patriotism and proved an immense success.
Huntington West Virginia August 40 militia and deputies guard the county jail after an attempt to lynch John Wayne and Chas Claybourn two black men accused of murder. Bitter race feelings raise fears of a wider race war and martial law may be declared. Several men are in custody and a special grand jury will probe the outbreak.
Topeka Kans Aug 30 Progressives held firm control as the Republican state platform council convened at noon The split over endorsing the Taft administration was mended though no definite decision was made Governor Stubbs an insurgent will serve as temporary chairman
W L Taylor a farm hand at Seth Richardson ranch near Pendleton reports a holdup by two men on West Webb Street about 10 pm. They demanded cash, took only less than two dollars, and left without violence. Taylor could not describe the robbers.
Bozeman hosts the Sweet Pea Carnival drawing visitors from many states for its flower festival. Governor Norris will crown the carnival queen in a ceremony with Senator Carter and Senator Dixon participating as ceremonial figures in the coronal rites.
Milwaukee Aug 30 Hundreds of state and municipal officials jurists lawyers educators and tax experts attend the convention representing nearly all states and Canadian provinces. The conference will cover all aspects of taxation with papers and addresses and continue through Friday night.
After a day of fun and frolic with former President Roosevelt as star performer the national encampment of United Spanish War Veterans got down to business. Several cities vie to entertain the 1911 reunion and its duties.
Colorado Knights of Pythias meet in Boulder for the annual encampment with all lodges and uniform rank companies from the state represented.
Detroit film firm wins Pendleton moving picture concession with six men to cover the Round-up. Mark Moorhouse reports Buffalo Vernon will appear, famed for stopping a steer with his teeth. Large horses Steamboat Theodore Roosevelt may attend, with Goldie St. Clair a possible attraction.
Jamestown N D Aug 20 Three are dead and four injured after a tornado last night. The village of Heaton Town was nearly demolished as a freight car was blown 200 feet from the track. A relief train is en route.
The thirty third annual American Bar association convention met in Chattanooga on August ten. It is expected to push radical reforms in judicial procedure and propose measures to curb delays in law.
New York Aug 30 Roscoe Sanborn of Brooklyn says he is not bothered by his wife threatening divorce with fifty respondents named. He claims the letters she produced were from customers he had to charm and dismisses blame, insisting he cannot be held responsible if women write such letters.
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