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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

2

School Boy Killed at Surprise Mine in Republic

A four year old boy named Harry Weatherhead was killed while mucking at the bottom of the Walluk stope in the Surprise mine near Mohler. Mohler home burned. Merwick house found in flames and insured. Edgar Williams of Farmers' Union Insurance assessed the loss yesterday.

Republic Wash Harry Weatherhead Walluk Stope Mohler R. Merwick I T Edgar Willams Farmers’ Union Insurance Company

Rancher Murphy Dragged by Horse Injuries in Field

Tahoe rancher T Murphy was severely injured when his horse stumbled. He fell and his foot caught in the stirrup, dragging him a half mile through a touch field. He sustained a broken leg and several broken ribs.

Tahoe Kooskin Edaho N .T Murphy Mr. Murphy

Forest Fire Near Whitebird Idaho Burns 25 Acres of Timber

A forest fire near Whitebird Idaho consumed over 25 acres of saw timber owned by Dr. Foskett. A crew fought the blaze Thursday night and by noon Friday had it under control. The fire started along the ling between Delmage and Fossett ranches and is believed to be of no incendiary origin.

Whitebird White Lird Idaho Skookursenuck Lake Foskett Thursius Nicht Ling Delmage Fossett Manches

Parner Starts Water System Near Freewater Oregon

John Brown a Crockett neighborhood ratepayer three miles from town started a water system. He deepened his well to 34 feet and installed a two and a quarter inch pump. Two inch mains have been laid and there is ample water for both townspeople and neighbors.

Parner John Brown Crockett See

Pire Destroy Separator Incident Reported Near Viola

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a separator and engine fire near Viola. The text references a separator burning and a person named Mr. Maral, with unclear details about the event, dates, or exact locations. The fragmentary nature leaves core facts uncertain.

Ehier Mr. Maral

Grain loss endangers Mr Moreh harvest season

Mr Moreh reports losing his combined harvester after cutting about a portion of grain early in the season. The incident underscores harvest challenges and potential production impact for local grain farming.

Moreh

St Louis Aviators Plan Trans Mississippi Flight Record Try

After Atwoods record the St Louis aviators prepare a trans Mississippi flight of at least 1500 miles to surpass the recent world record by Harry N Atwood. Possible routes from St Paul to Vicksburg 1511 miles or from Dubuque to New Orleans 155 miles. The aim is to draw attention to the Mississippi on the eve of Chicago’s deep waterway convention and spark aviation interest in the Midwest while setting a new distance mark.

St. Louis Harry N. Atwood St. Paul Vicksburg Dubuque New Orleans Mississippi Chicago Middle West

Black assailant dressed in woman’s clothing targets child

Sheriff ends search for unknown Black assailant who attacked Mrs. A. Wilkerson near Colbert 18 hours after she fled a man in women’s clothes who seized her three year old and threatened fatal harm. The chase was dropped this morning.

Durant Oklo A. Wilkerson Colbert Here Hamilton Sucme Rel River

Dowie Widow Plans New Zion City Colony in Michigan

Mrs Jane Dowie widow of John Alexander Dowie founder of Zion City announced a new Dowie faith colony to be established at her summer home Ben Mac Dhul near White Hall Michigan. She will dedicate the property with her son Ghidstone Dowie of Detroit assisting.

Zion City Til Eller John “Taylor Jane Dowie John Alexander Dowle Dowie Ben Mac Dhul White Hall Ghidstone Dowie Detroit

Dowle Calls Zion City Followers to New White Hall

Mrs Dowle appeals to Zion City residents in Illinois to relocate their families to White Hall and support the plan for a second Zion City. She will begin meetings in Chicago from October to recruit new converts and followers, after years of retirement on her Michigan estate following her husband’s death and withdrawal from the Illinois colony.

Direct Legislation Campaign Opens in Anceles Calif

Aug 23 in Anceles California the direct legislation campaign begins after U S Senator Cloepp opened the event with a fired salute to the Initiative and Referendum. He argued for immediate action by the people and said legislators act as agents and should meet the people's expectations.

Anceles Calif

United States and Idaho Agree on Large Land Exchange

Washington, D. C. The state of Idaho and the United States government plan to exchange about 600,000 acres of land to form more compact parcels. An agreement signed by Acting Secretary Hays covers un survey ed school lands and aims to convert forest areas into state and national forests along the boundary. The move seeks to improve forest protection and timber maintenance and could inspire other states to follow.

Washington, D. C Tdaho United States Hays Naitlands Forest Odahe So Ag Thin Mae Bedaden Thor Ivana Ox Vingle

Moonshiners set trap for revenue officers in North Carolina

In Winston-Salem area two revenue officers traced illicit distilleries in Treddell country. They destroyed a still, pursued the case, and narrowly avoided a steel trap laid for them by moonshiners during a late night search. Investigations continue with a arrestee likely to be found.

Winston-Salem Triton Fevenue Wiel wWeipen Iain Tweed Diaceur Tredell Country

Grim discovery in British post office at Constantinople

British post office in Constantinople reported a gruesome find of a wooden crate among undelivered parcels. Inside lay a decayed head, said to be that of Midhat Pasha, the murdered Turkish premier, with a brief note claiming it to be Abdul Hamid II's informer.

Constantinople Vienna Abdul Hamid Midhat Pasha

Roman thimbles found at Herculaneum suggest ancient use

Archaeological notes indicate thimbles were known to Romans with some examples discovered at Herculaneum, highlighting early sewing tools and daily life in the ancient city.

Herculaneum

Adams Wheat Disposed Of In Adams Ore

Adams Oregon report notes Mrs Jane Wallan sold this year s trap of wheat to Mr McComas at Pendleton for Tlea bushel. Eager sellers loaded cars Saturday while others sold Toc. Residents and visitors count numerous trips between Adams Pendleton Walla Walla and Spokane with many local residents visiting relatives and returning home.

Adams Jane Wallan E. Merritt Lula King Spokane Walla Walla BE. G. Marquis Portland Mise Lola Rogers G. M. Morrison John Winn Pendleton E. C. Bowling Eline McFall BE. H. Bane Pen- Meton Joe Joan King Helix Ed Jones Frank Whitely John Keler Athena Hamley California Wil G. M. Lewis

Stanley brands Gary socialist during steel inquiry

Congressman Stanley, leading the House committee probing the steel trust, denounced BIrbert H. Gary as a socialist and warned that Gary’s idea of government supervision would lead to government ownership. He opposed such plans, favoring competition. Stanley ends a tour of steel companies and plans stops in Gary, Indiana, and Duluth.

Congres Stanley Steel Trust Gary Chicagoa Congressmin A, CO Blainely House Brlbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Victor Berger Berger Stanley Ind Luluth

Ores Disputes Woman in Diplomatic Row

United States ambassador Thomas L. O’Brien defends Mrs. Crary calling her a stranger to the truth after a Tokyo printing. The piece cites a Japanese bailiff assault claim and a contested garment issue tied to Mrs. Crary, with details of denials and reproaches from Drury in Yokohama.

Soehomador O'Brien Yokohame Drury

Embassy dispute over Mrs Drury appeal details

Ambassador O'Brien testified that Mrs. Drury sought help once at the embassy and that he treated her with utmost consideration during the meeting.

Verely O'Brien

Electric Breaths Doctor Invents Ozone Machine

An early Boston doctor, Andrew F. Christian, claims to have created an ozone machine that electrifies room air by splitting oxygen atoms to produce ozone. He says the energized atmosphere stimulates blood cells and improves vitality, offering a remedy for yawns and lethargy beyond pills and routine ventilation.

Boston Ita Andrew F. Christian Dr. Christan

German writer Count Seckendorff dies in Germany

Count Max G Seckendorff American correspondent and writer died at Frankfurt on the Main Germany at age 68 cable messages report. He served as representative in the Wolf Continental News agency and formerly ran the New York Tribune bureau in Washington He was known in political diplomatic circles born in Ursel Belgium and served in the German army in the Franco Prussian war He went abroad recently on a pleasure and business trip his wife and one daughter were with him.

Max Seckendorff Washington Max G. Seckendorff Relatves Frankfort On-The- Main Germany Counerw Wolf Neows New York Tribune Uruseely Belgium

Tramp Convention Planned in Washington Gathering

Wanderers will assemble in the national capital for the annual meeting of the Chief Drithorhoa Welfare association. Howe a noted figure known as a "millionaire hobo" walked from Washington to attend the event. Officials will meet at noon to arrange the convention and fix attendance expectations for the capital city week, amid a notable turnout and stage activity.

Wanderers Washington Baltimore James Pads Howe Drithorhoa Welfare Association National Capital

Baby eczema cured by Cuticura after teething failure

Mrs. Freeman Craver of Syracuse recounts her eight month old daughter developing facial eczema linked to teething. After poor relief from a physician she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment following a booklet guide. by age one the child was fully healed and has remained symptom free at age three. A free sample offer for Cuticura products is extended through Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Boston.

Freeman Craver Lewis St Syracuse N. Y Potter Drug Chem, Corp Dept Boston Mass

Officials grant unusual privileges to hoboes at market grass

Major Sylvester has allowed hoboes to trample the grass in the square opposite the marketplace. They seek a national employment program, free transport, and shorter working hours as part of their appeal.

Sylvester Ble

Johnson of Portland Family Tragedy Recounted in Ottawa

A Kingston report says Johnaon of Portland Oregon lost six family members in a fatal incident while Johnson was mining in South Africa. The seventh body has been found. The 2 year old boy, under Bishop Smith care, was returned to the United States. A touching scene occurred when the father met the boy near Halpenny, Kingston. The events link to Secretary Knox and a search in Ottawa and Washington.

Ottawa Johnaon Portland Ore Kingston Johnson South Africa Bishop Smith United States Knox Washington Halpenny Kingslen

Nixon Freed in Oregon Trial of Walla Walla Case

Nixon, a Black man, was brought from Walla Walla to Joseph Oregon for trial before Justice A F Sheets on alleged theft from Bishop of Walla Walla. He was discharged after the hearing.

Nixon Joseph, Joseph, Ore Bob Nissen Eigin W. BR Walla Wall Justice of the Peace

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