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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
1
An article notes dense fog causing wire and power line outages near Weston and a promised electricity revival tonight. President Kerr and other A C people remain extra day in Pendleton to attend a social affair this evening.
Due to a power outage the O. A. C. alumni reception and dance scheduled for last evening was postponed to tonight. The event begins at an hour and will be held in the Eagles hall with Japanese lantern illumination if electricity remains off.
Wires on the High line near Weaton fail due to frost and heavy load, plunging Pendleton into darkness for hours. Crews from Walla Walla repair the lines, with further work planned today. O A C reception and dance postponed as students adapt. Dr. Kerr arrives from out of town amid the outage.
Dr. F W Vincent, president of the local alumni association, arranged to secure the Eagles Woodmen hall for tonight's reception. If the lighting fails again this evening, the hall may be eliminated from the plan.
Col one H F Shirley of Nashville plans to ascend Mount McKinley using a 20 foot balloon with no basket. He will be attached by a hose and belt to remain buoyant while climbing, using the gas filled bag for support.
In San Francisco on December 30, John Rohme third officer of the Lurline of the Matson Navigation line was fatally struck by a street car while running to catch a boat. Rohme a resident of Oakland left a wife and two children.
Chicago reports four deaths from extreme cold overnight. Henry Jomy aged 12 collapsed after hours of exposure, Charles A Johnson died near his home, Jacob Kate slipped and fractured his skull, and an unidentified man perished on the sidewalk. Temperature down to six below zero. Indiana reports telegraph and telephone wires broken as bitter cold continues.
Birmingham reports the coldest weather in state history with a reading of twelve degrees below zero at the local government weather bureau station. The cold wave spans the South, bringing widespread suffering and frigid conditions.
The legal battle to save the life of George Tracey charged with the brutal murder of Andy Rabeal near Umatilla on Nov 23 opens. Idaho attorney Lot L. Feltham arrived to take the case and seeks a preliminary hearing as Tracy awaits grand jury action.
Managua reports General Estrada sent an ultimatum to President Madriz. He would suspend hostilities if the revolutionists control the election or force a general vote with the rebels retaining arms. Analysts doubt Madriz will accept either option and warn of potential rebel influence over the outcome.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua called on President Diaz. After the visit it was stated that no talk of politics or the Nicaraguan situation occurred during the call.
Interior officials led by Secretary Ballinger plan evidence for the Congressional investigation into the Ballinger Pinchot dispute. The case targets Ballinger and subordinates over public lands and probes forestry service records. Ballinger may charge Pinchot with exceeding legal limits by including 117000 acres of grazing land as forest reserve. A joint resolution for the inquiry will be introduced in both houses next Wednesday.
Galveston Texas December 30. A fire on the waterfront has caused damage estimated at 225000 dollars. Large quantities of cotton are stored in warehouses near the wharves and are threatened if the flames continue. Fire crews work to control the blaze as warehouse structures risk destruction.
A Galveston fire destroyed 3000 bales of cotton and damaged property valued at 226,666 dollars. Firemen blew up several buildings with ignimite along the waterfront to halt the blaze and control was achieved by late afternoon.
Leon De la Grange set a new monoplane speed record at Juvisy France by covering 127 miles in two hours thirty minutes. The previous mark was held by Blerlot who flew across the English Channel.
Los Angeles report details Charles Blaine, cousin of James G. Blaine, losing his fiancé Louise Crosthwaite of Lexington, Ky. to Goodwin C. Chase. Chase and Louise wed within fifteen minutes after a rushed license, while Blaine plans a return to Spokane and South America.
A society wedding at the Waters Taft home unites Miss Louise Taft and George Hogg Snowden a Seattle lumberman. Attendees include President Taft and his children. Mrs Taft absent due to illness. The couple will reside in Seattle after travels and a European tour.
Lewiton Thaho Dec 30. Mayor Tweedy moves to purge gambling after charges that police tolerate it He plans to ask Judge Steele of the district court to summon a grand jury for an investigation The reform mayor was elected on Theket platform amid claims officers ignore his orders Sensational disclosures are anticipated if the grand jury is convened.
A day long search in McAlester Oklahoma for John Brown superintendent of the Holton Duniel mines follows yesterday’s blast at 4 am. Angelo Asighnor a shot firer remains entombed and body not recovered.
Rome reports Cardinal Atoll gravely ill with blood poisoning and unconscious after two days in a coma. Physicians fear possible death as they monitor his condition closely.
Joseph Chamberlain addressed West Birmingham electors urging tariff reform and reciprocity with colonies while attacking the budget as a heavy taxation burden increasing unemployment. He warned home rule for Ireland would harm England and threaten national defense amid liberal plans for a single chamber.
Basil Sawyers, fullback for the Vancouver rugby team, suffered a fractured skull in the Keith cup final against Berkeley for the Pacific coast championship. He is progressing well after an operation and is expected to recover.
In Lembure Austria five people died and many were injured when a fireworks explosion set off a panic at a crowded moving picture show. Robbers worked exits while leaders with fuses sparked chaos as crowds fled, trampling victims.
Charles C. Dickinson resigned as president of the Carnegie Trust company yesterday citing poor health and a wish to focus on personal business. Joseph B. Reichman was elected to succeed him, with Dickinson remaining on the board of directors.
St. Petersburg reports the duma unanimously approved both readings of the bill granting five million dollars for the reorganization of the assembly.
Minnesota Governor reports thirty deaths in railroad yards since the switchmen strike began, largely among inexperienced strikebreakers. Accidents averaged near one per day, with little change in the strike situation as officials say the strike is over, while leaders vow to continue the fight.
Switchmen in Chicago yards grow impatient over extended negotiations and threats of a brief strike unless railroad officials act promptly, with tensions rising as Dec 30 reports indicate.
In Butte Montana on December 30 striking Northern Pacific switchmen returned to work in the local yards. The move effectively breaks the strike since Great Northern employees have already resumed their posts in the area.
Constantinople, Dec. 30. Hakki Bey, Turkish ambassador to Italy, has accepted the office created by Hilmi Pasha’s resignation. He will leave Italy soon to return and organize a new cabinet as the entire Turkish cabinet has resigned following Hilmi Pasha’s departure.
Cincinnati December 30 telegraphers employed on the Big Four railroad reached a settlement with road officials. The proposed strike will not be called as differences are settled.
William J. Bryan departed from Santiago Cuba yesterday for Jamaica in a noted voyage reported from the Caribbean port on December 30.
Vancouver sheriff arrives with extradition plans for Maud Baney and Myrtle Johnson amid habeas corpus bids. Washington claims the pair, wanted in Vancouver and San Francisco for fraud and related offenses, resist transfer while a Seattle incubator baby stays with them. Judge Bean set to hear arguments tomorrow at 10.
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