13 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
1
Reports from Mexico City describe renewed fighting between Diaz and Madero forces at 10 AM with aggressive Madero troops and heavy Diaz cannon. Civilians fear pestilence from decomposing bodies, and casualties rise as shells land near foreigners and noncombatants.
New Zealand report says four transports are being fitted to carry troops to Mexico while suspicions grow that fuel shortages behind Captain Scott's Antarctic deaths stemmed from removed caches. Commander Evans hints diaries may prove motive, notes survivors stayed aboard Terra Nova, and warns records won’t be released without families’ consent.
Washington reports on troop movements show four ships Sumner Meade Kilpatrick and Mc Clelland being fitted at Newport News for thirty days. They can carry three thousand troops with mounts and pack animals. Reports also describe Mexican turmoil refugees and calls for possible intervention.
Home Secretary McKenna ordered an inquiry into charges that Miss May Billinghurst, a suffragette recently released from prison, was subjected to unnecessary brutality during forcible feeding. A doctor claimed a failed feeding attempt injured her tooth due to malformation and her refusal to open the mouth.
A half frozen group of 16 suffragettes led by General Rosalie Jones trudged from Newark to Metuchen, covering 16 miles in five hours. The remaining 184, who joined for a one day march, dropped out as cold and icy roads wore on, hoping to reach Princeton next. The march aimed to deliver a message to the new president at inauguration.
Fifty elk brought from Wyoming broke a game preserve fence during a storm and fled into the mountains from Elkins West Virginia. Most of the herd are headed toward Warm Springs Virginia as efforts to propagate and protect game continue.
Mayor Matlock and the city council criticized property owners who sign remonstrances against paving West Webb Street. They warned against misleading letters about side paving and parking, and said signatures should be added only when the work is officially proposed and priced. No action on removing names was taken.
Mrs. Mary Rosella Brotherton Albot of Weston died at St. Anthony's hospital after fifteen months with dropsy and heart disease. Born January 26, 1852 in Michigan, she lived much of her life in Iowa before moving to Oregon and Weston. She was 61 and survived by five of six children and a large family. Federal arrangements will be announced later.
Shelbyville Ind Feb 13 Charles Major author of Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall and other romances died of cancer of the liver He was fifty six and a prominent attorney The obituary notes his literary work and legal prominence in the community.
Coroner jury in Pendleton Oregon finds 14 year old Ethel Grubb died accidentally after being run down by the Walla Walla train No 1. The verdict exonerates the engineer and crewof responsibility. Witness John Rieden aided evidence on the scene. Funeral held at Baker parlors as community mourned.
Fire gutted the upper stories of the Times and the Denny buildings in Seattle this morning. The Times faces about 300000 dollars in losses, with similar totals for the other building. The Times editorial and press areas were ruined, with water damage extensive. The paper plans to print this afternoon at the Intelligencer plant.
New York on February 13 endures the coldest spell of winter at ten degrees above. The bread line is longer than any time this winter as the poor suffer exposure and several deaths are reported. Many homeless people are rushed to hospitals. In Trenton, February 13, Governor Wilson announces an imminent resignation effective March 1. Senate President Feeder to succeed him.
Vancouver Barracks Washington February 13 Brigadier General M P Maus received orders from the war department to proceed to Albany New York at once to take command of the first brigade of the first division of the United States army Under the war department reorganization plan General Maus replaces General Mays who had been ordered to resume command at Albany after the abolition of the department of the Columbia and was expected to leave Vancouver about March 1
Chicago February 13 bonds to release William Shupe and E H Houlihan of Chicago convicted in Indianapolis were submitted today for the approval of federal district attorney Miller.
Clarence Darrow began his defense of the McNamara case by delivering the opening address to the jury in Los Angeles on February 13. He denied all charges of bribing juror Bain and asserted his innocence against the prosecution.
Restaurant opportunity in Hermiston Oregon listed in connection with Hotel Oregon. Contact Charlie Chinaman at 117 W Alta Street Pendleton for details about the sale terms location and buyer requirements. The listing emphasizes solid earnings potential and a smooth transfer process for qualified buyers.
Sofia Feb 12 officials say Turks at Adrianople lost over a thousand men in sorties in the last two days The bombardment of Scutari continues London Feb 13 ambassadors of the powers met informally to consider Tewfik Pashas request for intervention in the Balkan war
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