16 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
1
Traction system progress hinges on raising 28000 dollars from local residents. If funded, the company will comply with the present contract. Two voluntary subscriptions show feasibility, with a list of current subscribers to the fund.
This afternoon the local soliciting committee began a whirlwind finish to the selling campaign and by 3 o clock had raised the fund to $24,000. Subscriptions included C. P. Bishop H. H. Wilcox BE L. Smith J. J. Hamley George C. Hill Gray Broa Taylor Hardware Company Frazier Nelson RK. W. Henneman Ralph Folsom Gue La Fontaine Wohlenberg Department Store Max Baer and the East Oregonian Publishing Company.
Washington Oregon Traction Company plans completion of six miles of line within Pendleton after local subscription reaches 25000 dollars. The company aims to raise 5000 more locally to hit the target and then cover the remaining funds. Lists many local subscribers and notes plans to buy steel, equipment, and prepare construction, with a two year electrification goal and a city park creation.
Oakland, February 8. Angelo Formeck, six, died of a head wound after an incident near the city and San Francisco. Charlee Borromeo, aged about six, is said to have infected the wound. Estearta Pelligrini reports Borromeo anger over teasing a dog. A five year old girl says Borromeo was cleaning a weapon when the boy attempted to force a horseshoe into the dog's mouth and the man fired.
Corvallis Ore Feb 16 Miss Stella Newman Latin instructor at Oregon Agricultural College died yesterday evening at six after two months of poor health and refusing medical help following friends advice. The report alleges Christian Scientists influenced her to decline treatment.
Paris officials report the Seine rising with rain and melting snow feeding floods. Lowland suburbs including Alfortville see residents flee as waters threaten further rises of four to five feet. The river measured 19 feet at Pont De Austerius, with indications of a general rise over the next two days toward a new peak.
Pittsburg February report says jury began deliberations at 4 45 pm on perjury charges against M C Leslie tied to Columbia National Bank city depository selection. Witnesses cited alleged payments of 25000 dollars in June 1908 and Leslie’s denials while claiming to be at Gravesend races. stakes center on councilman bribery inquiry.
Boston Feb 16 Navy yard officials expect news on the missing Nina after the whaleback Bayview said it spoke to the government tug Ninn off Maintank. Officials consider a misidentification may have occurred and note the Nina crew of 22 men remains unaccounted.
South Carolina House approves the federal income tax amendment by a 100 to 3 vote. The measure moves to the Senate for consideration today.
A figure estimates four million people at sea and ten times that many in the air, highlighting the vast reach of global travel and shipping networks. The estimate underscores the scale of maritime and air transport and potential implications for oversight and safety.
Tokyo editorials urge naturalization as the solution to Japanese American tensions. They condemn anti-Japanese campaigns as efforts by the lower element, and urge cooperation with American elites to legalize naturalization and produce American citizens. An editorial also notes U S vice versa.
Washington February 18 The exclusion measure introduced in the house by Hayes of California faces final action soon after favorable report from the immigration committee. One clause bars those barred from U S citizenship unless they are merchants teachers students or travelers for curiosity or pleasure. The bill is general but targets Asians as the only non citizens.
Harlin February report says Marin Kias, reputed to have fed Napoleon's troops during his 1812 campaign, died at Lubschau Silesia. Born in Russia, she moved to Germany at 16 and served a farmer's household, outliving four generations. At 16 she reportedly fed Napoleon himself, who insisted she taste all food to guard against treachery.
Natchez Miss Feb 16 That Miles Davis brother in law of Senator Chamberlain of Oregon committed suicide after admission here today It was fire reported that Davis died of heart failure but later details say he shot himself at his Cannonsburg Miss home with buckshot Financial reverses involving a large money loss were believed to have driven the act
Washington lands in abandoned military reservations 24 and 24 are opened for homestead settlement. Each entryman may claim up to twenty acres at a price of two dollars and fifty cents per acre. The senate approved the bill today.
Liquor interests in Oregon circulate petitions in Unimnilla county to block a statewide prohibition vote. In Pendleton and Athena petitions argue no public demand for prohibition and urge local option under the 1904 law. They call for strict regulation and enforcement without further agitation, and protest any move to force Oregon into a prohibition state.
Denver Feb 16 Suit filed in federal court against David Dodge George Fowtey Peabody George A Krause and Charles Mellen executors under General William J Palmer will charged with extensive coal land frauds Claim seeks 5430000 value of 362000 tons of coal alleging land acquired from 1894 to 1900 with ties to Ute Coal Company a Denver Rio Grande subsidiary The case notes Palmer died March 1900 at Colorado Springs and mentions prior dismissals in higher courts
Nine thousand miners and workers in and around Butte remain idle as nearly all mines suspend operations. The stoppage follows an attempt by union engineers from Miles apatite to organize and affiliate with the local engineers union, causing widespread shutdowns. The Welting works of former Senator W A Clark were closed, while remaining mines will rejoin the Amalzamateal company.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved through routes and joint rates for Cedar Hill Coal and Coke of southeastern Colorado from the Walsenburg district to points in Texas and New Mexico despite objections from Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and other lines. The decision approves routes and rates sought by the complainant to replace previously prohibitive coal shipments.
Washington February 15 General Witherspoon head of the army war college Major Haam of the coast artillery corps Captain Knapp and Commander Maxwell of the navy left Washington for Panama General Crozier chief of ordinance General Murray chief of coast artillery General Marshall chief engineer of the army will join the joint army and navy board to determine the site for cannon fortifications The party will likely return to Washington on April 1
Rawlins Wyoming February 16 It was learned today the tie up of the Union Pacific system in Wyoming last Saturday was caused by two operators at Dawn. They celebrated Lincoln's birthday so earnestly that they refused to clear trains, turned the red signal board, held at small trains and then hung a sign on the door saying This office is closed. Railroad officials at Laramie finally got the sheriff and the men were arrested and will be prosecuted for deviating the mail.
Topeka Kansas February 16 Captain John B Childs aged 84 died last night He guided in the Mexican and Civil Wars and mentored six rear admirals who were midshipmen or ensigns under him during the Civil War era A notable career spanning naval service and leadership in early American maritime history.
In Neominster crowds of socialists refuse to disperse when ordered by authorities. Troops charge with bayonets and cavalry as hand to hand fighting erupts in crowded thoroughfares. Many wounded, some severely mutilated, with hospitals taking in victims.
London recall Herv George Lewis retires from legal practice after a career starting in 1856. He was one of England's most prominent barristers, handling numerous renowned criminal cases. He kept many cases confidential and vowed not to chronicle any further.
Constantinople reports a Greek naval attack anticipated by army partisans as Athens dispatches claim occupation of the city. Censorship now imposed, observers deem the crisis more grave than previously stated.
Safe crackers blew open the Salem Falls and Western railroad depot safe on the west bank of the Willamette opposite Salem and escaped. The safe was wrecked. Sheriff Polk with bloodhounds pursuing the thieves.
Kansas City report says Mie Agnes Elkins, niece of Senator Elkins of West Virginia, shot herself above the heart in a local hotel room. Doctors say she has no chance for recovery.
In Kent Washington the town voted dry by 39 to 295 on a registration of 482. The result means 90 more wet days remain before residents must travel to Seattle or Tacoma to drink. The Feb 16 report notes that despite the vote, Kent’s policy will enforce local prohibition.
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