25 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
1
The House of Commons rejected Austen Chamberlain's fiscal amendment by 286 to 254. No cross voting showed dissent to overthrow the ministry. Laborites voted with the government while Asquith supporters were encouraged.
London February 25 Premier Asquith yielded to a new alliance of radicals in his party with nationalists and Isaborites and agreed to introduce the veto bill and budget measures together. He had planned a veto vote first but now seeks kingly support to appoint liberal peers to push the veto through if the Lords block it. If the king does not act the cabinet will resign, risking paralysis of all business.
London reports center on Liberal lawmakers able to pass minor measures but wary over government resolve. Austen Chamberlain’s fiscal amendment failed by 21 votes, boosting Asquith’s camp while Labour backed the government. Irish party remains firm on Redmond policy, urging a veto scheme and opposing tariff reform to protect next election issues. Additional Liberal radical deputations press Asquith to adopt a strong veto position.
London reports no information on Tibetan crisis causes. British agents ordered to observe strict neutrality as Chinese forces advance. Dalai Lama flees, aiming for Darjeeling. Dala Lama accompanied by three ministers and 100 men. government opens talks with China but awaits developments.
A Calcutta resident seeks royal courtesy and respectful treatment as a respected figure among followers of the ruler’s high spiritual authority. The request emphasizes dignity due to the subject’s status and veneration by many.
In Dayton Washington February 25 shirt waist workers in New York City seek marriage aid from Blue Mountain farmers. The club received a letter listing eligible bachelors willing to correspond for early marriages. The applicants are described as good looking and hardworking and the letter will be answered.
Los Angeles February 25 Lewellia Cushman age 14 died from a gunshot wound fired by his mother while hunting in Antelope Valley. Mrs Cushman a widow and the boy were in the field when the gun discharged the contents entering the leg. He died early today from loss of blood. The mother collapsed upon learning of her son's death and is in a precarious hospital condition.
Everett report of the first arrest under the new Inn law says F. W. White was taken from a train near Arlington after refusing to quit drinking liquor. Flo was fined six dollars and costs and jailed today for nonpayment.
Port Townsend Washington reports the discovery of a second soldier’s body near the Dunn site. Authorities note marks of violence on both casualties and suspect murder as a possible pattern linked to recent disappearances around Fort Worden and the pay period.
Washington reports Sec. Knox dismissed talk of imminent trouble with Japan as unfounded. He dismissed Mr Shaw’s speech as ship subsidy advocacy and General Bell’s remarks as a call for more army funds. He noted immigration arrangements with Japan are working well and urged calm among agitators.
A Milwaukee snow plow crew of about 150 men was stranded in the Keechelus mountains with no provisions. Northern Pacific laborers had left with food on hand sleds, but trains on the Milwaukee route through the Cascades and few on the Northern Pacific were not moving.
Los Angeles February 25 Jeffries began road work today alongside his gym routines and is expected to train at Burbank ranch. A local crowd raised fifty thousand dollars to bet on Jeffries at even money.
C. L. P Filinger found guilty by jury in the Industrial workers conspiracy case in Spokane. Elizabeth Fiinn acquitted. Filinger plans appeal. The penalty announced is one year in prison.
Albany Feb 25 William J Connors was re elected as chairman of the Democratic state committee but agreed to resign in April after saving his post amid party harmony efforts. He repudiated harsh statements about Murphy and the alleged auctioning of judgeships, citing sobriety and temper. The meeting, lasting under 15 minutes, also endorsed a federal income tax and direct primary bills while noting tariff revisions have not eased indirect taxation.
Philadelphia officials eased tensions as armed troops guarded streetcar lines amid a general strike.Church leaders urged arbitration and the strikers approved a panel including labor representatives. Police arrested youths involved in explosives on tracks while soap was used to spatter rails.
Boston February 25 George Coleman accused of looting the Cam bridge bank of nearly two hundred and fifty thousand dollars was arrested on his return to surrender. The bank is under investigation by bank examiners. Many Harvard students have their money tied up in the bank.
Mrs H B Bickers, who had been the guest of her sister Mrs Lee Teutsch for several days, departed this morning to return to her home in Salem.
Pendleton resident Jack Peters a longtime city figure and uncle of Attorney John Lowry has been missing for three to four days. He worked as a section laborer with the Northern Pacific Pendleton section crew under foreman W A Siddonas and drew pay Monday but has not been seen since. Peters, known for rare drunken spells, may have left the city or met foul play as friends fear for his safety. He is about 60, medium build, light red beard, sandy complexion.
In San Francisco Rajah Rao from Bombay, en route to Cambridge for Harvard, says poverty motivates many Hindus to enter the United States. He notes poverty explains the scarcity of Hindu women seeking passage, with most men striving to raise funds for fares.
News reports slight flood danger on the Umatilla River as water rose briefly but held steady. Observers note snow melt is gradual with little frost, absorbing into the ground, reducing flood risk and aiding grain and grass crops. Railroads report no delays, trains running closer to schedule. If current conditions persist, snow disappearance is expected with minimal impact.
Washington reports a large audience for the Ballinger investigation session as Pinchot was expected to testify while Ballinger did not appear. Horace Jones testified that Ballinger agreed with his criticism of Special Agent Love amid Alaska cases and questioned his zeal during the inquiry.
Oklahoma City Feb 2156. Following arrest early this morning WI Martin 22 a Negro shot and killed Police Officer R M Ragan. Martin was taken to police headquarters and within minutes 75 men gathered. Officers secreted their prisoner to the county jail protected by an iron barricade as guards stood watch.
Mississippi Senator James Gordon retires after 60 days in the Senate, delivering a farewell that praises Rockefeller, reflects on his own wealth removal, recalls Civil War exploits, and honors both Union and Confederate soldiers while lauding his fellow senators in a patriotic sendoff.
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