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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
1
Flood crest reached on the Ohio River. Mrs. James Mc Cunn, a lighthouse tender, is believed drowned and another woman is missing. Eight thousand families marooned. railroad and streetcar traffic suspended. natural gas cut off. Ohio guards and medical corps stand ready to aid affected districts.
Washington January 10 The nation al electors will meet in the capitals of all states to cast ballots for president and vice president as a preliminary to the February twelfth election of Wilson and Marshall at Washington Governors will sign two sets of electoral votes mailing one and sending the other by a special messenger to the national capitol
Willie Winksfield, a Black Standard Oil messenger, testified he would before the Senate campaign committee Saturday and named two others in the alleged theft of letters sold to Hearst. He denied receiving a third of $34,000 said to be divided among three men.
Rains worth millions to fruit growers and gardeners in California continued into daylight with forecasts of more rain to come. The report from Los Angeles notes ongoing precipitation and its economic impact on agricultural sectors.
A Pendleton commercial meeting called for 7 30 p m tomorrow discusses the Barrett bill to authorize a 500 000 bond for county good roads. The measure, endorsed countywide, would enable a macadam highway linking principal sections and a reading of the bill copy will occur at the session.
Chief Peo of the Umatilla tribe died this morning at his reservation home after years of physical and moral decline. Once an influential leader who controlled vast lands, he fell into alcoholism and was institutionalized in Canton, South Carolina, seven years ago before returning last year without regaining his former stature.
At the Oregon irrigation congress in Portland the Carey act faces a fierce challenge from supporters of cooperative reclamation by government, state and private agencies. A West Umatilla attack is described as a mere flurry, while Asa B. Thomson vows to bury the Carey act and promote the district plan with faster action and less speculation.
A wireless from Norfolk Virginia reports the British steamer Alcazar in danger off Diamong shoals for the third time in ten days. The cutter Seminole has gone to assist as the Alcazar drags anchors and is swept to sea.
W R Reinhart of Marshall Wells Co. urges Pendleton to construct a twenty apartment house to attract commercial travelers and their families. He says the city’s location and rail links make it ideal for headquarters but lack of suitable housing keeps families away. He notes he used to reside in Pendleton and still keeps his wife in La Grande apartments.
A boiler on the steamer James Staples exploded near Hinden Springs late yesterday. The vessel sank immediately with seven dead and sixteen wounded. Five more fatalities were reported later, bringing total deaths to eleven.
A wireless message from Hungwell life saving station near Rockland Maine reports the steamer Monegan of the Eastern Steamship company sending distress signals.
Tampa reports Captain Larkin and seven crew members perished when the schooner Future foundered off Cape Hatteras on Wednesday.
New York Justice Sea bury sentenced Joseph Robin known as a financier to one year in prison for stealing thirty seven thousand dollars from the Washington Savings Bank where he served as president. It is reported he had earned a million since his arrest a year ago.
Tillamook Oregon reports two women officers sworn in Monday. Mrs. G Li Dick and Mrs. Retha Phillips, prominent WCTU members, will serve without pay as part of the local police force expansion.
chaotic clashes mark ongoing waist and dressmakers strike in New York as women lead pickets. shop owners warn of bitter struggle. a razor attack injures a picket amid guards and police confrontations in the clothing district.
The Indian appropriation bill, about 38 million dollars, clears the House with grants for gratuities six million eighty four thousand ninety three dollars treaty stipulations seven hundred forty thousand five hundred sixty dollars and reimbursable items eight hundred fifty thousand. Debate over a report by E B Linnen prompted by remarks from a board member was not allowed to delay final action.
Randolph L Murrow and Hazel Hand wed on Monday in Hood River. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. W B Young of the Asbury Methodist church, following the bride mother Mrs J Rand's wishes as she lies seriously ill.
Portland boosters launched a plan to purchase the old Barlow road through the Cascade mountains near Mt Hood and convert it into a toll road and public highway to eastern Oregon. Dan P. Smythe says the route from Portland to Pendleton via Olex Heppner Pilot Rock could be kept cheaply with county maintenance and subscriptions.
William Rockefeller, sought by the Pujo money trust committee, will be subjected to a medical examination in Miami after refusing to testify. A government expert will assess his health, with officials noting that testifying could endanger his life.
Montreal January 10 The Duchess of Connaught is resting easily and is much better, according to physicians attending.
News from London Paris Constantinople and Bucharest reports warn that Balkan peace talks are nearing a crisis. Roumania threatens invasion if demands are not met while Turkish troops mutiny and demand resumed fighting. Officials anticipate European intervention to compel Turkey to concede.
New York January 16 Wells Fargo chief Caldwell acknowledges parcels post as a serious competitor in small transportation. In a letter to all employees he urges renewed efforts to maintain service and public patronage against the growing parcel post threat.
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Borland of Missouri introducing a resolution in the House seeking a congressional investigation into Federal Judges Potluck by Kansas and Van Vieckenburg on charges of conspiracy and fraudulent practices. Borland says Kansas City officials forwarded allegations alleging judges aided the Kansas Natural Aus company.
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