11 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
1
Fire Chief J L Vaughan to Pendleton city council urges modern 15 to 18 box fire alarm system to cut insurance premiums by seven percent and curb losses after 1911 total fire loss of 23250 dollars, with alarms 18 and causes ranging from flues to matches.
Walla Walla Wash Jan 11 The state board of control after a session at the penitentiary adjourned and fixed grain bags price at seven cents The price may change with retail bag market fluctuations and remains subject to adjustment.
The trial of Attorney Dan P. Smythe of Pendleton against the Northern Pacific Railroad company for 60000 ends testimony and arguments as the case goes to the jury in Portland Oregon.
In Portland Oregon last night three armed assailants robbed pedestrians at Park and Oak streets and forced $36 from La Salle hotel cash drawer proprietor. A gun battle at the waterfront wounded Patrolman Amundsen in the hand and Special Officer Gassett in the neck. two Italians were also shot. Authorities, in plain clothes, scour the city to locate the suspects.
City council last night allowed saloonkeepers to enter their closed establishments during emergencies without police accompaniment. The marshal will inform saloonmen they may enter until an amendment to the liquor ordinance is drawn. Councilman Ell criticized the original ordinance as unjust while noting the old council’s flawed approach.
Senate focus on economic power as Senator Davis of Arkansas denounces cotton wheat and corn gamblers. He cites fifty one millionaires controlling 80 percent of the nation’s wealth in a one hundred billion dollar economy. He says wealth was not earned honestly and calls for action against money kings.
Cold in Canada Winnipeg Man January 11 reports forty two below zero with many western points at sixty below. Railroads are practically tied up and all trains late. Minneapolis shows 30 below, Grand Forks and Medicine Hat 44, Devils Lake 40.
Pueblo district judge J H Riser arrived ten minutes late and imposed the same $10 fine on himself that he had levied on an attorney weeks earlier. He paid the money to the court clerk.
Reuters reports the Russian steamer Russ sank in the Black Sea killing 172 people. The tragedy, confirmed by the routing agency, follows a perilous voyage and authorities seek cause and rescue details.
Coroner Ralph Folsom reports Eugene F Graham died after contact with a live wire in DBK Jarman’s Weston basement. District Attorney John Vaughan suggests possible grand jury probe into negligent wiring by Preston Parton Milling Co Athena. Jury members named, public sentiment against the power firm runs high.
San Francisco January 11 An appeal to sympathizers with the labor struggle was issued by E L Reguin of the Federation of Shopmen of the Harriman lines. A general Tag Day for the benefit of strikers in interior towns lacking Union payments will be held Saturday.
Andrew Carnegie testifies before the Stanley committee asserting government price fixing is needed to curb inflation and maintain fairness. He argues large corporations suppress competition and that the steel trust dominates the industry while suggesting the government set maximum prices.
Hermiston Oregon officials declared the city treasurer office vacant after J M Scarborough failed to qualify. The council will elect a new treasurer. Scarborough had defeated Ash Pierce by one vote in the election but failed to meet the required bond. Cold Weather Record Broken in Chicago and Northwest reports say temperatures fell to three below zero with a forecast to drop to 12 below tonight. Railroads faces disruption and a coal famine feared as the cold intensifies.
Thomas S Bainbridge, 73, Civil War veteran, was found burned to death in his Seattle cabin today. He was last seen alive Monday, and his death is being investigated as a possible accidental fire or foul play.
Pendleton supporters are being asked to back a four team Class D league with Walla Walla Baker and La Grande. The proposal faces questions of funding as L. G. Frazier doubts whether $1500 can be raised to cover a $750 salary list. He notes two monthly subs plus gate receipts could cover the season.
American troops repelled a Moro ambush and killed about thirty Moros in a battle at Manila. Lieutenant McGee was seriously wounded and three troopers were hurt. The outlaws’ plan was foiled as the Americans attacked from all sides and largely wiped out the band. It is believed the last opposition to U S forces is ended.
The school board opened sixteen bids for a new high school with a spread of over 430000 between the highest and lowest, and none low enough to accept under current plans. They meet again to receive cheaper-material cost figures and to award the contract as soon as figures arrive.
Governor Harmon of Ohio opened his Western campaign in Chicago at an Iroquois Club luncheon. He aimed to win the Democratic national convention and secure the presidential nomination. Representatives of Hearst and Harrison factions were absent. He urged national adoption of Ohio reforms already in force.
Mabel Young Warner, alleged maker of many fraudulent wills, faces trial January 29 before an outside judge. Accused of forgery, she allegedly forged signatures on a will ruled a palpable forgery by the state supreme court. Judge Phelps recused. R. R. Johnson represents Warner.
New York on January 11 reports unprecedented money rescue from the burned Equitable building. More than five hundred million dollars moved, with cash and securities loaded into wagons under heavy guard. Authorities say vaults of Equitable Trust, American Exchange National, Mercantile Safety Deposit, and William Ried & Co. opened. millions in gold certificates and cash salvaged. President Strong of Bankers' Trust exits ruins with six million in gold certificates.
Chicago, Jan 11. During the Packers trial Henry Meyers Armour Company chief auditor testified he prepared cost figures and stated meats were never sold below cost based on those figures. He admitted packing house heads often ordered him to alter the cost figures to paint the business as unprofitable.
Trains moving on time from Portland as service on all eastbound lines returns to normal. City electric light and telephone services nearly restored except in outer electoral districts. No flood conditions expected due to mild weather.
Robert S. Kier, son of George Kier, a pioneer newspaper man of California, was killed by Yaqui Indians on December 26 in Sonora, Mexico. Information received today from Belén, New Mexico, gave no further details.
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