12 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1911
Page
1
A sweeping forest fire across Michigan and Ontario destroys multiple towns and camps. Refugees flood toward Lake Huron as authorities struggle to mobilize the national guard and provide food and shelter. Reports peak with widespread casualties and extensive property losses, including towns like Onaway and Ostuda.
Reports from North Bay Ontario describe fires tearing through Clechrane South Porcupine Pottsville and Golden areas with many prospectors dead or missing. Tisdale is half destroyed Know is abandoned as flames spread beyond control. Hundreds reportedly starving amid the disaster.
Bay City reports refugees arriving today from the Ausable and Onear towns burned by flames. Among survivors is Mrs. Diamond, who endured the Iroquois theatre fire in Chicago. She recalls hundreds fleeing to the lake and swamps as flames spread rapidly and many women and children collapsed from exhaustion.
Two top steer wrestlers Dell Blanchett and Buffalo Vernon plan a fall showdown at the 1911 Round-up. Vernon agrees to sign a contract. Blanchett already signed. The rivalry has featured past meetings and bets, with both men strong in lariat and rope work. Stage coaches are secured for frontier features, with two teams likely to race or be showcased at the event.
A garbled war report from Puchia describes Mexican forces firing on Tlenda Je Bayada as they approached, triggering a reply and leaving four soldiers wounded. The account is fragmentary and contains unclear names and details.
A jumbled OCR style excerpt reports on a court proceeding involving prejudice claims and alleged actions tied to a trial. It mentions judges, attorneys, and various procedural motions as the case unfolds, with references to a public hearing time and ongoing legal actions.
London dispatches report Kaiser’s ships patrolling the coast amid growing alarm in official circles over the Agadir crisis. Officials fear German force may press the Afrika crisis and risk a broader war.
Nochostey N. announces July 1 election of John F Treat from Warao Xi as convention city leader while Mapes and Bon Garriteos of Tacoma gain imperial measures for Middies Leave Kiel. After a week in port, 600 American midshipmen aboard the Iowa Mussiett and two ships sail for Bergen.
Mail from the Gardner jury heard testimony about Mequan, a man once confined to an asylum, who allegedly wandered into the wrong house and killed Goble and his wife. Bartlett tracked McQueen for miles while armed, and McQueen planned to go to Olympia the morning of the murder but included a stop at Tenine before walking back toward Rainier.
Thomias McNulty of Baltimore was re elected today as Grand Trustee by the National Convention of Elks in Atlantic City. The election confirms McNulty to another term as a key national representative of the fraternal order.
Los Angeles July 12. Ortie McManigal, rumored to desert the prosecution for the defense, is reported to be mentally and physically deteriorating under the pressure of the McNamara case. Mrs. McManigal fears for his welfare as he suffers emotional strain and jeers of both sides. He reportedly says he cannot switch sides, fearing execution if he did. Jail attendants note he has lost about eighteen pounds since incarceration.
The guardianship case for Mary Jane Swash, 12, heiress to a fifty thousand dollar estate, is renewed in county court. Stepfather William Swash and aunt Viola Anders contest for guardianship, with both sides represented by named attorneys. The dispute follows a previous ruling reversed for lack of published petition notices, and No news of Newlow of Kennewicek registered at the Bowman.
Sir Eldon Gorst, British consul general to Egypt, died today in London after a period of illness attributed to strain from resisting Egyptian conspiracies. Lord Kitchener is expected to succeed Gorst, with hopes his firm rule will quell unrest in Egypt.
Washington July 12 Secretary of the Interior Fisher asserts that the Morgan Guggenheim move to seize Alaskan coal interests by acquiring Innis on Centraller Bay is not yet consummated. A second file fails to reveal the famed Pick to Dick letter, though the inquiry continues.
Pendleton council weighs a proposal to place electric wires underground in the business district. Counciman Strain advocates the move to reduce fire risk. Mayor Murphy declines early comment. Public safety and street disruption concerns Curtis Dyer and Councilman Deer weigh in as the body considers drafting a protective ordinance.
Local band members discussed hiring Chauncey Haynes as director and staging four weekly concerts before the Round-up. A fundraising committee was formed to raise a season fund and determine demand for street corner and courthouse performances with a 4-25 piece group. Haynes would split time with Starbuck Washington this summer and may move here in fall to lead and organize a business band.
New York July 12 federal grand jury prosecuting a large wiring case connected to Airs Mélon DP Jenkins at the contraflure will reportedly wrap up Friday. Investigators believe two millionaire defendants will be indicted on the charges of complicity in the case as detectives shadow the two men.
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