23 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1912
Page
1
Miss Elsie Carter of Dublin, Georgia, was dragged from her home at midnight in Macon and whipped by three men. Stripped and beaten, she is in a dangerous hospital condition with welts from waist to legs. She refused to name suspects, but a sister said the assault followed spurning 18 year old W Dexler’s advances.
Pasadena moves to compel the Edison Electric Co to raise rates to 5 cents or more, arguing current rates are for competitive purposes. The city, with a municipal plant, cut its own rate from eight to five cents while Edison sells at four cents, claiming the action aims to force taxpayers to abandon the enterprise.
Terror struck residents flee as more than ten thousand people departed the Guadalajara district by today due to severe earthquakes. A heavy thunderstorm yesterday amplified fear, with tremors often followed by storms.
Washington July 23 action on the Panama canal bill began today but will likely be delayed until the next session. Senator Brandegee in charge said the Senate could not reach agreement and the measure would need extensive debate before a decision.
Pendleton gains official recognition as The Let 'er Buck City after a nationwide campaign by W Barry Deutsch from Flite Works New York. He tested the fame of Pendleton, the Round-up, and the slogan by sending advance letters to local merchants addressed to The Let ’er Buck City. All letters reached their destinations, confirming Pendleton’s widely known moniker and business ties.
Stockholm July 23 Sweden wins the Olympic grand total finishing the yacht races yesterday. Sweden leads in overall points with 14, four ahead of the United States, while Great Britain stands third with 74 points. The United States tops the firsts with 25 to Sweden's 23.
Seattle reports that Judge Hanford’s resignation ends the congressional Hanford probe. Chairman Graham and Rep McCoy left for the cast, Higgins had departed. many attorneys favor Wickersham resuming the investigation. Washington notes the judiciary committee will drop proceedings and halt testimony before a vote on dismissal.
Bulletins from Tokio report the Emperor remains stable as physicians privately acknowledge a possible recovery. Officials say the end could come at any minute or after days or weeks, with the situation expected to linger.
Stanley A Beardle secretary of the Western Sales Co Los Angeles turned himself in Greenwich ann on July 23 declaring I am tired of leading a crooked life and want to make amends, I am a good catch and want to be jailed. He said two Los Angeles banks are seeking him.
Nogales July 23 three troops of the fourth United States cavalry arrived with three more expected soon. Mexican forces bolster at Nogales in anticipation of rebel action. A large group of insurgents has reached Dolores Pass at the Chihuahua Sonora boundary and passed through without interference by Federal troops.
In Indianapolis on July 29 the prevailing view is that former Senator Albert J. Beveridge will be named the progressive Republican candidate for governor at the August 3 convention. Beveridge is widely regarded as the first choice of Theodore Roosevelt in political circles.
The widow of Herman Rosenthal testified before the New York grand jury about police protection of gamblers for monthly payments. She named a police captain and two inspectors receiving protection money, detailing her husband’s operations and the broader alleged system.
Cardinal Gibbons marked his 78th birthday with Mass of thanksgiving at the Episcopal palace in Baltimore followed by a reception. He received numerous congratulatory messages from clerics and laymen nationwide, and three weeks earlier observed the 51st anniversary of his ordination. He was born in Baltimore to Irish parents, educated in Ireland, and graduated in 1857 from St. Charles College Maryland. He was ordained in 1861, became bishop of Richmond in 1872, installed archbishop in 1878 and received the red hat in 1487.
Washington July 23 the house steel trust investigating committee led by Representative Stanley completed its report. It brands the current labor system in United States Steel Corporation mills as inhuman and iniquitous and outlines three bills to revise the Sherman anti trust law. Minority reports are expected from Gardner and Littleton who will challenge the burden of proof on corporations.
Washington July 23 Victor Berger declared that men he believes forced Judge Hanford to resign because they faced exposure will not escape. He said he would introduce a House resolution to have a Seattle grand jury investigate Hanford affiliations if the Wickersham inquiry ends. He alleged Hanford and allies were influenced by wealthy associates who urged resignation to save themselves.
Thomas B. McCusker former state representative and La Follette manager in Oregon announced his candidacy for Congress to oppose incumbent A W Lafferty. McCusker opened La Follette headquarters to back the senator for the 1918 presidency and noted his delegation role at the Chicago Republican National Convention.
In Centralia Washington on July 1 the blue army camps near Grand Mound and moves to Seattle defense, while red forces under Colonel Kennon sit at Camp Elma awaiting a blue attack. The combined Oregon Washington Idaho National Guards and regulars total about 3,154 troops. The Norfolk Anti Tuberculosis League buys the Ita Preventorium site at Cape Henry for children.
Park officials approved a plan to enlarge seating at the arena for anticipated larger fall crowds. The project rebuilds bleachers adds a row of boxes to the grandstand, extends Menchers back to twenty seats, and creates a continuous arc of seats facing the track and arena. A front rail will be lowered and a new front row of boxes extends onto the track with heavy netting for safety against horses.
Thousands of Lorimer supporters will gather in Orchestra hall Chicago tonight with the deposed senator as principal speaker. The event aims to honor his absence from the United States Senate amid ongoing controversy.
A San Francisco message reports a woman telling a friend on the telephone she was tired of life and would end it at once. A revolver shot followed, and the body was found later. The same dispatch notes a Senate House stalemate over naval spending and a North Carolina Press Association meeting opening in Morehead City with reporters from across the state present.
Washington July 28 Democratic readers weigh the naval appropriation bill as lawmakers express wide diversity of feeling on the measure. The debate highlights partisan splits and public interest in naval policy and funding.
Theodore Roosevelt ex president and possible third ticket candidate may visit for the fall Round-Up. An invitation was extended and Roosevelt’s nephew George Elmer Roosevelt replied he would consider the invitation as part of a western itinerary. Directors see his Rough Riders ties and western affinity as a strong drawing card for the event.
Washington July 23 report says Hecate Billy Hitt bought the Leesburg Virginia estate adjoining Miss Katherine Elkins late Senator Elkins daughter. It is freely reported that Hitt will wed the West Virginia heiress who was once linked to the Duke de Abruzzi.
July 23 Marion Ohio hosts a big shoot organized by the National association. Competitors include Lester German of Aberdeen Maryland noted marksman, Luther Roales of Pittsburgh, C A Young of Cincinnati, and "Pop" Helkes of Dayton, among participants from many states.
Washington July 22 John Mitchell vice president of the American Federation of Labor is sentenced to nine months in jail for contempt in Justice Wrights court. Gompers and Morrison are involved. Mitchell absent, raises right to appeal, court may suspend if he promises to obey orders. Fulfilled by other reporters in San Francisco and Spokane despatches.
Chicago reports Governor Johnson of California will stamp Illinois for Roosevelt aligned progressives while Governor Den een backers plan to seize control of the state progressive convention on August 3 to block any progressive electors nomination.
Lewiston July 23 Sheriff Shockley of Lewiston county shot and killed Jake Simmons of Ilo after Simmons fired on the sheriff while the latter attempted to enter Simmons' house to serve a warrant for a crime against his 14 year old daughter A bystander stated Simmons fired the first shot.
San Francisco on July 24 Mrs Grace DeLoyes Wright appeared in a police court after her husband, a Nevada mining man, accused her of fleeing with 2600 dollars and endangering his life. The hearing was postponed as the court deemed it necessary.
A preliminary hearing for Columbia George, accused of murder, resumes to determine if the crime occurred on Indian land. A survey is required to define whether jurisdiction lies with state court or federal authorities. Testimony links Bitner land and reservation lines, with Little Ten year old Elsie Gervais as a key witness. The case features substantial circumstantial evidence and varied exhibits.
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