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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1912
Page
8
Hawthorne area faces school funding crisis as Hawthorne board demands $4600 for ventilation of two schools or risk closing. Johnson criticizes Taft forces while preparing for Chicago progressive party conven tion.
Constantinople marked the fourth anniversary of the constitutional regime with religious services for Christians remembering massacred believers and mosques and synagogues adorned with colors and flowers as the day’s observance continued.
The Duke of Connaught and the royal party departed for a tour of the maritime provinces. An American committee arrived in Chicago to extend an invitation for a return visit during the trip.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports Mrs Walter Adams Mrs L A Kinman and Miss Evalyn Kinman have rented a collage at Meacham and will depart Thursday for a month at the mountain resort. County Judge J W Maloney officiated a marriage uniting Myrtle A Sibley and Henry L Morris. Hermiston lots sold F B Swayne sold to John T Mosman five lots in block 12 subdivision town of Hermiston.
Joel Howden filed action to foreclose a five thousand dollar mortgage against IL B Mitchell and J Mitchell his wife. S D Peterson of Milton represents the plaintiff. Dr Harry Pinkerton head of the northwest bureau of animal industry reported crops between Spokane and Pendleton look better than in the east. Ohio wheat harmed by hail and wind, corn three weeks behind. Human Shiftwood society members were floating to other ports by police after being found sleeping in empty houses. Thirteen members and three drunks remained in confinement and awaiting processing.
A newspaper item notes a fur price and demand surge as June July discounts cut pelts by 20 percent while August brings winter prices up 25 to 60 percent. Fur bearing animals grow rarer and overall prices have climbed about 150 percent in five years. Americans visiting Canada drive orders despite warm weather.
A long fine hair found as evidence in the Columbia George murder hearing becomes a contested focal point. Dr. Henderson and others struggle to preserve the strand, which is eventually placed in a tin envelope after threading it for the record.
The ongoing trial features Noyer testifying about seeing the defendant with the squaw at Bitner ranch on the murder day while Bartz recounts finding the squaw’s body in the river. Dr. Henderson, government officer, opines the squaw was killed by a blunt instrument, notes blood spots, a washed pair of shoes, and a pink cloth button found with August Alexander’s help. Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Sheriff Mikley corroborate evidence of the shoes and underclothes. Alexander and Barnhart place key items at the scene, including a button and a bottle later linked to Columbia George, with defense cross examination by Col. Bales.
Spokane July 24. The draft uniform measure regulating the promotion of insurance companies was presented to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The convention begins today and the resolution, once shaped, will be sent to every legislature. Only Nebraska with its blue sky law and North Carolina with its mental moonshine law have similar statutes.
The historical Cadillaqua pageant for Detroit's 211th birthday promises unmatched water fete scale tonight. It will be visible to 690,900 spectators with a 2000 by 300 foot court illuminated by 6000 electric lights and special colored lights.
The National Association of the Commercial Law League began its session with delegates from almost every state. Prominent lawyers will address topics of current interest as Birmingham, Alabama, pursues hosting the next convention with a special committee to issue the invitation.
Washington July 23 leaders who canvassed the senate forecast passage of the democratic excise tax bill. The bill, already passed by the house, would extend corporation tax provisions to all individuals and earning partnerships doing an annual business over 50 000. The rest is a stray quote about life on the stage.
Salem July 23 Three citizens of Sumpter appeal to Governor West to aid enforcement of anti gambling and Sunday closing laws. They allege violations are flagrant and that the sheriff and prosecuting attorney neglect to act, allowing lawbreaking to continue in the town.
Swift craft from the sporting world compete as heat races for displacement and hydroplane classes unfold. Finals for all powers to be decided around Belle Isle with a Canadian side race also on the staked river course.
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