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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
1
Vienna, June 21. An Athens dispatch reports Bulgaria has 200000 troops massed on the Serbian frontier and another 70000 at Macedonia ready to strike at the Greeks. Bulgaria rejects Greece and Serbia frontier demands as intolerable while Russia seeks to amicably adjust differences, which appears to fail.
A rush to the Mina district began after an announcement that the long lost Cinnabar mine, first found by Judge Hawthorne 70 years ago, had been rediscovered by George Keough. Assays show rich quicksilver ore while Hawthorne, confused by the discovery, led futile expeditions to relocate it.
Washington June 21 The continuation of the commerce court was recommended by Assistant Attorney General Denison Congressman Brousard and Special Attorney Hsterline at a House Judiciary Committee hearing. Final action was deferred.
Sixteenth annual Skat Congress of America opens in Cedar Point with 1200 German players from across the country. The three day tournament features prizes including 1000 dollars for the player winning the most games, donated by participating clubs.
Washington on June 21 reports a large national suffrage demonstration planned for June 30 to urge immediate Senate action on the proposed constitutional amendment. Petitions from across the country will be carried to the capitol by men and women on foot, by horse, in prairie schooners and by automobile.
In San Francisco on June 21 Guasle Silver attempted a blood transfusion to save her mother’s life. Despite the sacrifice and Mayor Ralph present at the operation praising her bravery the mother died at the hospital.
Nashville June 21 The college of bishops of the Methodist church south rejected Andrew Carnegie’s gift of one million dollars after a stormy session the bishops said they could not afford to be dishonored by accepting the terms of the donation though the board of trustees had already complied the board’s action was vetoed.
Milan court of appeals rules tenor Enrico Caruso must pay for Elisa Ganelli’s wedding dress and related attire after breach of promise suit. Verdict states Ganelli’s clothing costs are recoverable despite her loss.
London June 1 The British Peace Society plans a Hague conference agenda to ban airships as weapons and to push a general mandatory arbitration treaty The proposals include private property immunity at sea during war abolition of nonfortified port blockades prohibition of explosive mines in neutral waters and curbs on armaments growth.
Melbourne reports the French flag now waves over Wellis Island in the north Tonga group. French agents reportedly induced native chiefs to petition for direct annexation rather than a protectorate, replacing the earlier status.
Wheelington June 21 The last hope of Porter Charlton to escape extradition to Italy to stand trial for wife murder is gone after a personal appeal by his father to Secretary Bryan who assured the State Department would instruct officials to see that justice is done Charlton is held at Hoboken and is said to be suffering from advanced tuberculosis It is not believed his father will appeal to President Wilson on this ground.
San Francisco June 21 John S McNab resigns as United States attorney for the northern district saying he was ordered by the attorney general to delay the Caminetti Diggs trials until autumn. He claims witnesses were pressured by wealthy friends and relatives to sway federal action and accuses the Justice Department of yielding to influence.
Poughkeepsie June 21 Cornell led the four oared race with Pennsylvania second and Columbia third as Washington, Wisconsin, Syracuse trailed. In freshman eight Cornell won with Wisconsin second and Syracuse third. Before the afternoon start Cornell Washington and Pennsylvania were listed as favorites in the four car event and Cornell held a choice spot in the varsity eights with Washington third.
In New York City a severe recent storm caused extensive damage across districts. The event disrupted transit and left property and infrastructure strained as officials assess impacts and begin storm response.
Helen Bandy and 12 others died in the Napa Valley electric car collision near Vallejo. The girl's death may bring estranged parents back together. mother accompanied the body to Sacramento to meet the husband. Investigation proceeds slowly. no further fatalities reported today.
June 21 in Douglas Ariz insurgent reports say Didier Musson a French aviator dropped bombs on decks of two Mexican warships at Giraymas harbor then fled to open sea. Ortiz reports claim Sonora Masson worked havoc for rebels during a six day battle at Ortiz.
The jury in the Eliza beth Bernice Esper case, part of Los Angeles white slavery trials, failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. Esper faced charges of contributing to the delinquency of 17 year old Trene Marie Brown Levy by introducing her to Emma J. Goodman at the Jong a Hotel amid the recent grand jury inquiry. Jessie B. Brierley of Stanfield was noted among west end residents in the city.
Tokio reports the arrival of John Aguinaldo son of Emilio Aguinaldo in Japanese dress, secretly traveling to Tokio followed later by a party of three Filipinos. Some newspapers suggest Aguinaldo aims to influence negotiations for Philippine liberation from American rule.
Sylvia Pankhurst urged an armed women march from London's east end to Westminster to demand the vote during a Lime House speech. The plan envisions women armed with sticks and stones to press for suffrage.
Washington June 1 The senate was in session for less than two hours today. A motion by Kern of Tadl ank to attend the Gettysburg celebration was carried.
La Grande city council met in La Grande Oregon on June 21 to consider a proposed charter for the commission form of government. A citizens committee filed the document properly signed by freeholders and voters to trigger a vote. If not acted upon the recorder would call an election in 90 days and options include council action or voter submission.
St Louis June 21 Lillian Miller president of the telephone operators union on strike was arrested charged with throwing a stone at a taxicab carrying five girls who refused to join the strike. The company asked police for protection. Miller denies the throwing.
Practically the entire business section of McKittrick California was wiped out by a disastrous fire today. The loss is about $100,000 and several firemen were seriously burned as flames swept through the West Bakers field old district.
Local Chinese community members respond to a Fourth of July celebration fund drive by contributing despite no patriotic obligation. The finance committee collected from most Celestials but some resented exclusion. Vegetable dealer Guyer and Dr Chen each offered support after being approached by committee members.
A severe hail and rain storm Thursday caused major crop losses in Amypulla county. The storm moved from near this city to Filot Rock, Cayuse, and the Little Walla Walla headwaters, flattening grain and damaging pastures. Heaviest losses centered on L. L. Mann and R. F. Kirkpatrick, with others like Judge J. W. Maloney and Will Wyrick also hit. Officials note icicle hail cut leaves and mowed vegetation, with roads near McKay creek nearly impassable. A year ago similar floods occurred on the reservation, and this storm did comparable damage.
Los Angeles June 21 A change of venue to San Francisco was asked by Hull McClaughry in the divorce suit brought by his wife Anita Bald win McClaughry heiress of Lucky Baldwin. This marks McClaughry's first move in the case begun two weeks ago signaling a bitter contest over custody of the two children.
The United States defeated Great Britain by 41 points to win the International small bore rifle match and recapture the Dewar cup. The US score was 24 551 to 24 510 under a 50 men per side format using 2 caliber rifles at 75 feet. Two American team members from Butte Montana Rifle Shooting club achieved possible 500 scores.
London reports Alfred G. Van derbilt won the international coaching marathon driving his own coach in the event held today.
A federal grand jury returned additional indictments charging eight Western Fuel company officials with conspiracy to defraud the government of duties on coal in 1904. The case points to a planned scheme to evade duties and underscores ongoing prosecutions in San Francisco.
New York on June 14 faced a fierce tempest of wind lightning and rain. Trees toppled windows shattered and subways flooded as a bolt hit the foremast of the steamer LaFrance stunning six sailors. The Woolworth Building, city’s tallest, was struck and temperatures plunged from 84 to 65 in three hours.
Eastern Oregon district society of the state dental association will meet in Pendleton during the Round-Up. Dr L D Idleman announced on return from Portland where he attended the Rose Festival convention and was elected vice-president. Other state officers are Dr McFarland, president, and Dr Harrison, secretary.
Hot Springs Arkansas June 21 Bertha Key 14 is in line for a Carnegie medal for heroic action in stepping onto the Iron Mountain passenger track a few feet from a burning bridge. She ran up the track waving her sun bonnet. Passengers contributed 100 dollars and one took her picture to send to the Carnegie commission.
London June 21 Miss Lennox one of six militants sentenced recently to Holloway jail was released on a ticket of leave due to weakness from a hunger strike. The decision comes amid ongoing protests and checks by authorities.
Washington June 21 President Wilson sent nominations to the senate for minister to The Netherlands at Luxembourg Henry Van Dyke minister to Bolivia John Crear of Missouri receiver of public moneys at Glasgow Edward Harguhaine and register of the land office at Glasgow Thomas Jones and others making up a cabinet list with diplomatic postings and a federal appointment slate.
In Scotland on June 21 suffragettes set fire to the marine laboratory at the university destroying valuable records and instruments. J. Andrews reports the incident occurred amid ongoing protests by the suffrage movement.
General Stossel, famed defender of Port Arthur, is reported on the verge of death in Moscow. He is said to be partly paralyzed and nearly speechless after financial ruin leading to the sale of his country estate and mansion. An officer who once served as his adjutant now shelters him.
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