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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
2
March 25 reports from Monte Carlo say Edwin R. Thomas, ex New York banker, pursues divorce drama after his wife Theodora Gérard named as correspondent. Affinity has deserted him, with accusations of jealousy and a divorce case unsettled amid European travel.
News briefs cover Pendleton Good Roads group meeting with the Umatilla County Good Roads association and the Commercial Association in club rooms. It notes a Walla Walla marriage: Arley Lee White and Maggie Smiley wed at the Hotel St. George by Rev. Frank J. Milnes.
James P. Neal returns from Heppner county tour claiming encouragement for his re publican district attorney bid while Homer I. Watts contemplates a possible circuit judge run and says a decision will depend on developments in the coming days.
Secretary Keefe urges all Pendleton Commercial association members including applicants to meet on Tuesday March 26 for a short parade to be reviewed by the governor. The association helped bring the hospital to Pendleton and asks members to attend.
That Sam Walker, body found near Thorn Hollow, was hit by a passing freight train rather than falling from the train as once thought. Gus Conover of Thorn Hollow says Walker sought shelter the night before and declined refuge. He notes two trains passed close, with the passenger train ahead and the freight behind. Walker may not have heard the second train and was struck.
Incomplete returns from twenty five counties indicate Taft supporters will dominate the Republican state convention to be held here next week and will name four delegates at large to the Chicago convention.
A veteran legislator from Pennsylvania died here today. He served as a member since the forty sixth session and was known as the Father of the house. His long tenure marked by steady leadership and commitment to state affairs.
Paris March 23. A divorce today from Francis Moulet aged 93 is in progress as his wife Helene aged 75 sues him. She accuses him of flirting with young girls.
Kansas City juvenile court Judge E E Porterfield condemns Frank Wyant for failing to clothe his ten year old son. Wyant admitted $23000 in bank but did not provide clothing or shoes to allow school attendance. The judge declares he wishes for a whipping post and suggests fifty lashes for the miser.
Notice to stockmen offering 240 acres for rent with plentiful water in Meacham Oregon. Inquiries addressed to Kopitke and Co in Pendleton Oregon.
Local ad promotes a shop at 649 Main Street offering cigars and candies and notes a pool room with a phone listing M4. The terse blurb reflects a period commercial tone and casual regional language.
Frank Klaus of Pittsburg is a 19 to 8 favorite over Jack Dilier in a middleweight bout this afternoon in San Franciano California. Both are in prime condition. The weigh in showed 1548 pounds total.
In Cleveland on March 23 the conference between miners and operators adjourned after days with no efforts to avert the impending strike of bituminous coal miners. The parties will reconvene on Tuesday to resume talks.
George Parry was sentenced to sixty one years in prison for mistreating 11 year old Lydia Almstadt. He was arrested yesterday in Salt Lake City.
Philadelphia reports the death of Henry Harrison Bingham the nation’s oldest serving congressman. Details note his long career and influence in the House, with tributes expected from colleagues and regional leaders.
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