24 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
1
Attending doctors doubt the mother, separated from her husband, who carries a police court record in Tome Town-LBoys. Police report notes a small life insurance premium was paid minutes before the fatal meal. The inquiry centers on her possible involvement in the murder.
Poruand March 24 Rowley Moon a bartender was arrested and taken to Vancouver Washington where he will be held while police investigate the deaths of Edwin Goodwin 13 and Chite Tanvome 10 sons of a widow Mrs Edwin Goodwin Moon is said to be a close friend of the woman.
William E. Goodwin aged 13 and Clyde R. Goodwin aged 9 died in a Vancouver rooming house likely from poisoning. An autopsy will determine if poisoning caused the deaths. The boys bought noodles and pastries at a Chinese restaurant and fell ill about an hour later, dying between 8 and 9 o'clock yesterday morning.
Sport lovers gather at the high acho gymnas ium for the annual iundfor athletic tournament featuring boxing wrestling fencing a basketball game tug of war and comedy acts. Events include rough and tumble basketball with players Russell Ferguson Hampton Dahlgren Dorsey Carrol Hartwell Tech Gil Mentzer Sturtivant Terry 145 pound boxing Sturtivant vs Terry 199 pound McCoy vs Simpson Dickson vs Thompson 140 pounds Carroll vs Ferguson freshmen team captained by Tallman sophomores captained by Owens class rush sophomores vs freshmen three minute block shooting Breithaupt vs Ruth five on five seniors vs juniors five minute wrestling matches and more.
Sacramento reports California moves to elect the next state senator by direct vote under Young's Statement Number One. The measure adopts the Oregon plan pledging senatorial candidates to back the winner of the highest vote total before the general election, awaiting the governor's signature.
Cincinnati, March 24 Harrison the millionaire was convicted of waiting the mail to defraud. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary and a fine of a thousand dollars He fraudulently advertised his vacuum cleaner through the mails.
Seattle will welcome Ballinger home tonight and again tomorrow in a mobile reception at the Hotel Washington. The chamber of commerce will oversee the receptions as Ballinger returns to Seattle.
HGH oGHOOL BONDS WIN in a decisive victory while PROGRESSIVE ELEMENT also secures a clear win. The results highlight key performances by leading teams and the latest standings in the league.
Judge Ellis predicts Pendleton federal building work may begin by July after La Granda project plans move forward. He plans to return to Pendleton this summer and not reopen his law office until fall. Commercial club endorses Rep Elliss efforts, praising his work for Oregon and the district. An East Oregonian report notes a decisive bond approval for an $80,000 high school and a $16,000 Lincoln School addition, with 345 in favor and 139 against. 484 votes cast. The Progressive administration calls the win a first achievement in its program.
Washington dispatch reports the War Department ordering railroads to hold every available tourist and baggage car for instant use amid growing unrest. A recruiting office order to accept applicants lacking certain requirements signals manpower concerns.
Oconto Wisconsin March 24 the city council adopted an ordinance imposing a tax of 6 upon all unmarried men aged 21 to 50 residing in the city to support orphans and other needy children.
Two masked men robbed the First National Bank at Mound Street Springfield Alabama this afternoon escaping with 2500 dollars. Police are trailing the suspects through the city center as officers pursue leads.
Salem Ore March 24 The Willamette Manufacturing Company's building was practically destroyed by fire last night with a loss of 20140 The blaze caused extensive damage to the plant and halted operations in the area all night firefighters battled the flames until early morning repair crews assessed the scene
In Milwaukee a Middleton Manufacturing fire traps firemen as roof collapses. Nineteen rescued, five fatally, including Chief Clancy. Dead identified: Captain Hents Lieutenant Heulehan Richard Burke Edwin Hagie and Frank Caganugh. Sixteen injured remain hospitalized. Cause unknown. Loss pegged at about one hundred thousand.
Arguments on the demurrer in cases charging defrauding the government of 26 000 acres of Amekian coal lands were heard in federal court. Judge Rudkin took the matter under advisement and it is likely no trial will occur until September. Defendants include Raymond Brown and William Dunnek of Spokane Charles McKensey of Seattle Harry White of Los Angeles and former Seattle mayor Donald McKensey of Washington.
Memphis high alert as detectives swarm the WoW Whitset family vault after bandits broke in to plunder six coffins believed buried with yellow fever victims. Arrests expected soon as clues mount and investigators pursue the ghouls.
Pendleton hosts its first monthly Commercial club luncheon at Eagles-Woodmen hall attended by 200 with praise for the entertainment committee led by R M Sawtelle and the club ladies who provided luncheon. Mayor Murphy lauds progress including passage of school bonds and optimism for Pendleton. Idaho visitors from Welser and Ontario give thanks for hospitality as Weston irrigation plans spark enthusiasm among local leaders and residents.
Eighteen immigrants from Indiana arrived at the Hermiston depot today and will move on to land purchased under the Oregon Irrigated lands project. The steady colonist influx expands as Hermiston grows with an active Commercial Club, electrification, and planned street improvements.
A Western Union party from Seattle, including E Boening S Jones W Smith and A C Nelson, arrived in Pendleton on train 17 from La Grande for an inspection and to arrange improvements in connections and equipment. They plan to stay briefly and head west tomorrow, aiming to upgrade Pendleton’s office amid company reorganization. Mr Smith, formerly of Providence Rhode Island, stated the group is new and touring the northwest.
In Omaha and Columbus Indiana dynamite was used in two attacks aimed at Caldwell & Drake. The Omaha blast damaged the First National Bank court building while Columbus offices were wrecked. Investigators pursue the alleged dynamiters. no injuries reported.
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