26 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1910
Page
1
The O R M demonstration train reached Pendleton at 6 30 after delays disappointing a large crowd. About 650 people toured the cars viewing stock poultry fruit and agronomy exhibits. The tour then continued to Pilot Rock and Echo and Stanfield in the West End.
Reported attendance figures show Haines tops with 800 visitors while Baker City 476 and Pendleton 659 join a long list of stops. Heppner 466 Ione 325 Union 625 La Grande 400 Imbler 600 Elgin 600 Joseph 450 Enterprise 300 Wallowa 425 Milton 600 Athena 260 Adams 60. Hermiston to be visited this afternoon.
St. Petersburg reports that the six year old czarovitch fled the palace on Tuesday aiming to become a sailor. He wandered the public road before a woman intercepted him and returned him home. A widespread alarm suggested possible kidnapping by nihilists, but the heir to the throne was later located.
Pendleton team heads to Pilot Rock for the Blue Mountain league opener with a special 1 PM excursion train and a 6 PM return. Manager Frazier to name the nine after a 9 AM practice. Collins to receive, Harlan to start on the mound. other positions undecided.
A threatened uprising by Yuma Indians near the reservation follows authorities move to terminate death rite ceremonies. Chiefs vow resistance as large sums of government property are claimed to be destroyed annually during the rites. The report notes a surge of poetic impulse among the public.
Washington March 26 Secretary Ballinger will not be called to testify until his own attorney approves. Brandeis protested the decision as the committee investigating Ballinger-Pinchot hearings resumes. Early next week Ballinger’s appearance is anticipated and Washington awaits whether his statements to the president will change. John N. Steele testified regarding claims of syndicate payments and expenses, denying large disbursements.
Chicago officials confirm twelve victims recovered from yesterday's blaze at the Fish & Co building. Fire Chief Horan warned earlier the structure was unsafe and lacking fire escapes, though building department officials deny prior notification. The incident may prompt further scandals involving the building department.
In a remote corner of the county jail, the back window bars through which inmates recently escaped and previously escaped are being cemented up. The prisoners have been territed and able to work on bars unseen by officers, now reducing escape access.
Weber- Brussel Canning company of Tacoma has commenced an action to foreclose a $6000 mortgage on Freewater property. The suit names Freewater Canning Company as the defendant.
Colonel Roosevelt attends a garden reception at Sheppard Hotel with seven hundred Americans greeting him. He receives no reply to a wish to meet him in the White House. He then visits Ashar University with two attendants, dines with the khedive at Abikin Palace, and is joined by Ambassador Strauss. Prince Estel Frederick and Wu Ting Fang are among notable arrivals in Cairo.
Lembourg March 26 reports say Russia is expulsing Jews at an unprecedented rate in Muscovite history. Refugees swarm the border and suffer amid intense expulsion. Officials speculate a government plot is the reported motive for the sudden campaign against Jews.
Reno Nev March 26 Patients in the Red Cross sanitarium were saved from a Meath by the heroic work of Matron Mot and Nurse Alice Hopking when fire broke out twice and threatened to destroy the buildings. The upper floor burned with a loss of ten thousand.
Gerners March 26. J P Morgan owns a notably valuable old hand worked watch, bought from Herr Margels of Berlin for five hundred twenty five dollars.
Bentire March 26 three Seattle men died suddenly in separate incidents. John Simmonds, a track walker, was struck by a Great Northern train. F B Moore was run over by a Northern Pacific engine. Daniel Wood collapsed at his gate on returning from work this morning.
Eugene reports the University of Oregon won the inter state triangular debating championship of the northwest by beating Idaho and Washington. A second Oregon victory over Washington came by a two to one decision, while Spokane notes Washington defeated Idaho that same night. The double win secures Oregon the Pacific championship, following another recent victory over Utah, which had defeated southern states.
New Orleans dispatch says General Gordon of Texas a former Spanish War brigadier now leads Nicaraguan revolutionary artillery. He reports recruiting a large force locally to try restore Estrada's fortunes while Madriz followers attempt to thwart their efforts.
Northern Arizona experiences one of the severest snow storms of years. Santa Fe trains are badly delayed and wire communication is disrupted. The city of Flagstaff reports major travel disruptions and widespread outages as roads become impassable.
Baker City Knights Templar guests arrive by special car tomorrow for joint Easter program at Church of the Redeemer in Pendleton. Eighth consecutive exchange of courtesies with Pendleton Commandery No. 7 includes luncheon in Masonic hall and musical services led by Rev. Charles Quinney with a full liturgical program.
Local merchants will tour towns within the commercial zone by a new R N motor car to gather information for publicity efforts. The 75 passenger vehicle will visit Hermiston for luncheon and extend to Adams Athena Weston Milton Freewater Walla Walla and possibly Pilot Rock Helix Heppner Ione Lexington Irrigon and Arlington areas.
Mount Etna’s internal fires have subsided slightly as lava flow slackens, though danger remains. Night scenes showed fiery craters lighting skies, with detonations and rumblings. soldiers guard lines to deter reckless tourists seeking closer views, rescuing several overcome by fumes.
Portland March 26 Five million dollars will be spent to improve gas, electric and telephone systems in the northwest by H M Byllesby and Company. E B Grossbeck of San Diego, president, said the company will direct northwest operations from Portland and may acquire additional plants before year end.
Indian agency hosts a baseball game today between the government school team and St Andrew's mission school. Last Sunday the mission team won at their home field.
County Commissioner Walker traveled from Stanfield to seek medical treatment after dislocating his shoulder in a wagon fall. He was unloading when the wagon jolted, and he fell backward from the vehicle.
Two men claimed a woman who worked at a Greek restaurant as their wife. Night officer Billy Shear was drawn in as arbiter when the woman married the second man after the restaurant owner believed he was her husband. The couple arrived with the dispute, and the officer observed the scene as the two men argued over the marriage and the woman.
A frenzied finance scene centers on Oregon Trust & Savings Bank reaching peak activity. Stakeholders watch liquidity and regulatory signals as deposits, loans, and market chatter surge, reflecting a tense climate for regional banks.
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