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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1910
Page
1
Pasadena and Cambridge reports chart Halley’s comet transit through its tail from 6 to 11 p.m. local time with earth-energy measurements. Scientists say no conspicuous phenomena are expected, meteor activity unlikely, and toxic vapors pose no danger to people.
May 18 in Honolulu, Halley's comet completes its 8.1 billion mile solar orbit and will be photographed by the city’s large astronomical instrument, with continued reporting on page 6.
San Francisco May 18 Promoter Jack Gleason said the Jeffries Johnson bout may not be held at Emeryville due to Alameda County residents opposition. He noted a decision awaits city officials approval and suggested San Francisco as a probable site. other California cities have offered venues. It is certain they will fight.
Washington May 18 The Ballinger investigation hinges on a Morgan official George Perkins being called as a witness. Letters show Ballinger supported Perkins aiding a Seattle engineer on an Alaska trip to study railroad exploitation. Lawler clashed with Brandeis on the stand over a disputed remark, then withdrew the remark.
Seattle on May 17 Darbey Thielmann a bartender was arrested by a deputy U S marshal today on an indictment from a federal grand jury in Omaha Nebraska last December charging him with promoting a fake prize fight. Thielmann is said to have been part of a gang of fake promoters whose several members were recently tried at Council Bluffs Iowa and sentenced to prison in Leavenworth Kansas.
Sitko Mo May 18 Weary from a 24 hour vigil two companies of Missouri state militia are trying to hold in check 2100 workers of the Atlas Portland Cement company They must be reinforced today or further trouble will result Since their arrival yesterday the guardsmen have been unable to sleep One company was fired on by men hidden in the brush but none were injured Many threats are being made against the soldiers The commanding officers have telegraphed for troops
A battery of seven boilers exploded at the American Sheet and Tin Plate plant in Canton Ohio on May 18 killing 20 to 30 workers and injuring about 50. Debris and body parts were scattered for blocks. one corpse flew through a house, and another torso was found in a garden. Rescue efforts saved a few from mills five, while most at mills one through four perished or were maimed.
Washington May 18 Rear Admiral Rogers resigned triggering consternation among staff officers opposed to Meyers reorganization plans. The resignation is blamed on Meyers methods of keeping accounts, though many believe Rogers opposed Meyers itself. Debate expected in Congress.
Commercial club luncheon covered the Caledonian picnic at Athena Friday with a regular train service 10 cent round trip fare from O R N. Pendleton morning train leaves at 7:00 and returns later. locals plan to attend by train or auto. Souvenir Pendleton tags available at Bond Bros. for train travelers. Hudson county bill discussed. city council street improvements praised.
Pendleton Athena Weston collaborate to create Hudson county north of Dry Creek with Freewater as county seat. Proposal aims to counter Orchard county by detaching east end from Umatilla while keeping Weston and Athena in the county. Campaign funding pledged, petition drive set for July 1, and salaries proposed lower than Orchard plan.
Denver voters decisively rejected the anti saloon ticket by a large margin. The Denver Union Water franchise extension for 20 years was defeated. Citizens party claims several local offices won, with Democrats helped by scratched ballots. About 68,000 of 76,000 registered electors voted.
A contest formed for the board of directors of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Cincinnati on May 1. The executive officers faced no opposition and were chosen for two years. Names include President Mrs Phillip N Moore and Vice President Mrs Josiah Evane Cowles.
Denver voters backed reformers led by Judge Lindsey in the municipal election results. The GOP organization was routed, Democrats won, and the city also went wet by about 15,000 in a clear vote of confidence for Lindsey and the reform effort.
Eugene Oregon May 18 eight hundred delegates attend the grand lodge of Odd Fellows session which began today Over a thousand Odd Fellows and Rebekahs crowd the city A huge parade drew about two thousand participants this afternoon Rebekahs elect grand lodge officers this afternoon and the Odd Fellows tomorrow
Colonel Roosevelt meets King George and Mrs Roosevelt presented to the king. The Roosevelts call on King Frederick at Buckingham Palace. Dorchester House hosts numerous visitors to see the colonel during the day.
About one hundred delegates attend the fifth district Woodmen of the World convention in Baker City Oregon with meetings at Hikes hall. Banquet and speeches form the tonight program and the event begins today.
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