01 Nov 1907
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 35 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
1
Work will resume immediately with crews and supplies gathered to finish the road. Officials expect two weeks to complete the line and train service will be installed at once.
Portland Oregon November 1 dispatch from G W Boschke orders H A Brandon of Pendleton to complete the Umatilla Central track quickly, lay track and surface, and to report by wire how many men can proceed. instruction to write fully tonight if manpower is insufficient.
A noon telegram reversed closure on the Umatilla Central line, ordering immediate resumption. Crew recall and depot headquarters activity marked a busy in port, with foreman Brandon directing from Hood River to reassemble crews and reestablish birch creek camp as work restarts. A work train from La Grande and timely orders aim to complete the line into Pilot Rock within about two weeks, after which surfacing and train service are expected to begin and local wheat shipments may resume this fall.
Nov 1 two heirs at law of George Washington filed suit to recover land along the Ohio and funds said to have been granted to settlers by Congress by mistake. The county court of Fairfield county appointed the administrator of the estate. Robert E. Lee, grandson of the general and great grandson of Light Horse Harry Lee, was named administrator.
May Yohe formerly known as Lady Francis Hope sang Give My Regards to Broadway at the Grand theater in Tacoma on November 1. She tripped over a stake, lurched onto the piano, recovered, tried to resume, and was dragged by the manager into the flies where she protested that she was a lady.
Natalie Behenck Collins has been granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Captain Charlee Glen Collins by Justice Davis of the New York supreme court. The pair wed in Monterey California on April 17, 1904. Collins was reportedly without funds and unable to work, while Mrs. Collins had been a Newport society favorite.
Pendleton residents enjoyed a quiet Halloween with playful rail and wire placements, broken gates, and a sprinkler mishap but no major damage or arrests. A “Newlywed” couple faced a good-natured hazing from neighbors, ending when a rock was thrown on their roof and the husband chased them from the door in a humorous scolding.
Chicago Nov 1 Fish and Harriman may settle their war over Illinois Central control out of court. Financial interests fear a court ruling upholding Fish that a corporation cannot own and vote stock in another. Harriman pressure for compromise comes from outside interests. Harriman says if Fish’s allegations are true, virtually every large U.S. corporation would need to reorganize.
Agnes Albers daughter of Bernard Albers president of Albers Milling Company, 16, was dragged near the Twelfth Street Bridge and choked. George Stewart, hearing the cry, intervened to save her. Police arrested a suspect named Anderson. The incident shook Portland's refined circles as the girl traveled to Irvington school.
Washington November 1. President and cabinet ignore southern Democrat criticism of Cortelyou for the recent panic. Representative Gillespie of Texas says the government merely aided stock gamblers on Wall Street.
Vancouver November 1 Salvation Army plans to bring 260 English girls to British Columbia to work as domestics and to displace Japanese house workers as part of measures linked to the Asiatic question.
Bellingham banks adopt the clearing house system and will not honor checks over 100 dollars. Bankers formed a clearinghouse Wednesday night in Bellingham to standardize procedures and improve settlement efficiency.
Quiet at bat Meanessee San Francisco No 1 Closing of doors of the California Trust Co yesterday created no uneasiness and no banks suffered runs. All the banks have plenty of cash.
In a rear end collision between street cars in Tacoma early yesterday, Conductor L. L. Martin suffered two broken legs and internal injuries.
New York November 1 The police report another sighting of Raymond Hitchcock in Canada. He was seen on a train by authorities near North Adams Massachusetts yesterday heading north toward Canada.
Portamouth Va Nov 1 The People's Bank failed this morning with deposits totaling 470000 The bank was established in 1853.
Fred Lockley formerly circulation manager of the East Oregonian now living in Portland was in the city overnight on his way home from Wallula Walla He still owns a residence in Pendleton and praises the city as one of the best in the horsetail.
Valdez Alaska Nov 1 The greatest gold strike ever made in Alaska is reported by Thomas Meredith a California miner who arrived from Valdez creek He says Peter Monahan has made a placer strike along Waliden creek paying from 31 to 5 per pan The streak runs 40 feet wide A stampede is on likely to be large if this continues Meredith came for supplies and heads back Every creek is rich
J H O Neill traveling passenger agent of the O R N reports widening westward interest after Jamestown meeting of traveling passenger agents. He says western sentiment awakens and many well to do families plan moves to the west while crowded cities will send thousands. M J Roche elected president of the association and Seattle chosen as 1908 meeting place, signaling western prominence and probable benefits.
Seven San Francisco residents are injured after Castro and Filmore street cars collide at Church and Fourteenth streets shortly after midnight. Reported seriously hurt include Raymond Woods Mrs A C Lawvere Mrs H D Schumacher Otto Thompson R W Powell and Policeman William Isaacs. Both cars jammed. Isaacs aided in rescue. Another two wrecks overnight claim two lives and fatally injure motorman Charles Fitzwater.
May Sutton announces the next women’s world tennis title match must be in California, either Los Angeles or Pasadena. She says she has traveled to England three times to win or defend the honor and now invites all aspirants to come to her course in California.
San Francisco court session postponed as yesterday was a public holiday causing no Ford trial proceedings.
Editor Levy of the Occident claims UC coeds formed a smoking club with prominent students named and a list of members promised. He says he will publish the names unless the club disbands, causing nervous chills among students in Berkeley on November 1.
The first international baseball game in Japan was won by Japan over the St. Louis team of Honolulu 6 to 3. An immense crowd cheered the visitors and both teams were carried through the streets on supporters shoulders after the game.
San Jose reports Hal Chase may quit baseball after suggesting a move into business. He acknowledged playing in San Jose last Saturday despite the board of control forbidding him to return to New York, though he does not deny the local appearance.
Berlin reports the Kaiser may cancel his planned trip to England to visit Edward due to heart trouble. The royal family is alarmed as doctors assess his condition and consider the implications for foreign engagement.
Taft will remain in Manila this month and later travel to Windivostok. He aims to help Governor Smith address administrative problems.
Aberdeen Washington faces a tight rental market as a shortage of available houses leaves newcomers struggling to secure quarters. Local officials note rising demand from new residents and argue for more housing development and policy support.
O. K. & N. plans extension of Portland Pendleton local to Huntington and an early morning northbound train to Spokane. Pendleton will gain a through eastern Oregon service with two daily northbound connections to No. 1 and No. 5. Times are tentative as officials finalize the schedule to ensure better connections and two additional trains from the city.
In Vancouver on November 1 a Canadian corporation of millionaires was formed to oppose the Guggenheims in Alaska. The plan includes spending large sums as American mining interests seek control of the territory politically and commercially. A charter reportedly issued by the Dominion government two weeks earlier lists capital stock of 20 million dollars.
Berlin reports a volcanic eruption rather than an earthquake destroyed Karatagh in Russian Turkestan. Initial tallies claim 15,000 killed, but most believe deaths do not exceed 5,000 as population was small.
Washington dispatches indicate several Americans were killed when mutineers bombarded Vladivostok on Wednesday. The state department is investigating the incident.
Vancouver reports Russian agents have purchased 4000 acres in the Kootenai valley to settle 2000 Russians. Most settlers are prisoners of war and exiles. The arrangement marks a significant migration and land allocation in the region.
Columbus Ohio November 1 Sessions Co a banking and brokerage firm failed yesterday with liabilities of 20900 dollars and assets of 36000 dollars. The collapse adds to financial instability in the city housing lenders and investors awaiting regulation.
San Francisco reports Alice Roper aged 60 was discharged from San Quentin after a sentence of three years and five months for passing counterfeit money at Seattle.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.