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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
8
Major Swartzlander announces the government has let the contract for a new steel bridge across the Umatilla river. International Contract Company of Seattle is the winning bidder and will begin work soon. The 200 foot long bridge will carry 20 tons and is expected to be completed this fall.
Mrs John Jacob Astor head of New Yorks Four Hundred seeks divorce Referee C H Youngs handles proceedings Astor returned from Europe October 1 and is aboard the Nourmhal yacht off Cuban waters Attorney for Astor is Lewis Cass Ledyard Cadwallader represents Mrs Astor
W P Jones and his wife left this morning for Portland to visit friends for a week or two before touring other points in the Willamette valley.
A flurry of visitors and professionals converge on Pendleton for court hearings, business, and tours. Attorneys from Ontario Athens Wes ton Baker City and Heppner attend supreme court sessions while local ranchers, traders, and editors arrive for meetings and legislative matters.
The Supreme Court disposed of nine cases today including A. E. Stewart et al versus Frank Templeton et al and George Strickland versus the Commercial mining company. Other dockets shown were The State of Oregon versus Ben Tinton and Portland Trading company versus Frank M. Pearson among several others.
In Lordsburg New Mexico two American Peddlers jailed for lemon theft were cremated when a jail structure burned last night. It is believed the men started the fire to escape as several hundred people heard their cries for help but could not rescue them.
Lewiston Montana on November 2 James Gasa was arrested for the death of 7 year old Thomas King after authorities say King struck a dog with a rifle butt and Gasa claimed he only used his weapon in self defense. The incident stems from a dog theft dispute and King’s head was belted with the rifle butt.
San Francisco reports that Dentes City may cave in due to nearby mines. Prof George Young of Mackey School of Mines denies claims of imminent danger to Virginia City Ney and the supporting ground under the city.
New Orleans dispatches from Bluefield claim that Manuel Zelaya, former president of Nicaragua, fled for his life under a provincial government, with Ze lia deposed. Other reports deny Minas was captured and say Zelaya and Estrada forces clashed in Boon, with revolutionists routed.
Seattle dated dispatch reports Sammiy Stewart aged a shot and instantly killed Fred Bestman a 1-year-old playmate at Georgetown a south side suburb yesterday. The boys were playing with no loaded rifle when the Stewart boy placed the mutaly within a foot of his playmate head and pulled the trigger. The boys parents are next door neighbors.
Charles R. Crane, named to a post in China, plans an immediate trip to Europe after a telegram from New York cited his departure as the reason for declining a public banquet in his honor arranged by leading Chicagoans. The action follows his earlier vindication of his stance before the recall.
Boston November 2 The battle over remaining in office of Governor Draper and the Republican ticket or entry of James H. Wishey Democrat hinges on a decisive result. Republicans claim a 30 vote plurality and Democrats estimate from 19 000 to 16 000.
Mexico City November 1 grand master John C Morehead of Valle de México A F and A M died after stomach trouble worsened by excitement during an earthquake Sunday morning. The report notes his role as grand minister and ties to local Masonic bodies.
President Taft left Columbus early and arrived at West Point for a short speech before continuing northward. In Boston, Nov 2, Fred Lake resigned as manager of the Boston American League club after failing to reach agreement with President Taylor on next season's salary.
Madrid reports a severe cyclone sweeping Tarragona province with heavy damage and many feared dead. All communication lines are cut, hindering casualty and relief assessments.
Kansans City reports conflicting views on the Hastings death of a man believed to be Francis Schlatter the divine healer. He was known as Charles B McLean in Hastings, with documents in his room linking him to Schlatter. Prior appearances include St Louis 1896, Des Moines arrest for theft tied to healing funding, and Denver notoriety amid doubts of identity.
CyW Perkins, a commercial traveler, was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to 20 days on the rock pile in the muni pit court after attempting to kiss Miss Le ah Biggerstaff Saturday afternoon in the Bellevue hotel. Miss Biggerstaff testified she was working in the hallway near his room and he struck her when she refused. Perkins claimed he only wanted his keys which she had.
A terse aphorism notes that paranoid outlook does not explain global opposition, suggesting skepticism toward self blame.
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