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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1913
Page
1
Pendleton voters including many women cast ballots as polls opened for a special election. The day sees light morning turnout but afternoon voting increases with women participating notably for the first time. Balloting continues until evening as officials explain procedures to newcomers.
Local Indian Columbia George goes on trial for his life in a murder case before Federal Judge KR. 8. The jury panel drawn from eastern Oregon counties shows only nine selected by 2 PM, with three more to come. Attorneys scrutinize jurors for attitudes toward the death penalty and circumstantial evidence while defenses probe prior convictions. The prisoner is under guard with a charged courtroom, spectators, and many Thollana present.
Washington reports a flat statement that no trust legislation will be enacted at the special session. The preliminaries of a proposed measure aimed at trusts have been discussed but no details have been released. The subject will be addressed by the president in his annual message.
In Los Angeles on November 4 Ortie McManigal vanished from his county jail cell. District Attorney Fredericks acknowledged temporary removal and accepted full responsibility for the disappearance, with reports he had fled to a hidden refuge.
In Terre Haute Indiana on November 4 Assistant Superintendent Haguman a progressive candidate was badly beaten during an election row and remained unconscious for hours. The prosecutor ordered the arrest of 12 Burns detectives sent to prevent election frauds.
Cloudy weather marked election day in New York City as Fusionists led polls with heavy turnout by noon. Mitchell showed strong odds while gunmen were rounded up and arrests for illegal voting occurred. a shooting on 10th Street occurred during clashes. Tammany faced heavy opposition amid a volatile race.
Meade Barr confesses to the July murder of Miss Florence Brown in Dallas. Barr, held with Mrs Elite Lake, whose charge was filed by Chief Detective Tanner, claims acquaintance with Lake. Barr arrived from the Jeffersonville reformatory and first confessed there. grand jury review pending.
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of President Wilson, appears as principal soloist in a Philadelphia concert at the Bellevue-Stratford hotel auditorium. The event, held to raise funds for a working girls' home, saw Wilson volunteer her services months ago at the behest of local women. The Northern Libertin Aid Society organized the program.
The Autumn Salon at the Grand Palais opens November 15 with more American paintings than ever before. By November 4, over twenty American painters had sent works, more than twice the number exhibited at prior salons, and the Mats close tomorrow.
Davis drove a Losomobile to win the Los Angeles Phoenix road race arriving in Phoenix at 1 48 in the afternoon on November 4.
Washington sends a note to President Huerta demanding he relinquish the presidency or face removal. The dispatch, delivered through Senor Kubugo by Nelson Shaughnessy, implies two possible outcomes, while rebels push toward major ports and rail lines with trains halted by rebel intimidation.
Chicago officials report Mayor Harrisons ordinance invites bids on a subway network with an estimated cost of 123 million dollars. A second ordinance must pass and be approved by voters before construction can begin.
General report notes Huerta urged to resign with denial of ultimatum. Administration awaits results in Mexican affair. Progressive candidate Gat Terre Hante beaten in Wand fight. War department ready to deploy half a million men. MecManigay freed from prison and fleeing to safety. Tammany likely defeated in New York mayoral race. Governors elected in several states. Women vote for first time in referendum. A child drowns in Byers mill race, another victim added to the list. Columbia George case set for jury trial. Rainfall exceeds normal for ten months. Distinct railroad official visit hints. Sheromen shows stock suitability for mutton and wheat. Tax collection near 1912 total. Small city measles outbreak noted. Three Vegemen captured.
In Mexico City on November 4, panic spread as news spread that the United States demanded Venustiano Huerta retire at once. Friends say he is in a precarious position, fearing intervention if he defies Washington. Many believe intervention inevitable due to lack of agreement on a successor and ongoing fighting.
A local endorsement of the Hourne plan for federal aid to road construction was secured at a special Commercial Club meeting. The plan envisions three billion dollars for road making over 50 years, with the national government issuing bonds and providing four percent financing to states to ease bond principal payments while covering interest.
A group of high ranking railroad leaders spent last night in Pendleton on an inspection tour of the OW R and N lines. Led by Judge Hobert Lovett, chairman of Harriman line directors, the party traveled in a special train with cars named Overland Carbon Maplewood and UP 106. They departed this morning for Huntington via Walla Walla.
Concord dispatch reports former New York District Attorney Jerome was charged with bad faith in briefs filed with Governor Felker by Thaw defense attorneys. The briefs argue to return him to Mattawan.
Washington officials debate how long Mexico's leader should have to comply with demands. If he refuses, options include intervention or recognizing the rebel forces. Conflicting opinions center on whether a peaceful retirement is possible or inevitable action is needed.
War Department prepares to mobilize up to half a million troops at short notice. Four more fighting craft expected to Vera Cruz, Admiral Fletcher ordered not to shift vessels until further orders. News from Mexico City reports a hostile ultimatum to Huerta denied by Charge dAffaires OShaughnessy, triggering widespread relief. President Wilson travels to vote in New Jersey, declining to discuss the alleged ultimatum.
A retired Polish priest, Rev. Michael C. Pyplatz, who served 20 years at St Joseph’s parish in Chicago, declines charity. He left Des Plaines last May and plans a State and Madison street newsstand with a sign explaining his choice to earn his living rather than accept $40 monthly from a benevolent society.
Pendleton recorded its heaviest October rainfall in a decade with 2.41 inches, boosting ten month total to 5.12 inches and surpassing normal. A single day of 1.39 inches on October 7 drove the monthly excess, while 12 days had rain and 14 were clear or partly cloudy. The page notes first fall tree kill on October 15 and a high of 74 degrees on October 2 with a low of 30s on October 28.
President Wilson prepared to address Congress outlining the Mexican situation and possible future action if General Huerta refuses to relinquish power. The plan hinges on congressional guidance and the evolving political stance in Washington.
Washington reports that the administration considered no further steps after issuing a demand for Huerta to retire. President Wilson voted in New Jersey while saying no ultimatum had been sent, and officials warned of possible intervention if Huerta refuses. In Vera Cruz, rebels and federal forces move, ships reposition to shell the town as tensions escalate.
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