13 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1909
Page
1
Prosecutor voices bitter arraignment as trial proceeds this evening. Woman brands her testimony as lies, while Stein relishes a state of collapse. Her attorney looks to flea today. Friends anticipate an acquittal.
The Paris trial of Mme Steinheil nears conclusion as Aubin finishes for the defendant and a jury verdict seems likely tonight. A threatening note found at her door alarms the court while foreman’s stay nearly delayed proceedings. Notables like Max Nordau and Henry Bernstein attend as supporters plan celebrations.
Paris reports the Steinhell murder trial consumed its entire session with Advocate General Trovari arguing for a conviction of the accused Mme Steinhell. He depicted her as a born liar and murderer driven by despair after 1907 when her rich lover left her. He rejected burglary as motive and reconstructed the crime scene claiming a killing of M. Steinhell during a robbery attempt while Mme Japy reacted in fear. An expert noted the clock in the home had been stopped by hand during the crime.
New York November 13 Ridder denounces Speaker Cannon after a speech in which Cannon accused Ridder of seeking to railroad the wool pulp bill to gain newspaper backing. Ridder denies pledging support of New York papers or any such arrangement and says Cannon is entirely off base.
The article describes Mme Steinhell's somber mood during the Rubin trial as insinuations draw sharp lines in the jury. It notes a dramatic plan for her posttrial speech, a divided jury, and public offers of marriage while theater managers seek her immediate stage appearance after release.
Omaha dispatch reports Governor Shallenberger commenting on Bryan's county option stance regarding liquor. He asserts Bryan is for prohibition, stating any supporter would be a prohibitionist when probed. The governor vows not to let Bryan influence the upcoming state Democratic platform.
Los Angeles Nov. 13. County Superior Judge Houser ruled for Southern Pacific in a suit over promissory notes issued by California Development Company officers. SP awarded nearly a million and a half, gaining practical control of the Imperial valley's prospects. Funds were raised during the Colorado River flood when Salton sink flooded property. SP had contract rights to appoint three directors and the president, with power to name executive officers and chief engineers.
Seattle, Nov 13 The inquiry in the interior department over coal land entries in Alaska, known as the Cunningham cases, will begin November 18 in the federal building. Testimony before Special Commissioner Mee appointed by the secretary of the interior. Government counsel Shoridary and High, defendants represented by John Gray and EK Hughes. The case centers on Ballinger and Glavis and the Taft dismissal, with a net aggroge of 80.
Toronto reports that current Federation of Labor officers face likely reelection with no opposition. Socialists abstain from fielding a ticket, a move tied to the royal fleet case. Gompers Mitchell and Morrison are involved in attempts to avoid jail terms for violating an injunction filed by Buck Stave Co of St Louis.
The government indicts James F. Bendernagle, longtime supervisor at the Havemeyer and Elder refinery in Williamsburg, for defrauding duties by false weighing of sugar. The blanket indictment names the “big six” associates and cites a nine million pound cargo of the Eva with a short weight by about 100 thousand pounds. The case follows a spring recovery of over two million dollars in duties and penalties.
Washington reports Latin American diplomats say the Panama Canal and broader Mississippi River traffic will greatly boost trade between Central and South America and the United States. St Louis consuls plan a dinner to secure a share of the new trade, while New Orleans, Mobile and other Gulf cities eye benefits from improved water routes.
In Spokane Fort Wright authorities reportedly demand feeding imprisoned industrialists as hunger protests grow. Recruits arrive from Billings Great Falls Seattle and Portland while employment agencies refuse to hire I W W members amid broader boycott fears. Court actions delayed as habeas corpus proceedings loom and protesters plan mass arrests to pressure officials.
New Orleans dispatch reports Mrs. Clara Spencer of Reedsburg Wisconsin arrived from British Honduras and said her husband was eaten by sharks after being washed overboard from a schooner in the semi tropics.
Snow began falling around 2 a.m. in Pendleton and remains two to three inches deep on streets while fields and nearby areas show four to six inches. Officials report widespread snowfall across eastern Oregon and even heavier accumulations near Meacham. A. W. Nye notes the last similar snowstorm in Pendleton occurred in 1872 with 16 inches and record cold, though that winter was confined to November and December.
In Walla Walla Whitworth College and Whitman College battled to a 0 0 scoreless tie as their football exhibition kept much of the action in Whitman territory. Jeske starred for Whitman with a sensational effort while Colbert Paine and Tanner contributed for the Missionaries and the game remained tightly contested despite Whitman’s dominance.
Madison Wis Nov 18 The Wisconsin and Minnesota football teams meet to contest the western championship. Minnesota can clinch by winning while Wisconsin must triumph and then beat Chicago to claim the title.
New Haven, Nov. 13. Yale is a 3 to 1 favorite over Princeton in the game today. Although Yale is expected to win easily, strong interest centers on sentimental factors. Enormous crowds are gathered to witness the clash.
Michigan defeats Pennsylvania 22 to 6. Harvard beats Dartsmouth 12 to 3. Yale edges Princeton 17 to 6. Navy over Reserves 17 to 6.
Miss Annie Kolb testified in the murder trial of Dr. Hildane Clemenson alleging he posed as an unmarried man and after Mrs. Clemenson’s death visited him in jail. She said he gave her five hundred dollars for travel, and urged her to say little about the case. She denied any operation on her.
Hampton's Magazine holds a $50,000 life policy on Commander Peary to cover his polar dash narrative. The policy backs the article series totaling ten installments and reduced monthly payments, after an initial $50,000 cover, with £25,000 already paid.
In Middleton New York on November 13 an widow installs a tomb time clock at Harriman grave to prove nightly watchman visits. The granite tomb seals the body and alarms are set as a precaution against grave robbery by ghouls though no immediate threat is expected.
Marshall won the fourth game in the American chess championship in Lexington Kentucky on November 13. After four games Marshall led three wins and one draw, with opponent Jones Wy and Walter In the Sithrove noted in the report.
Prohibition mob avenging the murder of Marsha McGee wrecked every soft drink establishment in Hornbeck Louisiana on November 13. McGee had been shot while zealously prosecuting blind tigers, prompting the destructive outbreak.
Pendleton district officials are being notified to determine special school levies. Levies must be reported to the county superintendent and clerk by December 10.
The Pendleton school district may impose about five mills for school purposes. Clerk Livermore notes this levy will yield a slightly larger sum than last year.
Deputy County Clerk R T Brown informs district officers of assessed valuations to set special levies. Pendleton district totals nearly 5 million dollars with December 10 reporting deadline. Listings show valuations for multiple districts from 61,616 to 1,645,892 across district numbers 6 through 49.
Bloomington, TL, Nov 13. In a speech last night the speaker hurled the bitterest denunciations yet at newspaper editors. He claimed the country’s press is after him, accused Herman Under, leaders of the American Publicist Association, and urged a railroad bill through Congress despite duty on pulp. He said he would not be bought or cajoled as publishers sought his scalp.
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