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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1911
Page
1
Hankow November 29. Imperialists slaughter Chinese rebels in Han Yang and Wu Chang, piling corpses as barricades, with Hang Yang burning incl mint and arsenal. Rebels gain control of Nanking as Imperialists flee after heavy losses, many dead.
Berlin dispatch reports the German government ordering two hundred troops from the Tsingtau garrison to reinforce the consular guard at Tien Taln. The move follows tensions in the region as authorities seek to bolster security.
Three French Roman Catholic missionaries and numerous Chinese converts were murdered in Yun Nan during anti foreign riots. Fears grow that many more missionaries in the interior are dead or in peril as hostility to foreigners remains high and access to the coast is blocked.
London reports the Ruesia minister to China M Keroptovots has been recalled and is preparing to depart Peking, indicating a diplomatic shift. The move follows tense exchanges between Ruesia and China, with no immediate replacement named.
Rebels were driven from Nanking after a daylong defense by imperial forces. Heavy rebel losses reported as London reports the action from the scene dated November 29. The clash marks another setback for insurgents in the region.
Martin Tan reports from Shanghai on November 29 as Sir Edward Luard, governor of Hongkong with jurisdiction over Shanghai, proclaims martial law amid great Chinese turmoil and police actions.
Washington November 29 Secretary Knox asked Secretary Stimson to hold from 500 to 2500 troops in readiness at Manila for rapid dispatch to China. Minister Calhoun at Peking was ordered to notify foreign diplomats of the United States action and pending moves.
Los Angeles November 29 Judge Bordwell allowed the states challenge against Edward Haskell in the McNamara trial after he denied being offered money to join the jury Clarence Darrow called the money questions improper Franklin arrested under $10000 bail provided by the McNamara defense and a grand jury may be sought to investigate others tied to the Lockwood affair Gage to defend Franklin and both White and Lockwood are instructed not to speak while Frederick aims to shield suspects’ identities as a grand jury could trigger new charges
John Lawrence, chairman of the public service commission, fled his resignation today and announced his candidacy for governor on a progressive platform. He asks to be relieved not later than June 1.
States deploys marines in haste from Shanghai to Peking to protect the railroad and aid missionaries sheltering at the Methodist mission amid tensions and danger along the route.
The Round-Up Cowboy Band returned to Pendleton in a special Pullman after a triumphant Spokane appearance for Enakops Jubilee and the apple show. The 25 musicians led a two mile parade, drew cheers, and impressed Spokane businessmen. They entertained with cowboy stunts and gunfire antics using blank cartridges, earning praise but not entering prize contests due to their pay. Negotiations began with Portland Rope Festival officials to secure the band for Portland’s carnival.
A Pilot Rock meeting of Birch and Mc Kay creek settlers endorsed a resolution opposing the Umatilla river west extension. It argues insufficient flow, risk to lands, and Indian rights, urging the John Day Project at about 40 dollars per acre as a viable alternative to reclaim and develop vast lands in Umatilla, Morrow, and Umatilla counties.
In Chicago on November 29 four men Ewald Schibalwacky Frank Schibalwacky Philip Sommerton Thomas Schulz and two boys Frank Kita Lo Suchomeki were condemned for murder in a case where they beat truck gardener Fred Gruzelzow to death after he pleaded for mercy. A heavy guard protects the prosecutor judge and jurors amid threats from friends seeking revenge.
Los Angeles reports lightweight champion Ad Wolgast suffered an acute appendicitis early today. An operation at Santa Clara hospital followed a day of abdominal pains, delaying his Thanksgiving clash with Freddie Welch. Doctors cautioned recovery could take weeks to months, and Wolgast showed distress and disorientation as he anticipated the bout’s fate.
Mayor Gillis of Walla Walla speaks on the commission form of government to Pendleton voters next Saturday at 7 30 PM under the Progressive Non partisan Municipal League. He and his commissioners have applied the system in Walla Walla during its recent adoption and the Garden City is cited as a strong example. The meeting venue will be announced later.
Honolulu reports the Pacific cruiser fleet including the South Dakota West Virginia Maryland Colorado and California arriving last night after sailing from San Praneleen on November 21.
Washington reports a letter from Laula Brandles, made public by Chairman Graham, claiming Secretary Fisher s Alaska policy reverses Taft administration stance and aligns with views of Senators La Follette and Poindexter.
Gary, chairman of the director of the steal trust, told the Senate Commerce Committee that unrestricted competition leads to monopoly. He proposed remedies including publicity of corporate affairs, eliminating over capitalisation, forcing interstate commerce, removing federal privileges, and creating a corporate trade commission with licensing power. He argued corporations benefit the public by enabling mills to specialize.
In Denver Colorado Judge Allen ordered the courtroom closed until his return from a funeral to 2 PM and ordered the Patterson case verdicts withheld until then. The jury began deliberations at 9 45 PM and Mrs Patterson remains on the verge of collapse from suspense.
Sacramento Calif Nov 29 Pur suant to the progressive plan to enact a presidential primary Assemblyman Young of Alameda introduced a bill in the legislature The bill provides that the people directly express their choice for president and vice president and vote directly for national convention delegates to carry out the wishes of the majority.
Assessor Pp Strain submits a comparative summary for 1901 and 1911, noting total valuation rose from about 15 to 45 million while land added and livestock declined. He warns Salem plans to tax public utilities via state taxation would cut local property by over a quarter, risking annual local tax losses near 77,000 and 12.88 million in the county.
Denver Colorado November 21 A jury returned a not guilty verdict in the case of Mrs Pat terson who had stood trial for murdering her husband after deliberating from 8 45 o clock last night until noon today.
Pendleton Med school backs down from All-Star clash to face Heppner High School in a decisive gridiron showdown. Heppner seeks an undefeated season as Coach Lytle unveils new plays. kickoff scheduled for 2 pm with officials named the night before amid intense countywide interest.
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