15 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
In Clear Lake Washington on October 16 armed posses chase two masked robbers who held up 30 logging workers last night as they turned in their bunkhouse pay. The bandits forced workers to strip valuables then made two men search mates pockets before forcing the men to line up and lock them in.
A San Francisco report documents sailor Neil Christian Peterson sacrificing his life to save shipmates from the schooner Marshfield off Mendocino coast. Peterson, Jepsen, and Lundberg launched a lifeboat amid a southwest gale. only the overturned boat was found, with Peterson's body aboard.
Wymore Nebraska October 16 Bryan tours the district where he began his political career eighteen years ago drawing followers across the state region highlighting his longstanding influence and present campaign presence.
Seattle October 16 Dr Willan R Kellogs Senate bacteriologist and tuberculosis specialist and founder of the Washington association for the prevention and relief of tuberculosis died here last night after several operations.
Sheridan Wyo Oct 15 A Burroughs swears in an affidavit that he knows all circumstances of the murder of Sheriff Harvey K Brown of Baker City Oregon a year ago He named the killer to police but the police refuse to divulge the name and say the witness stood within feet of the bomb when it exploded
A Chicago report from Oct 15 notes Speaker Cannon, Senator Borah of Idaho, Senator Dixon of Montana, and Elmer Dover discussed the campaign. Borah, who leads the western effort, said he does not care whether Roosevelt appears on the stump. The forecast lists Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado as Taft targets.
Thomas Cunningham, a prospector, was found near Santa Fe street outskirts after three men believed to be claim jumpers from Rhyolite Nevada shot him in the breast and robbed him of one hundred dollars. He had been drinking with the trio the previous night.
Trenton NJ Oct 14 The Duke Abrugal must come to the United States and work like any American gentleman to wed Katherine Elkins. Mrs A C Oliphant daughter of Senator Hiking and Kath aring half sister says her father opposes marriage to a foreigner, fearing social outcast in High Italian society. She asserts money not the issue and that real love exists, though the father remains steadfast against the match.
In Lynn on Oct 1 a minority of shoe strikers broke into a hall where ballots were being counted on a resolution to end the strike and destroyed ballots, stopping formal ratification. Manufacturers agreed to arbitrate with the understanding workers would return to work, though most hoped to resume today while a mainly foreign minority refused.
Washington October 1. A committee representing 8000 workers formerly with Bethlehem Steel Works will visit Roosevelt Monday. They aim to convince the president that prosperity for thousands of workers depends on government contracts going to private firms rather than navy yards.
A year of formal steps culminated yesterday as Furnish Ditch company gains sole ownership of ditches canals flumes and water rights plus Inland Irrigation work equipment from the original Furnish interests. The arrangement, set in May 1907, fully closes the deal now.
National Democratic campaign fund receipts reach 248,507.53 with 50,000 contributors. Nathan Strauss of New York gave 2000 dollars and the National Democratic Club of New York 25,000 dollars. Numerous donors contributed between one and five hundred dollars, while many others at higher levels supported the drive.
One woman is fatally injured and two others seriously hurt when a runaway freight car collided with a heavily loaded street car at the top of a steep grade on Dito street. Passengers crowded toward the door as the out of control freight car bore down, leaving Mrs. R.T. Roldron, a passenger, not expected to recover.
The fate of Pacific coast navy yards rests with a special board of engineers evaluating coastal needs. An appeal from the chamber of commerce seeks more naval facilities. The board will review the Mare Island San Francisco survey report and its implications.
Huntington West Virginia October 15 Taft spoke to about seven thousand people till morning declaring the protective policy made West Virginia safely Republican like Pennsylvania and predicting the state would stay that way He said he would move into Kentucky and on to Virginia and Tennessee for further speeches tomorrow and Saturday.
Bellingham timber closing with Merril brothers and Saxton selling their entire 200 million feet of timber holdings in Whatcom and Skagit counties to a Michigan lumber king for 325000 dollars.
Mr Henry Wickman and his 16 year old daughter of this city contracted ptomaine poisoning from condensed milk on Sunday. The child died this morning and the mother is in a precarious condition.
Berlin reports the international balloon race candidate Busley fell in the North Sea after drifting 100 miles at sea. The wind pushed toward the Arctic Ocean. the pilot was rescued by the steamer Prince Wilhelm. The Helvethe was towed after landing and disqualified. Banshee awarded the prize.
In Ogden, the anti Mormon party places a two county and legislative ticket, aiming to win Ogden and Salt Lake City. Led by former Senator Frank Cannon, the movement follows years of local opposition and creates a political sensation in the second largest Utah city.
Seattle on October 1 a city era agent J Harves Dennis touched a 60,000 volt wire at the city fleeting plant while demonstrating its danger. He was knocked across the room by a flash and suffered severe burns to the legs. Doctors fear amputation below the knees may be necessary.
Eugene Oregon October 15 John Barrett director of the general bureau of American republics announces a silver cup will be awarded to the football team winning the championship among the states of Oregon Washington and Idaho universities involved in a triangular contest Barrett aims to promote athletic and diplomatic ties through this prize winner’s cup event set to feature top squads from the three state universities with details released by Barrett’s office
Melbourne reports thousands of letters mailed today by Australian school boys to peers in the United States and England. The aim is to foster race pride and strengthen friendship between nations, bringing the younger generation closer together.
In Union City Tennessee on October 16 Mr and Mrs Briel report their one year old twins found medication and drank it. One twin died and the other is hospitalized in stable condition. Authorities investigate the incident as a possible accidental poisoning.
Junior Moore stands trial in La Grande this week on a charge of first degree murder for the killing of a Black woman identified as Sharp Herder near Teloeaset several months ago.
Salem Ore Oct 15 The Euphemica Sodality of Beattitude plans to found a large negro colony in eastern Oregon Washington and Idaho. J T Bowman of St Louis says the group seeks a grant of arid land in Malheur Harney Lake Crook and Grant counties, plus a townsite and a railroad from Yale Malheur to Elko Nevada via Silver City Idaho. Bowman says the settlers will pay their way and manage their own affairs.
Newport Oregon Oct 15 Morgan a resident eight miles up Yaquina river narrowly escaped death when a cigarette preceded a mighty explosion that wrecked his boathouse and destroyed his gasoline launch valued at $1000. He suffered only slight burns and singed hair.
A group of seven traveling salesmen discussed the presidential race at the Hotel St George in Pendleton. Five of the seven favored Bryan, though four are Republicans, signaling a notable shift in support among business travelers.
Washington D C where a new freight tariff reduces Pacific coast lumber rates and takes effect today by order of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan, delayed from August 26, was granted extra time for carriers to file revised writings.
In an incident near Hermiston Oregon, George Jackson died at St Anthony's Hospital from four bullet wounds after a quarrel with fellow Black man Jerry Brooke over Jackson's alleged unwillingness to work. Brooke was subdued by deputies and jailed. two other Black men, Calvin Jones and George Johnson, shared the tent where the confrontation occurred.
The Independent steamer White Seal bound from Fairbanks to White Horse posted at Dawson with half a million dollars in bullion from the Tanana district, consigned to Seattle banks.
Andrew Rothrock through attorney W. T. Ainkle files for divorce from Maude Rothrock alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since May 1905 and misconduct by the wife in Portland where she allegedly consorted with other men and walked the streets at night. He seeks custody of their son Lewis Clare Rothrock, age six, claiming the mother is unfit to have his care and citing threats and letters as part of the defense.
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