04 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
1
The article reports Roosevelt gaining support from Republicans rather than Democrats, a rise of 20 to 35 percent for the Democrats, while Bryan predicts a clean sweep for the Democratic nominee. The piece analyzes party shifts, voter momentum, and implied declines for the Republican side ahead of the forthcoming election.
In Montpelier Vermont on September 4 a past presidential forecast notes Democratic wins in 1884 and 1892 preceded by smaller Republican governorship votes. It lists figures for several candidates and totals, illustrating prior election patterns and suggesting Democratic triumphs in those years.
Washington reports Senator James of Kentucky predicts a Democratic victory for Governor Wilson. He cites Vermont gains and GOP weakness as proof Wilson will carry nearly every state. Governor Wilson also praises results and notes Democratic momentum. Lincoln dispatch credits William Jennings Bryan with support for Wilson based on Vermont returns.
Superintendent De Force of the Northern Pacific visited Pasco to plan extra tracks for Round-Up crowds. Two new 906 foot tracks will be built north of the NP freight depot to park five special trains coming from Lewiston Spokane Portland and Tacoma. He praised the grandstand seating arrangements and promised NP cooperation to manage the September event crowd.
At a Theater Royal meeting in London on September 4 active discussion surrounded a proposal to keep English theaters open on Sundays. The king opposes Sunday performances, signaling royal involvement in the controversy.
A powerful northwest gale swept Svothind reducing ten fishermen to drownings. Many fishing boats are missing, with several reported foundered and all hands feared lost.
In a decisive primary result Californians back Roosevelt and Johnson, repudiating Taft. Roosevelt forces seize control of the state party, ensuring legislators will name Roosevelt electors at the Republican convention as the party candidate.
Two Tiulian Socialists were arrested as Kaiser Wilhelm watched Swiss army maneuvers. The prisoners will be held until the Kaiser leaves. authorities fear for his safety. Swiss law does not permit arrest for mere political suspects. only actual offenses justify custody.
Topeka Kansas September 4 Wells Lounsberry a Union Pacific bandit appeared before United States Commissioner Frank Campbell and was held on bonds totaling 25900 to await action by the federal grand jury at Leavenworth. He could not furnish the bond and will remain jailed until October 14 His attorney wife and father accompanied him to the federal building He said he would have arraignment but was later placed in a hospital cell after being taken to the city hall
Sea Girt Sept. 4. Gov. Wilson the Democratic presidential nominee leaves for New York City tonight to speak at a Workingmen dinner hosted by the Wilson and Marsh club.
In Charleston West Virginia on September 4 the Paint Creek district strikers were allowed to address a governor appointed commission over alleged indignities to women by mine owners guards. Militiamen seized seven machine guns and over 1600 rifles from private guards as strikers surrendered their arms. Authorities expect a return to normal shortly.
Paris reports a blast at the Clarence mine near Bruay trapped 44 miners. A second explosion halted rescue work, killing several relief workers. Three miners were rescued alive and 23 bodies recovered. Rescue attempts resume amid fear for the remaining entombed miners.
In Chicago on September 4 negotiations between electric line employees and owners collapsed, raising the specter of a disastrous car strike as tensions flare. The conflicting parties had been close to a settlement when talks broke down, signaling possible disruption to transportation and city services.
Pendleton holds a cornerstone laying for St Marys Catholic church next Sunday afternoon the third cornerstone laid in the city this year. The ceremony will feature a procession to the new church an opening choir selection a laying of the cornerstone and multiple addresses by Dr C J Smith Hon F J Lonergan of Portland and Bishop O Reilly along with musical selections and a benediction.
Hawthorne School host to first day as J. Landers announces staff for term starting Monday. Names include Sacre as principal, seventh graders Nagle and Truggles, and many teachers across grades. Catholic School also opens with good attendance and several students yet to return.
The county court hears renewed petitions to organize a 60 000 acre irrigation district known as the Paradise Sturgis and Hoskins project. Colon el J H Maley represents settlers seeking the district while a mortgage company objects that land liens would take precedence. Cost estimates differ, engineers cited $27 per acre versus $100 per acre, fueling the dispute.
Pekin reports rumors that Japan plans to object to China's deployment of troops in Northwestern Manchuria to retake Tonanfu from the Mongols. A Japanese note would resemble Britain's Tibet warning, grounded in 1904 and 1906 treaties. China grows alarmed at Japan's stance in Manchuria.
Washington officials announced that President Theodore Roosevelt will be summoned to testify before the Senate Campaign Contributions Investigating Committee. Chairman Clapp said Roosevelt would appear when the inquiry resumes in October to address John D. Archbold's testimony regarding the Standard of Contributions to the 1904 Republican campaign fund.
Burlington Vermont September 4 revised figures on election returns up to this hour list Fletcher Republican at 60 03 899 Howe Democrat 18 644 Meteger Progressive 14 204 It is expected complete returns will cut down Fletcher s lead.
Practically complete returns from Burlington show A M Fletcher Republican leading Vermont governor race with about 26 000 votes, Harlan Howe Democrat about 20 000, Frazer Meteger Progressive about 15 740. Analysts say Vermont’s past barometer of national politics favors Democrats as Republican plurality falls below 22 000.
Pendleton may seek a 200000 bond to fund a mountain water system. J T Brown says council presentation will wait until title to Chaplish springs is secured and springs appraisal is completed. The plan envisions Chartlish and Chaplish springs delivering about three million gallons daily, with a new Thorn Hollow to city route for a reinforced concrete pipeline.
President Taft was confined to bed after injuring a strained ankle when he slipped on the Beverly golf links several days ago. The incident occurred during a round with no immediate danger to his health reported.
Bobby Powell and his manager Jimmy Mensor arrived in Pendleton seeking a boxing bout at 146 pounds during the Round-Up. Powell, ready to fight anyone from 122 to 15 pounds, hopes to meet George Brooks of Spokane and Jack Downey of Salt Lake, with an exhibition promised if matched against rival speedsters. Mensor, known locally for his Buckaroos baseball stint, accompanies him.
Denver report says Miss Margaret Haines twenty four, niece of A M Stevenson republican national committeeman and Taft leader in Colorado, attempted suicide by taking poison at the Stevenson home. She is described as despondent over a love affair and is in serious condition.
Governor West announced action against saloonkeepers who sell to intoxicated patrons in Portland and appointed Roscoe Hurst as special prosecutor to gather evidence. He will seek license revocation under city and state laws and plans a proclamation against breweries shipping liquor into dry Oregon, including shipments via Vancouver, Washington, seen as evading interstate law.
At the Pendleton Commercial club monthly meeting the push to keep boats operating on the upper Columbia was endorsed. A special committee will meet September 12 to act. Lewiston stock show protection and better grain freight rates were also discussed. The gathering followed a river trip and showed strong local business support for fall activities.
Ellensburg Sept 4 Ralph W Sheppard manager of the Ellensburg Cycle company was accidentally shot in the left cheek during a hunting trip in Robinson Canyon A 12 gauge shotgun in the hands of Frank Howard a Northern Pacific fireman fired at Sheppards cap believed to be a grouse Howard and Sheppard were separated about 30 feet when the shot was fired at the cap He was taken to the Taoma hospital with a serious condition
Boston report summarizes global telephony and telegraph data from 1911. It notes 22.0 billion world calls, 14.0 billion in the United States, 578 million telegrains, US share around LT percent, worldwide telephone investment over 2.795 billion dollars, gross yearly earnings near 325 million, and average earnings per telephone of 82.87 dollars.
Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon said he would back Roosevelt but has not decided whether to campaign on the stump. The announcement came from Washington on September 4. The statement signals Bourne’s support while leaving timing of any public appearances undecided.
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