15 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
1
Ed London report says solicitor Newton, Crippen’s defense, asserts the prosecution’s case is ridiculous and without substantial evidence. Newton states Crippen won’t be bound over to the grand jury unless stronger proof is produced. He claims no single fact supports the alleged murder.
In Oregon theater four anti assembly candidates spoke against the assembly plan. Senator T B Kay defended direct primary and attacked machine politics while Judge Stephen A Lowell praised a political conscience awakening. Crawford A M urged neutrality toward the assembly and cited state savings from recent prosecutions. Shepherd Abraham and Abraham spoke on reform views with Friction over uniting behind a single candidate.
London dispatch reports Dr. Cook aboard Corneline Bradley's yacht bound for Etah to recover records he claimed prove his north pole discovery. Greenland officials say Bakimon who joined Cook believe he reached the pole.
Former Indiana congressman James Watson asserts the Democrats will win a House majority, estimating about thirty votes. He criticizes Republican losses from Maine to California and says Roosevelt’s rhetoric failed to win insurgent support, with widespread sentiment turning to Democrats on the campaign trail.
Chicago Sept 16 Insurgency and legislative jackpotting are the core issues in Illinois primaries today. In the ninth district Representative Boutell faces Frederick Gansberg in a hard fought contest. George Englehard challenges Representative Foss a regular. In the south Gov Deneen lines up against Senator Lorimer with ONeill Browne seeking renomination as Lorimer backs him.
A fifty thousand dollar fund is raised to establish a new Episcopal district with 16 parishes west of the Cascades. Bishop Keater of Tacoma, announcing today, will lead the district as its head.
Dr Tom Seaweard bought the Chisholm ranch near Ontario a year ago for 26000 dollars at 150 dollars per acre. He has since sold it to Kansas parties for 36000 dollars or 226 dollars per acre. The valley alfalfa land sits near Ontario.
Beverly September 15 President Taft will not seek a second term and aims to clear the field for Colonel Roosevelt in 1912. He plans to use a soft pedal approach to end his term, remaining neutral regardless of Roosevelt’s tactics and conceding no hard action against the former rival. An authoritative source says Taft sees Roosevelt as the likely candidate and favors publicizing his administration to better promote policy.
Seattle on September 12 reports primary returns showing Congress man Humphreys with a slight margin over Revelle, insurgent, in the first district. Progressives withhold final verdict as more returns come in. Poindexter leads Burke by about 32000. Ashton trails badly.
Riverhead, Sept. 16. Colonel Roosevelt spoke to about fifteen thousand listeners in his first New York campaign address delivered in this town today.
Tafts marked their 53rd year quietly with a day spent golfing. No public ceremony or celebration was observed for the occasion, and there were no special honors recorded.
Lewiston Idaho plans a 100000 dollar program to create two improvement districts. Projects include curbing grading and parking in the residential district and installing hard surface pavement on a main thoroughfare leading to Lewiston Orchards. Street department is to stay employed for six months while work proceeds.
Mrs Florence Sturtivant of Seattle returned home this afternoon after a brief visit with her brother-in-law A W Sturtvent who is seriously ill at his Pilot Rock home.
Taft moves to heal a rift between regulars and progressives by restoring patronage to insurgents in a letter to a Wisconsin politician. The administration signals willingness to treat progressives as loyal Republicans and avoid Democrat victory. Poindexter welcomes the shift, saying it unites the party under progressive leadership amid a split. Insurgents in Washington express elation at regaining patronage and expect no change in their stance.
Special trains will be run into Pendleton from Umatilla Pilot Rock Walla Walla Baker La Grande and other towns daily during the Round-up. Trains depart Umatilla and arrive Pendleton at 10 20 am with return at 10 20 pm. Baker City will stay open until 6 30 pm for day visitors. Additional excursions will originate in Heppner Portland and Spokane.
Denver September 15 delegates to the state convention to fill minor posts after a bitter fight over the Speer Hughes Denver delegation. Governor Shafroth renominated on the tray ballot after midnight as reform pledges were adopted. The article frames the struggle as another blow to the machine.
Seattle Sept 15 Secretary Ballinger left Seattle for Washington and refused to comment on the action of the standout faction in the congressional Investigation committee which met at Chicago and adjourned without reporting until December Ballinger will attend a special cabinet meeting Sept 26.
San Francisco report says Chief Martin faces graft charges tied to tenderloin precincts and is expected to resign to the police commission tonight. The note signals a major shakeup as investigators pursue graft allegations against department members.
Mayor Louis B. Scholl announces Echo will field a creditable exhibit and expect large attendance at the district fair. Hermiston merchant M Dishon plans to display large melons, A L Swaggart will showcase pure bred hogs, interior pavilion decor work advances, premium lists available on request, booths under early construction for timely setup.
Georgy Fite Gerald, former United States subtreasury teller, released on $50,000 bond after indictment for embezzling $173,060 in 1907. He claims detectives framed him, alleges a grave-digger attended his sister-in-law’s funeral to search a coffin for money. Authorities say four-count indictment cites embezzlement and larceny. potential penalties include up to three years or fines.
Stanfield Mayor George Coe greeted a Pendleton business visitor, discussing potential collaboration and local economic opportunities during the afternoon meeting. The exchange focused on investment prospects, job creation, and community development plans.
Pittsburgh September 15 doctors report that fashionable eastern seminaries yield the best cigarette customers. The National Association of Retail Druggists condemns women smokers in a resolution led by Mrs. Williams noting an eastern tobacconist’s claim that college girls are among his strongest patrons.
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