28 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
1
The Federation of Shopmen plans a potential day long strike across Harriman lines M K and T after rejecting recognition talks. Kruttschnitz’s message implied no concession and union leaders prepared a general walkout with actions in Denison, San Antonio, Sedalia and other points.
New York Sept 24 Union Pacific declares it will welcome a strike if needed, challenging the federation's interpretation after a noon telegram to federation officials in Chicago. The company states that if workers dislike the current treatment, further action may be taken to persuade them to remain in service.
In Los Angeles on September 28 the shopmen at Southern Pacific Railroad face a possible walkout the moment it is definite that railroad officials will not concede to federation demands. Union officers say readiness to strike is firm pending official action.
Denver sentry reports a high Union official from Chicago arriving in the city stating that a strike of the federation of shopmen on western railroads is inevitable.
Las Vegas New Mexico Sept 28 H C Bursum chairman of the republican territorial central committee will likely be nominated as the republican candidate for governor by the convention today. Former governors Bradford and George Curry seek congressional nominations only and are assured of nominations. The senate race draws four leaders Governor Mills William Andrews A B Fall and Thomas Catron.
Miss Rebecca Kruttschnitt daughter of Julius Kruttschnitt and her mother are in Chicago en route to New Orleans for her marriage to Henry Clifford Woodhouse an Englishman. The ceremony will be at the aunt Mrs Joseph P Blair's home with a brief honeymoon in the orient and after March they plan to live in Oregon. Woodhouse has money but no noble title.
Fire started to cook morning meal by Virgil Wanderer, father of a Mitchell family, caused the death of five members including Mrs Wanderer and four children Gertrude 11 Besse 19 Earl 4 Wyande 4, and injuries to two others and the father. A kerosene spill led to an explosion that engulfed the home and occupants.fire investigators report the incident.
The city’s official books have not been audited for years. The finance committee favors expert auditing to uncover errors or entanglements. A meeting with two county auditing experts is planned this week to discuss employing them if the council approves.
Lincoln Neb September 25 The western region shows a shift toward progressive ideas with Governor Aldrich at center. He denounced federal judges and accused them of nullifying election rights, saying the western spirit is driving this awakening.
In Paris on September 28 a bus toppled into the Seine after skidding from the Archeveche bridge edge during a collision attempt. The crash swept passengers into the river. ten bodies were later recovered while two or three survived by jumping.
Ukian Sept 28. Settlers clash with L. E. White Lumber Co over timber along Alder creek. H. S. Warren driven off and cabin razed after warning not to return. Settlers petitioned Interior Secretary Fisher and fear gunmen imported to the territory. Women resist leaving clearings. husbands to fight.
In Denver on September 28 a coroner's jury finds Mrs Gertrude Gibson Patterson responsible for the felonious killing of her husband Charles Patterson, former Chicago broker, in the previous Monday incident.
Fire near Tacoma Meeker Junction destroys a $160,000 veneer plant believed incendiary in origin. The blaze leaves more than 100 workers jobless and highlights widespread industrial damage.
Annie Crawford is under arrest on charges of poisoning her sister Elsie Crawford as detectives probe a series of mysterious deaths in the family over 16 months. The case links payments from life insurance to the alleged killings, with six-figure sums cited for the parents and siblings in the evolving narrative.
Johnson's mother laughs at claim Jack Woes broke saying he has a 160000 Inn bank here which he would not touch and that he always lives on the counties wherever he is.
Pouncl Eleffs reports from Tuwa on September 28 as President Carter speaks in a border area. He pledges reception in Boneno and signals support for a four term and a hopeful outcome in the Jay- Byaio Wah. The address covers railroad rates, unlawful combinations, tariff effects on manufacturers, banking and currency reforms, and urges tighter Interstate commerce oversight. The president defends existing antitrust rulings while noting progress on railroad rate remedies and hints tariff adjustments may be needed.
Governor Walter Clark of Alaska intends to meet President Taft next week to discuss six important laws he believes Congress should pass for the good of the territory. The plan follows a formal invitation from Taft to explore legislation beneficial to Alaska’s development.
The first public Wine congrese opened in Denver today, called by Colorado Governor Shaffroth. The three day meeting will discuss water power, irrigation, forestry and conservation to explore western mintes.
The Des Moines commission plan receives endorsement from John Mac Vicar, stressing improved efficiency and public service. He cites reduced expenses, better bookkeeping, and timely reports while noting deficits arise from non taxed federal and city properties. He argues political reform is gradual, not elimination, and cites growing adoption of commission government across many cities.
London reports Italian forces move to Tripoli with four battleships three cruisers and 20 000 troops. A second fleet from Spezia sails to impose a blockade on Turkish seaports as powers abandon peace hopes and prepare to contain a wider conflict.
A man known as Schultz is jailed after alleged skin game dealings on H H Wessel a Court street clothing dealer. He supposedly posed as farmer J W King over the phone to vouch for his trustworthiness. Wessel learned the ruse and Schultz was arrested after buying an overcoat worth 27 50.
A terrible explosion of rockets and bombs at a crowded church in Unidvliani, Mexico, today killed four people and seriously injured fifteen others. The blast occurred during celebrations for Madero’s arrival, leaving many wounded burned or crushed in the panic, with some at risk of death.
Constantinople reports indicate Italy Turkey hostilities may be averted if Turkey moderates its stance on the Waly demands. The Turkish cabinet met and announced material concessions to tall if Italy respects Turkey's territorial integrity, though the likelihood of Italian approval remains doubtful.
New York dispatch reports Italy admits forces were landed in Tripoli by the Turkish government yesterday. Premier in dispute blamed. a large majority of Italians reportedly favor war. Over 90 percent of reserves have responded to the government call to color.
Rome dispatch states that Turkish troops landed in Tripoli yesterday aboard ships from Derian transport. Officials have reviewed 19 documents supporting the account, amid rising tension and war talk.
OPCS erformed the tain expe thon for the Occupation of Tripoth Wis witt materially ata the Boveri Rt i preventing Brent strike of pote eieh bettie Planned CW eelalist
Italian citizens in Turkey must prove their status if Turkey seeks to reassert control. The decree states citizens in Turkey may face restrictions unless documents are provided to confirm nationality and rights under international agreements.
Paris Sept 23. French government orders cruisers compelled to protect French interests. Caniberta and BemGi set sail for Tripoli today to safeguard operations and nationals amid rising tensions in the region.
Berlin reports that all hope of a peace settlement between Italy and Turkey has been abandoned. The German ambassador in Constantinople seeks a basis for agreement as two German warships move east of Tripoli to protect German interests amid the belligerent standoff.
Sept 75 report notes police dismissed proceedings against Jack Johnson at Wells after a disputed Greek move to fight England. The looming bout may head to Paris as legal action clears. Attorney J W Hensleigh of Reho conducts city business.
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