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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
8
A column opposing assembly backed partisan bosses and defending direct primaries. It denounces candidates who switch positions post election, urges Oregonians to resist political machines, and vows to defeat any assembly nominee to defend popular government and equal rights. The piece casts light on principles, independence, and the need to count every vote.
Continued from page one, the event notes that management has no duplicate ribbons and cannot replace those lost. Judge Fite Gerald warns winners to guard their ribbons and report any theft. Any person found taking award ribbons will be severely dealt with.
Official Weather Report gives maximum 80 and minimum 44 as rare conditions persist. Mrs Ed Barr remains in serious condition after Monday evening auto accident. Willan Hanley, Harney Valley stockman and acting roundup judge, received a late-night ranch message and departed on the early train.
Denomritic Committee chairman Will M. Peterson announces that the county Democratic meeting previously set for 2 p.m. tomorrow will now convene at 10 a.m. The sessions will be held in Peterson’s office, Smith-Crawford building.
Wesley Peters a wool sorter at the Pendleton Wool Scouring mill reported a pickpocketing at the town fair last night. He says about 50 dollars was taken from his hip pocket by a slick thief amid a large crowd. Police could not identify the suspect due to the crowd.
George H Himes, secretary of the state historical society, will attend at the council chamber in city hall at 1 o clock Saturday afternoon to organize a local historical society. All interested parties are urged to be present at the meeting.
County Superintendent Welles will begin work next Monday to enact the October apportionment under the school law. Each district receives a base lump sum of 100 dollars plus 5 dollars per teacher at the institute. The state fund adds 1.90 dollars per pupil, with potential additional amounts awaiting the sheriff’s October turnover.
A big parade tomorrow morning at 10 o clock will feature Robert Powell as drum major. Parade committee chairman Sperry issued clear instructions for participants to gather at Lilleth and Alta streets at 9 30 to ensure the procession starts promptly with all features expected to follow.
Walter Burgo known as Boston Terror arrives from Spokane to Pendleton and suspends boxing ambitions, sparring only with a trainee. He claims a Canada welterweight title in 14 rounds and says Scotty Lackey, trained by Sylves, has two knockout wins and backing to claim fame in the boxing world.
Chicago, Sept. 30. An alleged plot to dynamite the home of Mrs. Potter Palmer, a prominent society leader, was disclosed. Fred Wahenmeyer, 26, was arrested after a bomb filled with nitroglycerine was found. He rang the bell, claimed Mrs. Palmer was sick, lingered, and was overcome after a struggle.
Washington on September 30 the cabinet house party ended with no action on Ballinger's case. Reports say Taft would not allow discussion, indicating his attitude toward Secretary Ballinger remains unchanged as the cabinet dispersed.
Officers say orders to prepare for swift dispatch to Hong Kong and Shanghai were issued from Washington, though officials refuse to confirm. The scene mirrors fears before past uprisings, with societies reportedly organized to topple the Manchu dynasty and restore Mongol dominance.
Barney Oldfield and Walter Brookins, winners of a $10,000 Chicago to Springfield aeroplane prize, will race five miles on a circular track in Springfield. Oldfield uses his Benz car against Brookins aeroplane, Brookins has a one mile handicap.
San Francisco prosecutors present two indictments against Dr. Robert Thompson as a grand jury accuses him of the alleged murder of Eva Swan and the mutilation of a corpse.
Berlin reports indicate Wilhelm II showing signs of declining health and diminished mental vigor. The socialist movement's rise alarms the Kaiser and may delay Crown Prince’s India visit, while party data show 720,038 members, rising Berlin subscriptions, and a large media network.
Mrs Harriet Clark Fisher of Trenton returns to New York in the same car after an 18000 mile world tour started July 19, 1909. Her party included a nephew Harold Fisher Brooks a maid and a man servant. They traveled via ocean leg to Europe then to India China and Japan before reaching San Francisco and returning home. The car and travelers are reported in good health and the reception in Tarrytown involved a dozen automobiles.
Local seafood notice announces fresh eastern and Olympia oysters available at Hohbachs with telephone main 80 for orders. The brief item highlights market availability and a contact number for patrons seeking shellfish.
A traveler from Indiana chats with a narrator aboard a train through Umatilla county. They discuss mining near Baker City, vast wheat lands, and farming by horsepowered combines. The narrator praises Oregon’s productivity and invites a longer stay during Pendleton’s Roundup opening day.
London. H Lee Jones of Liverpool pledges help to those in personal crisis near despair from self harm. He invites private letters and promises to use affiliated organizations or contacts to ease the burden both materially and mentally, without requiring religious conversion. The move contrasts with the Salvation Army bureau that aids self harming individuals on religious grounds.
Druggist Koeppen markets Samose as a flesh forming food promising strength and health. The product is claimed to quickly stimulate fat producing elements in the body, with a personal money back guarantee if it fails to fatten thin people and restore vigor after about a week. Priced at 60 cents postpaid.
Serious rioting erupted as several hundred carbineers assisted authorities in isolating cholera patients. Troops faced resistance while attempting to move victims. In the city’s lower districts civilians attacked troops with knives and stones, injuring many.
The Asiatic squadron of the United States Navy has been ordered to prepare for sailing to China. The move follows rising tensions in the region as international powers seek to safeguard interests and protect nationals. The orders emphasize readiness and rapid deployment if required.
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