09 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1907
Page
1
In a dramatic courtroom moment Delmas pleads for leniency for Harry Thaw as legal arguments unfold after a heated dispute. Prosecutors counter with evidence highlighting the case’s severity and Thaw faces potential penalties.
Delmas argues Evelyn told the truth and detailing the girl’s path from poverty to modeling and White’s alleged predatory acts. He attacks Evelyn’s mother’s conduct, describing alleged payments and manipulation as he recalls the girl’s birth in 1884 and her rise to prominence, ending with biblical allusions to justice.
Hundreds of American settlers stock cars languish in Winnipeg yards as stock perishes from lack of water and food. Humane authorities have intervened after appeals to the board of control, leaving owners helpless as dozens of cars of fine stock die.
Portland man Mr Ruby plans a large horse trade expansion for 1914 moving 184 head from Europe and the United States to Portland with shipments to go to branch stables nationwide. He will leave for Porton tonight for California then Europe to purchase more horses including Percherons Helgians English Shires and German coaches. The business will be centralized in Portland with a distributing point and offices, and he aims to exhibit top consignments at regional fairs next fall.
The Boston & Montana company mines at Mountain View East and West Colusa and the Great Falls smelter shut down, leaving about 2000 workers idle after a 60 cent raise demand sparked the stoppage. Miners, smelter workers, and related trades across districts are affected as electricians and machinists join the walkout.
In Mexico City police capture an accomplice of Jove Estrada in the Barilla assassination. The detainee, naming himself Estrada, carries an empty scabbard and a knife tied to the weapon. He attributes the crime to the burning of a saloon he owned during Tiarriiog administration, claimed as government fire retaliation.
Leonard Leopold, co defendant with Howard Nicholas in the murder case of Margaret Leslie, is in critical condition both moribund and physically today, and may not survive to hear the verdict. It is expected the case will go to the jury today.
Washington April 1. The interstate commerce commission will compel Harriman to testify in federal court in New York for refusing to answer questions at the recent hearing.
In Salt Lake on a April day Mrs William L Dooley shot and killed her husband while near their telephone with their 10 year old boy present. A lunacy commission was later appointed to examine her sanity after an inquest was held.
Mrs Ida Von Claussen was refused admittance to the White House this morning. She left a letter demanding a commission inquire into her sanity before the president and proceed with an investigation of her right to be presented to the king of Sweden.
Fire swept through the Dis puteh and Butler buildings in Columbus burning the Dis puteh Publishing company. Losses cited at 100000 with total damage around 250000. Fire officials reported extensive damage and investigations to determine cause.
St. Paul April The House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution urging Roosevelt to run again. Five Democrats abstained from voting.
Springfield WI April introduces a bill to abolish private banks. William Harten, night watchman at the whitef t Finvel near Astoria, drowned. His home was Warrenton, survived by a wife and three children.
Company L third Infantry Oregon National Guard to be organized and mustered in with near maximum peace strength. Adjutant General W B Pinter and Assistant Surgeon Caplin Broadus arrive tonight. list of petition signers includes Percy Folcom and W D Pasley among many others.
The Missouri legislature reconvenes in extra session urged by Governor Folk to pass measures not approved in the regular session. The session could last 46 days or longer and will cover regulation of public utility rates, enforcement of cruelty laws, recall or removal of derelict officials, city police systems for large cities, and an emergency measure to curb race track gambling.
King Leopold II, 72, spends spring in Brussels amid health rumors. Reliable sources say his condition is precarious and his death could occur soon. He has worked to arrange succession, with Prince Albert of Flanders as heir, while his fortune may largely pass to him after provisions for close associates.
Chicago on April 9 reports wheat opening at 7 7 8 and closing at 7 6 7 8, corn opening 4 6 3 8 and closing 4 6 4 8, oats opening 4 2 7 8 and closing 4 2 3 4, reflecting a quiet trading day with slight shifts across grains.
Pendleton Camp No. 41 elected 16 delegates to the district convention and named a reception and entertainment committee to organize the May meeting. Delegates from 40 eastern Oregon camps will gather in Engles hall with plans for a Seattle head camp session in July and a banquet at Eagle's hall. Special railroad rates will be arranged.
Jefferson City April 1 an extra session of the legislature convened at noon by Governor Folk. The governor seeks an act to let cities control all public utility charges and to enact a stronger law against race track gambling.
Chas Peringer sustained fatal injuries when his horse slipped at the corner of Main and Alta around six last evening. He was found bleeding from the mouth and nose and received emergency care from Drs Best and Henderson before being taken to the hospital.
At 1 30 pm Charles Peringer died in hospital from a fractured skull after a horse fell on Main street yesterday. He was 17 and from Adams, son of John Peringer. Remains will be taken to Adams for burial. He never regained consciousness after the fall. doctors say the injury was fatal.
Henry Thomas of Holdman was brought to the city last evening with a dislocated shoulder after falling from a wagon load of wheat. He was brought in by B. K. Hoyt and the dislocation was reduced by Dr. Cc. J. Smith. He returned home this morning.
After the regular meeting of Lushee Chapter No. 19 of the Order of Eastern Star a social session will be enjoyed. The tale members of the order will be required to furnish the entertainment and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Polydore Moens plan to depart next Sunday for Belgium. They will stay until next September visiting relatives, traveling from New York City to Antwerp and then into eastern Flanders for the summer season.
In Holtman district coverage the promoters are now getting estimates on grade, track and rails. The article originally stated they were not, but the corrected report confirms estimates are being sought as part of the project.
In Chicago on April 1 authorities say a theft of 179000 dollars from the sub-treasury is cleared. A colored scrub woman was suspected after a search of her flat. Government secret service men questioned her today and a warrant was expected to be denied.
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