22 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1907
Page
1
The trial for McManus began after twelve jurors were sworn, with the state arguing a first degree murder charge for Estes’s death. The defense claimed justifiable homicide, presenting events to support the theory. Prosecution and defense outlined anticipated testimony and key scenes from the Pullman Saloon incident.
Henry Watterson predicts Hughes will be the Republican nominee in 1908 and Bryan the Democrat. He bets $100 that Hughes will win in a Paris Mutuals wager, while Roosevelt may run again in 1912.
Washington April 22 Advices say Germany backs the Persian government with the German Oriental Bank of Berlin, a move that angers England and forestalls Britain’s aims. A peace conference at Amalta stalls, signaling possible renewed hostilities in Central America as the president's representative departs to oversee conditions.
Linn County Granges representatives have gathered signatures in Umatilla County for a referendum on the University of Oregon appropriation. Eugene Palmer reports securing about 250,000 signatures in Umatilla and then heads to Hood River to continue the effort. O R and N cut telegraph wires near Whetstone crossing to limit low-hanging lines prompting legal action to pipe wires under tracks. Judge R. P. Bolte of Salem dies, leaving a $77,500 estate with $60,000 in real estate.
Tokyo reports the steamer Mongolia ashore near Mayeda lighthouse in Nagato province while trying to avoid a sailing ship collision. Pacific Mail officials blame negligence by Japanese sailing masters who ignored signals. The vessel carried full cargo and 400 people. rescue is expected with no loss of life.
April 22 reports include 14 year old Charles Fiester killed during a Chemawa Indian School store break in Salem. Related items note Hermann case arguments to jury in Washington with verdict expected soon. The supreme court refused a writ of error to review death penalty for Lord Barrington, convicted of Missouri murder.
Chicago April 22 Wheat opened 78 1 2, closed 73 1 8 for the day. Corn opened 45 and closed 47 4, oats opened 44 1 8 and fell to 43 4 8.
Nine thousand acres of yellow pine timber on the headwaters of Catherine Big and Eagle creeks in Ennion county sold for 72000 to Edwin Wilcox, a Boston capitalist, at cash per acre. The pool of entrymen owned the land and expect a large sawmill, possibly at Union, to convert timber into lumber as a railroad line nears Catherine creek above Union. Sir George Armstrong, proprietor of the London Globe, died April 20.
In San Francisco on April 22 the gambling crackdown continued with 136 gamblers arrested and the Hearings on the Home Telephone case expected to resume as two mystery witnesses are located. Prosecutors accuse defense of witness tampering in the Ruef trial while Henry Heney promises a municipal corruption expose and a sensational development. In the wholesale district a fire damaged multiple firms at Fifth and Howard, caused by crossed wires, with losses estimated at 27000.
Salt Lake street car operatives ballot on strike this morning with results due tomorrow night. Unions allied to the street car men are expected to join, threatening a citywide halt in traffic and power until the dispute is settled.
The Supreme Court ruled that government bonds cannot be taxed, overruling state courts that allowed a state to tax bank holdings of government bonds as if they were other bonds. The decision shape remains noted with April dates.
A Fulton Kentucky merchant John Green home burned on April 22. Four children aged 1 to 10 were burned to death while the father, mother and two other children were rescued by neighbors. The tragedy left the family with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Authorities investigated the cause of the blaze.
Pendleton horsemen report strong enthusiasm for the upcoming show on Saturday May 4 after a successful Colfax event with many fine horses and 60 prizes. Farmers statewide urged to bring horses to show off Willamette County teams and driving stock.
The Oregon Sunday Journal reports that a favorable Spokane rate ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission could trigger universal interior concessions. Montana officials plan to challenge terminal rates against Northern Pacific and Great Northern. If Spokane gains, towns from Helena to Butte and Walla Walla may demand equal reductions, reshaping Pacific slope tariffs nationwide. Commissioner Prout hints at final arguments in June with a decision likely by October. briefs from railroads, Portland chamber, and Spokane closely coordinated.
Father of Edward Davis directs a search party of sixteen men at Meacham Creek. Dr. J. Davis of Portland, Edward's uncle, leads the organized effort aided by search gear and driftwood clearance. Tracks and a hidden wire suggest a possible drowning as Edward attempted to cross the swollen creek. A second item notes Fenedlet Gimmel’s death by suicide while under arrest, attributed to insanity from overwork.
Pendleton officials discuss moving the Pacific Coast elevator now opposite the O R & N passenger depot to allow a proposed new city depot. Removal depends on elevator company consent and city action to gain more trackage room, with possible yard clearance if the elevator is relocated.
Negotiations between the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors and the Denver & Rio Grande railroad ended with the company refusing a wage increase based on the Chicago settlement. A 20 member general committee left for home as members vote on accepting or authorizing a strike if further talks fail. In Pasco the Yakima Brewing Company begins its first brick building, a 50 by 90 foot two story structure.
At Angels Camp Utley Mining properties, forty armed guards patrol as over 600 miners are locked out after demanding an eight hour day. The owners refuse and expect a strike, prompting a closure of operations.
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