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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
1
In Colorado the government withdrew public entry on over 500000 acres in the southwest for forest reserves. Indictments pending as a federal grand jury weighs Lake Shore and Standard Oil relations in Chicago. Evidence presented by three Lake Shore employees suggests imminent indictments once the federal judge returns.
In New York on Aug 17 rumors widen that Harriman may acquire St Paul. Negotiations reportedly are pending but no official confirmation exists. Initial plan was Union Pacific to take St Paul, which would violate the Interstate Commerce Act, so a Southern Pacific takeover is now proposed.
Pacific lines led trading on the New York stock market with Union Pacific rising to 174 and Southern Pacific jumping as investors priced in dividend news. Harriman stocks spurred London bear activity as markets reacted to dividend announcements and the appeal of Pacific lines.
Massacres of Jews continue in Warsaw as the government reinstates repressive policies nationwide. Workmen and Cossacks clash at Kolpinon with dozens killed or wounded. Twelve policemen die and four are wounded in Warena over the past five days. Suspected agitators are being arrested, including Veragoff, a former douma member. A Moscow social democrats conference is said to have been declared by police. In Oyster Bay President entertains Moody and other officials, while General Wilson and Colonel Cobb visit Washington.
Eyewitness accounts from Panig at Warsaw and Bucharest report police efforts to stop violence after a pogrom escalated. Refugees describe mobs attacking Jews with deadly force, with hundreds rushing toward Roumania as chaos spreads.
George Drumheller, leading local farmer, estimates about 140000 bushels of wheat worth 74000 dollars from roughly 6000 acres harvested this year. He notes dry June conditions and hot weather affecting yields at the regional farm, with a projection of about 20 bushels per acre.
The Southern Pacific declares a two and a half percent dividend on common stock, its first ever and stated as semi annual. Union Pacific dividends are payable September 15 to holders of record, and Southern Pacific payable October 1 to stockholders of record. The payments reflect the companies’ improving earnings expected by investors.
The Eagle Band presents an eight piece program tonight starting at 2 o clock at the court house grounds. Chief Gurdane will oversee crowd behavior and no rough play by small boys is allowed during the performance era.
Portland Ore Aug 17 After about 20 minutes the federal court jury found Clarence N Zachary guilty of perjury in the Watson homestead claims case. Zachary an official of the Butte Creek company faces sentencing tomorrow.
Portland Oakiawa and San Francisco games reported with Seattle beating San Francisco 4 to 1. Other listed results include Angeles 6 and Frayne 1 with Angles and Los Angeles in action under the Pacific Coast Baseball standings.
Reports from New York and Washington detail Valparaiso Chile badly damaged by an earthquake with many killed or injured and fires burning across the city. Seismograph records show the tremors lasting hours, with cables down to the interior and operators fleeing the disturbance. Conflicting dispatches describe fires, buried residents, and uncertain casualty tallies as Chile suffers the quake’s impact.
Sacramento reports cashier W. H. Beckwith of the California fruit inducers vanished yesterday while hiring girls and driving toward Amarville. Authorities traced his car and found a shortage of about seven thousand dollars. Beckwith posted bond for five thousand dollars as officers pursued further inquiry.
Milwaukee August 17 The National Aerie of Eagles voted Seattle for the next convention and adopted a resolution to establish a uniform rank. Otto Schoenfeld will withdraw from the grand trustee packet and said he was nominated without his consent. Judge March of San Francisco reported $21,000 in the relief fund left over will be saved for winter housing needs.
Paris reports the council of ministers and President Falberce agreed on a firm separation of church and state despite the recent encyclical. Government promises to enforce the separation law passed by parliament, set to take effect December 11.
A blast at a Kent sawmill on Bik Creek yesterday killed J. Kelmnes the saver and wounded Henry Coffee. Coffee was taken to the city and admitted to St. Luke's hospital for treatment.
A man was injured at 7 o'clock this morning when the boiler door struck him. He was blown about fifteen feet and his body was mangled. He was moved to hospital where doctors say his injuries will disable him for about two weeks.
In Fort Morgan Colorado Fred Jewell shot John Strasnelay after a 3 year old son fell into water while his wife attempted a rescue. German friends of Reta gathered to lynch Jewell but troops protected them.
Stackpole testified in his own defense denying any conspiracy to murder Mrs. Scheck. He stated he visited the Schecks early in the evening, then went to a fire, and afterward to his room as the defense rested with his testimony and arguments.
Truckee Nevada August 17 Juan Lanura was killed in the railroad yards when an engine severed his head from his body. A draft for 500 dollars payable to Lewiston Bank and 100 dollars in gold were found in his pocket.
Mrs Andrew Carnegie lies in state as London funeral services are planned with Ambassador and wife plus other Americans attending. A riot at Butter Junction, Pa, leaves two dead and about 25 injured in the clash between union and nonunion workers.
Laramie Wyoming reports record activity as Train Master Letts assigns Stone and Sparr to run a growing system. Rail crews total 24t work on the new double track projects from Lookout to Hanna and Harper to Teck River. Sections between Harper and Teck River and Como and Hanna to be put in service on the 18th as the freight and stock surge overwhelms the line.
New York announces Union Pacific declares a 5 percent dividend on common stock and 2 percent on preferred, bringing the company to a 10 percent overall dividend basis.
The Oregon and Washington railroad backed by Harriman interests seeks to parallel the Northern Pacific to Seattle. Disputes center on right of way through Washington counties from Portland area to the city, with contests at Rocky Point and Kalama and anticipated Salt proceedings to force routes. Gray's Harbor line projects add to the struggle as both systems race to secure grades and land.
At Minneapolis on Aug 17 the Grand Army of the Republic elected William M Armstrong senior vice commander and E B B Fenton chaplain in chief with seven nominees withdrawing in his favor. G A R will meet next year at Saratoga New York and discuss the convention site. voting adjourned after preliminary business.
An acrimonious Assembly debate centers on whether Hearst's backing for Infor is political. The faction opposed to endorsement moves to withdraw the resolution. A broader reform plan is promised to be introduced later, signaling ongoing political maneuvering.
Aug 17. When the Hepovltore of the First National bank vowed the bank had closed this morning depositors left quietly. A popular belief spreads that the bank will pay 100 cents on the dollar.
Chicago August 17 Wheat opened at 70 5 8 and closed at 70 1 2. Corn opened 49 1 8 and closed 47 1 4. Oats opened 30 1 9 and closed 29 3 4.
Despite a dry season and a record May drought, the springs supplying Walla Walla are yielding more water than in recent years, providing an unexpected abundance for the city.
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