29 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
1
Governor Chamberlin enforces old statute requiring railroads to file annual reports with the Secretary of State. Penalties range from fines of 5000 to 10000 and possible jail terms for officials. The move aims to reveal receipts and expenditures to justify reasonableness of rates, with potential clashes over railroad governance and taxation in Oregon.
Governor states he will enforce the law requiring railroads to file annual business statements with the secretary of state. He has written to Secretary Dunbar urging action and warns penalties if reports are not submitted. The disclosure effort follows an investigation into railroad compliance, begun after a recent conversation. Two years earlier an angelic moment influenced Oregon.
A provincial description from Alberta argues overestimation by investors and outlines the high costs of land in eastern Oregon style settlement schemes. The author notes scarce American buyers, high land and water costs, and Canadian Pacific railroad land sales shaping speculation, urging caution for settlers and moneyed backers.
Havana reports say Felix Marquistes entered Cabanas with a large insurgent band. Rebels removed rails on the Cabin Central railway near Santa Chiara, bringing 17 captives to Havana. The former mayor of Crunes returned to Crunes at the head of 100 men, seized Consolaction, and left a detachment in charge. American pillaging expeditions outward bound on the American Comet. another ship sails with tents and supplies. Government cutters dispatched to intercept both expeditions. Pinar Del Rio reports government forces marching toward Guerra near Guines.
A mangled dispatch from St Petersburg reports rising tensions and unrest across Baltic provinces amid shifting troop movements. The article notes heavy fighting near Front line towns, with authorities declaring heightened public security measures and efforts to exterminate terror groups. A key update describes unrest spreading to Tambott township as new upheaval reshapes local governance.
In Tientsin on August 24, a Chinese Consul Taipten was shot amid a disruption described by local witnesses. Details remain sparse as authorities investigate the assault and study potential motives behind the attack.
In Chicago on August 29 wheat opened at 7 7/8, dipped to 7 3/4, corn opened at 4 1/2 and closed at 4 5/8, oats opened at 2 4 1/8. A Santa Fe railroad washout in Cal Fortila estimates damages at sixteen thousand dollars.
Philadelphia reports a bank failure case provoking public unrest as depositors confront Broad and Chestnut Streets. Detectives arrested a man amid cries and tense crowds. a receiver is sought while officials state collateral misused to cover large losses around 9 million dollars.
In the Mays land fraud trial R B Armsby recalled his appointment came from Binger Hermann and he sent all letters marked Personal. He said government agents threatened to indict his son if he did not reveal what he knew. J H Dobbin testified about Congressman Williamson backing the Woolgrowers convention for the Blue Mountain reserve expansion.
The Real Estate Trust Company of Philadelphia had been unmolested by state bank examiners for about two years. Thirteen examiners oversee the institutions and apparently were too busy to give attention to the concern which failed yesterday.
The Princess Trene was sighted off Nantucket at 1 40 am signaling no ill. Bryan will board the ilinole then the tug Moran to visit Nebraskans, stay aboard Titinole, and land at the battery tomorrow afternoon for welcome.
Loveland August 29 report: laborers stopped from a freight train track to avoid an oncoming train and were struck by a passenger train, resulting in multiple fatalities.
Walla Walla county totals assessable property at 21066524 dollars after board of equalization raises and deductions. Deputy John McGheg completed computations. corrections on the tax rolls will begin for the state board of equalization. Real property valuation rose by 241567 dollars to 17343158, personal rolls reduced by 1123 dollars to 3648556, with 14510 added as supplemental. Irrigation companies received 4000 and 1000 dollar assessments respectively. Tax levy to be set at October county meeting.
The steamer schooner Colla, sailing from Santa Cruz to Monterey, ran aground two miles south of Paint Pies last night. The captain and 10 crew reached shore at Monterey safely, while Mate Andersey, with DMahop, Albion Lumber superintendent, his wife and three children, and Prigham Kimbson are missing.
In Los Angeles on August 29 the body of James Hyde, 68, owner of the Crystal Ice company, was found at Fourth Avenue and Cath Street. He had been missing since Monday, his wallet rifled, and his mouth burned with carbolic acid. Police suspect he was slugged and acid poured in to fake a robbery.
The yacht Tint departed this morning to await William Jennings Bryan off Sandy Hook. Onboard were a few others besides the reception committee leaders and newspaper men, signaling a planned arrival event in New York on April 29.
San Francisco August 29 The strike situation remained unchanged with neither side yielding. Three Parley Farley trains carrying 2500 strikebreakers are en route from New York aiming to reach San Francisco in four days. Union leaders and city officials warn against violence as streetcar service is planned to resume amid efforts to minimize public hardship.
In San Francisco on August 24 a much larger crowd surrounded the car barns, with authorities facing ongoing tension. Details continue on page 5.
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