08 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1906
Page
1
Oregon Governor Chamberlain denounces Roosevelt’s push for coercive racial school policies. He cites Washington DC’s separate schools for colored children and argues Western states resist forced integration. He warns federal action should mirror local practice and respect local public school standards.
A bond of 9000 pounds was posted for appearance in federal court. Names and details appear garbled but indicate a matter before the court requiring a bond, with a principal and sureties involved and a scheduled April hearing or action.
Reading text notes a proposed dam to hold about 1,400,000 acre-feet of water, sufficient to flood land area in acres. It emphasizes irrigation of crops in the fertile lands downstream and mentions Hoovevelr and Arin as location cues.
Three masked men robbed a Los Angeles saloon, pistol drawn, taking cash and watches from ten patrons. They stole an automobile and escaped, leaving patrons shaken as police begin a manhunt.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Mo and St P to Sette, Teg Dec, and a plan involving Piottte coast and Chicago Milwaukee and St Taall lines. It mentions Wayne and Seattle in a likely compilation of a route or event, with unclear dates and places. The text is too corrupted to determine a clear event, date, or outcome.
Berlin December 5 The reichstag debated the new tax laws approved last spring as three months of revenue fall well short of estimates. Rail ticket tax produced 1.9 million marks vs 40 million expected. fourth class travel exemption cited. Postal tariff gains lag by about three million marks. automobile tax raised 6 million. dividend tax yielded only 100 thousand. Navy and army costs rise, prompting government concern.
In Pendleton at the Owl Saloon Dollarhide and Stewart, both known gamblers, fought over a 10 cent stake during a game of twenty one. Stewart slashed Dollarhide’s neck with a pocket knife, causing a deep gash requiring stitches. Both men were brought to hospital and are reported as well. The incident occurred mid evening with Dollarhide later listed in the hospital.
Residents of the Greenhorn mining district appeal to the Interior Department after a Mine Mountains reserve decision. Miners say they were promised more land to protect claims from sheep overrun, but government agents restricted allotment, risking water supply and pasture. Shelled Superintendent notes miners had received all they asked for and were satisfied.
The Siprinish ship Tormter suffered a stoning near the knot. no deaths reported. The Cormen tow was towed into harbor, the worship uninjured. Howjed Watton, editorial writer and Perry McBride aide, is dead after a Seattle operation for appendicitis.
Details from Leyte report a Dec 5 clash between Palatines and Americans. Five Americans, 30 natives killed. Lt Yates wounded. Eighth Infantry detachment and constabulary reinforced, hand-to-hand fighting ensued as Pulajanes attacked coastal fortifications.
Washington reports confusion over Taft’s future and Roosevelt’s strategy. A leaked note claims Taft will not seek the presidency while Roosevelt plots to influence the Republican nomination. The Times notes Roosevelt favors Hughes and seeks governor-elect views on war and domestic policy.
The Kansas City case reports Agnes Myers and Frank Hottman each receive a 30 day respite from execution after the Kansas City woman killed her husband. The Supreme Court decision directs Governor Folk to consider clemency.
Bishop Seymour of the Episcopal Church and head of Springfield diocese since 1879 died at 6:50 am after a period of feebleness. The noted ecclesiastical writer and leader contributed to church affairs for decades.
A woman wounded ex Senator Arthur Brown of Utah was shot this afternoon at the Ral eleh hotel in Washington. She fired twice. one bullet hit the stomach, another the hand. He was taken to an emergency hospital with poor prospects. The assailant, who gave her name as Annie Handly, was arrested.
Dr Benjamin Worris a renowned physician was shot five times and fatally wounded this afternoon by A C Campbell of Polar Wisconsin in the Stock Exchange Building offices. Campbell is said to be attempting divorce from Mayet alleging intimacy with Harris wife. The affidavit details Harris's actions and Campbell was arrested.
Bain Francisco December reports the grand jury will finish the investigation of an alleged theatrical racket and then address gambling joints. The police face claims of widespread gambling, with some 300 games in operation citywide, many open day and night. The fire corruption fund is cited as a motive in police conduct.
In Palestine Texas on December 8 the Cotton Belt train robbery on Eyala led to the assault of Pacific Express Messenger Ghiasetti. About $110,000 was taken and five of the robbers have been arrested.
A Southern railway freight train rear ended a westbound freighter near Richmond Vermont this morning killing engineer George Kinney and three or more tramps while injuring fireman and other crew. Debris suggests multiple unknown victims incinerated. the event closely follows a Thanksgiving Day collision that killed President Spencer.
Milwaukee legislator George Graede says he will introduce a bill to levy a tax on adults who do not vote, with revenue directed to campaigns. He argues two thirds of candidates' expenses arise from get-out-the-vote efforts, which he claims would be eliminated by the plan.
A mangled crude report describes a robber named Kobe shooting a cashier and fleeing near a millinery shop half a block from the street car line. Suspect details are unclear but the incident is tied to a Belk bank location and a World War era setting.
The article notes Mayor Schmitz is critically ill following graft investigations. Since returning from Europe, authorities have taken steps to prevent news of the probe from reaching Mrs. Schlotts.
An explosion occurred in Chicago at a Universal Trading building on Thirtysfitet and Morgyn streets. Twelve patrol wagons raced to aid the victims. About two hundred men were employed in the building.
Report notes the Shah of Forsiare remains head unsteady and weak though showing some improvement. Troops are being paid or rare, with unclear causes and limited detail on operational effects and leadership stability.
Dec 3 report from K Pasa Texas notes Pivelant Heht wiped of the Wuanos section of Spit Fytut Lom. The lie population is 806 and 1082 patients are listed in the Washington state infang asylum at Stellicoon.
Baker City Herald reports Pinatilhy tribe members claim three racing ponies were stolen from the Uma- Ha reservation by white men. Jin Mipthorn Captain Yum Lumpkin and tribal leaders travel to Baker City seeking return of ponies and possible help from Sheriff Tastor or Pendleton. a promise to pursue the thieves was reportedly made by Sheriff Tavior.
A 19th century account describes a Parm factory tied to a Spokane region venture led by John Lo Anderson. The family run operation, with a hired man, organized by branching into farming nearby at Walleyford to access transport, amenities, and land for growth.
City schools near capacity with about 200 children out of class due to crowding. Enrollment climbs, compulsory laws unevenly enforced, district debt at 205000, proposed bond up to 400000 with state aid. Bond vote to be decided at upcoming meeting. New multi-room building at central grounds and an additional facility for the Columbia area are proposed.
George Peringer considers a brick and fireproof four to five story theater at the corner of Court and Thompson streets. He has laid a foundation and consulted Portland architect. Peringer seeks a profitable proposition from theater patrons and local developers to justify the project. The plan includes possible collaboration with Dr Rohirman and potential shared first floor uses.
Wheat opened at TH l 8 and closed THN with corn opening at 42 6 8 and closing 49. Outs opened 69 percent and later traded at 34 2 8.
A 12 year old boy from WILdum Fin allegedly killed his sister in Prairie Du Roche. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but the incident appears to involve a minor and a fatal act. Authorities have opened inquiry.
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