31 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1906
Page
1
A crowded conference in the Commercial association rooms discussed diverse proposed laws and measures. Topics ranged from tax legislation and stockman needs to a new closing hour and witness intimidation laws with several officials debating official action and funding for a regional fair.
Dec 4 San Antonio Texas Patrick Guerra a wealthy Contuila leader and prominent Mexican citizen was arrested on charges as a leader in the Minutemen raid. He owns about 2 million acres of land and was seen as a top prize by revolutionaries and a longtime foe of the Ding administration.
Washington reports a Terracotta wreck near Terra Cotta three miles from the city across the river. Casualties range from 45 to 50 dead and about 80 injured with many bodies severely mangled. A team of five from a train of empties was arrested. the investigation will be held in Baltimore.
Three men of the Pinatula delegation vie for influence as the contest for speaker among Representatives Davey Vawter and others tightens. Local power shifts concern Multnomah and the fate of leadership as new votes and possible substitutions loom amid links to income tax debate and Roosevelt’s Philippine policy stance.
A county lawyers meeting at the court at 2:50 today formed the Umatilla county bar association with Cheil Jiadwe MHa as president and W. F. Taney as secretary. AL St. Silliman named creator. committee to draft bylaws appointed. Resolution for a Supreme Court Library site discussed and sent to a committee. to be reviewed before legislatures action. Milton Hotel Sold to Mr. Ragsdale of Walla Walla. McQuerry plans retirement from active duties. business shifts toward Tacoma involvement.
Chicago market brief notes 1 Wheat opened firm and closed steady. Prices show minor moves with 1 Wheat at 254 and 1 Wheat at 1314, reflecting a stable trading day in Chicago markets.
New York December 31 Rockefeller at Pocantico Hills told a correspondent that many businessmen suffered losses from shrinking stock values despite prosperity. He linked declines to attacks on corporate interests over the past two years, warning the workingman would be the next sufferer as capital and debtor classes retrench. He expressed faith in Americans and the future prosperity.
The Watta Walla Union reports progress toward a 100000 appropriation from Washington to aid the Columbia River improvements. Secretary A C Moore received no letter from Professor W D Lyman about a Pom eroy meeting where promises of support were made. Senator Stevenson and Representative Long of Pomeroy endorsed the move and pledged aid. County citizens back the effort, with Pomeroy voting to support the Commercial Club action. A committee led by Stevenson will draft resolutions.
Six year old Stella Jensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J Jensen, drowned yesterday afternoon in Yellowhawk Creek near Walla Walla. Her brother, crossing the stream with her, fell in and she lost balance, plunging head first into the water. Parthes of neighbors searched the stream while her parents traveled to the nearby Penney school house and later learned of the accident.
A Milton mass meeting will discuss halting the Walla Walla river from Nichols place to the railroad bridge and creating a new channel to protect riverfront properties. Authorities estimate repairs at 75000 dollars and plan to seek state aid as past floods caused extensive damage.
Dr FE A. Vaughn is named again to the State Dental Association executive committee to serve the unexpired term of a prior member. He previously was appointed governor or board member of the State Board of Dental Examiners and will continue in that role.
Morcow, Tinho, Roy Taylor and Wo J. Shieves faced charges in the death of David Colter. A local woman testified that Taylor and Shrieves beat Colter to death, but the defendants maintained their story. After a three hour jury deliberation, all four were acquitted.
Umatilla County court debates merging the recorder’s office with the county clerk to reduce costs. Recorder Hendley protests, citing profits and staff, while supporters note only 12 counties retain separate recorders. The mass meeting backs economy and a potential bill to abolish the office.
A young man named McKinley, plagued by drinking and troubles, tried to end his life in his hotel room with a pocket knife. He severed a vein in his left arm and, bleeding, was taken to St Anthony's Hospital by Dr. W. G Cole. He is expected to recover. The man spoke of personal woes and claimed he had attempted the act during a period of intoxication.
Cleveland and Merion meet in a basketball tilt described as tight and competitive. The game centers on pace and defense with both teams showcasing strong footwork and strategic plays.
Fragmentary OCR text references a legal matter and a court proceeding with dates and names unclear. The readable phrases suggest a formal action involving a party and a January date, but content is garbled and cannot be fully reconstructed.
Detectives report on a collision near Peterson eighteen miles east of Oman. Sait Tak and colleague subdued five farmers trying to stop a train to seize coal. Fireman A. S. Trask, brakeman M. H. Trice, and engineer Bo. McForly died. operator confessed.
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