07 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1905
Page
1
Debate over the irrigation measure grew heated as the committee reported adversely in open session. Speakers blamed eastern members for lethargy while proponents urged private water rights and a regulated code to govern distribution, with Dr. Cole praised for championing the bill.
Chicago feb 7 May wheat opened at 1.17 and closed at 1.16 percent July wheat 1.014 and closed at 1.01 Cort 464 Oate 22 percent San Francisco cash wheat 1.50 to 1.55 Portland Walla Walla 86 blue stem 01 valley 87 Liverpool May wheat Ta
In a special message to the legislature Governor Folk urged a $25,000 appropriation to promote Missouri at the Lewis and Clark exposition. A train wreck near Mexico City injured about 23 to 24 people when a plank car carrying 209 excursionists fell from a six foot embankment into a ditch.
A Philadelphia report cites A J Carwatts call for government regulation of railway rates with safeguards against favoritism and rebates. He notes public confusion over regulation versus discrimination and references the Overstreet bill in Congress. England reports nearly 1,300,000 new county court cases last year.
A 1906 letter from Senator Fulton to Judge Stephen A. Lowell discusses sending an irrigation expert to examine winter irrigation on the Umatilla River. The Geological Survey and Reclamation Service plan preliminary surveys, with H Means to visit early spring to conduct deeper investigations.
Washington reports that August W. Machen former superintendent of the free delivery post office department and Samuel A. Groff with his brother Dudae B. Groff face two year sentences at Moundsville federal penitentiary for postal fraud. Twenty other federal prisoners will accompany them. Machen sought a special Pullman car but was denied. Dr George Lorena, implicated in the case, is to be sent to prison in Toledo. sentences may drop to eighteen months for good behavior.
Reports from St. Petersburg and Warsaw detail the unsuccessful Kuropatkin flank move on January 25. Reinforcement requests, railway congestion, and workers clashes escalate tensions as authorities brace for further turmoil amid strikes and rising casualties in Finland, Tiflis, Radom, and Warsaw.
At Bloomington February 7 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Tailors faced a motion to verify if he wore union made clothes. Herman Nehus chaired the probe but Gompers refused inspection, prompting seating denial. Two new scarlet fever cases reported, bringing total to eight, including Folsom Tallman, son of J W Tallman on Water Street, and a child of J K Bend on Jefferson Street.
Portland dispatch reports a federal grand jury is investigating Congressman J. L Williamson in land frauds linked to a bond and live stock business run by Williamson and Dr. V. Geewaner. Allegations claim government land was illegally acquired with funds advanced to secure land for Williamson.
This afternoon Circuit Judge Billa hears the case of George Ireland a Freewater saloon man arrested weeks ago for violating the prohibition law The defense argues the prohibition law was not enacted for the Milton subdivision and the petition for a vote was invalid The People retain Halley Lowell and Treland to defend Ireland while Balleray McCourt lead the defense Also notes wool sale of 200000 pounds from Charlen Cunningham flock to Union Woolen Mills for 17 cents a pound and Perry nominated U S marshal for Alaska district
Adolph Weber faces a murder charge in Auburn California as opening statements outline circumstantial links to the crime. Prosecutor Webb argues motive from a $40,000 inheritance and cites demeanor, a bloodstained pistol, threats to Weber’s aunt, and post crime washing of hands as key factors.
The Commercial Association holds its annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year. President J A Borle, Secretary P Y Robtowen, and Treasurer F P Vincent lead a list of 22 membership applicants. The initiation fee may be suspended tonight, admitting applicants for 1 each. The article also notes plans for a new transcontinental railway from Moncton to Port Simponcon, to be 31600 miles long at a cost of 125000000.
The list honors students who succeeded in the eighth grade examinations held countywide from January 14 to 20. District 01 Milton Elvin Schmidt Grace Young Constance Hinchlingy Frank Shielta Nellie Bowman La icille Bennett Fannie Wilcox Allen MirLean Morle Metcy Beate Wilk no Dennis Groom Jacy Webster District 7 South Fork Wallin Walla viver Fannie Robieon District 7 Nair Pilot Monk Lawis Gilliland Todd OGrilend Hope Halley Dietelet 72 Fruitvale Paul Chat oey District 10 Ferndale ihel Lind say Wilbur Prichett Roy Mason Anna Camp Martin Harrah District 30 north of Milton George Sheard
Lake County wool buyers contract the 1006 clip at 16 34 cents per pound with most of the county’s clip expected to be sold at these prices. No sales yet reported. sheepmen anticipate market openings 2 to 3 cents higher than last year. The Condon Globe notes the cautious spirit among growers.
Frank Hamilton pleaded guilty in Idaho to obtaining money under false pretenses and was sentenced by Judge Billie to one year in prison. Sheriff Taylor will likely transport him tomorrow. Authorities in Lewiston seek his arrest for a similar offense, while Deputy District Attorney Col Her filed a circuit court complaint for arraignment at noon. Hamilton, from Texas, remains wary discussing past crimes amid a forged check case tied to Moss, the baker.
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