08 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
1
A fragmented report describes the legislature debating bills on irrigation power and county tax options. It notes delays, committee discussions, and forthcoming votes, with mentions of Pierce and various regional figures. A tragic incident is reported involving a woman and two children, with unclear details but marked by a fatal outcome.
The Ireland case centers on the legality of the anti liquor law for Freewater. Prosecutors wrap up the defense side today as jurors receive the charge from Circuit Judge Elite. If the law stands, a guilty verdict is likely. if not, acquittal follows.
Washington Feb. The new American National Red Cross society formed by act of congress and approved by the president last month held a State Department meeting to organize. It succeeds the former Red Cross led by Clara Barton and will carry on relief work in war and peace times.
In Gallatin Missouri a conference indicated an early merger of Grand River College now at Gallatin with William Jewell College at Liberty both under the Baptist denomination. Grand River founded before the Civil War in Edinburg Missouri later moved to Gallatin in 1891. Papers on pawn topics from Montana Farmers Institute noted lectures on spraying rat control farm waste and cider vinegar manufacture.
Madrid reports say about 140 Spaniards were taken prisoner earlier. An American occupation of the Philippines is cited as withheld by a Tagalog tribe. The Spanish cabinet has urged Washington to request the U.S. government to arm the Hinieor soldiers as soon as possible. Dew Molnes hosts the seventh annual convention of the dowA Retell Mardwate Deter association with sessions in Commercial exchange hall.
Washington reports San Domingo has ratified a protocol transferring financial responsibility to the United States and will submit the document to the Senate next week for approval.
In Boston Horton Feb 8 Charlotte Helen Bates McNally a chorus girl sought 40006 from Robert Emmons Lee son of a Horton publisher and alleged near relative of General Lee. Verdict rendered in favor of the defendant. Judge Bishop said testimony showed a deplorable history with both parties in dishonor and shame.
A crowd at Moundsville watched Machen D B and Groff along with eleven other prisoners enter the state penitentiary amid guards closing the south entrance. They face likely clerical work as they start their sentences. Drifting reports also touch on a wrecked ship from St John New Brunswick with Captain and crew missing.
Belgrade on February 8 reported the cabinet resignation handed to King Peter Monday was withdrawn. In Denver a burst water tank on a large department store roof caused property damage estimated over $50,000. Fire crews fought the blaze as shortages and chaos followed.
C E Pow of Battle Creek Michigan a taxpayer files with the presiding pro tem of the senate charging Senator Flatt of New York with violations under Sherman anti trust laws. He alleges that Adams American United States Wells Fargo and other firms form a trust and that Platt as president of United States company led the scheme. He asks permission to file a petition detailing the charges and requests Platt's expulsion.
Grave fears for the safety of the Meamer Tacoma, which departed Seattle with oats hay barley and other provisions alleged for a Russian garrison at Vladivostok on January 7, and should have been reported over a week ago. In Lima Ohio the grand jury indicted W W Leighton Lima Savings Bank president and Amos Young former county treasurer on false entry charges.
Portland reports reveal neighbors furnishing damaging testimony on Congressman Williamson amid a federal grand jury probe into land trading links. In Cedar Rapids the Bowen-Ryan Elevator plant burned, with a $700,000 loan noted, while Henry B. Miller of Oregon was praised for his service in New Chwang and touted for diplomatic advancement.
Autopsy testimony in Adolph Weber trial indicates pistol wounds on Julius Mary and Bertha Weber would be almost instantly fatal. A witness described a window pane wound as jagged, not consistent with the defendant’s account, and Weber reportedly said his mother is alive while others are dead. Also noted is a Wisconsin dairy convention opening with broad attendance and talks by ex-Gov Hoard and Prof Beach.
The Masonic lodge of Oregon reports about $100,000 in reserve funds to finance a handsome office building in Portland. The lodge awaits selection of a suitable site for the new headquarters in the near future.
Norfolk February gunboat Hornet leaves the navy yards at dawn to search for the reportedly helpless Newport off the coast after its propeller failed. Another gunboat is to be fitted out to assist in the search.
Charles Cunningham, a well known sheep rancher from Unchtilla county, plans to ship 1000 head to Denver as Colorado sheepmen seek higher grade bucks. The move follows Denver livestock convention findings that Colorado flocks have improved by introducing superior bucks, with Cunningham intending the first shipment early spring to stimulate better quality in Colorado herds.
A nine year old boy, Alba Crouse, appeared in Judge Fite Gerald's court at 2 pm on a disorderly conduct charge. He argued his case and joked about becoming a lawyer, but the judge ordered him to pay 82 dollars or spend one day in jail. The matter involves Mrs. W. B. Parkes, with the boy described as the stepson of Frank Murphy of Pullman Washington. The report also notes a separate note about the Inland Empire association and an agricultural college meeting, and a separate state capital relocation vote in Olympia to Tacoma being debated by Washington state voters.
The Pendleton Commercial association held its annual meeting appointing a nine member board of managers. J. A. Borie was re elected president with unanimous support, C. E B Roosevelt named vice president, Fred Lampkin as secretary and Mark Moorhouse as treasurer. Twenty four new members were elected and plans discussed for a county display at the Lewin and Clark fair.
New York reports Johann Hoch known as the Chicago Bluebeard waived all rights and will leave for Chicago with officers this afternoon. A complete count shows Hoch has married and either deserted divorced or murdered thirty nine women.
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