09 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
1
A Kanawha region mine explosion near Oak Hill, West Virginia, left thirty-nine miners trapped. Only eleven escaped. eighteen bodies recovered by night, with many entombed in dust and gas pockets. Most victims described as Hungarian and African American workers.
Frank W. Paine John Bingham Wyro Monet Walter Fierce and IK Honig of this city appear as incorporators. The amended articles grant the right to operate within Haale Valley but restrict any surface mining beyond a single parcel. The company is incorporated to develop the Oya Snoker mine and other properties in the district.
The Eighth Infantry travels to San Pedro embarking for the journey across the continent with a new buffet system on each baggage car. Aiming to provide meals, the train will carry a central set up with a 120 gallon water tank and two 60 gallon coffee boilers. Railroads will supply water and condiments along the route to sustain troops during transport.
President Patrick Dolan of the Miners union in this district seeks to hold meetings amid factional strife. The union demands restoration of his account of actions at the Tyvelbeerna convention, signaling a leadership dispute over the June temporary lineup.
Quartermaster General Mumphrey leads a new dining car trial under a board of officers. The board will not report on feasibility, and the department will decide if permanent adoption is best for long journeys.
In Cheyenne on February 9, the O Boyle O Neill range feud flared anew as Tom O Neill was killed, fences cut, stock scattered, and tensions rise among ranchers. In Thermopolia, Wyoming, news reports two minemen were slain in a Cottonwood ranch dispute between Dilek Tykie and neighbor James Kester, ending with Tykie’s son John killed and Tyndall beating Kester after grabbing a gun.
San Diego Yacht Club officers decide to build Lipton cup defender for races announced for August 6 7 and if funds allow it is expected the boat will be launched by May 4 192?
Judge Flo sentenced Judd Teeters to 18 months in the penitentiary for horse theft. The father figure WW Schlosser or Brown received two years. Teeters, brought back from Colorado, faced a harsher term than his associate who is already serving a three year term at Salem. An additional suspect, bearing the name Schlosser Brown, admitted to passing a bogus check on 7 R. Meain of Behe while investigations tie the prisoners to Malheur County warrants.
Washington officials warn that a China crisis could eclipse other foreign issues, with a Pacific battleship squadron and a vice admiral being readied as tensions rise. Reports mention Castro, Venezuela, and potential war preparations as U S policy eyes Asia and the Americas, amid grippe and public skepticism.
Chicago wheat closed at 1.50 and a half cents, corn at 44 and one quarter cents, oats at 30 and a quarter cents. Norfolk, WI reports safety efforts as storms threaten ships, with mine vessels seeking shelter in Hampton Roads harbor. Amoy reports an attack destroying ships near Cat Chun, causing about $50,000 in damage.
A meeting set for April 12 at Astoria will discuss plans for a proposed open air consumptive sanatorium network. Dr Andrew C. Smith of Portland and Dr Pierce of Salem are among those named to form a committee to report on a statewide action plan. The idea favors one large sanatorium in Portland with several smaller ones statewide, arguing climate aids recovery and could curb future outbreaks.
The afternoon session posted an urgent vote after defeating Patterson's amendment to exempt alien labor from the Eleventh Law. Governor Mu Foon testified before the senate committee denying Wielow's claim that Spanish law governs isthmus courts. Witnesses noted court proceedings are in Bethe with judges and interpreters named.
A navy joint board report urges building large reserve stocks of guns and powder and introducing ammunition ships to replenish aboard ships at sea. It cites cost and logistics, noting current supply methods via colliers are inadequate and emergency stocks must be kept. The Washington naval committee names a subcommittee to study hazing and related issues at Annapolis.
Train wreck on the Santa Fe near Morley leaves two missing, believed under debris, two hurt. Cape Town notes fifty-five miners drowned in a Johannesburg mine shaft flood. Omaha reports E A Cudany and son Edward testifying in the Crowe kidnapping trial.
The Multnomah Democrats adopt resolutions demanding United States senators be elected by direct vote, cancel perpetual franchises, enforce eight hour laws for women, state printing ownership, and Chinese exclusion, plus municipal control and gross earnings taxation. Leaders plan public meetings as the Young Men’s Democratic Club meets tomorrow to act on resolutions.
In a report to Secretary Bonaparte the joint army and navy panel urged supplying the naval service with a ready reserve of guns of all calibers and corresponding ammunition. Despite prior recommendations no substantial steps have been taken by the administration.
March 1 plan to replace the Penleton Spookane messenger Nos 7 and ? with a combined dining and parlor car on the OR N system. AUT Craig aims to install the service if car completion stays on schedule. The new car will feature kitchen dining buffet observation and parlor spaces, aiming to improve comfort on the Spokane route.
Stockton Cal Feb 9 A new cave in in the App mine traps Tomo Sablich and M Vutoich deep underground. Rescuers face treacherous shale and timbering tasks while prisoners receive soup through an air pipe. Families wait at the mine mouth as hopes rise for a timely rescue.
Chicago Feb 9 The Tilimas coal operators accept the report of the sale committee and endorse the Indiana conference action refusing to concede to the miners demands.
A garbled report notes heavy winds and high seas delaying vessels in the harbor today. The incident appears to affect traffic and slow movement near the waterfront, with all ships and boats hindered by rough conditions.
The body of Frank Dostat was found in a matron factory this morning. He had committed suicide. Prominence over the birth of triplets in his family drove him insane.
A crew of two hundred men will wire the St Joseph Academy building for electric light. About 3000 feet of wire and 84 height of three wire moulding will equip the entire building. Completion is expected in about two weeks. The chapel lights will be especially beautiful and the whole structure will be furnished attractively.
Suit for divorce filed by Mrs. Elfen W. Phelps against D. J. Phelps on desertion grounds. Complaint entered this afternoon by Attorney T. Godwin of Milton.
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