12 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1907
Page
1
Attorneys connected with the defense are described as anxious and unable to conceal that much testimony excited which it was intended to abduct by expert examination. The defense plans to take atomic steps, with no thaw in the defendant’s position.
The Thaw trial in New York centers on Evelyn Nesbit's testimony and defenses centering on insanity. Delmas and aides show strain as lawyers press to create reasonable doubt, while Jerome's cross examines and Wagoner, an expert, testifies about Thaw’s mental state and prior hospital examinations.
The flood damage trial of Baker and Folsom is moving toward a verdict as the defense rests today. The prosecution will present rebuttal witnesses after the closing, with Geary Kim brell appearing for the defense this afternoon.
The doctor described observing Thaw during examinations and noted ego issues and persecutory ideas. Jerome challenged the witness as the court ruled no conversation was admissible. Thaw's behavior, including laughter and yawning, prompted tense exchanges among the attorneys as proceedings stretched into hours.
The article reports losses exceeding 800000 and widespread disruption amid the Mockade a dyeing program and cargo backlog. Freight and passenger service are halted, terminals crowded, and power shortages threaten recovery. Officials study reopening plans for Pendleton-Walla Walla and Hood River-North routes. General Superintendent Buckley and General Manager O'Brien inspected the area, with washouts near The Dalles continuing to affect operations. The Blue Mountain division remains the only segment running without interruption.
Prof. C. TK. Treadway, long in Portland, travels from Weerton toward Weston today. He is a renowned instructor about to reach Weston by team. In a separate incident, McMurray drowned crossing Satas Creek between Yakima and Coldendale when his horse fell. his wife and children witnessed the tragedy.
Salem and state capital reports indicate the Chapin railroad commission measure faces a likely veto by the governor after amendments. House passage followed a heated debate with party lines on appointing versus gubernatorial appointment of the board. The issue centers on state control and a proposed constitutional change enabling location of state institutions.
A smallpox case at Portland academy led to the 440 pupils being sent home and barred from returning until vaccinated. The pupil Clef Jefferson Espy, son of residents of Oysterville, Wash, fell ill and was excused. Separately, Thomas F. Huston of Scranton, Pa, retains the national billiard title after beating Edwin Dawson of St. Louis over three evenings, 600 to 686.
Tomorrow marks the start of the teachers examination for papers expired or nearing expiry. Flood damage forces the superintendent to relocate to the Eagles hall as the old court room is unusable. About 40 to 50 teachers from Nie Chi County and 20 Weston young ladies travel by train and carriage to attend. The Weston normal’s Professor Henry M. Armstrong joins Prof. Bleakney as chair with Superintendent Welles on the county board. Examinations begin at one o clock tomorrow morning.
Survivors recount a rapid sinking after a collision. Captain Healy and seven crewmen from the Knowlton reached shore safely, while only a few passengers are reported to have escaped.
A letter from Billy Joe of the Umatilla reservation reports heavy snow up to three feet in northern Washington near Nespelim. Stock are starving and dying, with horses eating tails and manes as rescuers work to save large herds amid weakened condition. In Baker, funeral services for Bob Estes were held after his Saturday night shooting by John F. McManus, with many attendees and closed saloons during the ceremony.
Taxpayers in Umatilla county may start paying taxes Monday at the sheriff's office. The county court levy is completed and rolls will be turned over soon. Rebates apply if paid by March 18, and penalties apply for late payments with interest. Half payments allowed by April, rest due by October with penalties. Personal property taxes face similar schedules, with sheriff action after May. Property sales will go to the lowest bid, with three-year redemption.
Fresh floods have damaged many county roads and small bridges across the county. Wild Horse Creek rose three feet higher than any previous record, washing out grades from here to Adams and leaving few bridges intact. County officials warn travel will be impeded for weeks and stress concrete abutments and steel bridges for future floods. A wrecking crane order was placed by Union Pacific, with Weeks traveling to Bay City to inspect the new 100 ton cranes.
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