23 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
1
City council considered enforcement of main sewer and property improvements along Watriet and Main streets. Discussion covered building upkeep, repainting, sidewalk walks, and sanitary conditions. Burned hotel fire later reported with many guests rescued. damage estimated near $100,000.
A discussion on methods to force proper sewer connections arose from a Glisourion of scarlet fever and rampant fever linked to the city's poor sanitary state. It noted that neglect mainly comes from wealthy property owners who rent out houses in poor condition.
Rain dominated the Wheat market in Chicamp on February 24 as May Wheat closed at 1.10 percent, July around 1.01 percent, Corn at 47 percent, and Dexts at 50 percent. San Francisco cash wheat quoted at 1.55, Liverpool May wheat at Ts.
Birmingham February 22 miners rescued two bodies from the Virginia mine. Officials expect seven more corpses visible at noon to be removed by pumping. Recovery work is expected to continue into mid next week.
Electric plant accident leaves three workers seriously burned by a generating short circuit at Niagara Falls Power Company's No. 1 powerhouse, halting the electric railway system. The men suffered burns from head to toe and may die. Petru johns won, but escaped, amid Bulgarian revolutionary actions. Sir Henry Irving's health noted in England.
A state university inquiry reports a $51,000 defalcation by Secretary McKeown, now in San Quentin for embezzlement. Senators Emmons remains critically ill after a self-inflicted wound while facing bribery and expulsion threats. senate actions postponed as hearings on indictments for Senators French and Wright resume next Wednesday.
Utah legislative committee resumes investigation into the crooked Utah commission at the St Louis fair. Former state officials and bankers were examined to show that Rt. Whitta, director general, kept private and state funds in the same bank account.
Chicago February 23 report states seven and a tenth grains of arsenic were found in the stomach of Mrs Marie Welker Hoch. The chemist’s analysis was released by the coroner with authority for the statement that there is sufficient evidence for the grand jury on a more serious charge than bigamy. The coroner’s jury recommended an inquest this afternoon.
The report outlines intensifying conflict with claims of massacres in Baku and Western Russia. It notes German, Russian, and British diplomatic activity, a Baltic squadron movement, a memorial service for Grand Duke Sergius, and renewed rioting in Warsaw and Riga as strikes and police clashes disrupt railways and streets.
Indianapolis reports detectives probing a bribery story in the legislature and seeking C A Baker amid rumors of a fever in his Denison hotel room. Doorkeeper James Hamilton testified that members received similar envelopes with money. Marion county grand jury to hear charges. Governor Chamberlain vetoes fertilizer bill. In St Johnsbury, former US Senator Jonathan Roan dies from injuries in a runaway accident that killed his wife.
On recommendation of Senator Fulton the host office department appoints B P Cornelive postmaster at Roseburg replacing Wagoner the current incumbent.
Fire gutted the business district of May Court House New Jersey today causing estimated losses around 6100 dollars. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the blaze and containment was achieved before spreading to adjacent structures. Authorities investigated the cause as smoke and embers swept through Main Street.
Maud Baney Robert Baney and Otto Hock-Inerarth faced preliminaries before Justice FitzGerald at noon. The three accused of recently weaving counterfeit checks were captured by Sheriff Taylor and waived examination. Bonds set at 1406 each. unable to post bail, all were sent to county jail pending circuit court action.
Sixty two year old Swope appeared before County Judge Bean and County Physician Cole and was declared insane. He will be taken to the asylum soon. He lived alone near Pil Rock and his solitary life is blamed for his condition. He imagined people around him and fired at shadows on several occasions. This is his second bout of dementia.
This afternoon McKinney Royce was brought from Athena for insanity examination. Aged about 12 to 14, he suffers from nominal nervous trouble. Lewiston plans a special counts job and will pay J. O. Adame £126.
Weber jury returns verdict of murder in the first degree without recommendation. The defendant smiled when read, crouching in his seat as the clerk documented the ruling. Outside the room the crowd showed no visible reaction, while Weber, though convicted, remained confident he will seek a new trial and appeal.
San Francisco reports Corbett and Nelson near ring readiness with one week to go. Corbett in good shape, Nelson struggling to make weight. Betting not yet strong, but Nelson expected to be the favorite.
Mayor Bowen of Independence says that Independence based producers and Interstate companies, led by ON Knapp, report a major strike affecting railroads. Knapp’s firm claims a significant impact on government investigators due to paralyzed material supply.
Early lambing underway as La Fontaine prepares for 7000 head of ewes on his range north of Beto. He outfits with ample sheds and shifts to complete winter lambing, aiming for February lambs worth higher in Chicago markets. Eastern Oregon sheepmen watch the experiment for profit potential. Jay H. Dobbin from Wallowa county also reports winter lambing success despite harsher climate.
Advices from Panama report yellow fever prevalent with other illness. tearing up streets is blamed. The cruiser Boston carries several cases and anchors at Panama Bay. In Milwaukee, the bowling congress chose Louisville for the next meeting and Stretch and Rolph set a new two men team record at 1913.
Washington Feb 29 Senate naval affairs panel backs including two battleships in the naval bill with a 16000 ton minimum displacement while probing land leases and other trusts. House Indian affairs favorable on Interior lease info from the council nation. Hawley appointed to brigadier general retired list. Garfield reports tobacco and beer trust actions pending adjournment. R cw
A canal tone bill and a proposal to revert the Confederate era, tied to Southern state policy, moved through the legislature amid contentious proceedings. The latter measure had previously cleared the House, signaling continued partisan maneuvering.
In Mont Clairt U C on February 23 Mire Hannah B. Ross an invalid aged 76 was burned to death as a morning fire destroyed four residences. Her coachman is missing and police pursue a theory of robbery murder and arson in the incident.
The Kansas Senate in committee of the whole recommended for passage a railroad bill creating rate regulation by the board of railway commissioners. Action will be taken only after a formal complaint is filed and processed.
In Chicago on February 22, Dr Senn reported cancer found in the intestines after President Harper's cancer removal. At 7 20 am doctors said the patient rests easily and is expected to recover from the operation, though no hope for immediate recovery was given.
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