14 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1907
Page
1
Washington reports the largest river and harbor bill in U.S. history, about 40 million dollars, with three eights for cash and five eights for multi year projects. The plan includes a 71 million dollar waterway from Chicago to St Louis, and river channel enlargements and improvements across New York, Boston, and Delaware waterways amid contractor and eight hour law debates.
A garbled early morning court record shows Illinois Central facing a pending case regarding a debt claim. The setting mentions a jury or judge involved, with expectations of a trial and potential verdict, though details are unclear.
Report describes a deadly mine blast caused by an overheated bear. Authorities note two offers were made by no mine explosion and mention a damp pocket near the fat, with unclear details about locations and individuals involved.
Fragmented OCR text shows a claim that coal dealers formed a combine in the northwest to control the market, boycotting outsiders in Duluth and Superior. It blames a northern rail and west coast interests and argues responsibility lies with the coal trade firms at the head of the supply chain.
A fragmented report notes Jan Sasramoento and Gilbi Shesinate pushing a bill to curb discrimination. The measure seeks penalties including felony status and potential imprisonment from one to fifteen years for certain offenses.
Mrs. Anni Jim Halstead was granted a divorce from Lawrence AL Halstead on Saturday. Attorney Peter Weer represented the plaintiff.
Reports from Prosser: Barker and Bear remain at large after an escape from jail. Sheriff McNeil’s posse and bloodhounds chase leads toward the Hatllewnake area as authorities believe they fled toward Nes vida. Fred Thomas’s relatives arrive with $750 bait. Barker is tied to Nes vida and a possible Spokane residence.
Vague OCR style note mentions Seatterly PM timing near Chie adie, ten miles west, at 2 Lhe Weymryaiaase. Indistinct lines reference balls, cargo, and a person named Klewig amid unclear local actions.
A January morning wreck aboard the Chicago Express injured engineer Meyers and fireman Lewl. Meyers died later from injuries while the crew and investigators assessed the scene and causes.
The 24th Oregon legislative session opened with Frank Davey of Marion County elected speaker of the house on the first ballot amid opposition. Senate organize delays possible as candidates Haines and Hodson vie for president. Eastern Oregon favored in committee placements and a quiet race for the senate presidency.
Fragmentary report centers on Simon Cusgenhelm and likely senate election. Mentions investigation into a trust, government fumbles, and factional calls for dissolving a council. References to independence efforts, a prime minister, and past leaders including Roosevelt.
In Lakeside Copper vein pay mine 26 miles from Irden a new copper vein yields 60 percent copper in a large 40 foot wide seam. Miners rush to the scene believing this may be the richest strike ever found near the Rooks range.
A fragmented report discusses a legislative push for a two-cent aid linked to limiting working tours. Gaver Cummings is named in connection with committee recommendations. The piece references city aldermen and a plan affecting wages and rates, with mentions of Parliament and local governance.
Local report states Mario Thompson entered a restaurant with Syme and others and shot Burgess after being invited to clean the house. Proceeding details remain under investigation by authorities.
The MA Wway valley at Ellenshare opened badly congested with few trains running according to the Localis erat. There are 400 ese lone and 200 est louis standing in peasande with practically no chance to move this freight. Roads are rushing and coal ears took and perish. Several wrecks on the road have retarded traffic and kept crews from moving the accumulated freight. Weather has delayed train movement.
HL Priddy arrived from Crogs Keys with seven head of cattle to Henry Winsom place for wintering by Alex. Peiday & Co promote one of Trout Creek’s finest ranches with over 1000 tons of alfalfa hay and 240 head ready to turn off this season. Most cattle here are range cattle wintered locally at lower cost.
Report fragment references Columbia triumph, Verona or Veneitia areas, and travel delays. Names and places obscured by garbled OCR. Core idea shows a decisive win linked to a river area, with travel disruption noted and a distant Welsh reference.
Washington reports transmit a message with Major Blocksom and Assistant Attorney General Purdy on the Brownsville incident. It lists witnesses who heard shots and saw soldiers at the garrison fence, names 14 witnesses, and notes ammunition tied to the soldiers. The president revokes a portion of the order barring dismissed soldiers from civil employment.
CANA as FPROSVERLTY Inne C Htot aid Dennd fa Grain and Livestock Willes Canada Jan 14. Fie ores published today indicating the Hrpety At Weer Chnada show at We gral frop of the three prove ninces totaled 294 000 148 bushels and 0Uhet up to date 63 729 100 bushels of wheat have been anicketed. There are T2000 Tremor elevators and vel tine are psyfficient to handle the gras crop With the present car sip ply of the railways. The cattlé Iindustry also de a very important factor In the country's weilth 4 020 639 not hiving beer UE Lo ranchers alone mee your no prices ruling fairly high an average of over BT no head for export steers being paid. Some 126 000 head of rat Uo were Mverved at the Winnipeg Stockyard and 846 000 were carried to the seaboard over the Canadian Pacific an increase of 27 000 com pared With Le previews yer The supply of hogs was altogether Hindequate to meet the demands of the market and an average price of 7 11 per owt prevailed The supply of slap was much below the require ment Appraising Tight of Way Walli Walla Jin 14 J HH reynolds right of way expert in the employ of the state railroad commis ion in In the city engaged in secur ing data to form a bash for appraise ment of railroad rights of way and In vestigating the value of terminal prop erties Mr Reynolds has the work there well in hand and expects to com plete his inquiry by the middle of next week.
In Oregon, pass holders face penalties for using state passes on interstate trips. Affected travelers must buy through tickets from origin to destination, with fines up to $100 for violations. The rule prohibits using Oregon passes beyond state lines, requiring full-distance tickets for cross-state journeys.
County Clerk Frank Saling released the annual expense statement for Cichtilla County, noting general expenses totaled 55,066.15 in 1906, down from 67,854.89 in 1905 and 49,497.61 in 1904. Road and bridge work rose to 52,244.77 in 1906, largely due to flood damage, with detailed line items including court, sheriff, recorder, treasurer, and other offices.
In Idaho a proposal to establish a railroad commission is discussed, detailing structure, salary and duties. The scene outlines expected commissions, appointments, and regulatory aims, with emphasis on governance and funding.
Fragmentary report mentions a christening event and a person named Tad Uhlense aged 26, with references to a Helen and a dwelling. Details are garbled with multiple misspellings and missing context, making precise facts uncertain.
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