Circuit Court in Session Noll Call of the Jury
Circuit court convenes with a final jury impanelment underway. Legal proceedings gather as jurors are questioned and selected for upcoming trials in the session.
15 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1906
Page
1
Circuit court convenes with a final jury impanelment underway. Legal proceedings gather as jurors are questioned and selected for upcoming trials in the session.
The January term of the Sixth Judicial District in Umatilla County Oregon convened at 10 a.m. Judge W R Bilin presided in a newly finished court room praised for better light and layout. The docket featured postponed trials and numerous continuances as jurors were drawn and warned about duties, with County Road No. 617, various civil cases, and the defense moving to Monday for the Davis case after a request for more time.
Sheep sale activity around Pendleton includes cleaned-up stock from the Ruger ranch near the city. Turе Bros sold 000 wethers to James Wright of North Yakima, with Hugo Brom’s fed stock and woolless sheep prepared for Seattle and Tacoma markets. Carloads shipped, more sales and buyers such as Henry Hunter, Gus La Fontaine, and Joseph Cunha noted, with John Town en route from Cut Bank to oversee market operations.
Dan P Smythe secretary of the Umatilla County Sheepmen Association reports a letter from Senator Gearin promising formal action on claims of discrimination in the Wennha reserve division. Gearin and Fulton are coordinating to obtain a new reserve division before spring. The upcoming Washington G A R encampment will be held at Walla Walla on June 26 and 27.
Washington January 16 The Missouri delegation refuses to discuss statehood with the president who says a corrupt influence issue has arisen The president denies asking a rep to push single statehood for Arizona and New Mexico Senator Tillman gives notice to discuss San Domingo Wednesday Senator Bacon condemns the Moroccan situation The War Department asks Congress for emergency Panama Canal expenses totaling 5 340 78 for April 1 to July 1 The House Wants to Know with continued inquiries into government policy
Edna Campbell, a Fruitdale Piatriot student near the state line, appeared before County Judge Bean. The teacher Mrs Flora Jonen accused her of unruly conduct. the court released her, directing return to school. She had worked for the Swash family in Ferndale since last fall.
Robbers struck in Komiut Idaho aiming at Billy McLannan owner of a firearm shop, who had recently sold his business and carried over 500 dollars. Charles Cox was mistaken for the target and escaped, while McLannan slipped away to Kaminh the night before. No arrests yet. suspicion points toward a Nex Perce figure.
The county court set the annual tax levy at twenty mills this afternoon, two mills higher than last year. The levy, long anticipated to be around twenty mills, was formally decided, and the clerk will prepare the tax rolls for the sheriff after the levy is officially issued.
In an afternoon court session Judge Ellis Sidney Warren accepted a guilty plea from Teelers on perjury charges but postponed sentencing. Charles Lind pleaded guilty to pointing and Buh at another party, fined $50 and sentenced to 40 days in county jail with sentence to be determined by conduct. Frank Miller of Cheney Washington faces arrest on charges of permitting and encouraging gambling by minors at his store.
Incorporation papers for the Peoples Warehouse are being prepared and will be filed with the county clerk and secretary of state soon. The new corporation is capitalized at 950000 with Leon Cohen Fred Karl and Alvin P Knight as incorporators. Enri and Knight bring long service to the store and will hold interests in the venture. The furnishing goods department will move to the north side of the main store before month’s end, and the Indies ready to wear and millinery will be on the top floor.
Eureka Tonlee of Odd Fellows celebrates paying off debt on their building with a Saturday gathering attended by about 60 members and friends. A literary program accompanied the banquet with brief addresses from Mrs John Holley jr Lawrey Prof Lo TR Traver Rev G Tae Mall and Dr WG Cola. The night ended with satisfaction at the lodge’s financial milestone and the hope for ongoing fraternal service.
The report notes 17 adults arrested this year for drunkenness linked to Hawer sale to Indians. Police logs show seven Indians arrested since Saturday afternoon, six taken by Officers Manning and Stephen Saturday night. Some charged as disorderly to well on drunk, others found asleep in tack yards or on porches.
Frank L. Coykendall of Oak & N returns from La Grande where the Grand Ronde Valley Fruitgrowers union organized Saturday evening. Beginning with 53 members and aiming for 100, the group plans a La Grande packing plant with a fruit inspector and a trade mark Hewton for inspected shipments. A five member board led by L. Coykendall and A. Carbine will campaign for spraying enforcement to improve fruit quality. La Grande merchants pledge patronage and guarantees.
Walter Gover accused of horse theft is discharged for lack of prosecution in a justice court. Raigey initiates replevin against Gover as Baker City Democrat notes. Chicago’s Chinese community fears a high binders war as several planes national events occur in recent months.
The Boise court case against Harry Orchard over Governor Steunenberg’s assassination advances. Prosecution cites towels blocking a door knob, powder on a carpet, and Orchard’s trip to Nampa the day of the murder. Neighbors report sighting him near the Steunenberg home surveying with a telescope, and experts testify the explosive was far more powerful than dynamite.
Chicago Wheat Market closes at 887-58 for wheat, 43 4 for corn, and 72 for patent goods. In Cleveland, Pahey & Co of the Stock Exchange report signing amid alleged defalcations by a trusted employee, with no statement of liabilities issued.
Frank O Gara of Standard Grocery circulates a petition seeking a city wide peddling tax. If signed it would go to the council for the ext meeting. The measure would tax all peddlers including farmers selling vegetables and fruit. Suggested fees include 50 dollars per week for a two horse wagon with smaller fees for smaller outfits. Nearby, a lone cougar prowled near Couse Creek by the Snake River, causing sheep losses at George P. Muir and other owners.
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