16 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
1
In a stormy gathering, 260 cattle and swine breeders reported by the National Live Stock organization debated policy at a distant city. factions clashed over leadership as parts of the organization vetoed administration plans, while a reorganization split the group and led to property damage and evacuations.
The text outlines the Texas association's past year finances showing Texane contributions to oral expenses and details reorganized classes of livestock growers. It lists cattle, cheese, horse, swine, and goat growers alongside breeders of fine stock, asserting these interests will curb phoking houses and rodhromda.
Frightful storms lash the Scotch littoral driving Ullapool boats ashore. Three ships sunk and many wrecked. Two coasting steamers stranded at Ullapool. A fishing smack wrecked near Orkney with five drowned. Harbor crowded as vessels seek shelter amid devastation.
Washington dispatch reports General Corbin cables from Manila that Lieutenant Avery a Philippine scout and two native employees were wounded at Dolores river on January 14. Private Austin of the hospital corps was wounded and nine constabulary killed in an action near Maslog Samar on January 15.
The Supreme Court reversed a district court ruling and granted Senator Burton of Kanes a new trial in a split five to four decision. Judge James A. Miner testified in the Smoot inquiry stating Smoot supported enforcement of laws and was a rising state figure. He predicted polygamy would rapidly decline, saying Utah could be better than New York or Washington in a decade. Kilas A. Smith, a Deseret Savings Bank cashier, affirmed his Mormon faith and denied church tied political guidance, asserting individuals should follow their own choices.
Dispatches describe widespread anarchy across the empire amid losses in Port Arthur and Manchuria. Reports note Turkish Red Cross funds diverted to the Far East and a Japanese claim of a 20 year old woman disguised as a soldier among Khun chin prisoners.
A fire at the Chicago County Building began around 4 this morning from oils and heat on the upper floor. Four court rooms and many records were destroyed while a painter named Edwards suffered serious burns and two workmen are missing. The fire was confined to the building and courts are suspended for the day.
Helena Jan 16 Former U S Senator Thorne D Carter elected United States senator by 62 votes on the sixth joint ballot 60 needed for choice Carter led after rounds and secured the vacancy with a slim margin in the Moritana legislature session amid political maneuvering and party lines
In Denver on January 1 the supreme court sentenced election judges Guy W. Wheeler and Charles B. Reave to six and three months in jail. Constable George K. Hubbard drew one month, while James Rowan and Charles Munford were fined 425 each.
Quotations from all points on Umatilla product show Liverpool May wheat at 11d. Chicago May wheat opened at 91.46% and closed at 31.46%. Barley and oats mixed with prices around 1.46 and 0.31. July wheat opened 29% and closed 98%. Northwestern price listed at 1.23.
Salem special report lists senate panels including Agriculture and forestry with McDonald Laycock Avery. Assessment and Taxation with Booth Holman Sichel Loughray Miller. many others follow. Speaker Mille announced committees. Rep Cole of Umatilla named chair of the irrigation panel. Rep Blakeley named in continuation.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon plans a public statement on the Senate floor in defense regarding his indictment tied to an Oregon land grant. The remarks aim to address the welfare defense and outline his position ahead of formal proceedings.
May appropriate 870 000 on Sacramento. In the senate Belshaw presented a bill for 70 000 for the Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland. Grand Jury at work in Portland as Wenco handwriting expert and Rowland chief clerk testified in a land fraud case. Coastal malt waters and fog over British Columbia with heavy fog and rough seas affecting lifeboat landings.
Washington on January 1 reported that Chairman Burton of the rivers and harbors committee said the Celilo canal appropriation would likely be omitted this session due to pressure from more important measures. Pendleton Commercial Association president J A Borle criticized the decision, suggesting Oregon cancel the portage railroad if the canal funds are not considered.
The Gazette prints a distorted account of Count Kunia former Japanese foreign minister urging Japan to follow America's Monroe Doctrine example. He says postwar victory should see foreigners in East Asia obey Japan while no other power seizes Asian lands and Japan leads China Korea and Siberia. A Tokio dispatch notes 200000 reinforcements ready for Oyama with 50000 already started. Also reports sighting four Japanese collier steamers near Quilon and Madras.
Jan 16 192? Governor Douglas announced that the Fall River strike is nearly settled and progress is expected. A conference is planned for Wednesday to finalize terms. The sole remaining issue is whether mills will subscribe to a permanent arbitration board.
The county clerk’s 1904 expense statement totals 46 405.01 dollars. Major outlays include the sheriff’s office 60 20 10, court and commissions 1647.00, clerk’s office 3 670.08, treasurer 1 200.00, and reform school 1 647.00. Also listed are payments for courts, indigent soldiers, and election costs with each department itemized.
The circuit court opened with many cases set for trial postponed or dismissed. Joseph Wilson pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rob Dawson in Vimattilla, to be sentenced Thursday morning. A B Dunn alias Joseph Mainard was arraigned for larceny and given until tomorrow to plead. Charley Luke and Judd Tethers with George Ditty face horse stealing trials tomorrow and Wednesday respectively. Ira Horton charged with assault with intent to murder to be tried next. Perry Hunter cases for horse stealing and coal larceny referenced. Tiederman liquor charge dismissed upon petition of William Kilfore. Jurors excused until tomorrow.
Rep Hearst of New York appeared before the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee to advocate a bill granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix railroad rates. He cited Supreme Court rulings supporting congressional authority to delegate such power. He criticized the commission’s delays and noted suits against the Anthracite Railroad instituted in 1908 remain unresolved.
New Urm Jan 16 Dr Koch testified in his own defense smiling and well dressed. He detailed his whereabouts the night of the Gebhardt murder, accounting for every moment in a manner satisfactory to the court.
Berlin reports the minister of commerce has appointed communal une rs to inquire into the coal miner strike with a view to interposing hocsomary.
Raymond Duncan of California, brother of Tsadore Duncan, paraded in a closed Greek costume with a tunic reaching knees and bare legs, a wreath in his hair, alarming police who protest immodesty. He has narrowly avoided arrest and recently married a Greek girl.
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