21 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1905
Page
1
A garbled account references President Smith, revelations, a legal case, and testimony involving Senator Geil AWY. It mentions attorney Taylor, a Mormon link, and references to law and revelation with various names and places blurred. The text also hints at political figures, a revelation, and a Monday event with prices and locations across multiple towns.
The Minnesota, largest steamship in American history, departed Seattle on its first voyage to the Orient calling at Yokohama Kobe Nagasaki Shanghai and Hongkong. Cargo totals about 14 000 tons valued near 1 000 000 including cotton goods canned goods and other freight. The crew includes sailors from Asiatic ports and a noted attorney. In Portland Rosa Hathaway assaults Attorney Nat Hitchings in a divorce matter. In Mhlengo P C Stohr becomes assistant traffic director at Harrimanines as B A Campbell moves to Great Northern.
A movement in Hittort WH to organize an independent racing body for Baker City La Grande Pendleton and Walla Walla. Local horsemen plan overtures to these towns to form a separate association, separate from the Northwest Racing Association, to develop high quality racing and trainable stock.
John F. Robinson of Homestic Laundry praised Seattle as a bustling business city. He contrasted Seattle with Portland, citing busier streets at morning hours and noting Seattle’s larger area due to recent street repairs. Northwestern Laundrymen’s meeting in Seattle discussed next election for officers to be held in Portland. Bridge work on John Day widening progresses with rapid hauling by secured teams and two trips completed last week.
Portland judges report the jury in the Sorenson bribery case could not reach a verdict after 40 hours of deliberation and was discharged. Two jurors from Polk County and The Dalles face bribery indictments. The district attorney may present Sorenson to the grand jury for perjury. Federal grand jury probes homestead claims tied to Butte Creek Land, Lumber & Livestock Co in Wheeler County.
Reports from St Petersburg describe a nation on edge as workers, priests, and students rally for reforms. A 400-man labor guard is proposed to protect the czar, while factories face forced closures and secret police monitor protests. Troops seal factories and bridge approaches as government considers concessions amid growing demonstrations. The czar invited petitioners to the winter palace as chaos looms and labor factions push for political change.
A blaze of incendiary origin last night in Madrid resulted in the death of thirty two individuals, while seven were wounded. The incident occurred at Contint, with casualties confirmed as high and the cause under investigation by local authorities.
Keen Tannslage, a former student of the academy, has completed plans to enroll at Pendleton Business College. He expresses strong enthusiasm for the program and aims to gain practical experience as a student. The story notes his graduation from the local school of farming and the college’s reputed ranking.
A large socially noted ball at Ble ix Sket Night drew about 100 couples with supper served at Mrs. James Navin's hotel. A marriage license was issued to M. Parkeh and Minnie Zonake.
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Snow District Attorney Leroy Lomax and Dr Dougherty travel to Pine Valley to perform an autopsy on Mrs Peck who was shot October 17 by her father in law Leonard Foster. Foster was indicted for murder, trial in November ended with a hung jury, bond set at 8000. Autopsy aims to fix wound location and direction per prior testimony. The piece also notes royal memorials for Queen Victoria in London and King Oscar’s birthday in Stockholm with ceremonies and salutes.
Judge W B Ellis weighs whether Chirley Lake an Indian convicted of bir Seng by bullee should get a new trial. Jurisdiction questions arise if the case belongs in state court or US district court, with precedent from prior tribal trials and federal rulings guiding the decision. Arguments for a new trial were heard, with a ruling due next Tuesday afternoon.
The Harney County weather note reports a temperature record with uncertain details. The item mentions Dr. Te FB Albbard securing beer stands from John Pay country and plans experiments, with local press watching for success as Times-Herald notes.
Unclear OCR text reports a rule error affecting saloon keepers and bartenders’ membership while a Wyant delegate reportedly fears an attack at a meeting. The garbled lines reference ministers, attendees, and a case needing aid, with several names and places distorted.
W J Bryan and James L Jones met with President to discuss policy matters. Bryan praised the administration on railroad regulation and federal seances for corporations and said the president would welcome Democratic support. Representative Hearst introduced a bill to acquire all Panama Railroad stock not owned by the United States.
County School Superintendent FW Welles invited private and state institutions to join public schools in hosting an exhibit at the Lewis and Clark fair. Invited are Pon Mewn Academy Columbia College Milton Pendleton Business College Rowterny Gregor State Normal Wea ton and St Joseph's Academy.
Charles A. Arles, the singer and musical director, will lead the Congregational church service when he is able to attend, likely Sunday evening. Bill remains confined to his room at J. M. Lyon’s home on West Alley due to a grip. The funeral of Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Scales will be held this afternoon from her Willow street residence, Rev. W. L. Van Nuyn presiding. Interment will be at Olney. The service drew a large turnout of relatives and friends.
The funeral of Mrs Josephine Woodall was held in the afternoon at g o'stock from the residence of Mrs Peter Van Dredal under the aus pices of the Women of Woodcraft.
In the state circuit court this morning F C Searcy secured judgment against Frank Wells for 400. Mera Debi H Sturgis foreclosed a mortgage on the Wells property for 2600. Simeon FR Buford is dead at Virginia City Montana after forty years in the state. He served terms in the state senate and chaired the state democratic committee for a decade, a leading lodge member.
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