River and jute tariff open at Walla Walla meeting
Over three hundred delegates from inland empire commercial bodies gathered in Walla Walla on Tuesday night. Pendleton was well represented by Congressman W. P. Billa and local leaders. Main address by Congressman Ellis focused on open rivers. Two resolutions passed: support for river opening and removal of the jute tariff. Will M. Peterson of Athena led the tariff resolution urging Congress to free jute products and inform regional legislatures to pursue action.
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Union
Inland Empire Commercial Bodies
Walla Walla
Pendleton
W. PR. Billa
Mantle B. Gwinn
Pendleton Savings Bank
Lee Toutech
H. C. Willis
Ellis
Oregon
Washington
Columbia
Fnake
United States
Inland Empire
Congress
Will M. Peterson
Athena
Tnus
Pacific Coast
Segzion
Idaho
Oreton
California
Fire devastates central Polots city area and coal pier
Polots city center suffers major blaze destroying historic sections. In Canton Pennsylvania the Pennsylvania railroad coal pier also burns. Loss tallies reach about 250000 dollars in loam value.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Canton
Man shoots woman then kills self at round house
James Z. Jackson, an underwater’s assistant, shot and killed Suale Pearson at the Southern Pacific round house and then shot himself. The girl died in her father’s arms as he watched. The intended target was BE. M. Packard, nearby when the tragedy occurred.
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Fresno
James Z. Jackson
Suale Pearson
Paelfe Round House
BE. M. Packard
Jackson
Round House
Extension for Jute Mill at Uy Tia Aimed in Legislature
A bill introduced in the house by Henderson and Godman seeks 123000 for enlarging the state penitentiary jute mill to double capacity, with 600 convicts potentially employed. In the senate Freabey asks 200000 for the same purpose, no building specifics given. The board of control urges action to remove the revolving fund, arguing its misuse limits spending to legislative appropriations.
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Uy Tia
Olympia
Walla Walla
Henderson
Godman
House
Freabey
Senate
Board of Control
Thaw Trial Jury Process Shows Family Tension and Anxiety
New York January 24 Thaw trial resumes as Charles Freko is chosen as third juror. Dr. Charles McDonald an alienist for the state is excused. The Thaw family appears nervous with Evelyn under strain and leaning on May Mackingle. Thaw participates in questioning talesmen and requests his counsel.
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New York
Charles
Freko
Charles McDonald
Withere
Samuel A. Wilmart
Talesman
Benjamin Rogers
Evelyn
Thaw
May Mackingle
Talesmen
Charles New
Bryan to the Legislature in Oregon Speech
Bryan addressed the packed hall of representatives for an hour accompanied by Governor Chamberlain. He advocated the initiative and referendum and recall, attacked corporations, and congratulated Oregon on electing Republican senators chosen by the people. He thanked Democrats for voting for those senators and urged a railroad commission.
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Salem
Bryan
Hall of Representatives
Chamberlain
Oregon
Gov bill limits use of force in strikes in Wisconsin
In Madison on January 24 the social ttemocrats proposed a bill barring companies from defending property during union strikes by any force except with the governor’s permission, making violations felonies. Labor disputes would place plants in receivership. Also, Speaker Cannon sold his 920 acre Nebraska farm for 24000 dollars, earning 7000 in three years.
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Madison, Wis
Speaker Cannon
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Barrett Bill Battle in Oregon Legislature Banking Committee
In Salem on January 24 the Oregon legislature debated Barrett of Umatilla’s bill to deposit state funds in banks for school and local investments, clashing with the banking committee. A move to transfer the bill to banking failed, while Washburne’s nearly identical measure gained committee favor. Barrett alleged a smothering plot, and the house adjourned until Monday. Also noted, Chicago wheat and corn prices moved modestly in early trading.
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Salem
Specia
Linn
Lane
House
Barrett
Umatilla
Committee On Banks and Banking
Washburn
McCallon
Polk County
Banking Committee
Committee On Banking
Vawter
Jackson and
Douglas
Jackson County Bank
Salaries and
County Officials Committee
Bank Trust of
Portland
Washburne
Senate
Stevens to Head Canal Commission Amid White House Turmoil
Washington, Jan 24. Chief Engineer Stevens will be appointed chairman of the canal commission as Shonts resigns to take charge of transit interests in New York. Alger dies after heart trouble, prompting Senate adjournment in his memory. Davis defends his orders, and Roosevelt pushes ship subsidy legislation to aid American shipping with subsidies for Atlantic and Pacific steamships.
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Panama Canal
Managing Commission
Washington
Stevens
Canal Commission
Senate
Alger
Theodore P. Shonts
Isthmian Canal Commission
Tnet
New York
Belmont-Ryan Traction
Ines
Shonte
Kansas City
Theodore P. Shonte
Davis
Metcalf
Admiral Davis
Kingston
Indiana
Roosevelt
Weshington
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Senate approves salary raise for officials in 7500 and 12000 plans
The Senate adopted the House plan to raise salaries to 7500 for senators and territorial delegates and 12000 for the Speaker and Cabinet members after nearly three hours of debate. The vote stood 59 to 21 with an amendment confining the measure.
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Senate
Washington
House
Increase Capacity of Scouring Mill Five Times Over
Judd the manager will depart for Hartford to buy new machinery with his brother. A four foot by 22 foot tub and a new dryer will be added, with other gear already en route. The remodeled plant aims to raise daily output from 3600 pounds to about 6000 pounds of scoured wool and up to 20000 pounds of grease wool per day. The outlook is strong with a large, unsold wool stock locally and prices expected to fall. Judd expects a brief eastern stay, returning promptly after completing purchases.
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F. ©. Judd
Hartford
Conn
B. ¥. Judd
New England
Judd
Lhat Seomon
Increase for cabinet and presiding officers rejected
The proposal to raise cabinet officers and the presiding officers of the senate and the house failed. The plan to postpone the increase until 2013 was also voted down. The total annual rise would have been $1,250,000.
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Senate
House
Italian Banker Arrested in Bank Deposit Heist
Chicago January 24 Italian banker V Pillared aged 40 described as manager of Italian banks in several cities including Denver was arrested by Youngstown Ohio police on charges of fleeing with a 700 deposit. He was taken at the hospital for appendicitis fever causing his detection.
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Chicago
V. Pillared
Denver
Youngstown
Pillarella
Russell A. Alger Dies in Washington at 76
Russell A. Alger, former governor of Michigan and secretary of war during the Spanish American War, died at his Washington home on Sixteenth Street after heart disease. He had suffered for some time.
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Michigan
Washington
Russell A. Alger
Thin City
Sixteenth Street
Woman suffrage bill in House for city and state offices
Springfield Illinois January 24 a bill was introduced in the house to grant women the vote for all city officials except magistrates for county officers and for members of several state boards and for presidential electors. At Indianapolis on January 24 chairman Taggart appointed Joshua Talbot of Maryland congressman as a member of the Democratic National Committee.
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Springfield
Engineers Win Wide Pay Increase Across Harriman System
Railroad workers in the Harriman system receive a general wage boost effective February 1 1907 with freight engineers paid 520 per 100 miles and 10 hour days. Switch engineers gain 75 cents per day and a 10 hour day plus 140 dollar monthly float for helpers. On line men raise uniform across the network described as one of the most substantial in railroad history.
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Flac
Harriman
la Grande
Mountain
Washington
Portland-Umatilla
Kamela
Pleasant Valley
Telecaset
Baker City
Ater
Investment inquiry from Minneapolis capitalists reaches Oregon county
Benjamin Sheldon of Minneapolis writes East Oregonian seeking investment opportunities in the county. He claims large capital and aims for at least a quarter of a million dollars for himself and associates, asks for rates and business details, and requests information for homeseekers and investors. He has received county literature and invites replies to 906 New York Building, Minneapolis.
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Minneapolia
East Oregonian
Benjamin Sheldon
Minneapolis
Heo
Sheldon
New York Bldg
Pendleton Council Debates License Money and Minor Misrepresentation
Pendleton city council voiced opposition to giving the state a share of saloon license funds arguing most cities are in debt. A resolution protesting legislative proposals was unanimously approved and will be sent to county legislators. The council also ordered preparation of an ordinance to punish minors who misrepresent age to buy alcohol. Councilman Hinkle attended for the first time in weeks, voting on the resolution.
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Pendleton
Fee
Salanis
Hinkle
Waxen Peach Delusion At Pendleton Office Deemed Rumor
Two men from Pendleton Abstract Company in the Taylor Building testified yesterday to rumors of a flirtatious lady seen near Peoples Warehouse. The tale says C J Ferguson and EB A Johnson watched Jim Gwin peer from a window and declare the woman “wax” after a second glance.
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Deck
Pendleton Abstract Company
Taylor
C. J. Ferguson
EB. A. Johnson
Towa
Main Street
Peoples Warehouse
Jim Gwin
Wax
Supreme Court Sets Feb 9 Hearing on Great Northern Stock Bid
The Supreme Court fixed February 9 for the hearing of Great Northern's appeal from a district court order granting an injunction against the proposed issue of 60 million dollars in stock.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court
The
Great Northern
Order of the District Court
Trial for Cock Pighting Havant Jan. 24
Poro, chief of the provincial police, was tried today for participating in a Sok fight as authorities reported a clash involving local officials.
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Havant
Poro
Naval funding proposal advances amid shipbuilding plan
The House Committee on Naval Affairs today backed a Flint-plant bid of under 29,000 tons costing 10 million dollars, added to last year’s authorization, plus two destroyers at 3 million dollars and proposed submarines, with 3,000 blue jackets and 1,000 marines.
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Washington
Jain
House Committee On Naval Affairs
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