28 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
1
A Pendleton citizen calls for early spring action to beautify Olney cemetery with water access. He cites a $2000 fund idle for bringing water and urges fraternal groups, clubs, and business leaders to raise more funds and plant trees and grass, transforming the barren hillside into a pleasant memorial park.
New York January 28 J P Morgan received loud cheers as the Uncrowned King of American finance at the Waldorf Astoria annual banquet of thinkers. A toast to Roosevelt was drunk in absolute silence with Morgan unmoved as guests stood to honor the president.
A local call urges prompt action to bring water to the cemetery. Advocates ask for a mans meeting to organize associations, clubs, lodges, or societies to take the initiative and restore God's acre for next summer, ensuring the last resting places can be beautified.
Delegation led by Col. Harvey of Harper's Magazine came to Washington to press William Jennings Bryan to withdraw from the race. They failed to persuade Nebraska delegates, and Harvey admitted defeat, saying Bryan is certain to be nominated. The New York plan for a new leader has fallen flat.
In parliament Foreign Minister Hayazhi said the recall of Ambassador Aoki would not affect negotiations with the United States over the immigration treaty. He asserted the treaty would be settled in a manner satisfactory to Japan.
Jackson Mississippi January 28 The house passed a bill to make the death penalty apply to attempts to assault women as a means to deter lynching.
Washington January 28 A sub committee of the judiciary chaired by Senator Fulton met to consider the Schnebel appointment.
O R N officials say no orders issued for Echo to Coyote cut off. Completion of the Umatilla Irrigation project and Hermiston’s growth reduce chances for main line construction down the Umatilla river. Officials note Hermiston must be served, keeping the line on the present route via Hermiston. Rivalry with Echo cited as a possible source of cut off rumors.
Edwin M. Mays co defendant with John Hall in a government conspiracy case was discharged by Judge Hunt after a motion by Mays attorney claiming no evidence tied Mays to the alleged conspiracy. Heney sought jury instruction for acquittal and Webster for Hall planned to press a similar motion this afternoon.
Creditors of John Mulholland the midwest financier met in East St Louis to discuss settling affairs of the bankrupt broker whose voluntary petition lists assets at 3 019 568 98 and liabilities at 1 804 868 Involved are over a thousand creditors across eight states as the scope of the estate is reviewed with offices once spread from New York to Kansas City and Detroit
The Grande Land Office saw a flurry of filings this morning as desert land near Hermiston opened to privileged settlers and homesteads. By noon 2% of mail filings and six timber and stone claims were recorded, with seven filings on Umatilla county desert land, while a contest over a Kamela land dispute Ira L. McFalls v. John Ross was disposed of.
Chicago January 28. Ben Reitman was acquitted of inciting a riot in a parade of unemployed last week. He said he plans to go to California at once.
Parle January 28 Cardinal Richard archbishop of Paris died today from congestion of the lungs at age 80. He served as archbishop of Paris and was a prominent church leader.
The torpedo boat Melilla arrived in Buenos Aires and was warmly received by crowds today signaling a cordial reception amid ongoing naval visits.
The New York Thaw murder trial moved toward a verdict as witnesses testified Thaw appeared sane. Public accountant R B Lingley and publisher Mayer Cohen described Thaw as rational, while garden foreman Brune and engineer Paxton said no insanity signs were shown. The state rested and the defense prepared surrebuttal with the summing up set to begin at 10 tomorrow.
A ship's boat with Captain Larsen and 10 crew members of the Eclipse arrived at Maui after the American sailing vessel went down 900 miles north of Honolulu. Three men died from exposure during the ordeal.
In San Francisco on January 28 District Attorney Langdon was sharply criticized by Patrick Calhoun's attorney A A Moore for delaying Calhoun's trial. Moore claimed Langdon broke faith and used Ruef's case to stall the magnate. Calhoun was present as Ruef received a Thursday continuance awaiting an attorney from Los Angeles.
San Francisco January 28 The district attorney's office will not apply for a rehearing in the appeal of Eugene Schmitz in which the judges of the lower court were dismissed Langdon announced today He did not disclose whether the matter would be taken to the supreme court.
A circular from State Deputy J. W. Simmons of Portland to Tutulla camp clerk G. A. Robbins denies any move to raise insurance rates at the head camp meeting. The Portland newspaper report asserting a rate increase is rejected, easing member concerns.
C. T. Tupper, longtime head of the safety deposit business at the Savings Bank, leaves this afternoon for Winnipeg, Canada, to take a lucrative role in real estate and run H. L. Emmet's Winnipeg office, while the rest of the family remains and Miss Tupper continues at the Savings Bank.
Professor Ira Remsen of Johns Hopkins University to lead a five member consulting committee aiding the government in enforcing the Pure Food Law. The board, created by the president last week, will work with officials while remaining member selections are pending.
Congressman W R Ellis secured a pledge from the Department of Agriculture to send experts to the 40 acre Umatilla irrigation project tract near the reservoir for experimental irrigation farming this season. The project aims to demonstrate proper irrigation methods and provide valuable information to local farmers as settlers await the season's findings.
The county court hires J. T. Williamson of La Grande to list deeded lands not recorded or taxed. Williamson found about 3000 acres in Union county previously untaxed due to unrecorded deeds. The county will pay him from the first year's tax on lands he uncovers, and back taxes may go up to five years. The court also weighs grading timber land values but may refrain due to remoteness and lack of marketability.
Anton Nolte plans to ship incubator chicks this spring after a successful year with about 2000 chicks from Petaluma California. He expects to ship at least 1000 this season, reporting light losses on last year’s stock and a strong market for both eggs and fowls.
Pioneer conductor Jake Gulling of O R and N, visiting Elgin branch, will inspect the Pilot Rock line with an eye to running it soon. He has recovered from a lengthy illness at his La Grande home.
Col Jackson and Maj Baker visit Pendleton to inspect company L as backers say a 3100,000 state armory appropriation will pass. Major Baker predicts broad support if people understand the measure, noting savings and ownership of armories. The plan also envisions social benefits with clubrooms and reduced street amusements. If upheld, $25,000 yearly would fund armories beyond Portland for four years. The measure was stalled by a referendum petition, though grange opposition was not universal.
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