30 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1905
Page
1
Portland allies rally behind a statewide irrigation measure, backed by the Commercial club and Port of Trade. Nearly 200 attend a Salem gathering as lawmakers weigh the bill, with supporters aiming to move it through both houses amid lobbying by business groups and political figures.
Local censure of a clandestinely circulated amendment seeks to hand control of vice regulation to Pendleton’s city council. Opponents warn it would strip authority from the district attorney, empower gamblers, and endanger moral standards, urging Legislation to affirm anti gambling laws and curb vice.
Portland report notes executive Lemon of the Lewis and Clark fair commission announces Sunday operations will continue during the fair with all main features open the Trail closed but exhibits and machinery in full use. Monstr religious meetings will be held in the fair ground auditorium each Sunday and worship may occur at any Sabbath hour.
The court granted a writ to review records in the Northern Securities case, opening the Harriman fight. Harriman hopes to vote Northern Pacific stock to gain a voice in the merger management. A January 30 stock drop signals market impact on the Morgan Hill Harriman bloc.
The text reports a county subdivision effort in Grant county involving Prairie City John Caty Canyon City and seeks creation of a new county from Luog Creek area. Petitions circulate as a perennial agitation returns before voters. A late nineteenth century rail line event is referenced with unclear details and no clear outcome.
The Supreme Court today affirmed a federal injunction restraining the beef trust from restraining competition in livestock purchases and meat sales, upholding earlier rulings and signaling enforcement steps to curb the trust. The ruling follows Iowa court findings that the trust directly contributed to farm depression and bank failures, with immediate actions planned to restore Livestock prices.
Hepert of Jefferson Myers reports to the governor that about 1860 will remain from the 50,000 set aside for the St Louis expedition after paying all bills, with 79,044.09 left from the memorial building fund once constructions are settled. Plans include administration, forestry, machinery electricity transportation agricultural palace liberal arts auditorium mining buildings and more.
Casualty report tallies 160 workers killed or wounded during rioting over the weekend. City street chaos subsides as authorities calm streets and assess damages. London dispatch notes casualties from the Chen Chaepau Heil Route clash near Mukden last week.
Tokio reports Kuropatkin’s main force, attacked at Chen Chiehpau and Lithake, has withdrawn to the northwest. Japanese casualties reach 3,000 killed or wounded while Russian losses total about 10,000.
Washington reports the president, Secretary Morton and party travel by Pennsylvania Railroad at 9:30 AM to Annapolis for naval academy graduation exercises. At 3:20 PM he departs for Philadelphia to address Athlon League, then returns to Washington. Also, dynamite kills one and injures five at Toledo iron ore docks and wrecks Seattle First Presbyterian Church.
Rail officials set round trip and single fare plans from Missouri river ports to the Portland Lewis and Clark exposition. From Chicago to Portland round trip 56.50, with California route adjustments possible. Missouri river cities to Portland priced at 45 round trip, plus 11 for Chicago connections, with California route seen as likely to add 11 more. February 17 next months decision on California round trip rates expected. Also notes anti gambling law enforcement by county attorney Robert M Mefocken and warnings to police about prosecution.
Planing men Lewis and Haney of Whiteky Creek were in town and said they plan to open a planer mill in the city as soon as roads allow moving equipment. They expect to be ready to start work in a few weeks, per the Wallowa Chieftain.
Frank Willis brother of Mrs. Lee Moorhouse, found dead in a Milton water closet with a bottle of grain cyanide nearby. A Seattle physician brother Dr. Park W Wills wrote of brain blood clot and heart failure, noting Frank’s recent illness and marriage to Rita Snyder. He lived on a small farm near Gibbon Leaven with stepchildren. His mother Mary Davenport died a year ago.
Permanent officers named at a Union basket ball and tennis club meeting include President A. B. Bates of the Biance CoNegt, Secretary Roy Penland of the Academy, and Clarence Penland of the town players. Willem J. Hoffman chosen manager with Bates as Ravinen college Armory Hall manager. armory space secured for immediate practice by the club members from Business college high school Pendleton academy and town players.
In Italy 178,000 workers are employed in the manufacture sector and 800,000 left the country in 1902. Over the last decade more than 3,000,000 have emigrated, yet the population shows a gradual rise.
Madrid on January 30 King Alfonso the queen the mother and other royals avoided asphyxiation after fumes from a heating device overwhelmed diners at the palace. An interne of the palace has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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