06 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
1
Sailors demand goal and food, mutinous Potemkin seeks belligerent recognition as Odessa reports crew mutinies and fuel shortages. The Dardanelles order threatens passage while cruisers in the Far East retreat and the Black Sea squadron returns.
The Taft Roosevelt party spent the 4th of July at Bohemian Grove in Sonoma County staying with California and San Francisco clubs. A special train transported guests from Tiburon to the grove for a day trip with return planned this evening. Reports from Nocona, Texas indicate 71 dead and extensive property losses estimated around 200000 dollars due to yesterday's cyclone.
In Guanajuato the flood toll rises as 174 more bodies are recovered from debris. Many victims were turistas visiting for fiestas, not locals. Survivors reportedly carried bodies across mountains without informing authorities. In Portland a library issue prompts a convention resolution censuring Los Angeles for removing Mary L Jones.
Judge Holdom in Chicago orders six local express firms to deliver to all strike bound houses. The ruling aims to curb disruption as union drivers refuse to work with non union personnel.
Oyster Bay July 6 The president arrived at 10 46 and was with the Roosevelts. The family survey drove the president to Sagamore.
Tokyo July 6 Daren Komura minister of foreign affairs and Japanese envoy, along with other peace mission members, held a farewell luncheon with the Mikado before departing for the United States to meet the Hatelay plenipotentiaries in Washington.
In the final heat for the grand challenge cup at Henley, the Leanders defeated Belgium by two and a half lengths in 16 minutes 56 seconds. The Belgians fought hard but could not match the pace set by the winners, who nearly tied the record within five seconds.
In San Francisco on June 6 printers began a walkout, halting work in many large printing offices. About 500 workers faced suspensions as pressmen and feeders left their posts, signaling disruption across the industry. In Minneapolis on July 6 heavy rains raised the Mississippi River to dangerous levels, undermining two railroad bridges and prompting evacuations for residents in low-lying areas.
Kronstadt reports a settlement of a strike with the nine hour workday adopted and wages increased by ten percent for the duration of the dispute. The agreement ends the stoppage and restores daily labor pace as workers return to employment.
New York July 6 reports indicate Eli Root will accept the state portfolio as Secretary of State. He held conferences this forenoon to wind down private legal duties, making his hands free to take the public office.
It is reported here that former Secretary of War Root has indicated to the president his willingness to accept the position of secretary of state. The report notes that Root would succeed Hay in the role.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports the interpreter for the American embassy in Berlin was arrested by the secret service chief and detained for several hours. The incident prompted a strong protest from the American minister. Seventy-seven poll taxes were collected by Terbert Whitman, deputy for Fulton County, during his recent work there, a record for years though many defer payment to the sheriff.
New York July 6 Albert Patrick sentenced to death for the murder of William Maresh Rice has prevented his counsel David Hill from taking the case to the state supreme court. The execution is scheduled for the week beginning July 7 with the appeal serving as a temporary stay of execution.
Reported on good authority that plans for national assembly are being discerned and that Jews will be admitted to the assembly.
Turmoil roils the empire as disaffected regiments clash with loyal units. In a near midnight assault, 14 killed and many wounded as revolution spreads across units once thought loyal. An unknown bomber struck in Saint Petersburg injuring officials and civilians.
A Great Northern west bound train was wrecked near Epring Brook twelve miles west of Williston North Dakota after a car jumped the track at the switch. Explosions set the wreckage on fire as seven cars burned. Most passengers escaped through windows with only a few seriously injured and all were brought to Williston.
New York July 6 The president arrived in Jersey City from Cleveland after attending Secretary Hay s funeral. He greeted crowds and spoke from Jersey City before a ferry to Long Island City. He then boarded a train to Oyster Bay to return home. Cabinet members expect a decision on the state portfolio offer tomorrow.
Captain Joan J Healy reports endorsements for a trans Siberian route to Alaska. From Irkutsk to East Bay a tunnel under the straits is proposed. A quarter billion company may form in the U S to fund the project with actual work to begin next year. The road would take five years to complete with Dinsen as eastern terminus.
The Black Sea, once called the Fuxine, is described as a vast body of fresh water fed by major rivers like the Danube and Dnieper. It has hosted pivotal events from ancient times through 19th century wars, with Russia expanding trade and altering treaties that restricted warships yet allowed entry under consent, shaping regional power dynamics.
July 6 Paria reports grand honors for the remains of Paul Jones. The American Protestant Episcopal church hosted officials and French delegates. Ambassador Porter and Consul General Gowdy attended. Coffin guarded through Explanade and crowds as American and French anthems played. The body will travel to Cherbourg tonight at 10. Short remarks were given by Ambassador Porter Consul Leemis and Admiral Sirabec.
Tacoma July 6 One of the boats used by eight convicts who escaped MacNeill Island prison was found near Steilacoom about 30 miles from the jail. Six fugitives remain at large as officers pursue them. Campers across Puget Sound flee into the city, fearing the escapees in the woods.
A morning blaze in Lewiston Idaho destroyed several frame buildings and their stocks in the heart of town. The fire threatened the broader business district before being contained. Loss estimated at 40000 pounds.
Chicago July wheat closed at 899-8, corn 561-2, oats 32 3-8. In Kansas City, Federal Judge Philips ordered the Santa Fe to appear and show cause why it should not be punished for alleged rebates on coal and tariff cuts. answer due by August 1.
San Francisco reports a coastwide reform by Pacific Mall Occidental and Oriental steamship lines to concede to a 25 cent hourly wage increase. a strike is declared along the waterfront. Manila grants John J. Sabin and Levin Glass a franchise to build a telephone and telegraph system across the Philippine Islands.
Salem July 6 Governor Chamberlain declines to interfere with the commutation petition of George W Louth. Louth is to be hanged July 12 for the 1904 murder of Leonore B Jones in Oregon City. A death watch will be placed over him today with the private secretary notifying penitentiary and Oregon City officials.
July 6 in Connellsville Pennsylvania five foreign workers died in a shaft explosion caused by dynamite use at 100 feet below surface. One more injured. The blast was termed deadly yellow jack with new figures confirming five deaths. In New York three yellow fever suspects were removed from the steamship Advance at quarantine. Governor Magoon aide Samuel Hersch died aboard.
Cheyenne Indians gather at Clinton for their big annual dance with participants from across the territory joining in the event.
A special inquiry by R. G. Valentine private secretary to the Indian Affairs commissioner visits the Umatilla reservation for two weeks. He and stenographer Merritt Burl will split time between the city and agency to investigate general conditions and address grievances raised by Indian and other residents. He rooms at the Hotel St George during the inspection.
Winthrop Turney of Sonora Mexico a Yale graduate and 40 year old coal mine owner killed himself in a pasture lot in Colebrook Connecticut this morning due to ill health leaving no happiness in life according to report.
In Richmond Indiana on Monday the Commercial Bank of Hagerstown closed after cashier Bowman killed himself. An investigation found only 1900 dollars cash remaining from deposits exceeding 100000 dollars. It remains unclear what happened to the missing funds. Meanwhile in Portland Oregon, the Sacajawea Monument was unveiled at the exposition. The bronze statue honoring the Indian heroine who guided Lewis and Clark was unveiled by the Northwest women with a Redmen parade from western states participating.
July 6 report from Sannin Cruz Cal describes a major forest fire in the mountains near Boulder Creek. It started from a sawdust pile at the Newell creek mill and has burned several ranches, destroyed vast virgin timber, with many men battling the blaze.
Federal Judge De Haven overruled demurrers in land cases involving James Benson Charles Nichola and Henry Meldrum. Trial set to begin tomorrow for Congressman Williamson and others accused of conspiring to obtain lands on the Filets Indian Reserve near Prineville. Mitchell Hermann Ormady et al listed. bench warrants issued for minor defendants.
Marie Ven ante, 12, elopes with Jim Mazena, a 25-year-old prize fighter, from McCloud to Redding California. They vanish after Marie borrows clothes and departs with Mazena. Her father suspects he enticed her. officers pursue across lines. Marie is later found aboard a southbound train to Barnamento with money. Mazena remains missing.
Mike May Sutton of California won the final round of the women's singles championship in London, defeating Miss Wilson with a 6-8 6-4 score to claim the title.
Commodore James H. Gillis of the United States Navy, retired after forty four years of service, visits Walla Walla with his wife at the home of A. J. Gilli, receiver of the United States land office. They plan a western pleasure trip including Lewiston Clark Exposition and Alaska.
A large delegation from Umatilla county sits in the state penitentiary after a minstrel show where Circuit Judge Ellie and penitentiary officials were targets of jokes. Three Pendleton men, F. B. Clopton C. C. Hendricke and A. J. Goodman, were subpoenaed for the federal grand jury to try rest of land fraud cases in Portland. Gemstone topazes fetch modest prices, with 50 years ago topazes sold for 2 to 8 dollars. Theland and Theeland residents are described as political equals to a nation of 70,000 governed by representative men and women.
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