20 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
1
Reports from multiple theaters describe artillery units revolting near Tionety and Dunagure as prisoners attempt to aid fellow political captives. Fifteen mutineers from the Knias Potemkin are reported kidnapped by Huanelin police and moved toward Roumanian territory.
The Nations Bank with capital of $900,000 failed, triggering a morning run as cash demands surged. Deposits stood at $1,500,000 while total resources and liabilities reached $2,000,000. The institution had heavy exposure to cattle men.
The report suggests the president will avoid direct involvement in the rival plenipotentiaries quarrel. Observers expect formal notices and a possible link in peace talks once initial steps by the two sides are concluded, though no decisions have been officially documented yet.
Peace plenipotentiary Baron Komura arrived at Seattle aboard the Minnesota after a record 11 days and 23 hours at sea and will not discuss peace provisions. He canceled Seattle functions and will travel east aboard President Hill's private car, aiming for Washington Tuesday. He read official morages and replied to Hayashi’s London statement, saying Hayashi voices his government’s sentiment.
Portland July 20 The Williamson Gesner Briggs jury has failed to reach a verdict after long secret deliberations in a perjury case. Juror W Cook of Eugene urged a clarified definition of perjury and the jury reportedly stands 17 to 1 for conviction. Instructions were read and the jury retired to deliberate further. no verdict by noon.
In Seattle the Washington Supreme Court holds a husband cannot sue for damages for his wife’s death. The decision in Christian Johnston and Son vs. Seattle Electric Co. rules the widow and heir may sue for funeral expenses but cannot extend action to a surviving husband. The court sustains the demurrer, noting the statute does not intend to transfer the right of action to a surviving husband.
New York July 21 A district attorney inquiry into Town Topics holdings reveals subscribers including Depew Clarence Mackay and John Jacob Astor. The scandal manager notes many disclosures are kept confidential while Town Topics defends its premium editions and indulgent popularities for the wealthy.
Charles W. French, son of W. D. Roger of Hood River, credited with bail at $1000 after a drowning incident. Miss Laura Metcalf attempted the rescue and nearly sacrificed her life, with an hour of strenuous efforts needed to resuscitate the child.
Portland reports the jury in the lead grand trial involving Congressman Williamson failed to reach a verdict after 48 hours deliberating. The panel stood 14 for conviction and 2 for acquittal before being discharged at 1:40 p.m. on July 20 in Portland. The record notes the jury would retire tomorrow to continue deliberations.
July 20 Albany report states the assembly failed to reach the two thirds majority required to remove Justice Hooker amid allegations of corrupt and immoral practices. The vote outcome leaves Hooker in place as organized factions argued for and against removal.
Portland exported more wheat than any other U S port for the year ended June 20 totaling 21 15 900 bushels valued at 1 21 915 San Francisco was next at 1 415 477 bushels Puget Sound district 1 246 016 bushels Galveston led in 1904 Portland’s 1905 drop is blamed on grain moving inland and to the Orient with total wheat and flour exports from Portland valued at 4 092 854 for the year.
A reddish stranger, an escaped convict from Tacoma, boarded near Ciplen with J Matthews, carrying blankets and a Winchester. He ordered landing on the Washington side and threatened Matthews with a gun, then forced him to cook potatoes while planning to hunt a calf. Matthews fled to Kalama and alerted Sheriff Kirby. The man’s beard is a few weeks’ growth and he appears pale blue eyed.
London dispatch notes continued trouble in forming the Indian army. Optimistic summaries about Curzon and Kitchener reaching an understanding are unsettled by persistent discord. Rumors grow that Curzon or Indian Secretary Broderick may be forced to realign policy.
Abington July 24 The will of the late Secretary Hay was filed this internum The estate valued at $2,000,000 is left to the widow for life and then to the oblidmen and other relatives largely in real estate Mrs Hobson of DC Maines Toowa July 20 Mrs Hobson wife of the hero of the Mor ime was hospitalized here Hobson is attending Amalgamated Dividers New York July 20 Amalgamated directors declared a dividend Be where a quarter per cent, an increase of one half.
Descriptive telegraph notes report extreme heat across Cincinnati and New York with deaths in Cincinnati and New York area, many people sleeping outdoors to escape the heat. Cooler conditions arrive in Chicago and New York as a cool lake breeze drops temperatures. Several prostrations and exhaustion cases are noted amid the heat wave.
Amid rising tensions after a boycott on American goods, officials in Hong Kong and Shanghai were pressured today. An American envoy was ordered to yield his position, signaling possible broader complications from the boycott measures and the new Chinese law affecting trade and diplomacy.
Been units SILED FOR PANAMA. Theodore Shonts and John F. Stevens sailed on the steamer Mexico for Panama this afternoon. Shonts estimated five to six years to finish the canal work and ten to twelve years more to reach tide level.
Albany reports Governor Higgins ends to the extra session with a call to form a joint committee to study all life insurance firms and recommend practical legislation to restore public confidence. Senate blocks immediate investigation of Equitable, while a joint probe is pursued.
New York police say evidence shows Frederick Carlton married six women including Helen Murray in Nebraska Lyle Kittering Covington Kentucky Mildred Peterson once Martines Jonnie Smith of Brooklyn Mary Gorman of Brooklyn whose death was blamed on medicine and whose body was disinterred. A trunk held bottles powders and pills later examined.
July 20 Miss Rebeca Bracken, pioneer and only female train dispatcher in the country, dies after 40 years of service with Michigan Central. The Syracuse newsroom notes brief features on science and telecommunication topics as the week continues.
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