24 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
1
Duluth reports 4000 iron ore miners strike across Virginia ranges with 2000 miners parading and 2000 laid off. Governor Johnson threatens troops, arrests of armed agitators, and business disruption as 12,000 miners in the district brace for a protracted conflict that could affect steel markets.
Lewiston Idaho dealer FR L Pennell pleaded guilty in federal court to being part of the late state furniture trust and was fined $10. About 40 trust members remain to be summoned by August 1 or warrants will issue. Oregon dealers largely pleaded guilty and paid fines. New York all night court to open August 1 under Magistrate Whitman following reform agenda.
Pasadena report July 24 states Mrs Claude Markey aged 26 died in bed last night after an alcohol bath left by her illness. A hot flatiron at her feet ignited the bed causing her entire body to burn almost to a crisp.
Magistrate Whitman outlines three goals for a new court abolition of professional bondsmen, curb of police nighttime arrests for badgeholders, and ending the night in filthy police cells for those admitted to bail by a magistrate.
Boise Idaho July 24 inspection for contagious foot rot among sheep will be strict this fall says Dr George E Noble estate veterinarian None infected animals will pass fall inspection when coming off summer ranges Provinces warn campaign aims to stop spread and requires reporting cases for immediate cleanup Two forms exist one non contagious from mud and filth cured by dry ground the other contagious from a germ needing treatment A bulletin on treatment is being prepared for distribution
Minneapolis notes a stockholder filed suit against James J Hill alleging he unlawfully profited about $10 million from a scheme with Great Northern and Northern Pacific to gain control of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. The suit, filed April 20, 1901 in Ramsey County, accuses Hill of acting as GNW president to buy Burlington stock at a favorable price for personal gain, against duties to the railway.
In Boise on July 24, Darrow for the defense argued the outcome hinges on sound evidence not prejudiced by sensational press. He attacked Orchard as a perjurer and questioned Hawley and Davis while labeling Orcharditis and noting Orchard’s self serving testimony. Court recessed at 11:40 with resumed arguments planned, listing attendees and ship crew members.
San Francisco July 24 reports say communication with Eureka remains severed as survivors from the Columbia disaster are ferried by lifeboats. Three officers filed statements. inquiry into the wreck will likely begin tomorrow. A partial casualty list names cabin passengers and indicate many are missing.
Controversy over validity of $152000 water bonds halts work on the new city hall and fire station in Walla Walla. Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago refuses to accept the bonds, claiming city indebtedness is too high. City debt totals and water bonds are under dispute, with a council meeting planned to decide action.
The Grain Market in Chicago reports wheat opening 91 and closing 2 1 8, corn opening 4 and closing 63 1 4, oats opening 38 3 to 38 6 8. Two men suspected of breaking into three Clo Elum, Washington houses in one night, stealing $185 cash and other items, using skeleton keys.
Pendleton prepares to macadamize about 40 blocks in the residence district with bids to open tonight. West Webb, West Alta, East Court, and Raley streets slated for work, needing weeks of labor to finish before bad weather. City plans include extensive sidewalk upgrades as many residents plan concrete walks, while 62 crosswalks are slated for replacement with more durable materials.
Atlanta on July 24 reports hundreds of women from across Georgia gathered to press for passage of a constitutional prohibition bill. The story mentions concerns about a perceived threat from drunken African American men linked to the Aquor traffic as a key example of danger.
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