12 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
1
A legal move doubles down on liquor prohibition in Umatilla County with two decrees signed by Judge Gilliland and another by Judge Bean. Lawyers faced a long trip to Heppner and were blocked late in the day, then denied. Bean agreed to hear the complaint before July 1 if any exist and prohibitionists rejoice as officials feel the case will be dropped for lack of merit.
A Umatilla County Oregon court on June 12 1908 declared the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage prohibited across the county. The vote tally showed 2234 for prohibition and 1640 against. The order takes effect July 1 1908 unless voters decide otherwise at a future election.
Shortly after 10 this forenoon the fate of the county liquor business was sealed after lawyers failed to obtain a restraining order from Circuit Judge H J Tan. Judge Bean later declined similar relief saying the case could be tried on its merits before July 1 when the prohibition law takes effect. Prohibitionists praise the decision while saloon men’s tactics are viewed as a delay.
About 1000 extra passengers passed Pendleton east and west this week as the Northern Pacific line in Montana ties up. Three full trains moved through early week with some additional cars on O R & N trains. Through tickets may be unavailable for days while snow melt and rising streams threaten further delays. Transfer to the Spokane branch has been heavy with up to 100 people arriving on Spokane trains to catch east bound service.
In Seattle on June 12 Rev. E. L. Benedick of Green Lake M E church was abducted by parishioner Van Houten who forced him to pray and sing for over three hours. Police freed them at 7 AM after a tense standoff. Van Houten to be committed to a state hospital at Steilacoom.
Federal Judge Landis issued a temporary reprieve for Herman Bilek, the condemned murderer, as his supporters press for appeal. Landis will decide if the appeal goes to the state or supreme court. Governor Denecen and the pardon board met early after denying a pardon, while Bilek’s two daughters joined Mother O Callaghan on a city tour in his interest.
In San Francisco on June 12 the former home of Edwin Booth the noted actor on Telegraph Hill faces dynamite blasting as a cottage site is prepared at the Very point of the hill. One more charge may destroy the property Heath lived there from 1882 to 1888 Telegraph Hill once San Francisco’s social hub.
June 12 Morris Mo. A sausage packing plant, valued at 1.5 million dollars, burns after an explosion. Firefighters cannot reach the site due to floodwaters. The blaze destroys two buildings and threatens nearby facilities as thousands watch helplessly.
Washington June 12 Secretary Cortelyou issues circular to national banks outlining rules for forming National Currency associations. Requires at least 10 banks per association and aggregate capital and surplus of 6 million dollars. Joining banks must have unimpaired capital and surplus of at least 20 percent.
James O'Connell of St. Paul, an expressman, was arrested in Oakland on June 13 on suspicion of complicity in the recent dynamiting of cafes at the Southern Pacific station at Melrose and San Leandro.
Pendleton attorneys argue two main grounds to void the local option election. They contend the county court was not in session when the order was made and notices were not posted as required by law. They stress that such procedural defects invalidate the election under Oregon law and Supreme Court rulings.
June 12 report from Ravel states a woman school teacher resisted a nihilist plot to bomb the czar and his family after a ceremony in the Gulf of Finland during King Edward's visit. She chose suicide by her own hand rather than carry out the attack.
The court states public officials performed their duty and that the questions are legal. The preliminary injunction sought to resolve issues in a civil suit before the final election order and July 1, hoping to avoid future criminal trials on election validity. Signed by Raley, Richards & Raley. Lowell & Winter.
Eva Williams, described as a beautiful woman, refused to marry Charles Stevens after he threatened to force the union. Stevens, a wealthy man, shot her as she slept and then killed himself with a self-inflicted gunshot. Four bullets struck the woman. she is hospitalized but expected to recover.
Eight accused Umatilla county men indicted for conspiracy to defraud the government appeared before U.S. commissioner Halley and posted bonds of 2000 each per indictment to secure appearance at the first day of the next federal term. Col J H Raley, facing six indictments, said he will plead not guilty and refused a light-fine offer, aiming to prove innocence.
Pendleton community unites to raise a publicity bureau fund with a $6000 target. Subscriptions already total $2420 from banks, companies, and local firms with more expected from Pendleton and county towns. Committee members travel to Echo and Hermiston to enlist support as officials stress long term benefits and settler draws.
Nome Alaska reports the whaler William Batley of San Francisco crushed in ice at Lawrence Island. Captain H. H. Bedfish was picked up by the Bowhead. The rest of the crew are aboard the Jeanette with narrow escapes.
On Court Street near Court and Cottonwood two women, Mrs. Mary Coffey of East Court and Mrs. Harry Gibson, fought in public drawing a crowd of businessmen and travelers. Eyewitnesses clash on details but no injuries reported. One sought Sheriff Taylor, the other Chief Gurdane. deputy district attorney C. J. Ferguson scheduled to hear evidence at 2 PM.
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