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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
1
Washington reports indicate The Hague will likely be the meeting place for Japanese and Russian plenipotentiaries. President Roosevelt receives congratulations from cabinet members on recent peace efforts as Takahira visits and talks remain undisclosed while reports cite armistice hints and movement of officials.
The British steamer St Kilda, sailing from Kutchinatsu to Hong Kong on May 22, was sunk six days later in the Straits of Malacca by the Russian cruiser Dwelper after being captured with contraband. The Dwelper also transferred 41 Chinese and 69 bags of malt from the St Kilda to the Dutch steamer Pfilaren and detained the European crew aboard the Dwelper on suspicion of contraband activity.
June 13 report from Tien Tain says Chinese guilds have quietly decided to boycott American goods. The move darkens prospects for U.S. manufacturers as native newspapers refuse ads for five American products, signaling escalating economic pressure.
King Alfonso arrived in Madrid today escaping death from bomb throwers and anarchists in Partin. He received a tremendous ovation as crowds followed to the palace and he appeared on the balcony to acknowledge them. Services at Buena Suceso church included a Te Deum in gratitude for his safe return.
Albany June 13. The court of appeals denied Senator BB Hill's application for a rearment to Albert T. Patrick's case. Hill will apply to a judge or Governor Higgins for a stay pending the motion for reargument. If that fails, the case may go to the United States Supreme Court.
Stockholm June 14 The Swedish foreign minister tells the journals of Sweden and Norway that Sweden cannot recognize the provisional Norwegian government. Sweden will continue to exercise all functions as before the announced separation.
Judge De Haven overruled a demurrer and sustained the indictment against Senator Mitchell on counts of receiving money while with Mitchell & Tanner from Frederick A. Kribs in a patent matter. Pleaded not guilty as jury prepares for trial on June 20 in Portland with usual privileges observed.
Grand Jury probes alleged bribery and money payments to stop Teamsters strikes amid brewing firm links. Campbell证 witness says 70,000 discussed to dampen action. Joseph Bigrobeki and Joseph Lapham testify on strike impact and settlements. Ex-leader Deiscoll plans to reveal documents about 400 strikes settled by payments over a decade.
In Chicago June 14 the federal fraud jury resumed the beef trust inquiry. Two prominent Jewish stockmen testified railroads altered deliveries to water livestock every 14 hours, breaking their pact with the beef trust to regulate market receipts. Edward O. Davis presented evidence from fruit growers against Armour private car lines.
Washington reports seven new cases of yellow fever on the Isthmus of Panama with one death in each. The workers were outdoors without protection. Also reported in Vienna is the death of Baron Nathaniel Hothechild, brother of the head of the Retha child brokerage house.
Rev W L Van Nuys reports on three major questions at the Presbyterian General Assembly meeting in Wine Lake Ind The union of two branches and a uniform book of forms were debated with transfers of church property and absorption of the weaker branch referred to committees A shifted focus on education and Christian schools Pacific coast academies will gain attention Justice Harlan of the U S Supreme Court attended as a delegate and participated in floor debates becoming a cordial figure at the convention
A Southern Railway passenger train bound from St. Lewis to Louisville was wrecked one mile west of Golden Gate Missouri. The engineer William Grats and fireman J. Johnson were killed. A number of passengers were killed or injured as 11 coaches carried veterans to a Confederate reunion. Five passengers were injured.
Chicago June 13 Dratte amounting to over 400000 for the University of Chicago was announced at the 56th convocation today. No large gift came from Rockefeller, but it is believed the president’s address will announce a big donation from the asking to the university.
Lima June 13 William Pifer 28 of Los Angeles hanged himself after losing a draft for a fortune made in the west. Bank refusal of a duplicate caused the tragedy. He had come to wed an old sweetheart and the wedding was to be held next Saturday.
Seattle June 1 The consolidation of a theater chain uniting most west of the Mississippi with a 17 million dollar capitalization is planned at a local managers convention. Prominent figures include Ralph Rothschild Novelty Circuit San Francisco Ed Homan Bell Circuit of Oakland Henry Kahen Fried er circuit San Francisco Peckham Star circuit Spokane John Conal fine Seattle and Pacific Coan Amusement circuit ET Merrill Conwdine circuit Portland.
Panama announces a plan to coin 1.006000 silver pesos to curb silver demand from canal work and boost commerce. In Lewistown Montana a 14 year old, John Drew, was accidentally shot while grabbing a revolver from his 4-year-old brother at the Droz ranch. the shot severely injured the elder. Seattle judge Henry Struve, a former Territorial secretary and prominent attorney, died suddenly in New York.
Tucson report states Judge Thomas Satterwhite, a leading Arizona attorney and former territorial attorney general, shot himself in his office this morning, dying instantly. Health problems were given as the cause.
A fraud or der has been issued by the post office department against the People's Home Purchasing company of San Francisco and California locations including Long Beach San Pedro and Pasadena.
Reports say a battle fleet including a battleship and two other vessels approached Fort Monroe around 2 am, with Admiral Dickens in command and the ships allegedly “sunk” by coastal artillery. Smaller ships and heavier vessels patrolled the Potomac while a naval wonder was spotted from Fort Hunt at 10 am, then faded.
A severe thunder shower struck La Grande yesterday afternoon with torrential rain and lightning. A bolt hit F W Hamble’s store on Jefferson Avenue, igniting a fire that destroyed about 350 worth of goods before firefighters stopped it. The strike also burned a hole in the ground and left a strong odor. several people were inside the store, but no injuries were reported.
Philadelphia June 13 Mayor Weaver prodded action against councilman from the thirty fourth ward charged with violation of his oath of office. He was held in ten thousand dollars bail for a hearing Thursday, posted bail and released. Archduke Dead also reported from Vienna with similar timing.
The Eastern Oregon State Normal School in Weston holds commencement with seven graduates Misses Alice Peebles Grace Cummings Lydia Wyman Nettie Downey Mika Faye Roadruck Byron J. Halla and Walter Simpson. Salutatory by Peebles, valedictory by Cummings, and address by State Superintendent J H Ackerman. Baccalaureate sermon by Dr Preston W Search of Worcester Mass.
Mobile June 13 Newse reports the death of Major E B Burke former state treasurer of Louisiana and Cotton States exposition promoter who fled to Honduras years ago after defalcations.
Chicago June 13 July wheat opened 862 8 closed 87 corn opened 524 4 closed 621 4 oats closed 217 8. Market activity shows ongoing price movements in the nation’s largest wheat exchange with associated corn and oat fluctuations.
Franz's theater hosted Pendleton Good Roads events with a choral opening, solo performances, and an illustrated lecture by W H Moore on roads worldwide. The session confirmed unanimous resolutions, named officers for a newly formed Umaitla County Good Roads association, and announced a future construction train visit to Pendleton.
New York June 13 Carl Claussen a wealthy broker and Produce Exchange member was killed early today by a fall from a fourth floor apartment window on West 76th Street. Police suspect the victim faced a nightmare preceding the incident.
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