29 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
1
The article reports Tillman accusing Roosevelt of lying in a clash that splits House and Senate over a new naturalization law and an amended public building appropriation bill. The President and his family plan an oyster bay outing this evening, with adjournment near.
Attorney General Moody and Deputies Kellogg will Morrison confer this afternoon and decide that the various district attorneys proceed immediately to collect evidence against the Standard 101 company. Washington June 29 Tillman called up the conference report rate Dill and said he refused to sign it because the conference failed to include the old pipe lines in the divorcement proceedings. He said the influences behind this are sinister and would vote for the report because he could not get a separate vote on the pipe lines. He said: "For a dime the big stick and the pitchfork were aligned together, but when the pitchfork got to the firing line it saw the big duck's contrade hustling ward the pedil, the president siding on All fours to get be tween Father Albbort's legs."
Genoa Italy June 29 two steam ships with divers left for the Aegean to recover Grecian statues and other art from a wreck near Cerigotto about 2000 years old. The cargo was destined for Rome to beautify the city. A statue valued at $600 was recovered by a Greek diver, signaling more treasures. Pay Alimony. San Francisco June 29 Eugene Hert president of the Pacific Coast Nineball league ordered to pay his wife $40 monthly alimony.
A busy wool sale at Mountainhome reports only two bales sold of 469 offered with four buyers present. Buyers include F H Johnson J M Johnson and firm representatives Koshland Hecht Liebeman Co. A second sale is planned in two weeks with hopes of 750000 pounds. Separately Camden New Jersey reports the New Hampshire battleship launch at the New York Shipbuilding Company yard attended by Governor McLounes staff and local dignitaries. The ship is the sister to the Kan ks and expected to be one of the most powerful fighting ships.
In Pendleton the Merchants Bar, a third saloon to be attached this month, remains closed after a circuit court attachment suit by A. F. Grey for the California Wine & Cordial Co. against proprietor C. R. Bonetti. June 8 saw Turner Bros. saloon attached, business since run by Will Hoch. California Wine House next door to Taylor Hardware to go out of business July 1 with stock to be taken over by another firm.
Contracts awarded for penitentiary supplies to George Fendrich for beef at 1 per ewt Balfour Guthrie Co for flour 3.27 Spencer Hardware Co for hardware and plumbing Dan J Fry for drugs Grocery awards split among Fuller & Douglas John Hughes Co and Weller Browe Leather and findings divided between Mastick & Co and Broylinivin Leather Co Portland.
In Mariposa California on June 29 Mrs Margaret Damon was acquitted of murder for allegedly killing her husband by pouring boiling water over him while he slept.
Portland, June 29. Robert L Stevens won Multnomah county sheriff by 25 votes after a weeklong recount ending at noon. First count gave him 25 fewer. if Sellwood precinct fraud voids the vote there, Ward could win. Indictments total 24 as leaks surface on illegal voting and streetcar politics tied to dry versus wet campaigns. Preliminary results show Wordton defeated.
Washington envoy Senator Fulton and Pacific colleagues flood Congress with letters urging a 44‑foot channel survey at Coos Bay. Chairman Burton rejects the plan noting New York Harbor and Hamburg harbor depths, saying Coos Bay lacks population and commerce to justify a 40‑foot channel. A river and harbor bill next session may authorize a survey for a reasonable channel.
San Antonio Texas June 29 Ad vices from across the border say the mineral development of Sonora is practically at a standstill due to the Yaqui Indians still on the warpath.
San Francisco June 29 shipowners standing pat on not arbitrate in sailors trouble. They deny importing strikebreakers and say they can hire all hands locally. Japanese liner American Mars sails to the Orient tomorrow with no freight due to the dispute.
New York reports Thaw pleads not guilty to White murder as defense cites emotional insanity precedent set by Térranova. Evelyn Thaw prepares to testify. Willie White’s son denies threats. Judge grants motion to withdraw plea while prosecutors push for full arraignment details.
An important meeting is arranged for this evening at Watkins' Hall by the Anti-Consumption league committee on organization to mobilize interest in fighting consumption. Dr W J Morrison will chair and prominent physicians will give addresses on exterminating the scourge. The movement aims to benefit Nashville and other towns already forming similar organizations.
The steamer Northland sinks in Portland harbor after a hole bored in her bottom at drydock in Porthand. Officials suspect Hanlon sympathizers. Engineers report four feet of water in the hold this morning as pumps try to keep the vessel afloat. The location of the hole remains unknown.
The Wheat Market notes Chicago prices with wheat closing at 1, corn at 62% and oats at a similar lower level. Trading was cautious as futures drifted with limited demand and supply signals.
London June 2 Sir Samuel Montague the leading authority on Russian Jews says world outcry and especially American congressional action are reducing Jewish suffering. He advocates that Jews who fled will return as the government recognises their value and urges delegates to teach Christian peasants the value of Jewish neighbors and promote peaceful living amid government riots.
In Los Angeles on June 29 E. L. Hax ard, convicted of seduction of Lulu Rowland, walks from court almost free after the father of the girl swore an affidavit of mistaken testimony. Lulu Rowland, then 14, and her sister were aboard the Valencia when drowned during an escape attempt amid exposure.
Washington June 29. Typewriter firms entered a competition to determine the best visible-writing machine for the Signal Corps. About 600 machines may be purchased. Five firms offered claims. One firm sent a young woman claimed to be the fastest writer, who impressed operators by rapid output. At times she reached roughly 250 words per minute and corrected while continuing.
Asuka Moda, a Japanese government agent, traveled from Portland toward Spokane via Oregon and Washington seeking 1000 head of 900 to 1100 pound horses for cavalry and support units. He notes Siberian supply cut off, Japan using thousands of American horses and prefers them to Australian stock due to tuberculosis concerns, with aims to buy locally then return to Pendleton and advance inland purchases.
Fire destroyed the store of E E Ripper and the residence of Mrs E Webb in Boho with losses estimated between six and seven thousand dollars. The blaze broke out after I welped and the alarm came from a passing freight engine whistle. Both structures were frame buildings, the Webb house a story and a half on Matin street. Most furniture was saved but stock at the Ripper store was lost. Insurance covered about two thousand dollars on stock and eight hundred on the building. Firefighters and volunteers contained the blaze to the two properties. nearby buildings were at risk until containment.
Boston hosts a major telegraphers tournament starting this afternoon with record prizes and large entries. Notable participants include W M Gibson of New York and FP McClintic of New York, plus Philip J Faulkner, highlighting a strong field across message, broker and press classes. The event also secures strong railroad operator representation.
War planned by Salvador again at Guatemala according to statements of passengers aboard the City of Panama. Salvadoran troops have already left to aid Guatemalan insurgents following instructions from ex-President Regallido. Buorrilas entered Guatemala from the Mexican border with General Toledo as another insurgent regiment prepared to advance.
Great rain in London on June 29 caused rapid river rise and floods across many buildings. The Thames burst its banks, submerging streets and disrupting daily activity. Officials warned residents to stay clear of low-lying areas and monitor flood alerts.
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