19 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1907
Page
1
Grand jury disclosures reveal alleged payoffs totaling over a million dollars to city supervisors and officials. Abe Ruef faces indictments as Francis J. Heney drives a sweeping corruption probe shadowed by Secret Service. Indictments and confessions unfold amid a tense night of pursuit and confinement.
Detective Burny alleged widespread crookedness across all municipal departments. He noted only George Duffey, formerly on the board of supervisors and now in the Board of Public Works, as possibly honest, suggesting a plot to remove him.
Montana sheep raisers face a severe winter as travelers report widespread starvations and cold. J Sullivan of Fargo says millions of sheep lack food and shelter after deep snows and extreme cold. Farmers move flocks to Billings where relief is sought, but most cannot be saved.
Washington March 1. A preliminary examination into Hill's system of railroad fines convinces the Interstate Commission that the day's work will benefit the country. Officially announced at the commission offices, a thorough inquiry similar to Harriman investigations will proceed before next winter.
San Joaquin River floods threaten Stockton with record levels and bridge damage. Heavy rain fell across the mountains, six inches in the high country, washing away banks and swelling rivers above the city, with Comanche and Clementea bridges reported taken out.
March 19 Stockton reports place the town at risk as all streams peak and floodwaters rise. Bridges are out, hundreds of families rescued, and tens of thousands of acres inundated. The San Joaquin River and Mokelumne River overflow as rainfall continues in the mountains. In Oroville the worst passes. water recedes slightly. Sacramento also floods with American River rising five feet and bridges washed away.
Oroville March 19 two thirds of the city were under water as the river fell supply was cut off and city trustees fed homeless residents many had lost everything. The note also mentions a $1,000,000 impact on the Jewish community and local looms in other markets.
Washington reports a high-level move to strip railroad securities from public deposits. Cortelyou favors tighter controls and a stronger central policy, risking turmoil from foreign capital. The shift would undermine state regulatory power over railroads and invalidate numerous state laws.
Washington reports in a Cuban situation note that municipal June elections may push property owners to abstain while a low element gains offices. Foreign powers seek seats as the government faces a possible protectorate. English German French and American holdings total 1560000000, with Spain owning most landed interests.
In Seattle the Master Builders association lockout began, idling about two thousand trades council members. The dispute arose after the concrete miller demanded four dollars rather than two dollars fifty cents per day, plus minor issues, suspending all building work pending adjustment likely within days.
Abilene Kansas March 19 Ex Senator Joseph B Burton who is due home next week from Ironton Missouri where he serves a six months sentence plans to expose enemies upon his return to the state capital and will discuss the matter publicly once he arrives.
A senator has engaged the local theater for March 23 to deliver a public address. He has long threatened to expose those he accuses of responsibility for his conviction, and it is said his remarks next Saturday will be sensational.
Cleveland March 19 The executive board of the International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Shipbuilders issues an ultimatum to Harriman threatening a general strike on all his ties within 48 hours unless Chicago and Alton officials reach terms with the strikers. The boilermakers have been on strike since February.
New York report says Dr Jelliffe was recalled by Jerome and with continued probing Jerome pressed the physician who remained cool and elusive and sparred with skillful defense throughout the session.
Count Lambert, former Russian foreign minister, is dying in San Remo after being poisoned before leaving St Petersburg. The notice places the incident in early March Rome with unclear details and no official confirmation of persecution or motive.
Seventeen people died and thirty five were injured in a rail crash on the Trans-Siberian line near Kora today. The disaster occurred on the Siberian railroad system as the train failed to navigate a section south of Harlin. Local authorities reported the casualty figures and opened emergency response hubs for the injured.
Oregon's new state sheep commission likely to organize at tomorrow's meeting with two eastern members and two western members present. The secretary and inspector posts draw debate with Blythe favored as secretary and Dr. Lantz or Dr. Lytle among top inspectors candidates. western preference noted. Salary for inspector set at 2000 dollars yearly plus 1500 for travel.
Burns district officials report extensive scrutiny of land titles in Harney County Oregon. Eastern capital holders allegedly grabbed timber and grain lands under desert and homestead laws without proper water development or cultivation. Investigations reveal claims with no housing or crops, with patents held up pending agency reports and possible cancellations.
Immense body of fine timber land in southern Umatilla County, about 6000 acres owned by around 70 La Grande residents, located in southern Umatilla and northern Grant counties. Locators plan to sell the tract to capitalize on expected Pilot Rock railroad completion, seeking capital for a Pendleton sawmill to create a local market.
Miss Elsie Olcott, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Olcott, died last night at home on Ann Street after two weeks illness from a hemorrhage. A Pendleton high school pupil born September 15 1884 at Picot Rock, she had lived in the county all her life and was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral from the church at tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev B B Youts of Roseburg missionary evangelist for eastern Oregon.
Tevolutionists in the Taal Honduras hold Prue Jilo per revoluitionists as northern coast faces attacks. President Mellen reports a 45 minute conference but declines to reveal decisions. New York stocks close lower by one to three points from yesterday's final figures.
Twelve indictments loom against Haleey on varied charges as Nellie Smith the stenographer who witnessed the bribe money pass predicts grand jurors will return indictments against every person suspected.
San Francisco reports Schmitz entered a not guilty plea this morning. When asked, the mayor rose with downcast eyes and said not guilty in a low but clear tone. He then requested permission to amend or change his plea later, which was granted. The case was continued to April 8.
Schmits appeared in Judge Dunne's court to enter a plea on an extortion indictment, pale and nervous, declining to speak until represented by counsel. Rumors swirled of multiple indictments, including Nellie Smith, a stenographer for Gerstel, Thomas, and Frick of the Home Telephone firm, amid grand jury questions about notes and bribery.
Judge Anderson ordered a fresh federal grand jury to investigate Walsh banking methods. The panel was instructed to probe alleged violations of banking laws prior to the 1905 division of the judicial circuit.
London March 19. John Milne the siren imogint saves the world after a fortnights quiet period and hints at an upcoming threat.
E C Cottrell, lunch counter proprietor, was arrested for wife beating. He was taken from the jail this morning and horse whipped in Portland on March 18.
Tycona, an Indian, was bound over to the federal court on horse stealing after examination before Commissioner John Halley Jr yesterday afternoon. Johnson Chapman was released. A Welter Idaho company plans to plant and care for 60 acres of cantaloupes this year.
Frank Dutton and Aliens Roy elope from Heller Kentucky to a southern Virginia village. Sam Rose, the bride’s brother, fatally wounds Dutton at the ceremony. Elias Dutton, Frank’s brother, fatally wounds Sim Rose and disappears into the mountains.
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