26 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1906
Page
1
A dead man was discovered in the baggage room. Authorities have not released the identity or cause of death, and the investigation is ongoing with local police handling the scene.
Antioch Cal March 26 Mrs Emma Ladoux or McVicar is held in Ant ioch on suspicion of murdering her divorced husband Albert McVicar whose body was found in a trunk at Stockton. Detective Gibson and Under Sheriff Case traced her to Antioch after a telegram to Joseph Healy led to a late Saturday meeting. She confessed nothing and said she would ship the body to Colorado.
Jose Healy was arrested here this afternoon in connection with the murder charge against Mr Ledoux.
The Texas Legislature convened at noon in the capitol to address election law errors. Gov Lanham called the session to determine how votes for party nominations in state and district offices will be allocated based on primary results, aiming to correct mistakes in the new laws.
P 8. McGuire and E M. Van Horse man were burned to death and a boy Charles McGuire fatally hurt in a freight car near Fargo North Dakota. They were traveling with household goods to a new farm when a lantern was upset in the car.
The legislature expects a month long extra session amid debate over Section 120 of the election laws. Officials doubt fraud occurred, calling it a rush error. Voters will watch 108 members who agreed to serve pro bono. If they accept per diem, costs rise. if not, the state avoids extra taxation while fixes to the law are chosen.
A beer conflict in San Francisco pits Portland Seattle and Tacoma breweries aided by Jim Hin against local brewers. Northern producers ship 60 000 barrels annually and plan to double output while luring saloonkeepers with incentives. Local sales drop as rivals prepare to flood the market with San Francisco beer to push northern firms out.
A Northwestern road passenger train crashed through a culvert twenty miles west of Casper Wyoming. Eight killed and seventeen injured as bridges washed out and surgeons rushed to the scene. In Casper two Austrian laborers in a caboose were killed when a heavy water tank crushed it. A relief handcart party was halted by snow, threatening further deaths from exposure. Charles Morrow and D Blue Jr. are among the dead.
The report states Pulajanes clashed with native constabulary and federal troops to suppress fugitives in Samar. Ambassador White told the State Department the Algeciras conference reached an agreement for policing Mosalro with France and Spain possibly others, aiming at an amicable treaty settlement. Governor Curry reports safety and moves to transfer Alaska’s capital from Sitka to Juneau, with Governor Hoggatt arranging the shift.
Missouri summons papers say John D Rockefeller has been in hiding since December over a federal subpoena in a Standard Oil rebate case. An official testified Rockefeller is only a nominal head and not active in the company for ten years. Archbold said Rockefeller controls no master mind and stock ownership was questioned.
Reports from northwest Pendleton show cold weather damage to wheat is less severe than first feared. Kenneth McRae of Helix initially believed his entire crop frozen but now expects reseeding only for a few acres if any. Swearingen brothers also revise earlier fears about Harveys place wheat viability.
A New York telegram to Governor Gooding from John C. Chase ex-mayor of Haverhill signed states 120 Eastern labor unions will depart New York aiming to hear Orchard and Adam It is noted the committee will not be allowed to see Orchard due to prosecution objections with Bola and Boise mentioned for March 26.
A six story factory at Deowninge and Hedford streets was destroyed by fire. Girls were saved by jumping into fire nets. Four firemen were critically injured. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars.
Chicago March 24 wheat closes at 7 7 8 earnings 4 8 7 8 and vote 4 0 4 9. Markets reflect activity at the world’s leading grain center with prices recorded for nearby and deferred months.
This morning in Marsnar Hunt of Ametlla arrived with a Greek man he had arrested on suspicion of robbing a box car for Umatilla. The prisoner was placed in the county jail and the charge is under investigation. He denied guilt.
A Saturday blaze in Wrangle Alaska devastated Main Street, burning the Pioneer house and spreading to at least two dozen residences and most businesses. The St Michaela Trading Company remained shut or burnt, while the mayor and council sought aid from the Pacific coast.
Judge A Lowell arrived from Portland and announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States Senator. He spoke of strong support in Multnomah and the valley counties and planned campaign stops in Salem McMinnville Portland and southern Oregon. He contrasted his active field presence with other candidates relying on ads and noted inviting rivals to a joint state tour.
In Indianapolis on March 26, operators and miners negotiate at a joint scale conference over anthracite fields. A minor representative predicts a Thursday agreement, though conflict remains mainly among operators. Ground broke for Willamette University theology college, costing 19000 dollars.
Creditors of Fred Langever as administrator of the estate have begun suits against three insurers for amounts insured on the Red Front saloon after last summer’s fire. Lawsuit filed by Carter Raley & Raley seeks judgments of 1500 from Union Assurance of London and 1600 each from Aachen Munich and Aetna Fire, plus interest. Stock of wine cigars and liquor valued at 2561 and fixtures at 2287. no payments made by insurers.
Oscar Cain of Walla Walla has begun suit in county court against guardian H Reynolds for Joseph Perygne an imbecile seeking 350 dollars for legal services in the Walla Walla court. Reynolds refused payment. The plaintiff also claims 125 dollars due J H Lawrey for attorney fees, totaling 475 dollars sought.
The O R and N completes an oil storage tank at Umatilla to serve locomotives between Umatilla and The Dalles. Upon completion several engines will be converted to oil burners and placed in service on the west end of the system. If successful, all engines on the line will switch from coal to oil burners.
A $100000 Pendleton owned corporation Mathews Motor company formed to manufacture water wheels and motors. J S Mathews leads the venture with Clarence Penland W Minnis and W P Ewane as incorporators. Plans include Spokane plant with at least one large model wheel to be shown. wheel promises great power in shallow water for irrigation and lifting water. Des Chutes test yielded four horsepower from a five foot wheel. Stock books opened in Portland as manufacture is readied.
California floods flood Visalia with water surrounding court house depot and schools while Fresno city faces new levee breaks and rising rivers. Heavy rain in the mountains worsens conditions and threatens additional areas as crews work to stem a 35 foot wide canal breach near Heragon.
Riverside California March 26 reports the San Jacinto river changing course and rushing toward Riverside after a mountain cloudburst more water than expected. Hundreds of men work to avert disaster as authorities fear the rising flood may overwhelm the town. In Salt Lake Route news, all business is diverted via Ogden and Sacramento to Los Angeles due to washouts over hundreds of miles of track. repairs may take about ten days.
In Jefferson City on March 26 Sunny Anderson killed Guard James Wood by a sudden stab. Anderson, a St. Louis convict for assault with intent to kill, was shot dead by Captain Zee and other deputies. The incident prompted a deadly standoff inside the state penitentiary.
The will of the late E. Kingham of Walla Walla was filed in county court for probate. The estate includes real property in Multnomah Clackamas and Umatilla counties. One set of appraisers was appointed for the three counties. The Oregon property includes Bingham Springs resort valued about $20 000.
Sulit for 3909 and interest commenced against Alva Balcome et al by Buffalo-Pitts to secure judgment on six promissory notes for machinery purchased. The suit filed today by Carter, Raley & Raley. Teachers of Baker and Union counties to hold an Institute at North Powder on April 7.
A Mexican ranchero named Ramon, in San Antonio Texas, killed by knife two people near Couches Texas. He climbed into a wagon where a daughter of his employer and Alexander McHaney were riding and slain them. The Mexican is described as insanely jealous while authorities search for him.
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