29 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
1
New York reports indicate Thaw’s behavior before the commission suggests sanity, with Jerome noting “much coherency” in Thaw’s replies. Defense plans to rest without new witnesses if he is ruled sane, while concerns grow that a first degree verdict appeal could be hindered.
Attorney General A M Crawford traveled to Portland to inspect books and records of the Columbia Southern Irrigating company as part of an examination ordered by the state land board amid settlers grievances about the firm’s fulfillment of obligations in the Crook county reclamation project.
Fort William Ont March 19 Navigation will open at the head of the Canadian lakes April by blowing up the Toon Moony steamers for grain cargoes, the elevators full. Grain traffic is expected to be the heaviest in navigation history. Contracts for take carriers total 2 840 000 dollars. Sailors are scarce.
The article notes that the irrigation system cannot meet the segregated water needs. Water drawn from Tumello Creek yields barely enough supply to reclaim 12,000 acres granted to patert. The remainder of about 14,000 acres is largely sold, highlighting a large segregation under the contract.
Charles Stahl captain of the Boston American baseball team died this morning at West Baden after taking carbel ic meld. He spoke to Jimmie Collins, then returned to his room and died before doctors arrived. An empty bottle smelling of carbelic acid was found. Stahl was married last fall. his wife in Boston.
Work started on the Swihieh for conveying materials and grading on Umatilla Central. A two 160 foot steel span bridge is planned with completion by June 1. Depot improvements spread across Spokane, Walla Walla, and La Grande with new power house and turntable planned at La Grande.
A bomb was thrown today at Admiral Greever during an inspection of the cruiser Thivan under construction in St. Petersburg. The missile landed in the snow and did not explode. the thrower fled.
Albany March 29 The New York assembly passed a bill to provide a recount in the 1905 mayoralty contest. The measure now goes to the Senate for action.
Cory Denlan, a player with the Boston Nationals league team, died in Louisville this morning from typhoid fever. The death adds to warnings about the illness in the area.
The New Orleans San Francisco limited train on the Southern Pacific crashed in Colton California after an open switch caused ten coaches to derail and four demolished. About 25 people died and around 50 were injured, many Italian laborers among the dead. The Florence Roberts theatrical company was in one derailed coach but escaped serious harm.
California graft story updates on Langdon Heney and Detweller. B Cass faces likely perjury charge in Los Angeles Home Telephone affair as Oakland supervisors franchise grant is probed. Schmitz silent. Ruef cheerful in prison. Dearing silent on graft vault. Detweller in Ohio expected to surrender. investigators to hear vault purpose explanations.
At noon on March 24 recovery continued from the Southern Pacific wreck site near Colton. Five more bodies were found beneath debris as a crane moved wreckage. a debris slip caused one earlier search to fail. Recovered dead include William Hall of New York Albert Shie of Los Angeles and George L Sharp of Munnele Ind with eighteen injured survivors reported.
Leonard Leopold, accused with Howard Nicholne of killing actress Margaret Nealle, fled the courtroom in Chicago on a March afternoon. He was pursued by officers and captured after a frantic attempt to harm himself against the wall.
Thomas Harrie, a former Baptist preacher, was hanged today for the murder of Mrs. Hortense Morgan, an elderly white woman, last November. He planned the crime to obtain 800 dollars in money and even preached his own funeral sermon before execution.
Leon Soerder was hanged at San Quentin Prison this morning for murdering his brother-in-law Jos Blaise of San Francisco three years ago. He lured Blaise from Germany, insured his life on Blaise, and stabbed him to death.
W H Gibberd, under contract to furnish 100000 tires and 100000 feet of bridge timbers for the Boise Valley electric road, has camped at Rattleawake creek near Boise river. He runs a 20000 ft per day sawmill and employs about 30 men, with timbers to be floated via Rattlesnake creek to the Boise and then to Barber dam for shipment.
March 29 report from Fort Worth indicates prostrated wires delay confirmation of a reported tornado loss of life at Marietta Ohio where many were killed. A separate tornado is said to have struck Roff Oklahoma.
Rome reports Cardinal Machi secretary of the apostolic briefs died of apoplexy today. He was born in Brazil in 182% and served in the Vatican hierarchy.
Doran McDonald was today indicted on the murder charge in the Webster Guerin case in Chicago. The action marks a major step in a high-profile homicide investigation.
Washington March 29 The president issued an executive order calling for a popular election in the Philippines to choose delegates for the proposed Philippine legislature the exact date to be fixed by the Philippine commission.
This afternoon a large fire engulfed Newberry destroying about 150 houses. Water supply failed and dynamite was reportedly used in attempts to battle the blaze.
St Louis brewery workers walked off the job at noon after failing to obtain a new wagon scale on demand. Heavy snows in Montana since the 26th hinder stock interests though temperatures are not severely cold.
William A. Proctor son of Proctor & Gamble founders died by pistol shot in his Glendale, Cincinnati home. Once one of Ohio's wealthiest men he inherited a vast fortune and property. An Episcopalian donor, he supported churches and charities and was private philanthropist.
The state department reports from Bucharest that the revolt has grown over the past week with large losses as troops and artillery fire on crowds. US Jewish citizens’ property in Moravia is said to be destroyed while a literal cabinet has been formed.
Mantagua March 29 reports the Costa Rican government has recognized the Provisional government of Honduras, signaling a diplomatic step amid regional instability.
M A Rader reports the State Retail Furniture Dealers association in Portland warned of freight congestion and a potential railroad strike. He cites hardship for Portland jobbers and retailers, delays from factories and railroads, and a scramble by eastern Oregon dealers to return home amid strike rumors.
William Yohnka, a renowned auctioneer formerly from this county, arrived in Vale today from his new home. He recently relocated from Pa ha Idaho to Vale, where he plans to reside permanently and remains confident of strong business in Malheur county as well as in Umatilla and neighboring counties.
James Minbar of Sports, North Dakota, tours eastern Oregon seeking investment prospects. He stays with James Johns and notes Tinatila county climate as favorable. The Postmaster General ordered new city delivery in Olfax, Washington, starting June 1 with two letter carriers, one substitute, 14 letter boxes, and 14 posts.
Samuel Gompers argues railroad managers ignore defective equipment and overworked crews, urging mediation before strikes. Garretson and Morrissey pledge no strike until government mediation offers hope. KU news updates note Southern Pacific dividend restraint suit and Frisco police plans to form a union for higher pay.
Domestic troubles trigger a shooting in MocMiNan, Ardmore area. Tom Jackson killed Stoke Walling and fatally wounded Harry Davis, with the incident occurring on March 29. Police to investigate motives and gather statements from residents.
Mrs Florence McComas sister in law of Judge McComas former senator from Maryland died this afternoon in Washington by gunshot. The incident occurred near the court area as authorities investigate the fatal shooting.
Mnarch 29 A lawyer named Alexanderoff was arrested here on the charge of instigating the assassination of Dr Jolott The actual murderer is not yet located.
March 2 1917 Leontiff Duriovo’s slayer and a Trepoff niece were sentenced to four years in solitary confinement. The case centers on the alleged assassination attempt and ensuing investigation in Thun.
A morning blaze in La Crosse Wisconsin destroyed the cracker candy factory and W A Roosevelt’s Plumbing Supply Company. The estimated loss stood at about 150 thousand dollars. Local firefighters battled the flames as damage spread across both buildings.
A large warehouse owned by Stepherson & Company in Maite Manin burned on March 29. The blaze consumed 15,000 bales of hemp and caused estimated losses around 81 million dollars with leases valued over 4 million.
Police search Sim Silverman pawnshop for $25,000 worth of jewelry linked to robberies at the homes of Robert McGant and George Castelo. Edwardele claims he sold the jewels to Silverman for $1,400 after the arrest of two prominent residents.
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