31 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
1
The commission on Interstate Commerce plans hearings April 17 with enough witnesses to keep the panel busy until June 1. Senator Elkins said a bill will be ready for debate at the special session in October as the railroad rate issue is studied during the president's West visit.
Stockton California reports a gold rush on Mormon Slough with about 400 people placer mining. Residents estimate $500 to $1000 in coarse gold already extracted from a gravel deposit. Some believe the gold was buried by Mexicans near the old Mexican settlement, fueling tension as old miners seek new claims along the slough between the city and Belotal.
Wheat opened at 1.14 and closed at 1.19 and corn opened 40 percent and closed 40 percent oats opened 29 percent same as prior The will of Mrs Jones Stanford was submitted to Probate Judge Alland executors named without bonds The Christians of Riteville Washington plan a new church costing 7000 dollars
Megorden, accused of killing his wife near Were at their home, is jailed in Vale after a coroner's jury verdict of wilful murder. The case notes he planned suicide, destroyed photos, and fired at his 15-year-old son before fleeing with the revolver.
At a joint session the general bribery committee found no charges against any member, effectively whitewashing Senator Morgan of Boulder county who was accused of taking a bribe from General Manager Herbert of the Colorado & Southern to vote for Adams and against Peabody. Annie M Schermer died by asphyxiation after a candle and gas ignition caused an explosion and fire in Berkeley.
Em Lyons a well known merchant died last evening at 6 40 from heart disease at his residence He had been ill for weeks and was able to pass some time downtown He was a Knights of Pythias member with funeral under their auspices He was born in Ghent Kentucky March 46 1542 and moved to Missouri 1864 He is survived by his wife and three children with services set for Sunday at 2 pm at the Christian church conducted by Rev H N Brooks
A San Bernardino fire today consumed a California sanitarium with losses estimated at 4600 dollars. Head Nurse Hopkins led a heroics team rescuing patients amid the blaze.
St Petersburg paper argues Russia must pay indemnity for peace and Japan presses demands as war drags on. Reports say Japan begins major advance with wings extended and Russia threatened on multiple fronts. US mediation denied. Roosevelt not acting as intermediary per White House.
Rank Loraine March 41 report that Citizens Savings Bank, placed under a receiver, will pay all deposits totaling about $914,000 after the defaulting employer agreed to turn over all assets. Several hundred depositors gathered outside the bank as the bank promises full repayment though about $80,000 was taken.
Milton March 31 Special reports frost and fire damage were erroneous. Prospects for a large crop of excellent berries and fruit of all kinds are strong. Early peaches promise an especially heavy crop with good quality and quantity throughout the district.
Japanese operations press forward in a wide arc as Oyama’s troops envelop the Russians. Fukumen detachment advances to Lien Hawa Chiep, near Kirin, while Fushun detachment moves around San Chen Tau. Occupation of Fuil ung Chen expected soon, with all movements showing calculated precision.
Emperor William and party arrived aboard the Hamburg in Tangiers after a royal salute by two French battleships. Rough seas prevented disembarkation at first but he landed for a greeting with sultan’s representatives and the diplomatic corps amid festive preparations. He resumed his tour with Gibraltar as the next stop.
Indian rentals payable to the agent tomorrow mark the semi annual payment for reservation lands. Regulacions mandating payment through the agency office are being enforced, reversing past custom of leasing directly to Indians and paying them. Major McKoin requires lease schedules, noting 700 to 1000 leases at 2 to 6 dollars per acre, totaling about 50 thousand dollars due.
March 31 reports from New York and Columbus describe Hyman Stern pawnbroker and other witnesses to the Nan Patterson murder case. Extradition papers for J Morgan Smith and wife were received and ordered, with authorities preparing to return the couple to New York for trial on conspiracy charges.
New York March 11 Gesnler Hoseeau the dynamiter was remanded to the Tombs today by Recorder Goff. A commission will be appointed to examine Hoseau as to his sanity.
Weather favorable for stock industry and pasture with grass turning cold, aiding spring markets and wool prices. Garrett notes 100,000 head of sheep or 400 carloads may ship from Shaniko this spring, with yearlings priced 2.10 to 2.50. Crook county sees influx of new settlers due to irrigation projects, boosting Rend, Deschutes, Cline Falls, and Laidlaw growth. railroad expansion hoped to unlock Crank county’s development.
In Huntington West Virginia on March Sarl John Sandman Green Sandaman and John Henderson were killed when the boiler of a portable sawmill exploded today.
The grand national steeplechase purse of 2650 funnois at Newmarket today was won by Kirkland with Napper Tandy second and Buckaway third. The Dowager Duchess of Abercorn is dead.
Citizen urges vigorous community support for officials to enforce morality. Calls out gambling on Court and Main streets, alleged liquor issues, and unsafe public displays. Warns against inaction and suggests decisive action by officers and courts to curb vice and protect families.
Public school students in Umatilla County are crafting miniature three by four inch maps of the county. Each colorful map highlights water courses and mountain ranges with a spbedring of major industries. Thousands will accompany the educational exhibit at the fair as unique souvenires.
Lewis E. Husey reports fall wheat reseeding near Helix has led to ideal conditions with timely rains and warmth. Crops are in fine shape and largely weed free, suggesting spring grain may surpass fall yields. Husey cites dry prior weather as beneficial for late sowing on lands of his brother and his own ranch near Helix. Twelve thirteen will radiate from three hospitals in Spokane this spring.
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