09 May 1888
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1888
Page
1
Fragmented Telegraph items report a political clash in Washington Territory over legislature session dates and terms. Also noted are an inspector appointment in Oregon, a jail escape by a death row inmate, and a dry county condition with a grave crime.
Nathaniel Hatch, a wealthy banker, was found dead in a back yard after an 11:00 p.m. visit to Mrs. Lilian Scofield. Scofield, accused by the coroner, faced alleged jealousy driving him to question his wife about Hatch. Hatch supposedly fell from a window while fleeing Scofield, with evidence suggesting homicide.
In Mountain v Multnomah County the Supreme Court reverses the circuit court and remands, holding the Multnomah County court lacked authority to offer a 260 reward for information leading to bribery arrests at the upcoming election. Judge Thayer delivers the opinion.
Porvuano reports C A Rhea of Heppner says Morrow County has had no rain for over two months. The dry spell is the worst in twenty years for this season. Much of the fall grain was frozen out and crops may fail without spring rain.
A fifteen month old child of painter John B. Smithson was fatally crushed when struck by a wagon carrying five tons of tone. Authorities arrested driver Selson Puller on a charge of manslaughter after the incident.
The Senate ratified the Sino American treaty in executive session while critics like Teller and Mitchell voiced opposition but did not press for a vote. The accord tightens a twenty year labor ban with phased exceptions and includes indemnity terms totaling 270610.75 dollars for Chinese outrages. A public lands and rail line vote looms as committees move on related measures.
A fragment cites Moke 2 and Consular reports to discuss protecting duties and the routes England to Cree trade city. The excerpt argues for high protection, noting how tariff policies influence shipment, port terms, and tariff revenue estimates.
A new charge of 10 per ton on ore from Butte Abe tani and Intermediate pecinte including Coeur d Alene to Portland and Caen takes effect. The move reduces rates on Butte and Coeur d Alene ore, while reflecting a broader labor and regulatory dispute between the Southern and Union Pacific. Local firms question the impact on trade and mining shipments to Montana and Western markets.
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