17 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
1
Croker accuses William Randolph Hearst of undermining democracy and corruption in a lengthy interview. He criticizes Hearst for supporting antiwar and anti administration rhetoric while defending his own actions and urging unity against perceived political enemies.
A Pendleton business figure argues the city deserves its own directory as the current pamphlet fails to meet local needs. He notes Pendleton has nearly 1000 phone subscribers and paved streets and questions when a modern automatic system will arrive.
Cape Town reports Ferreira the Ineurmmection reader has been captured on November 17 as authorities confirm the arrest amid ongoing security actions.
A McDowell University settlement worker from Chicago addressed the Federation of Labor, warning that insufficient wages force many women to avoid marriage. She stated 5,000,000 U.S. women earn too little, averaging $5 weekly, with an average age of 16 and 16 percent supporting others.
Salem Nov 171 In prison five in five years Arthur Free a 20 year old man from Multnomah county was sent to the penitentiary for burglary after breaking a jewelry store window and stealing 20 watches valued at less than 10. He was convicted and jailed in state prison for the third time in four years. Earlier sentences totaled two years and one year for good behavior credits but misconduct led to further punishment. After release he employed by Tim and promised reform yet committed theft by using a rope to strangle a employer’s cow and sold her to a butcher. He was arrested but received a light sentence and remained in Marion county jail.
Caruso the World’s renowned tenor was arrested yesterday for disorderly conduct in New York. He failed to appear in court this morning. Complainant Mrs. Graham was present. Caruso is said to have collapsed and was noted by physicians as suffering from sciatica.
Nanine Cook, formerly portage road superintendent at Portland, faces charges of graft and payroll fraud. He allegedly signed vouchers showing full month salaries and paid workers only part of their due, keeping the difference. Additional crooked-work charges cited relate to his portage board activities. formal charges expected soon.
Tokio report states the minister of foreleg affairs told Progressive Party reps that the bond between American and Japanese governments is strained over San Francisco school exclusion. He hinted at a possible settlement by revoking Article eight of the American constitution.
Mike Ward died this morning after failing to regain consciousness following the knockout by Harry Lewis at the prize fight last night. All principals were arrested.
In Chicago on November 17 the day’s final scores show Princeton 0 Yale 0, Carlisle 17 Minnesota 0, Harvard 22 Dartmouth 4, Chicago 63 Sinels 0, Pennsylvania 17 Michigan 0. The results reflect strong showings across multiple matchups with Carlisle and Harvard among notable performances.
Washington, Nov 17 The federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Atala Th. Diver, a teller at the United States subtreasury in St Louis, with embezzlement. The shortage is alleged at 61,500 dollars. Diver was released on 100 dollar bond and set for January appearance, with attorneys including United States Senator Warner and Chester B. Krumi.
Chicago reports a committee on temperance legislation urging reductions to correct existing abuses and prevent future harm. A shooting involving individuals connected to the Crrefield family is described, with details about the deaths, confessions, and alleged motives revealed during questioning by authorities.
A morning incident left the town shaken as Nurginis Mewa Safe Jamilen and Loth were involved in a theft at a Hirckemith shop. Several hundred dollars were taken before the trio fled. In other news, the nation’s tea imports for the year reached 103,000,000 Teongrada.
Langdon, San Francisco, Nov 17 — The Heney graft investigation resumes its grand jury sittings Tuesday as prosecutors push to interdict interfering with duties of the district attorney. Reports of a confession by Myrtle Cerf are denied. suspicions swirl around Langdon and the mayor’s office. A writ against Langdon’s supporters was considered, while Nichohe faced charges over a bribe from a furniture concern.
Chicago Wheat Market notes a volatile session with openings and closings mixed across prices in Chicago. Market activity shows inconsistent movement and broad fluctuations in the commodity prices for wheat and corn, with limited clarity due to garbled OCR text.
Milto n faces ongoing flood risk from the Tumalum as residents plan dyking along the river. Attorney T Godwin says damage from recent high waters was limited to a washed out bridge approach and power supply faults. Community leaders and property owners discuss county and state help to fund dyke construction and future channel protection.
Preston a 60 year old blacksmith's helper was crushed by the rising cage at the Indiata mine shaft in Baker City while hauling a load. He suffered a broken back and abdominal injury, was placed in a plaster cast, and hospitalized at St Elizabeth. His wife and family are abroad.
A Northern Pacific train carried seven hundred khaki clad soldiers of the United States Army from the Philippines into Washington state. The Sixth Infantry, commanded by Colonel Diggett, arrived after a controversial campaign. A regiment member disputed earlier reports of mass killings, saying about 1700 natives were killed, while others claimed self defense against armed natives. Back from overseas, the soldiers bear the marks of tropical service and illness. Poor track conditions forced travel on the O R & N line via Spokane rather than direct routes.
Portland reports floods rapidly subsiding as the Willamette holds steady and Northern Pacific plans to resume Seattle service tomorrow. Seattle notes the Seattle flood area returns to normal, with total damage potentially around 1 million dollars. railroads are viewed as the largest single loss. A farmer near Auburn lost his 20 acre farm as Stuck River altered its course, using the land as a bed.
At 2 pm this afternoon 4807 acres of land belonging to the estate of Integra Flee Thompson was sold at the courthouse by administrator C. H. Carter. Joseph Hanscomb bought the land for 24000 dollars, about 51 dollars per acre, located 10 miles northwest of the city.
A large conference of educators is planned in the city starting Monday November 26. Dr A E Winship J H Ackerman and Dr J B L Penrose will headline a program covering all subjects for teachers and laymen. Sessions are free and open to the public with extensive preparations reported by County Superintendent Frank K Wellen.
Reports to the comptroller indicate depositors and creditors of the Actno Banking & Trust Co of this city and Butte will receive about 2 cents on the dollar. Out of more than $400,000, over $200,000 is declared worthless by the receiver, about $150,000 is doubtful. Total liability is placed at about $600,000.
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