09 Oct 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
1
Reports from St Petersburg detail wholesale court-martials of labor leaders amid a crackdown on uprisings. Bomb attacks injure generals in Sevastopol as authorities pursue trials of workers’ delegates and officials for alleged economic and political crimes.
New York Oct 9 Coroner Hartburger says Adams death result of self harm in the Al Adams wine case. He criticizes W E Stokes proprietor of the Angona for Adams death and suggests he is responsible. An inquest is likely to follow.
Dr Brouwer stated this morning that securing an acquittal would be easy. He claimed the glass found in the glass container belonged to his wife after exhumation, and the viscera were placed in a glass jar that crumbled when the top was screwed on.
In Oakland California a strike erupted as foamers and plasterers protested for wage increases. Lathers demanded a raise of 50 cents daily and cement workers sought a 1 to 2 percent rise over the current schedule.
The Missouri Supreme Court today sealed a writ of error for Mrs Aggie Meyers pending appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Meyers is charged with the murder of her husband at Liberty Missouri on October 26.
Fragmented report outlines a championship game with chaotic conditions and snowflakes falling. It mentions players like Tannehill and Davenport, shifts in base positions, and a final score unclear as the text is garbled.
A search is under way in the Yoromita plain for the body of A. W. Tapper who fell from a 2300 foot cliff at Wawona. Rescue teams have laid 700 feet of rope to reach the scene as crews attempt to recover the missing man.
An explosion at the Dupont Manufacturing plant in Tamaqua on October 9 killed four workers and injured several others. No identifications could be made as body parts hindered recognition. the blast demolished the entire facility and even blew a worker’s foot through a two-by-four plank.
This morning J. J. Slocum was chosen to replace Averell Sage as director of the Toledo firm. Hamsey was absent while Gould attended with proxies and held a majority of stock, indicating a decisive show of support.
After 36 hours of work forest rangers fought fires near Los Angeles where flames broke out Sunday morning. Firefighters battled the blaze as smoke spread from the Calvhasae Wietzlet area, with high heat and drought conditions hampering containment efforts.
Bishop O Reilly extols Oregon's interior reach noting the vast Catholic empire from Cascade foothills to Idaho line covering about 65 000 square miles with many churches. He visits Baker City Pendleton and St Anthony's hospital and St Joseph's academy run by Sisters of St Francis as part of the mission.
In probate court Standard Oil faced trial for conspiracy in restraint of trade with jury of nine farmers two stockmen and one real estate man. Rockefeller to stand separate trial while dedication by prosecutors and defense are noted. Additional indictments in federal court accuse major rail and refining firms of anti rebate violations against the sugar trust.
Havana October 1 Secretary Taft moves to pacify Cuba by restoring Rodolfo Del Mognello to Alquzur mayor, reestablishing liberals in offices left during the rebellion, and ordering supervision of all explosives stocks. He places cautious disarmament and military oversight, names Captain Jose Marti as aide, and proclaims political amnesty to take effect tomorrow on the 28th anniversary of Cuba’s 100 years war beginning.
A. Throwe sails Tuesday for Wyoming to dispose of a large number of apple carloads from the Payette Valley. About 80 to 84 cars are expected along the line as growers face a heavy crop and lower prices. Some fruit may go to cold storage for spring sale in Montana, Colorado and Salt Lake markets. The note of a Spokane connection and the plea of Belehoam Willard Yours, a Mormon.
An aged man and two youths near Tyeh jaatey hunted with a shotgun when a bird spurred a shot. The younger brother was struck in front of the person of John Groeten’s family and later died. A second man worked at a logging camp in Hoodiver valley and called about the event.
A fragmented report notes a manufacturers convention led by President Puhtein of Goulavilke with advocate Kochi urging irrigation expansion and land rules. The discussion touched on land speculators, the irrigated west, and tariff concerns, per a garbled transcription.
In Globe Arizona on July 9, George McMillan, husband of Proment mining official Mii Powe r, was found murdered at home with a bullet wound. Police report the husband recently signed a $2,000,000 mining pact. investigators suspect rival miners and potential foreign links amid a broader murder probe. In Seattle, October 10, T. Hayatiel, a New York post bearer, was arrested by Customs Inspector Harry Lehr aboard the Kos Maru for smuggling. A forged bottom and top of a package concealed valuable alkali from Japan, seized by authorities.
Milwaukee October report states W A Bradford Jr of Cincinnati was elected president of the Wisconsin railway. The brief notice names Bradford as the new head and notes his Cincinnati origin.
The forest fire along the county coast, started September 4, tears through 150000 acres, burning homes and livestock. Firefighters are exhausted as the blaze marches southeast along the Santa Lucia range toward Sante Lucia near Toese Sera Springs, a stretch over 20 miles long and 1% miles wide. Damage totals remain uncertain.
In San Francisco an opinion by Judge Cook rejects earthquake clause excuses, ruling AFL Newburg vs Trine Atlantic Fire Insurance Co. favors policyholders. The court finds the earthquake did not nullify liability and orders judgment for the plaintiff.
Strikers claim all but 12 mills granted the demand for higher wages and expect capitulation soon, while owners insist 33 shops idle until demands are softened. Nine large cabinet making establishments closed today awaiting the outcome of the broader strike for a wage increase.
In Constantinople on an October day a sultan was shot by a Kurdish wife believed jealous of the latest addition to his harem. The incident unfolds amid palace intrigues and rumors surrounding the sultan’s health and palace life.
Eureka lodge No 82 will invest over seven thousand dollars to remodel the Fellows building at the corner of Minin and Alte streets. Improvements include a concrete sidewalk, widened Alta street walk, a new salesroom beneath the Teutsch store, interior access to the basement, and a rebuilt lodge room with fresh carpet. The project aims to modernize the block and create a substantial sales and service area.
A fragmentary notice from New York describes an estate valued at around 50 000 to 100 000 dollars with figures showing misprints. It mentions hiring a wife and two others and references Adame with a possible mis-spelling and omitted dates. The readable items are the names and rough monetary figures rather than a complete transfer or details.
Washington reports after cabinet meetings canal commissioners decide the Panama canal will be completed by contract. A public statement will explain the contract plan and safeguards. President Roosevelt backs contractor work and says Chinese labor will not be affected. Roosevelt plans a fall visit to the Isthmus after the election. Archbishop Bond of Montreal dies at 91 after serving till a few days ago.
The Rupert Register reports the Minidoka dam and main north side canal are completed. Head gates for the waste canal and south side canal will be finished in a week to ten days. Turning water is delayed as structural work lags and bridges on the south side near completion. River flow has risen, submerging islands above the dam.
The Walla Walla Bulletin reports Fort Walla Walla’s quartermaster sought in Kansas a display of local forage plants. Captain Howard and the Commercial Club aided gathering specimens shown at Fort Riley to exhibit and test for cavalry and field artillery needs.
In circuit court a jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the Lapeeny case Chicles Wright versus H L Briggy. The court noted a note for 902 dollars paid. On the criminal calendar J Bell was excused for attempted theft at Reho, WH Bley was charged with stealing a horse from Joe Craig and took until tomorrow to plead.
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