08 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1906
Page
1
Judge Baker of the federal court overruled motions to quash the Informations against John D. Rockefeller in all related cases. Defendants given until Tuesday to file new motions as proceedings continue amid widespread legal action.
Fragmented OCR text reports Manila port revenue controversy and a cutoff in funds tied to government actions in September. The snippet mentions Washington and a pipe council or line but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes.
A government commission Act abolishes certain duties at Manila and creates a free port status. It outlines dredging to 20 feet, land reclamation for 400 acres, and an 18 foot entrance channel to the Pasig river, with improvements costing several million dollars. Comparisons note Manila’s port status versus Hong Kong and other oriental ports with varied duties. American ships may gain distinct benefits from the new system.
A garbled dispatch from Helolt Kansas describes a campaign opening by a senator named Leng attacking La Follette and endorsing populist policies. The piece mentions opposition to Jerry Slepcott and references Kann's senator, with unclear details about dates and locations.
The article notes many local youths plan to enter higher education this fall with Oregon institutions drawing most graduates. Several seniors and Pendleton alumni intend to attend the University of Oregon, while others head to Whitman College, the University of Washington, or the State Agricultural College.
In Portland Oregon on a September morning the defense moved to acquit Mays but the motion was overruled. A. C. Woodcock of Eugene testified that Mogyn took no part in the Puter case, in which the latter was convicted.
The West district court denied a new trial for the former president of the National Life Insurance company. He was sentenced to 42 months hard labor in the penitentiary for diverting funds to his personal use.
Chicago wheat data shows September actions with opening and closing figures. Prices moved with opening values around 99-8 and closes near 47. Grain activity includes flags of 465-8 and 30 opening, closing near 1-8.
Crowds of spectators filled Putney England as Cambridge defeats Harvard by two lengths in a historic race watched by about one hundred thousand. The Cambridge crew led from Beverly Brook to Barnes Bridge despite a costly error by Harvard's Blagdon at the start.
Insurgents under Mave Pinar del Rio advance on Havana and strike government forces. Rebels attack streets, dynamite railway bridges, and intercept troops. Authorities report deserters and disrupted communications as fighting rages in Pinar del Rio and surrounding areas.
Harry Brown was hanged at dawn for the murder of Patrick Dunn, a wealthy trader of Humboldt Counts, in December 1904. The victim is believed to have kept a large sum of money, but the murderer secured only seven pounds.
San Francisco September report says union members who struck against United Railways will resume work except for signal firemen. Conference committee cites promise detrikers will be rehired without discrimination, enabling potential arbitration. President Calhoun offers a 10 percent wage increase with unchanged hours. car men likely to reject.
Victor H. Beckman, secretary of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association, warns a critical lumber shortage may force mills to shut indefinitely. One city has already closed and sold timber lands as orders peak for farm repairs, housing, and barns, with output around 100000 cords and 93000 workers affected.
Directors chosen for the Pilot Tock Tatra Company at a Meoing by Porth include TF O'Brien W O W Cotton Walkin Crooks James G Wilson and W KR Liteenberg. The firm aims to secure right of way between Jolly and Pilot Rock and plans a 2000 a8 Meht of war clearance from this city south.
Reise Idubo, held since February, continues under habeas corpus in district court. Pinkerton detective Thiele seized Adams wife and two children from Oregon to the penitentiary, where they are confined in the female ward. Prosecution plans to pursue the matter despite Adams' denial of contact with relatives.
Master Fish Warden H G Van Dusen reports to the board that salmon eggs taken at hatcheries will surpass last year as capacity expanded to handle a surplus. McKenzie river leads with 1 255 000 eggs captured by August 31, up from 240 000 the prior year, with total expected to reach 6 000 000.
The Donally hotel on Main Street in Tacoma was partly destroyed by fire early this morning. Guests panicked but escaped in their night attire.
Weilser Idaho Sept 5 Fifty witnesses were brought to this city by the government to testify before the grand jury in land fraud cases involving 26000 acres of Mind now in the possession of the Cook Lumber & Timber Co of Pennsylvania.
Oregon sheepmen pressed for release from federal quarantine urging eradiation of scale with 50 men and enforceable law. Dr George S Hickox said only elimination of the scale could free the state. a five member committee was appointed to draft a bill for legislators. A 50 room addition to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Portland will cost about 50,000.
Jack McIntyre, accused of passing raised one dollar bills and stockpiling counterfeit currency, is jailed awaiting potential transfer to McNeil's Island. Authorities found ten more altered notes on him and a pistol. police suspect an accomplice and extensive operation.
Supreme Spark Inman of Port land presided over a short session as Tron Moog met today in national conversation at Okihana City Oklahoma City. No contest was developed.
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