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29 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1904
Page
1
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The annual Sunday school convention in Iila County noted 23 schools with 119 teachers and 2,084 students. Officers were elected including L B Penland as president and E H Coon as superintendent of the home division. Delegates were chosen to plan district conventions and reports on finances and literature were presented.
Fragmentary report details a wrestling card where Chief 5 Two Feathers failed to throw opponents Chris Person and John Berg within forty minutes. Berg later pinned Champion Mab and claimed four falls. Confusing lines mention Antway Browning, Mein, and O Nall in a sequence of holds and pins.
San Francisco April 29 Hearst war correspondent Jack London has been ordered back from the Russo Japanese front. London stood near the line and sent authentic news and photographs, provoking protests from rivals. He crossed from Seoul in 14 degree below zero to reach the front while others circulated rumors in Tokyo.
Mrs Mary Edwards filed divorce proceedings in San Francisco on April 20 charging her husband Lauri Edwards and Domenetio Rusan the Italian tenor with failure to provide neglect extreme cruelty and adultery accusations following a sensational affray at Fairfax Marin county Tuesday.
In Constantinople on April 29 the United States Minister Leishman and British Ambassador OConnor appealed to the porte over Armenian massacres. Also on April 28 an anarchist in Havana attempted to assassinate Civil Governor Nuñez, claiming orders from Roosevelt to intervene. In Lansing Michigan on April 29 four men Jerome Stiles John Vollin Ransome Dinge man and John Roy were found burned to death in the Bryan block rooms.
President OConnell of the Railway Machinists Union accuses Santa Fe officials of bluffing with posted warnings. He says the notices intimidate homeowners near shops and deny machinists influence over trains or commerce. OConnell reports no prospect of averting a strike as May 1 approaches after talks in Denver.
Captain W. Martin, 12 years top clerk at the Toledo water works, confronted with proof of an $8,000 shortage and did not report to his office. Later his and his wife's bodies were found in a bedroom with gas taps removed. Martin, a Civil War veteran, was associated with the plant for years.
Margaret Busch sues John F. Robinson proprietor of Domestic Laundry for 2000 damages claiming a mangler accident on May 1, 1902, due to a broken platform and unsafe guards. Robinson contests negligence, noting repairs and guards, while Busch, kept on full pay, claims lifelong hand impairment and costly medical care. Legal representation by Halley & Lowell.
Nearing end of a Korean wage coal strike in the area, with 400 recalcitrants persisting under Meyer as ringleader. Meyer arrested and turned over to civil court as officials report the strike nearly over and workers returning to old jobs. Governor Peabody and Colorado staff arrive, while rain looms for tomorrow and fair preparations proceed.
A passenger train bound for Oregon Short Line wrecked near Topaz Maho on a thin morning. Engine bankage car and two coaches damaged but none seriously injured. A broken flange and Wastouts north of Outen caused the incident. service will be temporarily tied up. In San Francisco on April 24 a Groth wirely craft made a partial flight. the craft bent, the engine failed again.
In April reports from St Petersburg and Vladivostok describe the sinking of the Kin shin Maru with troops aboard after a clash with Admiral Yerzren’s four Russian cruisers off the Korean coast. Japanese officers and sailors were killed or captured, while Russia claimed a superior victory and heightened tensions near Port Arthur and Vladivostok.
Telluride April 21 Captain Buckley Wells commands San Miguel county troops and orders all striking laborers to leave the area fearing personal violence and possible failure of protection. Idle men vow to stay unless forced. Citizens' Alliance meets tonight amid rumors of a new mob to drive the strikers from town.
Portland April 29 Emma Watson indictable by a federal grand jury for land frauds will appear before Judge Bellinger for arraignment Monday due to the judge's absence this morning. The government against McKinsey also commences Monday. Washington April 29 The total of Congress appropriations for 1904 5 is 741 574 629, against 763 068 506 the preceding year.
The Northwest tournament to be held in this city June 23 to 25 will feature 600 targets over three days, 235 trophy targets with no added money, and 365 non trophy targets with about 400 dollars added. An estimated 100 shooters are expected from across the Northwest. The winner gains 605 from entrance money next year and a woolen blanket prize is offered for the longest continuous score.
The Dalles dispatch reports Norman Williams is alleged to have once attempted to poison Ian Whom he owed 50. He has moved to Mount Hood area to secure witnesses as he stands trial for murdering the Nesbitt women.
City council adjourned to discuss the gas franchise ordinance with Mayor Matlock to sign or veto. The plant site remains to be chosen by a health and police committee after meeting with Northwestern Gas and Electric officials. Street commissioner appointment stalled. several applicants seek the post as council plans next meeting. Elmer Turner sought dog tax relief, but the council did not act before adjournment.
Chicago truck drivers threaten a strike after a wage increase demand and a conference outcome. They seek a one dollar weekly raise as parley results cast doubt on business interests. A separate report notes the Western Federation of Miners convention postponement to May 20 due to a Denver referendum and presidential duties.
London April 20 report on the Newton mine explosion near Seville Spain records 61 dead and 16 injured in the official statement. Central News cites 69 lost, while the cause traces back to possible failures by mining inspectors.
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