16 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1904
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR item references an area near Hristj and Hing with unclear context including the sequence Qh aw, followed by the number four. No readable names or concrete events. Further text needed for a proper headline and summary.
Aug 15 Paul Reid found guilty of murder amid reports of planned lynching and mobs at Savannah Telegraph Office. Aug 16 updates describe guards overrun, executions feared, and authorities attempting to calm violent mobs. Also notes threats by a secret society terrorizing wealthy individuals and a two day battle in Southwest Africa with German losses. Shipping news lists steamers bound for Skagway and a free excursion for La Grande seniors on Aug 18.
A blaze swept through Spokane causing extensive damage to the city center. The Oroto Rankin and Liquor Company buildings were among the structures affected in the inferno.
Eugene August 106 Fierce forest fires spread through the McKenzie River valley near Waterville and Leadburg. Thousands of acres of timber burned as panic and dense smoke hindered escape routes. Authorities mobilized crews from nearby towns to reinforce the firefighting effort.
St Petersbur gAug 11 reports say abolition of corporal punishment follows birth of an heir. New York Aug 11 an elevator at 270 Mercer Street collapsed with 17 people aboard killing William Becker and a companion. conductor arrested. Fort Riley Aug 46 Washington state team arrives to compete in army shooting. cavalry skirmish and firing noted.
An elderly man identified as George Westfall, 74, a Boise Soldiers Home inmate and former Illinois Volunteer Infantry veteran, arrived in town claiming aid. He says his discharge papers prove his G A R membership and Boise home, and that two attackers robbed him of $10 en route from Portland to Boise. Mayor Matlock granted temporary relief while authorities investigate. Knights Templar visit noted.
The Northern Pacific Railway Company’s city real property assessment was raised to nearly $200 000 by the board of equalization this morning. The increase is noted as smaller than Great Northern’s prior valuation, yet plus given that Northern Pacific has historically paid higher taxes, making the rise proportionately significant.
Chicago reports Mayor Harrison seeks peace talks as union leaders and packers clash over a resumed negotiation. Packers claim strike victory and full plant operation, while Donnelly and unions doubt any settlement. A city lawsuit seeks damages from Kansas City for strikers’ injuries amid the labor dispute.
Aug 16 dispatches describe heavy bombardment damage at Port Arthur. Russian cruiser Pallada sunk, Diana reaches Vladivostok, and vessels dismantled in Kiao Chow as casualties rise. Official counts cite 7 officers and 248 men killed, 86 officers and 1633 men wounded, with 1 officer and 83 men missing.
Buyers and shippers react to a government ruling that all sheep shipped into other states for feeding or breeding must be dipped once, and twice if infected. The policy raises costs, delays and potential loss of handleable deals, affecting Nebraska deliveries and long term disease control.
Washington reports via Consul Fowler that the Russian cruiser Paladawan sank on the night of August 10. Chee Foo notes the Port Arthur Meet sortie did not encounter Japanese forces. Torpedo boat Burnyl wrecked after striking a rock. boilers exploded. crew arrived at Wel Hall. Jail records: Harry McDonald, one of ten who escaped, returned to county jail for petit larceny. Claude Munter jailed 36 days for the same offense.
License to marry was issued today by the county clerk to Leroy Stew art and Rossie Hulee, both of this county.
A premium shipment of about 100 head of yearling steers, described as the cream of the range, delivered by Henry Lazinka, Fred Geinger, Sam Clark, and the Culp Brothers to Frye Bruhn Company via Lonergan. Price paid was $2.75 per hundred, with roughly 800 head remaining in Camas Prairie ready for later shipment as ranges dry.
Granta Pass resident Augelie Mary F Chapman aged 67 died in an apparent self-inflicted act late Saturday or Sunday by leaping over the Gold Bay dam. A longtime Grants Pass resident and former nurse, she had been mentally unbalanced for years and repeatedly threatened to kill herself, with belongings packed in boxes during crises.
Washington August 16 Commissioner of Immigration Sargent said New York officials were instructed not to detain Mrs Maybrick on arrival in America. She will be afforded every facility due to being an American citizen.
New York Aug. 16 The will of the widow of the late Henry George was filed for probate today. The estate consists of real estate and personal property valued at 60000 dollars, divided among the three children Henry, Richard, and Mrs Anna Demille.
Ridgefield Connecticut aug 16 ex governor Loundsberry died at his residence this morning.
George B Marquis of Athena led with a 96 percent general average. Florence Kelly of Milton close behind at 94.7. State diplomas forwarded for grading. three grades certificates awarded to many applicants. only three failed to meet board requirements. Superintendent Frank K Wells pleased with results. board of examiners included Welles Peebles and Salton.
In White Sulphur Springs on August 16 ten thousand people are expected to witness the Davis notification ceremony. The Davie party arrived last night on a special train. Taggart and Williams are expected late today. The speaking will occur on the veranda of the Grand Central hotel.
Joseph Jefferson's condition shows improvement after indigestion. The Oriental rate on four will be raised from $4 to $5 per ton starting September 1, with shipment from San Francisco.
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