01 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1903
Page
1
The readable portions describe combat near Nevada and Vistaya with American casualties and tactical withdrawals amid blurred details. Also scattered are references to a new Hawaii secretary, Panama discontent, and upcoming foreign policy notes, all conveyed in a rough, OCR-like mix.
Secretary Hitchcock sends draft to Congress for stricter grazing control on public lands within forest reserves. The bill imposes a fine up to 1000 dollars or imprisonment up to six years, or both, for knowingly pasturing livestock without permission from the interior secretary. Hitchcock urges prompt enactment to curb growing abuse across several states.
New York December 1 prominent bankers tied to railway mergers warned they would withhold campaign funds if Roosevelt is renominated unless he pledges to slow investigations of combinations of capital Secretary Bliss declined to comment on the matter.
City court saw five Indians fined five dollars each for drunkenness after pleading guilty and released once fines were paid. Abraham Lyman and Francis eel ut also paid, Crawford forfeited five dollars, Charley Bennett and Harry delayed until fines could be raised. Rex Jarrett was fined sixteen dollars for carrying concealed weapons, eight days on the city jail, with a loaded revolver found on his person.
Quotations furnished by Coe Commission report Minneapolis hull market opens strong on Cope influence while Chicago and Minneapolis futures rise. Wheat prices advance then retreat with December near 82 and May around 81. Short sellers hesitant as receipts rise. buyers urged to wait for dips.
Fire Chief Withee submitted a detailed report to the council on best practices for preventing fires. He emphasized the danger of rubbish piles matches and stove pipes and urged safer hose care, underpinned by steel ranges and shutters. The convention discussion highlighted fire traps, faulty stovepipes, and woodwork, with recommendations for steam pipes and proper heating codes to reduce conflagrations.
The Thompson case in Portland features defense by T. Halles and a plan to prove Charles Connteham guilty as the key witness. Prosecution claims irregularities in nine claims and threats from Cynplogham as Thompson faces questioning during the lengthy proceedings.
Special to East Onegunians reports Baker City Chief of Police W. H. Kilbourne was attacked Sunday night by Welch in the city. Kilbourne is recovering. Welch was jailed after the assault and is alleged to have claimed insanity. Kilbourne, former Baker County official, is 38 years old and the city awaits word on his condition. If death occurs, lynching is feared. Welch faces drunk and disorderly charges.
The Order of Elks outlines a memorial day program to be presented at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock. Ex Senator Smith will give an oration and a civic invitation is extended to all city residents to attend the solemn and impressive services. The program features songs, prayers, and the procession in memory of departed members, with a focus on reverence and community remembrance.
A committee on Wael fic railways proposed a thorough investigation into railroad influence on the canal. They cited prior interferences and canal treaty issues as grounds. The meeting adjourned at 140 after a brief executive demon.
Increased rates take effect today on Pullman tourist cars linking Chicago and California. The raise follows higher costs to build and equip tourist cars, with the firm noting the service cannot be sustained at old prices with profit. Sergeant Driscoll, wounded in the car barn bandit attack Friday, died this morning as the eighth casualty.
Seventy seven cases heard in the police court with the city reporting no contagious diseases. Deficit of $450 for the month and sewer extension slated for completion by mid month. Script to be issued. interest due January 1. Revenue from fines totaled $1,625. Cemetery lots and poll taxes contributing small sums. Burial permits issued six. City finances show a deficit despite reduced expenses. overall city expenditures for the month near $7,088.28 with a balance in the sinking fund of $600 remaining for city bonds.
A federal act proposes funding for a Baker City project to build and revise a road or facility. It mentions penmione (pension) provisions for surviving veterans and Indians, with monthly stipends and land warranty considerations tied to a 100 merit rate.
A Filipino leader, Aion convieted of murder, was executed by gunfire in Manila after being accused of ties to Tayabas and Albay gangs. In Portland, Oregon, four Japanese sailors were held after a summer incident at a coal camp.
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