02 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1904
Page
1
Unrest at the Carnegie steel plant escalated with a nighttime attack on a pumping station and threats to force a shutdown. President Roosevelt declined a meeting with Youngstown leaders yet urged a peaceful settlement and labor officials to investigate conditions.
Chicago theater scene mourns as veteran actress G Hyule collapses during a performance. She clings to life briefly before death, while reports say a physician declared stroke after audience alert to her distress. The incident follows a week of turbulent theater events and legal charges pending.
New York December 2 The periodical accusation highlights McAdoo as loyal to honest policing amid claims of widespread gambling graft. It notes betting on racing and other games of chance across the country with visible operations in some rooms and apartments. The piece credits Mayor McClellan and Commissioner McAdoo for efforts toward a clean government.
In Clarendon Texas J and Jeffries of Boydston sold 40 head of 2 year old cattle to Charles Harrie for 58 each the season's top price. Cattle values remain weak with buyers planning to hold for higher prices as the market adjusts. J A ranch workers bought about 610 head of young steers at roughly 14 a head.
Chicago authorities plan to compel the beef trust to open its ledgers to Commissioner James A Garfield and face a congressional inquiry. Garfield is expected to arrive soon to issue subpoenas to leaders of Armour Swift Morris Morrin and forces, with special agents locating incurred costs and prices, though the trust allegedly hides books and records. The investigation, started last spring, aims to determine if the 1 percent market conduct violated the law and may lead to drastic action if fraud is proven.
In New York in December the coroner's jury returned a verdict of homicide in the case of Frank Felton charged with the murder of gambler Roche. The jury found Felton acted in self defense or under provocation, with the homicide ruled justifiable under the circumstances.
Russians scramble to mount a last stand as Japanese forces advance near Port Arthur and Mukden. Reports from Rome and St Petersburg cite heavy losses, troop movements, and renewed assaults with several ships and units involved, while other dispatches note captives and reinforcements.
The bazaar opened strong with eight booths surpassing expectations as crowds filled the hall. All booths sold much of their stock, attendants rushed with orders, and the scene was lively despite city counter attractions. Tonight promises more, with a musical program and entertainments.
A 1640 acre Umatilla county farm near Pendleton sold for 41000 to Clo vin Plaquet from T. K Beard. C. C. Berkeley arranged the deal, noting the land’s high productivity. The sale marks one of the region’s largest single parcels in recent months. In Baker City Catholics plan a fair to raise funds for a cathedral.
Portland reports dramatic testimony in a land fraud case as Emma Watson and two others are linked to perjury. Witnesses recount how Loomis and Heldecke coordinated bribery and attempted to influence the chain of custody, with payments totaling 260 to bribe accomplices and secure false certification.
Brever Bleonial informs the Legislature that the state printer Whitney will manage a rapid printing program ahead of the January meeting. Reports from the state department heads are nearly complete and mailed to lawmakers, including the attorney general and various state agencies.
News from cable reports the death in Switzerland of Henry Frederick Teschemacher, longtime San Francisco figure and former mayoral candidate. He settled in San Francisco in 1848, traded in hides and western goods, led the board of supervisors, and helped guide early city growth. Also notes the Centennial, a three-masted ship of Alaska Packers burned in Oakland with $7500 damage, and the unexpected death of Count Cupmbat by apoplexy.
At the state convention in Salem Pendleton delegate B G Estabrook backed active campaign plans for a Pendleton Y M C A. The executive committee was instructed to survey field prospects and aim for a fine building with library reading rooms baths gymnasium and a membership hall in Pendleton, aligning with Willamette Valley towns and larger cities with substantial Y M C A facilities.
New York reports Mrs Chadwick travels to the Central Trust Co with attorney Howers as a crowd of about a thousand follows. George Ryan for Banker Newton announces Newton's $100,800 claim will be sold in California with interest. funds will go to Newton. Mrs Chadwick plans Europe trip and defends herself against publicity claims. Measurements of a bank reopening in Oberlin and local boxing notes are also summarized.
Buffalo December 1 The run on the German American Bank started yesterday by rumors the bank could not fail was halted today Deposits offered by those who withdrew yesterday were refused Bank officials may prosecute the person responsible for the run The New York windstorm caused confusion on Governor's Island where unfinished buildings were damaged Nine prisoners fled an open boat to reach the mainland amid the hubbub
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