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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
1
A scrambled report from Chicago outlines robbery conspiracies, a payment of 2500 linked to a leader, and multiple arrests in separate cells. It mentions political figures and international references including Britain and Poland, with vague notes on drownings and murders affecting the case.
Berlin dispatch reports Princess Charlotte the Kalem’s oldest alster suffers a cancer jaw tumor. Publication in the Official Premalche Correspondence intensifies worry over the Kaiser who cannot talk aloud and whispers to few words. He needs a write for conversation and looks agod.
Dealers from Milton and Echo and other places ship beef mutton and pork to Pendleton Ice and Cold Storage. The plant is full with three rooms packed from floor to ceiling as the meat business booms. Barry and Loof of Milton oversee transfers of dressed deer and other stock to hold for market needs or local sale. The firm plans to keep large supplies on hand to meet orders.
Grand jury indicts James Blair ex general counsel for the World’s Fair and an alleged embezzler for forgery. Blair’s arrest capias sent to hospital where he remains under constructive arrest. Embezzlement totals cited include $60,000 from Blow estate and $300,000 from Tie Brothers of Philadelphia.
Grain market reports from Coe Commission Company with G E Kennedy local manager indicate a strong open with prices up and a broadening market. Early gains faded then recovered as selling eased and buying resumed, signaling revived public interest and higher prices ahead. John A Finch, a Spokane mining figure, donated a BO acre tract to the city for city development.
Jurors hear Judge James A. Fee contrast Cunningham to crime ally. Prosecutor accuses Green and Hall of bold misdeeds as witnesses examined. defense counters by praising attorney John J. Cunningham and denouncing alleged witness coercion. Seattle dispatch notes wartime reporting and a separate maritime loss.
Political debate centers on Hanna resignation and a pending decision on his successor. Senators in New York Texas Connecticut and California push petitions about Panama policy with a planned adjournment looming. A resolution urged the United States to maintain treaty obligations, avoid interference in the Isthmian transit, and outline relations with Colombia.
A tense chase in Halumere on December 4 unfolds as a runner for Merchants National Bank is robbed of a satchel containing an estimated $100,000. Security officials indicate the suspect vanished into a crowd, with authorities pursuing leads over the next 24 hours.
The Chiletings and Lante Brothers supply evergreen Christmas trees for Pendleton homes and churches. Walla Walla ships a carload of small trees to towns in Eastern Washington, to Dallas and Portland on occasion. Trees range from two to twelve or fifteen feet, white and red oaks with drooping foliage. The trade is active as Pendleton houses host private celebrations and churches plan services for Christmas.
Rear Admiral Harrington at Norfolk reports a marine disaster five miles south of Curre to station. Yankton responds for relief. Peoria arrives with the Adder. All crews saved from the Adder and Moccaein.
Oregon miners back a measure to amend the Eddy corporation tax law setting minimum fees at 1 and maximum at 15 dollars for all firms, with 15 dollars for those over 25 thousand in capitalization. The plan, drawn by FL C Wright of the Miners Association, seeks support in the legislature session opening December 27 and will be circulated to mining groups and press outlets.
Washington and Idaho crop officials report wide variance on 1903 wheat yields as railroads push for accurate data. Estimates range from 12 million to 18 million bushels, with experts noting no gain over last year and possible declines of 25 percent. Northern Pacific directs agents to base figures on shipments to seaboards and warehouse stocks.
Report from Norfolk states the vessel Mochcasin 18 sustained severe battering but remains intact with no injuries among crew. The submerged craft endured massive waves while beached albeit undamaged, according to new investigation updates today.
Denver December 4 Governor Pombady declares Teller County in a state of insurrection. The move is described as practically martial law though troops have not been ordered out yet. The proclamation signals heightened military authority and potential curbs on civil liberties as authorities respond to unrest.
Three candidates seek the city marshal job J W Scheer aims for reappointment and draws rival hopes from J A Blakley and John Heaths while the night police post remains unsettled with likely contenders to emerge. For city recorder Judge Thothea Fite Gorski and K Boom top the field with support, as new administration nears.
Coal strikers at Castle Gate resort to violence disrupting the Rio Grande and Western main line. Guards deter a nighttime assault while employers and National Guard members request Governor Wells close partitions and avoid military service, as tents rise to shelter workers.
A large timber fire in California rages along Bam Bayt tmondino mountains posing risk to Brooking's lumber mill. The company fields 200 men and 76 rangers to battle the blaze, which is reported beyond control. Separately, Annie Brad files an amended birth report naming Brow as the father of her two children amid a Utah scandal.
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