06 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1904
Page
1
A garbled report outlines a dispute over proposed increases in insurance and freight charges. Attorneys involved discuss reductions and commissions, with references to a committee, a list of signatures, and mentions of President Beckwith and Carnegie. The text also notes veteran workers and several named individuals amid the confusion.
Russian participation in the Lewis and Clark centennial is now in question as war with Japan reduces hope for space. Secretary Ree reports a cable from Edward Grunwaldt, czarist commerce adviser, stating the invitation was accepted and asking about space allotment. Russia had not officially participated in St Louis. Japan planned a grand exhibit.
In Denver on December six, four of Ward five election officials were convicted of contempt of court and sentenced. Frank Kratk, a license inspector accused of aiding fraud, received one year in jail. Ray and Omaha, a judge and clerk, were sentenced to six months and fined 500 dollars. Kafsky, another judge, got three months and 450 dollars fine.
Grant County grand jury returns murder indictment against Adolph Weber for killing his father in Auburn. Weber seeks time to plead on the charge of his mother’s death and is set to plead next Wednesday at 9 am. Pope’s health update after gout setback, Vatican notes cautiously optimistic recovery. Appleton reports a fatal fall at Bridges Hotel leaving William Dobehi dead and Otto Myer among three seriously injured workers.
In a long all-day bicycle race Ned led with thirteen of the 47 riders, the rest lagging by one lap. At 7 o'clock the leader's score stood at 601.8 while all riders appeared in good condition.
Portland officials consider closing gates on Sundays to honor the Lord's Day as ministers press for a Sunday closure. The plan would keep exhibits quiet while pavilions stay open for viewing, with religious events planned to accompany the open hours. Opponents argue city dens and beer halls would lure visitors elsewhere.
President issues a broad message urging restraint on extravagant expansion of federal power, backing stronger employer liability, labor rights, and railroad safety. He calls for a federal role in regulating interstate commerce and protecting traveling public while improving enforcement and commissions to study comprehensive reforms.
George Ditty, horse thief, is held on larceny charges and to appear before the state circuit judge. Sheriff Shutt of Morrow County arrested him at Heppner and will bring him to Heppner Junction for arraignment. A preliminary exam occurred in Pendleton with Judge Fits Gerald presiding. Portland Camp of Woodmen targets 1600 members by Feb 11 as campaign nears completion.
Tokyo reports indicate naval guns bombarded Russian ships in Port Arthur harbor. Lines describe hitting Pobleda and Hellviven, heavy guns firing, and shelling of the Runten line with smoke from Poltave. Japanese defenses reportedly strengthening and officers called to reinforce colonial forces.
In the trial of Non Patterson today several tales men were rejected due to scruples against convicting a woman for murder in the first degree. The 20th talesman John P. Auger, taker, was accepted on the fourth Juror.
Paris reports Deputy Jares and Paul Derowide in a morning duel at Henday's Francis. Two shots were exchanged. Neither man was struck. The event underscores rising tensions in socialist circles amid daily political strife.
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