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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
1
Testimony in the Portland court describes a foster mother punishing a child by dipping her chair in ice cold water and slapping her, with witnesses recounting beer feeding and pepper on the tongue. Neighbors testified the child was often punished, while the defense seeks leniency or custody arrangements as proceedings continue.
A Portland convention planning session in Washington DC reviewed the National Wool Growers Association and National Association of Wool Manufacturers resolutions. The group condemned the Argentina reciprocity treaty as harmful to US wool interests and discussed regulating shoddy to protect consumers. Senator Warren, president of the National Woolgrowers, will attend Portland to present the conference results.
A woman identified as Lisaie Gilluapie was shot and died after an ambush. Her twin brother, once suspected and later discharged, testified before a special grand jury regarding a property dispute and the alleged crime. the case remains unresolved.
Contractors in Chicago consider a broad strike amid divided policy at the National Convention. Some favor a closed shop and anti sympathetic strikes, others back open shops and blacklists against agitators. A City Council faction supports a trade pact, while a universal open shop stance gathers momentum.
The article reports on political maneuvers surrounding Hanna not seeking candidacy, Perry Heath not resigning from the committee, and a push for the 1908 Republican Convention in San Francisco. It covers gunboat activity, remarks attributed to General MacArthur regarding war with Germany, and preparations for a Panamanian matter while noting opposition to other spending and calls for representation.
In San Francisco authorities argue the city can provide adequate lodging options matching eastern cities. The statement asserts capacity to house travelers and residents amid anticipated demand, signaling plans to expand facilities and services accordingly.
Dr Perriquez the leading witness in the Fair case testified he arrived at the scene of an accident and found both dead. He believed Palr was instantly killed while Mia Fair died after her husband. A letter from an official near the scene corroborates the wife’s account of the sequence, aiming to determine who died first.
New York December 11 At 4 this morning only 12 of the original 18 teams remain as Dorman drops out with dangerous condition Root also exits. The 18 year old was youngest contestant and continued before collapsing. The seven leading teams covered 1777 miles and four laps, about two hours behind the record.
The Santa Fe expansions plan details a wave of acquisitions of small contingent lines. Topielat Maat Dee Dye The mint comertiog and of the stockholders of the Sui Fo Te jodkey Outed hoe pure titles of the Handlating rei way company. Ban Fitatielweg & Northweetch Phenix & Kaen Ookla and the Baar Sik.
A boiler explosion at the Armstrong factory in Piesburg this morning caused a large fire. About 100 female workers were evacuated down ladders and six men sustained serious burns. One man named Robert Hanlow is feared dead and buried in debris.
Helena December 11 The extra session adjourned sine die with the passage of the fair trial bill aimed at changes of venue and supreme court review in civil cases. The measure is seen as central to preventing recurrence of industrial disruption and ensuring fair trials.
Detectives recovered two revolvers stolen from a Chicago customs area. They were loaned to a Denver interest tied to a car theft ring involving a shipment of cheap goods. Authorities, including Beatle and Reinhart, seek arrests linked to the scheme and a dockside setup bound for San Francisco. The Springfold city committee faces liquor dealer fund concerns.
Seattle based attorney William Caldwell was found dead in his room this morning from accidental asphyxiation. Kaiser's Health Improving notes appear in the same report. Kerlin and Li Tin Zehonk plan to view today as concerns about the farmer’s ailment persist with likely decades-long impact.
Washington report notes no change to national irrigation law though criticism arises over elasticity for various soil projects. Thirteen states and three territories fund land sales for irrigation. total fund around 1.61 million. Nevada cites legal changes needed before projects. remarks that states with largest irrigation funds are those where irrigation is important. Also brief crime note and Chicago wheat prices listed.
A dispatch from Washington reports a possible landing of a Colombian troupe at the Arata river area amid tensions with the United States. Officials note a prepared warning to Colombia if force is needed, with Rear-Admiral Sands and Admiral Taylor shaping potential responses. Gunboats and transports are positioned. reports say 800 troops may have departed Cartagena on a Flowracer vessel, while the Bancroft patrols San Blas.
The new KW & SN timetable shifts arrivals and departures for Pendleton including No 2 from Portland, No 7 from Spokane, and No 4 from Walla Walla. Trains 1, 5, 6 and 42 adjust times, with No 42 arriving late to reach the bank before closing. Some services shift to later arrivals, upsetting local convenience.
Fragmentary OCR describes an airborne incident near Aleem arena with Turkish police involvement and a crowd confrontation. It mentions Myer Payne and Gere AR Low amid attempts to intervene, ending with a firefight and ambiguous outcomes. Names and events are unclear due to garbled text.
Fire swept two machine shops in Tua Junta California this morning. Flames destroyed their structures and left the buildings beyond reach of the oily water, with observers noting significant damage and smoke drifting across the area. No injuries reported as crews battled the blaze.
A garbled citation notes a cable from Rear Admiral Barker regarding formal possession at a location, with unclear details but indicating a formal transfer or assertion of control by the United States in a Washington theater or office.
Reported in Bunoyeide Viah Dee the sinkers union organizers claim miners will decline handling coal. Farmers plan to travel by wagon to work in the mines, while the union is recognized and voting outcomes debated.
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