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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows a court hearing or commission proceeding with defense counsel J Josey. References to protest wake, injustice, decision by a Grand Commission, and a sale noted under an old policy. The readable lines suggest a legal dispute over property and rights, with mentions of defense counsel and interior opinions, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
Asa Bushnell, cashier of the Yale National Bank in New Haven Conn, shot and killed himself in the bank basement this morning. An examination of his accounts is in progress. bank officers believe there is no shortage.
California Company sues the Independent Miners Union No 1 for 50000 damages claiming enforced idleness, mine filling with water, and machinery at risk of wrecking after a November discharge and wage dispute led to a worker walkout. Court action filed in San Francisco with alleged losses from halted operations.
Wheat opened fairly strong on cables from Buenos Aires amid bad weather in Argentine wheat districts. Mar futures rose slightly then fell four cents from the high, market holding firm on the decline. Liverpool cables unchanged to firmer, Northwest prices higher, stock market opened strong with broad buying. Chicago wheat futures showed gains and unusual activity as investors sought exposure, May and July contracts advancing amid market strength.
Mine Hertha Matlock will present a dramatic recital at the Frarer tonight featuring sketches from Que Vadis and Coming Out of Mine Cummings. Her life is reported fully recovered and in excellent condition for the performance. She plans to travel to Heppner for a recital Thursday, accompanied by Professor Zan Whe, who arrived in the city last evening.
H B Rolfe in charge of concrete work between here and Walla Walla during summer. Cold weather ends remaining year's work. about 10 men laid off and paid. Rolfe departed this evening for Walla Walla.
Reports describe violent disturbances along the Caucasian frontier with Persian troops pushing beyond borders. In Mokpohe Japan and Korea clash as seven Koreans are wounded, while American residents fear unrest and push for a warship amid competing powers.
Reports from Washington and the Caribbean describe a new revolution on the island of San Domingo and Pudro Pulatta in Puerto Plata. Senator Meyburn pushes a joint resolution seeking annexation or purchase of San Domingo and its dependencies. General Knox argues in the Northern Securities case as America eyes strategic canal routes.
In Milan an unidentified man named J. W Cameleton was found eight miles away in a box car with his clothes stolen. He reported a break in at a store at 9 o'clock where burglars with two revolvers confronted him. He lost $87, was forced to walk, and endured stripping of garments before rescue.
A group of street railway magnates including Liew Angeles Der Howard Muchingvon Joby Alvn P. Clark and McLeonegan were arrested for failing to sprinkle the Prache ac coming to ord inimniee. The warrants alleged heavy street dust and disruption. They pleaded not guilty and will face the ordinance soon.
An eastbound Burlington train jumped the track near Malvern Iowa and rolled down an embankment this morning. Engineer Knox was killed or fatally injured. other crew members sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred near Omaha. Authorities investigate the derailment and cause.
In Connellsville Pa on December 16 a 17 percent wage reduction was announced affecting about thirty thousand workers in the Frick Coke Company region. The move aims to cut costs and acknowledges market pressures from coke production and distribution.
Spectacular exhibit of Boer life planned by General Wilson arrives aboard the Umbria for the 81st Louly exposition in New York. Senator WA Clark, operated on for an abscess, out of bed today. physicians say he may leave his apartments in two weeks.
A morning fire at the residence and store of Simon left Mrs. J. H. Smith, her daughter, Frank Smith, and ratiwood Mr. Dee burned to death. A lamp left burning overnight exploded on a Brussels carpet, destroying the property.
In a quiet municipal election Adams voters backed 7 percent water bonds with full support from Mayor T A Limwallen Treasurer J E Cherry Recorder M A Ferguson and councilmen C C Carr T C Reid H A Richardson Swisher. turnout was light at about 60 votes and no opposition to the recorder. Bonds will fund improvements to the water system and new bonds will be issued after arrangements.
At a meeting of the Board of Lady Managers in St. Louis the resignation of Mrs James L. Wharne as president is expected to be presented and accepted. Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris, daughter of the late General Grant, is likely to be unanimously chosen to succeed.
In Carters and Nary versus Manchester Insurance and Norwich Union, same for O T N. Elizabeth Adcock damage suit discussed. Court ordered January filing for additional bills of exceptions and motions for new hearings. Plaintiff firm Balleray and McConet represented.
County Superintendent J F Now itl announces a February 1904 census enumeration for county children. Blanks will be distributed soon after a June prior practice changed by a recent revision. returns due by the February date. Monument events include an Eastern Star lodge installation next Wednesday with grand officers expected. Also notes a teacher resignation in Ming Nelile Naylor due to health and a Butter Creek farmer illness.
A large blaze last night swept Rochester factories causing extensive damage among major losses. The Bowenwood Leather Company, Foster Armstrong Piano Company, Wendell Marshall Piano Company were reported among the hardest hit in the fire’s devastation.
Special Inspector McNutt, suspended during the Asa B. Thompson trial, is reinstated to his former post and reassigned to an engagement in Glenwood district Col. His return follows a period of commendation from local officials and supporters after a year of absence. The successor role remains unfilled in La Grande.
The Sacajawea Statue Association protests a nude Indian girl figure in the Lewin and Clark exposition fountain model by Bo Barrett. They demand the Indian girl wear buckskin, arguing the nude portrayal harms the historic tradition and official acceptance. The debate centers on decency and historical accuracy for the public monument project.
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