15 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
1
Fragmentary text discusses population growth, migration, and land claims in a territory. Mentions twenty and a half acre tracts, a claim about population reaching 50080, and references to traders, migration, and religious groups amid territorial governance debates. Specific names and places are obscured by the OCR.
A damaged text item references Mrs Chadwick, an ex convict, and a former matron, with scattered notes about prison, release, and possible return to America. The fragment mentions Thad and December 15, and hints at events surrounding a prison term and renewed movement.
In Texas near Humble and Nelda areas a seismic upheaval caused wells to erupt like volcanoes, hurling mud and debris up to 1000 feet. Fires, collapsed derricks, and ruined machinery followed, with property losses estimated around 50000. Meanwhile Idaho desert reclamation contracts under the Carey Act were announced for Twin Falls, Canyon Canal, Glenn’s Ferry, and other projects totaling thousands of acres.
In Astoria Oregon on December 15 seining men from the Columbia River plan a meeting to oppose a Sunday fishing closure. They aim to persuade lawmakers at the upcoming sessions to keep Sundays open, arguing their short season makes weekly crew churn costly.
Mra Minna Parpitt, a self-described Cherokee and Carnele graduate, faces burglary charges for allegedly entering room 827 Howard Street and taking 265 dollars from a purse under the pillow, then turning on gas to asphyxiate the occupant, Peter Koulouriis, who was rescued unconscious from the improvised death chamber.
The annual convention of the National Mosquito Extermination Society will be held in New York City tomorrow and Friday. The meeting aims to educate on eradicating biting insects, promote cooperation for countrywide aid, and display specimens and devices used to destroy larvae.
The Scioto River level fell to a lower range endangering Columbus water supply as freezing conditions persist. The city superintendent urged residents to reduce usage and conserve water until normal levels return.
San Francisco December 16 The Pacific Coast League holds its annual meeting with all magnates in town to discuss pennant fate and a proposed circuit rearrangement. Delegations from San Jose and Fresno push for regional representation while Spokane seeks eight club alignment and Bert is expected to be reelected president with little opposition. Plans to simplify state accounts and reform the revenue system are outlined by Secretary Dunbar including removal of the agricultural college funds and new taxation ideas on quasi public businesses.
Tokyo dispatches report the battleship Sevastopol damaged but afloat after torpedo strikes near Port Arthur. Torpedo boats and support ships are listed as missing or uncertain, with the bow damaged and torpedo tube submerged. A Japanese cruiser is reported ashore near Chefoo in Yungpoing Bay, about four miles southeast.
Washington reports the endowment ceremony oath by Mormons includes a curse on opponents and vengeance on the nation for Joseph Smith blood. Witness J W Ludestrom, in the Bmoot proceedings, says separation from the church stemmed from revelations dispute. Chicago wheat and tannery fire notes follow with grain prices and a $100,000 loss at Hamilton County Anchor Tannery.
A fragment notes that the law requires a scene nun be taken in 1800 and that adherence to the statute would leave out information needed for the state's benefit. It hints at gathering more data to align with statutory requirements.
Opinion on the Negro question in national terms and the Philippines church work were discussed at a Chicago Episcopal meeting in the Auditorium. About four thousand laymen and clergy attended the gathering, which emphasized church extension and reform, reflecting strong views on life in Chicago.
New York reports authorities plan to prosecute Thomas Lawson under statutes against circulating false stock market rumors. Punishments include up to 1,000 pounds or up to five years imprisonment, or both. London dispatch notes Lawson denied involvement in any assassination plot and said he was not yet fully cleared.
Madrid dispatch reports General Awear confirms he was asked to form a new cabinet. Senor Moura, the retiring head, has promised continued support and likely approval, signaling a political transition amid announcements today.
At Elk River a collapse sent twenty children and three teams into freezing water. Three bodies were recovered and two youths Minnie Hike Fenbotham and Ray Humphreys aged 11 and 12 died after being pulled from the river. Driver Woods is missing and several others were injured.
In Enterprise Oregon on December 16 1905 wool buyers report C Maya buying for Kowhiand consolidates contracts with local sheepmen for about 1 000 000 pounds of wool. This sale secures one third of the county contract price amounting to roughly 59 000 dollars and eases cash shortages among sheepmen. Maya expects to purchase the full county clip totaling around 2 000 000 pounds, reflecting strong buyer confidence.
Patterson and Teller face accusations of neglecting official duties in Washington to influence Denver politics. They mount a stiff defense while levelling retaliatory charges against Republican manipulation of the Supreme Court. Spree Court hears contempt cases as fraud allegations surface in precentor proceedings.
A Philadelphia exprosion in an engine room killed four workers and left two others fatally injured while two more were seriously harmed. The men were repairing machinery when a manhole blast occurred.
Suspects Disney Jarvin and Arthur Schwinkter, alleged Santa Fe train robbers and Express Messenger Moberties murderers, were arrested in San Francisco and arraigned in San Bernardino. A preliminary examination set for Tuesday is continued. They are held without bond as testimony from the fireman determines their fate. Sheriff believes the men are the right ones. defense funded by Chicago millionaire F. J. Mackey who arrived today.
Action by Reno County Doctors Society in California declares no lodge doctor in the county. Resolution takes effect January 5. Members face expulsion from lodge work and medical services to members may end. The move stirs reactions among local lodges and their medical provisions.
Ohne Washington Dec 1. The senate committee has reported favorably the statehood bill admitting Arizona and New Mexico as one state and Oklahoma and Indian Territory as an equal.
A noon fire leveled Holy Kenney Catholic church, the largest in the city, causing about 960,000 in damage. The adjacent Lincoln School sustained about 996,000 in damage. Children marched out in an orderly evacuation as flames spread.
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