19 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
1
Dispatches report rising ocean insurance and large loans sought by American financiers as plans to invade Japan loom. Foreign enlistment and admiralty orders spark debate on war timing while local officials and election results unfold amid ongoing global tensions.
Columbus Dec 19 Governor Nash instructed the Attorney General to bring to punishment all principals promoters and participants in the prizefight between Roblin and Green staged in Akron last night. Five hundred spectators were present. Nash will adhere to the Ohio policy against prizefighting.
A freight train broke apart causing No 2 to collide with the rear of the freight, derailing cars and damaging the line. Engineer Kiser and a crew member were injured. others escaped serious harm as wreckage scattered along the track near the station. Recovery efforts and investigations followed the morning collision.
In Knoxville Tennessee a murder and robbery are reported with details muddled by OCR. The article notes an assault on Corkin Howe of Proctor Cotton company and mentions Governor Woodman of Portland, plus a Woodmen of the World initiation at Weblfcout Camp with a ceremonial ride observed on a special conveyance.
Injured workers linked to McDonald & Pielere sawmill near here. A man drank concentrated lye and died after evening incident. Guy Carroll of Summerville possibly fatal. A lynching in Ripley Tennessee, a negro murderer named Soneah Brake was hanged, body riddled with bullets. report notes danger and violence in multiple places.
George HO Sotherland in charge of city sewer construction leads a council-backed inspection this afternoon. Streets torn up for ranch work were reviewed, a manhole probe tested, and roadbed and underdrain details examined as a caravan of officials observed the site and noted conditions for the next contract steps.
Seventy five funerals tied up in Chicago as a mob protested at St Procopius Church during the burial of Frederick Ouse and Judge Jamves Hutchham. Police charged the crowd, allowing only two children to enter the service. A livery strike blocked hearse conveyances and some funerals were held at home before burial.
Representatives W H Blakley and Senator Smith plan early travel to Salem for a short session. Senator Smith aims for quick adjournment after tax measures, while Senator Southy prepares to push Adam charter amendments and debt interest rates. Senator Pierce backs a brief session and will press colleagues to focus on tax law remedies in Portland.
The county and eastern region press for decisive charter reforms or related legislation to meet growing needs. Officials argue governance gaps hinder development and seek state action to authorize new powers, funding, and regional coordination.
A D Thompson left for Washington to plead before Secretary Hitchcock in defense of charges against him as receiver of an Indian land offices. Friends hope an acquittal via the U S district court would halt the matter, with Interior Dept action pending. Accompanied by Oregon delegation.
A crowded Ware town event ends in a heated altercation as Senator Hoar rebukes editor Scott of the Oregonian for an article about Senator Morrill. Scott denies knowledge of the piece. Hoar demands a retraction, both parting in tense silence.
A meeting in Grande City organized a company to bore artesian water in the Grande Ronde valley. A $4,000 capital stock was issued in 400 shares of $10. Directors include J. M. Church and S. L. Brooks. officers named Bramwell as president and Firekki as vice president with McDonald as secretary and Church as treasurer. Investigations near Hot Lake show possible artesian water.
The Tacoma Times, an evening penny paper owned and managed by B. R Wells, formerly of the Seattle Stay, published its first issue today. The paper aims to broaden Tacoma’s daily press scene and prove a great benefit to the city under Wells and his capable team.
The narrow gauge line from Walla Walla to Dixie along with the Dudley branch transfers from Oregon Railway and Navigation to Mill Creek Railroad. The sale includes track, rights of way, buildings, rolling stock and telegraph lines for 000. Mill Creek Railroad was formed in 1908 by Wilson, Van de Water and Merchant with 880,000 capital, having built the line previously used to haul wood to Walla Walla.
Plaintiff Rogers sues Platzoeder claiming purchased tongues and pork worth 440 were tainted and unfit for use. defendant argues meat tainted after delivery and after inspection. trial before jury of six with venue challenged due to local prejudice.
The county clerk approved the guardian Lee Moorhouse estate account and discharged him. The court notes a certificate of deposit at Pendleton Savings Bank for $000 and a balance of $2.55. Moorhouse received $76 for labor and $24 for attorney fees. Dates for Uma tilla County exams in 1904 announced by County Superintendent J F L Nan tay: eighth grade exams January 27 28 29 February 10 11 12 and February 3 4 5 for state papers.
Washington reports of a heated party conference in the President's private office as Democrats debate ratification of a treaty. Spurred by rumors of Republican defections, tense discussions feature Moody Loomis Cortelyou and others. Panama recognition by Peru is noted, with mixed opinions on the treaty’s political risk.
A group from Topyowieh arrived in the city and were intoxicated. They caused a disturbance near Pose and tried to flee. One child showed a temperamental behavior as the party attempted to board a train. They all tested for a drug or toxin later.
A deed filed in the county recorder’s office documents a transfer from Helorieh Behe macher and Lene Beliimaetion, his wife, to Detler H. Schietmeecher of Pilot Rock. The instrument, signed in Chen lion, notes consideration of $25 for the property rights.
A private letter from Dr Lantz details a wreck near Bull Lakely on the Oregon Short Line. Passenger No 2 Chewreeial Crain carried a traveler who escaped injury. Wayon Bodley, a city mall clerk, and others survived the collision though some appeared fatally hurt.
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