23 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
1
Last night W J Clark hardware store was burglarized by prying rear window shutters with a crowbar. The robbers took six to eight revolvers including three Colt models and several pocket knives, while money remained untouched. A crowbar left as a souvenir.
Tokio report from Gener Ohkw details a Russian night assault on Lamnat on December 26 that was driven back with heavy losses. Japanese cavalry repelled further probing attacks on December 41 with strong resistance. Small detachments conducted nightly raids and patrols without gains. Paris notes Repano government seeks representation at the international commission on the North Sea tragedy, while Dutch claims hull trawlers observed near the area.
Independence Ore Dec 29 The deme Improvement League authorized President Butler to head a delegation of 40 to seek expedited train service from the Millern Pacific Company. A committee was named to draft a memorial urging Oregon’s delegation to support government ownership of waterways and canals.
Chicago December 23 grand jury indictment returns two offenses linked to a Keerman court and Hank President Ferry connection with a burning incident. The tile charge accuses arson and an attempt to defraud the Wranes company.
Edwin Price, 67, a wealthy retired mining man, was struck and killed on Queen Anne Street and John Street when his foot caught as he attempted to cross. The motorman sounded his bell but could not stop in time. Coroner Wiltale calls it an unavoidable accident. The incident occurred as Price left his home to cross a street in front of the moving car.
In San Francisco on December 25, Ted Murphy manager and Eddie Santry boxing partner were charged with felony embezzlement. A detective seized them in Stockton as they were being returned from Chicago. Nelson alleges the pair stole 7271 dollars, a check for 6271 dollars, and 3000 dollars cash from a boxing event proceeds.
Chicago reports a man Fred Johnson 32 dies from hydrophobia amid rabies fears after a rabid dog bite. He attacked wife and two children before police stopped him, a pet dog killed after rabies concern. Medical experts diagnose rabies causing hydrophobic tearing. In New York Four attempted kidnappers of Kingdon Gould were suspended by Columbia faculty until February 6. students seek reinstatement, with possible strike if denied.
Chicago December grain prices show May wheat up 1.11 percent and closing 112 percent, corn rising from 46 44 to 45 percent, with oats opening 30 percent and closing 205 percent as trading began.
Birmingham Alabama December 22 President Roosevelt has accepted Birmingham's invitation to visit here in January. The announcement confirms the planned trip as part of the president's national itinerary, highlighting the歓迎 reception anticipated in the city.
Mr and Mrs F K Shipley from Revelstoke BC arrive to visit Mire Shipley and Mr and Mrs Chas McBee. In chat Mr Shipley discusses Alberta train distance, a mountain tug replacing a grade with eight percent slope, and notes four and a half feet of snow in the Gelkirke. He praises the Selkirk glacier and its towers, claiming it rivals the Alps in scale.
The Portland grand jury expresses unqualified confidence in Assistant District Attorney Francis J. Heney as a prosecutor. It denounces Franklin Pierce Maye’s claim that Heney prevented the jury from hearing him as incorrect. The letter from Maye was read to the jury, and Heney advised procedural limits while abstaining from further participation.
Denver dispatch reports strong belief the Mount Cather murder case will be solved within 34 hours. A man leaves for Northheyenne Canyon to recover clothing of the dead woman, claimed to identify, while a Colorado Springs professional is suspected for murder to avoid exposure of a double life. A Cleveland native is believed to be the deceased, with confusion over identity and elopement rumors linked to Dr. H. Stables and Mrs. Hoxie, none of which match.
Washington reports a second circular note to the powers and Secretary Hay says the president welcomed the invitation to a peace conference at The Hague. The note was dispatched a week ago and signals that future talks may proceed through normal channels.
New York City December 23 Nan Patterson faced verdict uncertainty as jurors failed to agree on her homicide case. Foreman Harmer indicated a deadlock six to six for conviction or acquittal with no verdict on degree. Patterson collapsed at times as the jury returned to court. she was remanded without bail while a third trial looms.
A Paris dispatch reports a Timuktuo battle between Morrocan forces and French troops. French losses are described as heavy. The French government orders all French families from Agadir to the coast as danger looms over Fez and nearby areas.
Colfax Wash Too 23 Philip Wilman owner of the Dock in which the Star saloon is located faced religious awakening and yesterday reportedly expelled tenant C M Coryell along with booze and paraphernalia into the street. Wilman vows another building will be used for saloon purposes. The oldest tavern in the county known as the slaughterhouse faced murder and crisis reports amid local upheaval.
A chaotic Oakland Port land tale reports Benjamin Hoynton 29 attempting suicide with chloroform over denied marriage to Mine Wilson daughter of a railroad official. He vows to wed her as Mrs Wilson rejects, amid family opposition and a planned elopement. Medical aid saved him. he pledges life and love.
Cleveland obituaries report the death of Ham Hrigga founder of the Order of Myatin Bhrin ers and a prominent Mason. He died at his home Thursday afternoon from paieumenta, leaving a void in fraternal circles.
The federal grand jury will indict former land department employees for conspiracy to defraud by false inspections. Investigators focus on George C Brownell president of the state senate. Names appear as attesting notaries for papers signed by fictitious claimants for timber rights. Also tied to investigations involving Congressman Willameun Mitchell and Herman.
A lamp upset in Croswell last night caused a rapid blaze that destroyed the Creswell hotel and its contents. The proprietor barely escaped with his life as flames spread quickly and clothing caught fire. The incident highlights the swift spread of the blaze and the loss of the building.
Creditors are slated to meet January 7 in the Thomas Fits Gee rald case with total indebtedness around 9220 and assets near four thousand dollars. Schedules list claims from many parties including First National Bank and Pendleton Savings, with totals reflecting a broad spread of creditors and small to mid range amounts. The meeting will occur at the office of Thomas Fits Gee rald, with the trustee referred for the first meeting in the bankruptcy case.
A garbled OCR passage references a vote on appropriation by a regional government body. It mentions a proposed portage railway project and a building fund, with comments on timing and the need for government action. Names, places, and precise details are unreadable.
A requisition is sought by the governor of Neem York for the return of Dr Leroy Chadwick to Cleveland. Prosecutor Keeler aims to secure the document to have Chadwick delivered from the governor’s office this morning. The governor’s staff notes Chadwick is due to depart next week and the request hinges on the official timing.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Beattie and Addie Amith with foul play hints. References a man attempting an act and a loon, unclear details. Unable to determine full names, dates, or events due to damaged source.
Former Pendleton resident William Wurteweller, who had lived in Prineville for years, has just been re-elected mayor of Pramville. Mr. Wurteweller is the brother in law of A. Alexander of Pendiciom.
A deal reported as 810,000 involves George R. Roberts selling to Wr. 4S. Stevens of Elensburg Washington for ten thousand dollars. The sale includes adjacent city land and was finalized through E. T. Wade & Co.
A four story laundry building and the adjacent city hospital on Blackwell Island were destroyed by fire this morning. Fifty five from about seven hundred patients in the hospital were in a perilous situation with a loss estimated at fifty six thousand eight dollars.
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