03 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1904
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions EH WP HOUSE and expense phrasing with unclear context. No additional details or dates clarify the item in this snippet. The record remains a sparse OCR fragment lacking a complete event or action.
A chaotic OCR fragment outlines commission consideration of replacing pumps and adding a sun pump at the first street station to improve water pressure and reduce waste. It describes tank and reservoir expansions, cost figures around 410,000, and a plan to overhaul the old system without blocking current service while awaiting a final decision. Also mentions a court filing by Cassar Cain Thompson and Boos B. Palmer regarding arson.
Ernest Cashel was hanged yesterday in Vancouver after confessing on the Scaffold to the murder of a ranchman. He had escaped from the mounted police barracks soon after his conviction and remained hidden for 45 days within six miles of the barracks.
A tidal wave off the coast of Penmarch wrecked many fishing boats and killed some, with the number of dead unknown. One third of Penmarch was flooded and residents fled to the hills as night floods swept the town.
Berlin reports the safe arrival of Governor Leutwin of Germany to Southwest Africa at the coast station. He has ended the trouble with the Herero rebellion, after grave fears for the party’s safety during the past fortnight.
A rumor of Senator Hanna's death unsettles Washington, with reports at the Arlington hotel saying he remains frail and unable to recover, while Dr. Rixey stays at his bedside. The chaos mirrors a tense day in the capital as officials seek confirmation.
Paddy Burke, one of three arrested in the Ida Lee outrage, pleaded guilty to selling liquor to minors and was fined. Another Burke faced indecent exposure and also pleaded guilty, with a fine up to 200 dollars or jail time. Attorney Hanna dismissed that charge. Burke to serve fines in county jail.
In Armory hall last night about 500 birds filled the space as the Walla Walla Valley Poultry Association began its annual show. By morning more fowl delegations were arriving and 700 specimens were expected for judging. Wheat prices edged higher while Goebel memorial ceremonies were held in Frankfort with dignitaries praising the late governor.
Reports from London and Tokyo indicate Japan is ready for war with Russia. Tokyo claims final negotiations before force, Seoul has been seized including guns at the legations, and the Seonl Fusan Railway is reported occupied by Japanese troops. Rome notes a possible ultimatum to Russia by February 10. A Tokyo council with the Mikado and top leaders signals a climactic moment.
Cleveland Feb 3 George Rose cashier of the Produce Exchange Hank was convicted of embezzling seventy thousand dollars and sentenced to ten years in prison. He looted bank funds during his tenure as cashier.
Echo city voters yesterday approved the Incorporation proposition by a 4 to 16 margin amid intense but orderly atmosphere. The liquor issue drew little organization, while the ticket count mirrored personal contrasts with Arthur Hammer winning the marshal race by a clear margin.
Redmond speaks for Nationalists in the House of Commons demanding home rule for Ireland. He denounces the government as corrupt and pledged to win Irish support for Liberal rule. The Irish audience gives him a tremendous ovation as he concludes the speech.
Governor Peabody General Chase and several other officers are defendants in a damage suit arising from the recent military occupation. Judge Lewis expected to set a hearing date as trial approached.
Berlin February 3 Pressewaleky the Balkan historian who toured Macedonia for six months states Turkish regulars destroyed about 300 villages and killed about 40,000 people, many of them aged men and women and many children.
London report says former U S Postmaster General Thomas James, age 72, married Edith Colbourne, 30, at Shakespeare's church in Stafford Avon. Only relatives and close friends attended the ceremony.
Olympia Feb 3 Members of the state board of equalization headed to Spokane to meet with county assessors at their annual convention. The board comprising State Auditor Atkinson State Secretary Nichols and State Land Commissioner Collvert expects higher valuations on railroad property statewide. Equalization bases state taxes on county returns and the board is closely allied with county assessors.
The town clock runs behind schedule as cold weather stiffens its mechanism. Last week it was seven minutes slow and this week four minutes remain to reach the standard, affecting travelers counting on accurate time.
New York Feb 4 The Manu factoring Perfumers' association of the United States marks its tenth year with a largely attended convention opening today. A two day program focuses on trade matters.
St Louis Feb 1 The Democratic National Committee adjourned at noon to reconvene April 10. It reserved 460 seats until that meeting and plans to have newspaper men staff the mitter at the April gathering. The Jefferson date is reserved for convention headquarters. Ministers May Pay Full Fare Spokunw Feb 3 There is suspicion Canadian ministers may not approve the new railway law. Preachers must now pay full fare instead of half rates. Notification has been sent to ticket offices. Astoria Feb 3 Forty new 41 foot flat cars for the Astoria and Columbia River railroad are en route from Baltimore. Each car carries 40 tons and will haul logs and timbers over the line.
Rugg Brothers brought 75 sacks of new wool to Furnlah warehouse marking the season start. They have not finished shearing yet as demand grows from James Wright of North Yakima for Washington markets. Wool is clipped early for immediate delivery to save stock.
New York February 3 funeral plans for Whitney were announced with services anticipated to be held Friday. The details of attendees or location were not disclosed.
In Washington on February 3 Congressman Olio James of Kentucky urged mandatory inter state extraditions for indicted criminals. He attacked Goebel extradition issues and mocked Roosevelt on foreign extraditions while noting pending home tasks. The debate touched Zeigler and Durbin proposals as Kentucky members surged to challenge the remarks.
John Johnson and John Taylor, transient residents, were fined five dollars each by Judge Thom as FitzGerald for a large threat. In default of payment, they will serve three days in the city jail.
Police in Montana arrested the most desperate gang ever known and seized a letter to Ruby Taylor outlining plans to murder two well known men in Butte and Helena for 2000 and 5000 dollars. Suspects named include Harry Taylor John Law Charles Mooney C L Warner and William Harris. Ruby Taylor is in Denver and another member nicknamed Lynch was captured in Anaconda after a fight. Evidence suggests an organized murder-for-hire network.
Halifax New Jersey February 3 reports say the Canadian Pacific express on the Intercolonial line wrecked near here this morning with severals feared dead and others injured. Local officials and railroad authorities begun inquiries into the disaster and rescue operations were underway.
William Ewing was found guilty today of using mail to defraud the Secretary of Standard Oil Development Company. Authorities say he gathered several thousand dollars from investors across the region, though little property backed his claims.
John Murrell a former member of a St Louis boodling ring testified in a defense case and received 2500 dollars from a 47600 deal. In Walla Walla a labor dispute pits builders against the carpenters union as nonunion labor is barred after April 1. Telegraph lines will expand under Western Union supervision and J W Bartlett pays a 15 dollar trespass fine near Island City.
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