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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1904
Page
1
Town meeting last night examined the past month’s finances noting a light bill run and a moderate surplus. A proposed wage reduction for the mayor’s salary was debated, with supporters citing fiscal prudence and opponents worrying about service quality and staff morale.
The marshal to curb air hauling on the streets enforces a light on Cattonwood street between Webb and Alta for safety. Webb street grading and graveling approved. attorney to draft ordinance for city work charged to adjacent property owners to ensure uniform completion. Council adjourned.
Alexander Montgomery received 12000 dollars in a federal court ruling against the Northern Pacific Railway. He was an engineer on a freight train that struck a landslide near Lake station on the Seattle International road two years ago, causing seven cars to burn and serious injuries.
In Seattle on February 4 a cache of babbit metal and other counterfeiting items was discovered in the room of Jos. Catherine at the Russell house. Catherine had been released from Justice Cann’s court after arraignment on burglary and counterfeiting charges, and investigators believe he planned to resume his former trade. In Maryland, Annapolis on February 4 Senator Lawdor Raynar was formally elected to succeed McComas by the World Democratic vote of 86 to 36, McComas a Republican receiving 36 votes.
Reports from Pekin Tokyo and Belgrade indicate Japan may break with Russia and act imminently while Berlin analysts view Russian mobilization as a bluff to force Japan to concede. Cabinet resignations in Belgrade and skeptical London officials shade the picture as tension rises.
Taemdon, Fwh, dispatch indicates 6000 Russians have sailed from Port Arthur for Korea escorted by naval units. They will land at Chemulpo and likely march overland to Seoul unless engaged by Japanese ships en route. A high level government cabinet meeting in Tokyo signals growing alert as dispatches from Manchuria and Siberia reveal official efforts to inform the public on the developing crisis.
Washington March 4. Senator Hanna rested through the night with no convulsive chill return. Doctors Rixey Brewer Magruder held a consult to decide if typhoid is developing after a grippe. blood samples were analyzed. He slept only under opiates, mood low, but no alarming signs. prognosis hoped to improve with time.
Wisconsin dairy men gather for the Southern Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association annual convention in Monticuitl with strong attendance. Topics include practical climate making and dairy processing discussions span two days. Separate report from Seattle notes health board orders vaccination for private and public schools guidance to Ludlow.
Manchester reports that Balfour's illness is worse than disclosed and will keep him from resuming duties for weeks. The dispatch notes a prolonged recovery period and ongoing health concerns affecting leadership.
Secretary Shaw orders withdrawal on demand of 20 percent of government funds within 10 days to prepare for the Panama Canal purchase first installment and possible loans to the St Louis exposition. Some securities may be sold or transferred to avoid cash withdrawals from trade channels.
San Francisco February 4 Britt declared the Corbett fight off after Corbett signed to meet Dave Sullivan on February 29 two weeks before the Britt bout. Corbett had not trained and Britt quit training today.
Norfolk reports a new school building destroyed by fire this forenoon. Five hundred children answered the drill, marching out through smoke without panic or injury. In London a two day gale in the English Channel continues with the British cruiser Mercury signaling distress and seeking aid near Dover.
Four traveling men in a stage wreck between Elgin and Joseph Wallowa county arrived in La Grande. M J Monteith Albany W H Casey San Francisco W J Raymond Portland T H Miller Portland reported bruises and arm injury from the crash recovery doctors used X ray. Mrs Chartes Henderson severely injured with facial injuries and broken nose. Mrs Foxter Wallowa battered but improving though likely crippled. Witnesses say the conveyance belt a sleigh rather than a wheeled vehicle and the grade at the wreck point was about 1 1/2 feet.
New York Feb 4 American dispatch from Tokio says Jack London the writer who went to Japan to report on the hostilities is under arrest and imprisoned at Shinomowei on charges of photographing Japanese fortifications and posting intelligence to the United States government. London’s status and the specifics of the charge remain unclear amid tense wartime censorship.
News dissolves into two incidents. In New York the Cotton Exchange faced a panic with quotes dropping sharply before rallying late. New Orleans markets were also unsettled. In Fort Worth the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas opened its annual meeting with about 100 members, discussing proposed election reforms. Ottawa reports the Republican Congressional Convention renominated Congressman Charles E. Pullor for the Twelfth District.
A severe rainstorm, described as hurricane like, breaks over Northern California and sweeps southward. The heaviest rain of the season drenches the coast from San Francisco to the Sacramento Valley, with strong winds inland to Nevada. Showers are forecast across the region, aiding crops but bringing dangerous weather conditions.
A large turnout of delegates and visitors arrived for the twenty fourth annual Nebraska YMCA convention in Lincoln. Notable speakers include W. M. Parsons of Minneapolis C. Calrog of Chickwo Rev 0 W Vitor of York and Dream Jonking of Omaha. The event features strong prep for what organizers call a very successful meeting. The article also notes a London Commons announcement on Mrs May brick and stock market updates including Chicago wheat and corn openings.
A cablegram from the American Legation in Montevideo Uruguay says government forces suffered a severe defeat and a great panic prevailed Saturday. Government troops were fed and left wounded on the field. An attack on Montevideo is anticipated, and a meeting of foreign diplomats has been called at the American nation to discuss the situation.
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