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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1904
Page
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A historic council meeting settled key posts for city governance. Gerald Reap was named recorder, with J Carney and F Matlock among appointed officials. Committees covered police, marshal duties, and regional appointments. Revenue and salaries stirred debate, mirroring ward rivalry and a push to retain the former marshal. Discussions referenced New Guinea and punitive ex-natives in context of a broader administrative frame.
The council considers reappointing Charles H. Carter as city attorney with a $50 salary and debates trimming it back as sewer work winds down. The incoming marshal awaits appointment at the next council meeting, pending approval. FitzGerald is reappointed recorder with a $54 salary. The street commissioner appointment remains undecided, with the mayor holding power subject to council approval and possible continuation of the current incumbent. The regular council meeting time is restored to Wednesday at 7:39.
Gen James Longstreet veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars and former Confederate lieutenant general died in Gainesville Georgia at 84 after pneumonia. Born 1821 in Edgefield South Carolina he later served as a diplomat and US official including customs supervisor in New Orleans and minister to Turkey. He left a wife four sons and a daughter and was buried in Gainesville.
Ames Iowa January 4 The judging school prepared for a long time opened today to teach farmers how to improve corn jade grain and improve displays for the state fair exhibition. Prominent lecturers from Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa will speak, including University figures and Gov Cummins. The Dowager Empress of Korea is reported dead in London.
President outlines Panama's independence and the treaty dispute with Colombia over sovereignty and the canal. He defends U.S. stance against alleged complicity in Colombian revolt while stressing U.S. readiness to secure an isthmian route and the future of the canal.
Final returns from the Bureau of Statistics and department agents show 1903 production totals for major crops: corn 238,176,925 bushels. winter wheat 61?1,867,2? bushels. spring wheat 227,064,586 bushels. oats 004,109 bushels. barley 191,861,001 bushels. rye 20,864,416 bushels. buckwheat 19,043,644 bushels. hemp seed 7?0? bushels. hay 61,035,940 tons. flax fibre 16,012,425 pounds.
Rev J N Heard, a leader of the National Training School for Deacons in San Francisco and a noted Methodist church advocate, died unexpectedly from heart disease in his room. The death occurred in the morning and shocks the denomination.
A 66 year old sober widow and her two daughters accompany the lawyer who arrived Saturday to assist in the trial of Reverend Hammond of San Francisco for mismanagement of church funds. The man had been a maldent of California for 20 years and appears as general counsel for the church.
A St Petersburg report says Turkish protest over amnesty for Macedonian prisoners is hollow as exiles are not released. Arrested men are marched on foot, whipped, and forced to travel among Muslims who beat them and throw stones. Disease and famine worsen their harrowing trek.
In St. Petersburg on Jan 4 a great axe fell for the Russo steamer Pavana whose crew and passengers faced a perilous fate after an ice floe collision. Cleanup efforts and rescue operations are underway as authorities assess the damage.
Alaskan weather reported fine with the steamship Cottage City arriving in Seattle from Juneau and Lynn Canal ports carrying 66 passengers and 800 tons of gold. Captain Wallace notes pleasant seas and mild warmth with no snow beyond mountain tops. the voyage linked Juneau and northern coastal towns to San Francisco via the Bank of California.
Reed er and Royal attorneys at law announce junior member of the firm was once Pendleton High School principal. The senior partner Reeder of this city notes the move to Portland will occur in the near future. The change follows long service in the community with local ties and business friends.
Mamie Su a 16 year old Japanese girl was abducted from a room across from the Spokane police station by a white man. He was seen entering the room then leaving with a large bundle placed in a hack cart and driven away. Police report the girl possibly drugged and taken by force. The Japanese community fears a wider affair and secret societies are rumored.
The Spokane audience will be asked to take part in a fire drill during the next show at the Spokane theater. The evacuation will use the emergency exits and exits will be kept as part of a continuing plan across several performances. London report notes a busy morning with headlines and gossip pages.
Chicago closes all public schools in mourning for 87 teachers killed in the Droguole incident. Investigators intensify evidence gathering as coroner reviews hospital deaths. council lawmakers draft measures to bar aldermen from accepting theater or transit passes. Mayor Harrison keeps Saturday order closing amusements unchanged as theaters struggle to reopen.
Public schools reopen with strong attendance and steady enrollment growth. About 26 new pupils join from several states, including Canada and Iowa, boosting high school classes and anticipated record enrollment. Teachers are capable, and health is good as Pendleton district eyes a landmark year under Professor Conklin. Entertainments restart Friday as the term continues with renewed activity across all classes and activities.
The remem y of Mr M Gwinn edhrowed the city last night on the route from Porterville to Caldwell Idaho escorted by Jit Gwinn. The funeral services will be held at Caldwell tomorrow afternoon, and the interment will occur there beside his wife who died years ago. Owing to expected home news Thursday.
A Des Moines capital building fire on January 4 caused about 3 million dollars in damage. Fire officials fear extensive losses as crossed wires hindered response. The Des Moines facility was the second finest capital building in the United States, second only to Albany, New York.
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