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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
1
A district meeting today assessed levy needs and bond issues for the year. It outlined taxes, expenses, and anticipated revenue to fund schools, roads, and district operations, noting a 7 mill levy and planned debt service while debating deficits and property assessments.
About 1000 caves of typhoid fever are reported in Montreal and several smaller municipal towns. Police distribute warnings urging residents to boil drinking water and take precautions, as city proper cases are fewer than in surrounding suburbs.
In San Francisco a Siberia steamer waited at the pier for noon to sail for the Orient. Two war correspondents, A. K. Darig and Frederick Palmer, were late for the overland train and caused a two hour delay. The line halted the ship and then kept it tied up until they arrived, to preserve the story of a pivotal voyage.
J A Smith formerly with the St George restaurant faced a justice court hearing on a charge of stealing an overcoat from the St George eatery during late November. He testified he bought the coat for $1 from an unknown man, but evidence suggested he knew it might be stolen. he was bound over to the county court and remanded to jail.
Seattle reports the steamer Clallam foundered in a violent Straits storm near Port Townsend as tug Richard Holleck attempted rescue. Twenty six to sixty five believed lost, with at least fifteen women and children among the drowned. Early returns indicate 24 survivors from Sea Lion and eight from Richard Holleck.
The report notes the death of former Ohio governor Charles Foater in Springfield. The piece references his late-life health and a forthcoming event linking to a national livestock convention in Portland next week. Delegates are expected to travel by train, arriving Saturday morning.
Washington dispatch reports marines landed at Colon on the Isthmus amid rumors that Colombia may resist rather than withdraw. Other items note a failed bank in Oklahoma and a Sherman County relief bill, with cash and receivership details. Bryan aboard the Celtic reportedly returned to New York after fog delays.
The Viola Lodge No. 114 A. O. U. W. held a regular meeting last night and installed officers for the next year except the financier and recorder who will serve for a shorter term. Officers listed include Pow Wow McCormack and Henri Davies among others in the ceremonial session.
Marshal Carney arrested two men after a dispute at a Main Street saloon. The pair fought in the alley until the marshal intervened, ending the scuffle and taking the men into custody. A separate report notes the death of Charles Knee, 29, an employee of the Green Northern, killed in a tunnel accident Thursday.
Senator Smoot rejects charges outlined in public disclosure asserting no polygamy or oath conflicts. He states a 1884 marriage to Miss Eldridge and denies any other wives or cohabitation. He claims allegiance to U S law and rejects church authority claims over state and spiritual matters.
The coroner questioned theater staff and managers after a deadly fire at the Irequoia theater. Charles Sweeney, a teen firefighter, and William Wierts offered limited theater experience and knowledge of fire safety. Victims Misla Neimo and two others died, with the inquiry adjourned to Monday as the death toll rose to sixty nine in the coroner’s list.
James Garfield of Hurley Wisconsin fatally shot his wife, a vaudeville actress known as Pearl Guotie, after a quarrel and then killed himself. Police found Garfield with a bullet wound to the brain as officers broke in. the wife died from the gunfire.
Wholesale arrests and deportations of union workers and strikers unfold as militia officers ignore Judge Leeds injunction. Women and children of strikers face arrest, bullpens, and train deportations while Civil officials risk arrest for serving papers. "Mother" Jones ill with pneumonia in Trinidad as the strike-situation deepens.
Leon Cohen departs for a month long buying trip to the East visiting Rochester Gouverville Bencon New York Philadelphia and Washington He plans to stock the Peoples Warehouse in Boston and will visit other cities to arrange supplies for spring and summer trade He delays his trip due to workload at home and will start soon.
Mayor Boyd appoints a two member inspecting team with Councilmen Pratt Foster and Doo to audit all public venues in Spokane. The effort targets theaters, churches, hotels, and the Home of the Friendly to ensure proper fire exits and prevent a repeat of the Chicago disaster. Critics note possible stairway funds for the orphans home and call for improved escapes as Chief Myers warns current outlets may be insufficient. J D Stephens, a grocer, was fined in Portland for obstructing the street.
Genoa and Vienna dispatches report Japan pushing arms toward Korea with two warships Kasuga and Ninsan sailing eastward from Genoa. Armenians fret a potential Kurdish massacre repetition in Turkish Armenia as Kurds threaten Christians. Britain-tipped proposals urge China toward a pro-Japan alliance while Russia withdraws from Manchuria remains unclear.
A misrouted letter carrying two checks worth 100 and 26 dollars from Idaho Falls to Portland caused confusion when labeled to A M Sylvester of Pendleton. Postal authorities strive to recover the mail as Sylvester is not known locally. Separate county tax figures show a net property value decline of 157,728 since 1902, with totals of 1,892,100 in taxable value and 22,400 exemptions.
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