13 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
1
A verbose report notes active discussion on county delegation inclusion and public works projects. It references Speaker engagement, potential unanimity, and upcoming committee actions, with mentions of Dr. Cole and tentative timing for a vote and related infrastructure proposals.
Senator Pierce has introduced amendments in the senate for Oregon game laws supported by the Pendleton Sportsmen’s Association. The proposals have received the least backing from the Rusted Oregon delegations while Baker Union and Grant county associations maintain support.
Florence Smith a Baker City cook aged about 16 receives a letter from an Ohio law firm claiming an uncle died aged 94 leaving her an estate valued at 150000 dollars in cash. A representative is to receive the fortune, and she is urged to travel to Ohio to claim it. She has supported herself by work in Baker County mining camps.
An explosion at Laflins Powder Works in Wayne killed John Burke and William Schuman and injured several others. The blast shattered a building and was felt miles away, with reports from nearby towns and days of continuing investigation.
Washington June 1 testimony in a committee hearing shows attorney J W. ON of Provo Utah denying church efforts to restrict political rights. He says the church claims the right to receive tithes from members and asserts its officers should not mix church and politics. He notes strong sentiment on polygamy among Mormons and cites Smoot as a reformer allied with the American party over polygamy issues.
Al Barnard of Eagle Valley killed John Brown a Short Line brakeman in Baker County during an evening quarrel on the Short Line. Brown was stabbed twice with a pocket knife once in the breast and once in the armpit and died. Barnard is in custody as an inquest is held today. Also reported a separate incident in Eikhart where John Thornton and wife were bound gagged by four robbers who compelled Thornton to open a safe, stealing 1000.
Peabody filed a contest for the Adams seat claiming a victory margin between 13 000 and 17 000. Governor Adams will file an answer and demand openings of all ballot boxes in Denver and republican counties. Separate reports note stockmen angry over livestock organization votes and a Denver conference at which packing houses were debated. A Virginia court of appeals refused a writ in a Charlottesville wife murder case. Low river levels hinder navigation in Washington, and Washington’s former treasurer left a cash balance of 882 062 55 to his successor.
Japanese army reports 200 Russian cavalry attacked New Chwang and Tangmasans area with heavy fighting. Russians repulsed near Nivichistun. Port Arthur delivery claimed, including forts, guns, ammunition, rifles, and ships. British colliers suspected of contraband. Tokyo news notes Japan to bolster fleet with six battleships and first-class cruisers. Second Baltic Fleet division leaves Sues for home.
The city recorder Thomas Fite Gerald files a complete report showing Pendleton began 1904 with a cash balance of 2419.56 dollars and receipts over expenditures by 1903 to 1904 totaling 909.00 dollars. The detailed statement as of January 1, 1904 indicates a net balance of 31616.268?
News items from Jan. indicate Russian cavalry raiders damaged a railway section near Ancantien and Tashiheta while Japanese forces at Hamsheung repelled a Ninth Cossack detachment near Hono. The cruiser Tokiwа was captured by a British steamer Foreley in the Sea of Japan on Jan 11.
President Bert of the Pacific Coast League said he would consult league clubs immediately on reopening the Tacoma draft and, if they consent, call a special meeting early next week to discuss the proposal with major leagues.
Three quarters of an acre near the north fork of the Wallula River above Milton is in dispute as to rightful ownership. M Robinson and Christian Hollberg, school district 67 directors, sue A L Demaria claiming the land deeded to the district 16 years ago was a mistake by the scrivener. Demaria previously bought adjoining land, built on the disputed parcel, and removed or rebuilt fences after a fence dispute led to a prior damages suit in justice court. The case seeks to establish ownership and resolve fencing and possession issues.
Quotations from Umatilla and San Francisco report cash and export wheat prices, bluestem and milling rates in Walla Walla, Liverpool May wheat, and Chicago and Northwestern futures. The article notes 36 year old French Canadian L. Bennett killed near Everett at Camp Susan by a falling tree.
A jumble of 19th century notices reports Democratic and Republican maneuvers in commerce and impeachment topics. It mentions Yeomans succeeding, a shipping subsidy bill debated, and calls for deportation actions in Ohio. Chinese inspectors are cited and a pension commission appointment hinted. The piece notes a president's approval of court martial sentences and a Vancouver barracks case.
Walla Walla residents revive plans for a fruit fair during the annual county fair and track event. A three member committee will study reeling costs, chaired by Mer t McDonald Eugene Tiusok and John McFeely with estimated costs near 1 000 dollars. Secretary E. R. Chewell will attend the Pacific Northwest Association meeting in Portland.
James Bees, twice convicted of the murder of Mrs Martha Martin, was hanged in the Lexington jail yard this morning. He confessed concealing a knife blade in his mouth with intent to commit suicide but, deter in to a gospel song, chose to die like a man.
Governor Douglas secured an accord ending a two week walkout by 25 000 cotton operatives over a 12 percent wage cut. Workers return to jobs at current wages while a full board investigation proceeds. The strike caused nearly 4 million dollars in losses.
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