15 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
1
The piece outlines expected contenders for county offices across parties, naming individuals pursuing positions such as sheriff, clerk, treasurer, county judge, and commissioner. It notes potential nominees from both Democrats and Republicans, with party dynamics and convention appetites shaping who secures nominations.
Commercial Cream Company plans a first class creamery in Pendleton as a central shipping point for Willamette Valley milk producers. George C Goodline says farm patronage will justify the $ venture, with new creamery operations also starting in La Grande and Union.
At the Iowa drainage convention in Ames the program begins with informal discussions and an opening address by Prof. Gurtias. Dr W H Brovenson of Iowa State College discusses farm drainage conditions and a talk on drainage laws of other regions follows by G Billett from the U S Department of Agriculture. A second session is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Washington reports reveal charges filed against the superintendent of an Indian school. The day’s hearings include testimony from officials in the Machen trial and Senate discussions on Panama canal policy. The navy opens bids for two 11,000-ton battleships, Idaho and Mississippi, with Cramp as the lowest bidder. A collier suffered a collision with a cruiser off Panama.
The annual meeting of the Missouri Republican editorial association gathers prominent figures. Governor Mickey of Netanka Cyrus P. Waltrider of St. Louis John L. Webster of Omaha and Col F R Anthony of Leavenworth are among those invited to speak at the banquet tonight.
London January 15 The Star reports the king has an affliction of the throat needing medical attention. He was treated earlier this month at Chatsworth by Dr. Weach for the condition.
Japanese ministers warn no war declaration will come from Russia and insist Japan will defend the open door and Chinese sovereignty in Manchuria. Russian vessels head east. Britain warns against any Russian passage through the Dardanelles. Dispatches note Japan’s reply to Russia is under consideration in St Petersburg.
William J Bryan spoke in St Louis on January 16 asserting a dark horse would win the presidential race as the Democratic ticket claims victory at the polls He denied plans to edit a Hearst paper while confirming an edition of The Commoner would be issued in St Louis during the convention
Prominent Confederate veterans from across the state attend a meeting in Noehyithe to organize the general reunion of United Confederate Veterans in Nashville. Committees will be appointed to arrange logistics, recreation, and entertainment for thousands of visitors from the South.
The steamship Nordland from Liverpool, seen days ago in a disabled state, passed the breakwater at 10 this morning three days late returning to Philadelphia. The vessel’s condition and voyage are noted as she arrives in port.
Portland delegates at the National Livestock convention endorsed the Lewis and Clark fair bill with a 2,226,000 dollar appropriation and approved a pro fair resolution. The meeting, led by officers to be Frank J. Hagenbarth as president and Charles F. Martin as secretary, adjourned as many delegates prepared to travel home.
Washington reports a major reorganization of the U S military map effective today. Four divisions are created: Atlantic, Northern, Pacific, and Southwestern, with each assigned new departments and state realignments across Tennessee Wyoming Colorado Texas Louisiana and Arkansas and new territorial additions. Headquarters move to Governor's Island St Louis San Francisco and Oklahoma City.
Chicago Jan. 18 Henry F Baldwin chief engineer of the Chicago and Aston road for four years resigned effective today He will become vice president and general manager of Du Pont powder company with headquarters in Philadelphia Prior role focused on railroad operations and engineering leadership resulting in a high level transition for the carrier.
The formal trial of Mrs Bechtel in Allentown Pennsylvania opened this morning. She is charged as principal and accessory to the murder of her daughter Mabel and entered a not guilty plea.
A crash involving Pennsylvania rail lines results in several deaths and numerous injuries. Reports mention Englaver Hemphill, Phenan Bowman, and Brakemway Diary Head among the dead, with others badly hurt. Collisions occur due to conflicting orders on both steam and electric routes, affecting routes near Bovtiedale and Pittsburgh McConnell towns.
County Judge John H. Scott, president of the state good roads association, left Wellington by overland train to attend a national good roads meeting in Washington D C. He aims to urge senators and representatives to vote for the highway bill now before Congress. A 25-member committee from various states will meet January 26, and Scott was chosen to represent Oregon.
Wreck reported of the British bark Simla from San Francisco bound for Port Townsend. Rumor notes its loss on Vancouver Island coast near Victoria with no fate confirmed as of Jan. 15. Meanwhile William J. Bryan hints at plans to edit a new daily paper in St Louis, possibly a Hearst project.
Masham cites 1868 incompetence and being too busy to enforce theater fire ordinances. Fire marshal Campian accuses Masham of neglect while theater managers object. officials discuss reporting duties and power to compel compliance as investigations continue.
A group of Penneylvania railroad officials and a committee will depart tomorrow to inspect a blend of railway operations. Members include WB McCarty, M. Rehaeffer, Craneportation rep, and Andrew Kalner, all holding superintendent roles in various lines.
Kansas farmers meet in Topeka discussing sugar beet prominence with papers on the industry. Henry Hate of Harry speaks on mail order influence while Charlon F AlliA outlines exhibit plans for the St. Louis world’s fair. An illustrated lecture on reading fluid crops closes the event.
New York Central locomotive exploded this morning near the iron pier, killing Engineer Mitchell and badly injuring Fireman Ventrell while Brakeman Neary is seriously hurt. Damages planned against the company may follow, with the city contest over fault in contract claims and foul water alleged.
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