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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1904
Page
4
Publication details for the East Oregonian Publishing Company in Pendleton Oregon printed in the afternoon edition. Includes subscription rates by year month and week with prices and mailing options.
A Wisconsin preacher reached Oakland this week and, citing urgent needs, tried to hold a direct meeting for the inhabitants. Police arrested him when he could not produce a permit, he said he had Jesus Christ's permission. The incident perplexed Oakland residents and drew sharp reaction from onlookers.
Governor Chamberlain urges Northwest fair marketing to educate the East about the Lewis and Clark expedition and the West. He argues newspapers should carry features and letters to subscribers to boost attendance and pride, warning against overreliance on officials. A separate note condemns a fatal drunken driving incident at Lehman Springs, blaming exhibitors who trivialize violence.
The East Oregonian discusses how intoxication and weapon carrying erode peace at Lehman Springs. It criticizes the town for allowing violence and notes stock inspectors in Umatilla county are vital for livestock interests amid neglect. It also reports on Diedrich's views of US and German higher education and Pendleton’s holiday charity shortfalls and planned public park funding.
Rube Oglesby once lost a leg saving a runaway freight at 75 mph. After a $15,000 verdict was overturned on technicalities, Warrensburg’s editor faced a $500 contempt fine paid by townspeople. Oglesby was nominated at the Missouri state convention in Jefferson City for state railway and warehouses commissioner with local support.
A Sheffield firm received a large order for a solid silver bedroom suit with Oriental designs. The comprehensive set includes a bedstead cabinet dressing table twelve chairs three foot baths and three hot water cans. The ornate bedstead will feature four pillars topped by three foot tall female figures. Silver molding will extend to the room and decorations. France introduces a new process to reduce milk to a dry powder.
A Bardsey Island king tale from Bardsey off North Wales describes a secluded farming and fishing community. The island, owned by Lord Newborough, once housed a ruler who appointed a local head man as king with crown treasure and painted army, a tradition continued by his son after the lord’s 1888 death.
The article explains how a Republican win could occur with 248 electoral votes, leaving the Democrats short of a majority. It details how state delegations in a House vote would determine each state’s half vote, and notes Rhode Island’s split delegation. It also reports rioting in Armagh after a cathedral dedication and mentions Tubingen’s university opening to women.
A discussion on the universal lure of the other fellow’s job contrasts with a Mexican border prison breakout. Three Mexican prisoners charged with murdering and robbing American inmates in Sonora escaped Agua Prieta jail aided by a drinking guard and a released prisoner.
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