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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
1
Residents clash with promoter Northwest Company over a planned gas plant. Ambiguity in backing and council talks fuel worry about environmental impact, jobs, and electricity costs. Stakeholders urge direct talks to resolve site concerns and potential location challenges. Local officials weigh economic benefits against disruption risks.
The speaker emphasizes the plant must be placed on the Northern Pacific site or the W and C R line due to coal access limits from W R N. He suggests alternative locations if a compatible rail link and public buy in can be arranged, and pledges to meet Pendleton officials next week to seek a swift, harmonious construction arrangement.
In London on June 1 Saint Amant, the Rothschild owned French colt, triumphed in the Epsom Derby at five to one. Gouvernant was the favorite at seven to four, but failed to show. Lancashires, the sole American bred colt owned by Buchanan, Whiskey Distiller, ran. King Edward attended briefly while the queen stayed away due to early rain.
Citizens complain of sharp summer winter water bill jumps. City water commissioner vows vigilance to protect public interests and exposes attempted billing schemes. Officials report scammers installed extra pipes to bypass meters. enforcement action aims to recover losses and curb misuse.
Washington Socialists convene selecting a slate led by Governor candidates D. Birgees of Tanne and William Leltly of Arlington, with state officials G. Boomer of Prosser and A. Payne of Bollingham among nominees. A state ticket and slate committee were chosen, including figures from Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Lynden.
The Idaho Republican central counties organize a salaried movement to establish a new state organ for the party. The Bolwe Statesman, party organ for 40 years, has signaled it would oppose Mormon influence if the church dominates the party, prompting the launch of a new statewide effort.
Washington reports warn Morocco to capture and execute brigand Raisull if he harms captives Perdicaris and Varley. US to pursue and burn brigands into Moroccan terrain. marines may land at Tangiers if violence occurs. France to aid in securing release as talks continue.
Two armed Black suspects robbed Pullman Company office at Union Depot yesterday afternoon, forcing cashier W H Aurellog to surrender about 8200. A detective says the men may be hard to apprehend. police are pursuing leads with limited success.
Mukden dispatch reports a Japanese battleship grounded on a reef off Mina Too Islands guarded by torpedo boats Liao Yang. Nearby skirmishes saw Russian forces repel Japanese infantry and cavalry after a forage convoy attack. Siberian Cossacks charged, inflicting casualties as Japanese units withdrew.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a mineral field near Cripaly Creek with mentions of Glen Browk and numerous miners rushing toward the site. It cites wealth and sudden activity but lacks coherent details or dates.
The document presents a taxation dispute led by Temple and Pendleton regarding county assessors. It argues that valuation errors and missed descriptions lowered real estate values, notes past sheriff seizures for executive fees, compares office expenses to prior years, and appeals to taxpayers to point out mistakes to improve future assessments.
June 1 court ordered Iroquois Theater site approval for vaudeville use. Joudee Dunn reported the city compelled the license, noting the new theater would comply with ordinances and could be built in a graveyard of its own if within rules. The ruling affirmed the theater company will devote the building to vaudeville after previous permission was refused for the old site.
Baltimore selects June T. Clay Tymots president of the council to become mayor, replacing McLane who resigned Monday amid criticism and despondency. No further comment on McLane’s resignation or causes were provided.
St. Petersburg reports that an agreement with England ends the dispute over Canadian fishing boats seized on the Pole coast. Russia agrees to compensate for two boats, finalizing the Rhein accord and ending hostilities in the waters.
Oregon Woolgrowers Secretary James H. Gwinn hails strong Eastern Oregon sales with bids reaching 14 cents for high quality wool. Aiming for a statewide pool, Montana buyers and new rules curb outside purchases to sustain top prices. Washington reports appointing a New Mexico associate justice and other brief items amid ongoing regional market notes.
In Atlanta the Parker faction and Hearst opponents clash as Georgia’s Democratic state convention elects leaders. Nebraska delegates push radical sentiment while Bryan, Smith, and Thompson are noted among early selections. The scene hints at a split, with Parker likely to direct a majority delegation to the St Louis convention.
Dispatch from Lawrence County Ohio reports Governor Heekin ordered troops to UV Langeinge to quell unrest at Dhamillon Furnace after clashes between strikers and strikebreakers. Sheriff telegraphs force deployment as violence and property damage erupt in Ironton area near the furnace.
A local man named Goss faces five days in jail after pleading to charges connected with a federal security matter. He was fined for holding up a court order and defaulted on a related debt, resulting in a short term sentence and additional days in custody announced this morning.
The article reports a volatile exchange over the fate of Armenians and the Turkic expansion within the Ottoman sphere. It mentions the sultan and looming eradication in the Van region, signaling a broader planned genocide and disruption across areas claimed by the Ottoman Empire.
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