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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Paris and London describe diplomacy seeking peace terms as naval actions continue. Ambassadors travel to arrange mediation while battles off the coast yield torpedo boat losses and multiple ships sunk or damaged, with Russian and Japanese fleets active and no decisive outcome evident.
Montrose June 1 The body of Herman O Kerman of Denver was recovered in Gunnison tunnel this morning making six dead. Benjamin Taylor and Fred Green are buried but alive. Green is slowly crushed. A rubber tube was forced to the entombed men this morning and they are being supplied with milk.
A chaotic dispatch from Tokio and Kiev area fronts describes Russian battleship Borodine’s scuttling, destroyer losses, and the death of Admiral Voolkernam. Survivors claim multiple ships sunk, with reports of hospital ships captured and torpedo boat actions off Hamada. News also notes a high casualty count and warnings of potential peace talks from Berlin to St Petersburg.
Chicago June 1 Levy Mayer attorney for the emp s told the grand jury a state of anarchy exists in Chicago where crimes and bribes are openly violated He asked indictments against union leaders and strikers Albert Young president of the Teamsters Union said he and two companions were offered 10000 two years ago by prominent business men to call a strike against rival firms He is prepared to reveal more testimony He said Shea faced a bribe offer and that large bribes were offered to tormentors of several occasions all refused The Waslocks man paid 330000 as a strike bonus to injure a competitor
Portland June 1 opening day of the Lewis and Clark centennial exposition drew crowds despite a warm sultry day. President Fairbanks and Governor Chamberlain spoke as the gates opened early and a parade, band concert, and rural and military displays celebrated the Northwest’s development and exploration, with machinery and exhibits advancing toward a world fair scale.
June 1 New York The Frick report on the Equitable claims radical action by exposing Hyde and associates. It calls for removal of Alexander Hyde and Turbel and exposes extravagance across departments. Hyde and his lawyers plan to protect his interests in a conference today.
Baseball record notes yesterday games in Los Angeles and Tacoma with scores. Madison reports the assembly approving the Wisconsin freight rate commission bill with minor amendments, sending it to the governor.
Official program from the Lewis and Clark centennial exposition in Portland details the opening ceremony. It lists overture, assemblies, religious service by Rt Rev. David H. Moore, and multiple addresses by state and national leaders including Goode Chamberlain Williams Clark Tawney Cannon. The account notes continued coverage on page 3.
Chicago wheat opens at 7 ½ and closes 8 ¼ with corn at 60 and oats at 0. Sultan rejects proposals in Tangiers and says he cannot accept reforms to Morocco's administration. A conference of powers is expected to advance the topic soon.
The county surveyor J W Kimbrell will conduct a new survey of Umatilla after 44 years of shifting sands erased old corners and lines. The task will start from a government corner near the city to retrace and establish boundaries, a process expected to take several days. Echo town recently received a similar resurvey, fixing out of line street names and property rights.
The Pendleton academy class of 1905 graduation drew a crowded Presbyterian church audience for eloquent speeches by five graduates led by Judge W. R. Ellis. Alumni elected officers and approved a permanent free Greek scholarship, with a closing banquet in the academy assembly hall.
Eugene Oregon June 1 Stanford Skinner a well known farmer and his wife living northeast of Eugene were shot and killed this morning by John Richards the brother in law of Mrs Skinner Richards left the residence in anger and returned with Winchester and began shooting without warning A daughter defended herself Richards surrendered to authorities
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