04 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
1
June 4 police guard crowded stock yards as 36 wagons moved into the city. Demonstrators jeered and threw bricks and stones, injuring many. One man, 18, died after being struck by a stone. Several others were seriously wounded while police cleared the wagons and dispersed the crowd.
Returns from four to five counties were not yet in with Chamberlain leading Multnomah by 300 to 400 in incomplete precincts. Williams is elected mayor by at least 500, most offices projected Republican, including a likely successor to Simon. Final tallies show Chamberlain leading Multnomah 6288 to 5384 with late counts possibly widening the gap.
Oregon voters show Governor-elect Chamberlain with a substantial lead. Estimates put Chamberlain ahead by about 650 votes with Multnomah County carrying him by roughly 600. officials stress the result awaits final official count. Republican slate appears to win statewide though margins vary. Adams defeats Macomber for county representative by 45, with three precincts pending official tally. Local contests in Portland show Inman defeated for mayor by 200, with other city offices leaning Republican.
In Esharve Pennsylvania on June 4, a strike leader said the action is in complete. Officials report more engineers and pumpmen joining, while local operators warn of flood risks and seek competent personnel to manage the mines. No violence has been reported yet.
Ireland consulting memorandum from the Civic Federation in York reports Archbishop cooperation as a potential peace-maker amid a strike by anthracite mine workers. The effort aims to give the dispute a chance for settlement, with active participation sought from committee members. A June 4 note mentions limited progress and awaits a clear opportunity.
Unofficial returns from Umatilla County cover the 1902 election with figures and precinct results. The document lists totals, candidate names, and local counts across several districts, showing early voting tallies and preliminary outcomes for county offices and ballot measures.
Passengers on the Pendleton Spokane flyer narrowly escaped disaster when a box car broke its brake chain and derailed near Milton Ore. The loaded car toppled toward the passenger train as it crossed the switch, but brakes failed only at the last moment, averting a collision. The incident, witnessed in Walla Walla, prompted page eight continuation.
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