14 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1904
Page
1
Court sessions concluded with Branen and McDonald among those sentenced to prison or jail terms. Githens faced a prostitution-related charge while other defendants received modest punishments or fines. The proceedings reflected a range of alleged offenses from assault to property crimes and horse theft.
The court, noting the guilty plea and escape attempt, sentenced a known man to three years in the penitentiary for taking a harness from a barn. The prisoner reacted with distress as the sentence was announced. The term adjourned until Wednesday, with civil cases largely settled or dismissed.
Spokane reports Mrs. D. R. Harris of North Yakima allegedly murdered her 20-year-old daughter’s illegitimate newborn. She carried the infant to Spokane seeking a foundling home but was refused and the baby was left strangled in bushes. Authorities say she appears insane from the shock, while the family contractor grandfather laments the city’s horrific crime.
Ten inmates awaiting execution at the Ohio state prison attempted to break out led by Mores Johnson. Guard Richards, allowed to visit a closet, was struck and bound while the others fled the ground floor seeking a key but failed to release themselves. Help arrived and the escape was thwarted.
A half drunken man of unknown fame grabbed a bright green parasol from Lee Teutsch's rack and dashed away chased by the shopkeeper. The thief zigzagged through the block but eluded capture, with the parasol eventually returned to the rack and the incident ending without arrest.
Forest Grove Oregon June 14 A massive Nehalem forest fire spreads from sparks at Ramolin and Sons shingle mills destroying the mill and nearby homes. Strong winds push flames toward rich lumber districts risking vast damage unless winds shift or heavy rain arrives. Brick Johnson Seeks Death After Jail Despair
June 14 reports from Cripple Creek and Springfield describe a Citizens' Alliance, mine owners, and political factions moving to disband unions in Teller County and oppose the Western Federation of Miners. The declaration vows no labor delegates or organizers will be tolerated and calls for disbandment of the Trades Assembly.
Robbers at Pipestone Springs blew the hotel safe early today stealing about 1000 from proprietor C. B. Kurkel and 160 in guest money. The outer door was unlocked and the inner door blown with nitroglycerine. no clues left behind.
The Oregon City land office, the oldest in the state, will be moved to the federal building in Portland to consolidate government business and reduce rental costs. The Dalles land office will also be merged into the Portland facility.
J M Galloway completed a topographical survey of the military reservation with a proposed line for an electric railway between Walla Walla and Milton. Officers approve the route, and the map will be sent to Washington for War Department approval.
Reported in Manchester on June 14 that an American naval squadron will visit British waters and be received by the king. Also notes Chicago grain prices for Old and New July wheat with small declines. A Knoxville professor's wife died from poisoning linked to a black liver on her hip.
A dispatch from St. Petersburg reports Japanese divisions advancing south of Pulandion toward Port Arthur with key positions seized near Lint ta Tung and Wandego. Tokyo sources say foreign attaches head to Kwantung peninsula for Friday’s expected decisive assault. Reports also note a Japanese mine explosion near Port Arthur injuring several and killing two officers and 18 men. Russian reserves are called up in Kiel, Moscow, and Kalwan as Manchurian supply lines strain under war pressures.
Bandits cracked the powtofiics afe at the Lauren stock camp 200 miles east of Butte and got $2000 including village funds. The same gang is suspected in a $2000 raid at Billings. In Johannesburg three men believed to be anarchists were arrested after a threat to murder Lord Milner.
Munich June 11. Princes George and Konrad of Bavaria elder sons of Prince Leopold left for America to tour that country. Trenton June 14. Acting Governor Wakelee granted a 21 day reprieve to Mrs Anna Valentine.
Montana celebrated the dedication of its state building with formal ceremonies. Delegates from Oregon attending the Republican National Convention expressed support for Fairbanks of Indians as vice president.
Inland Empire faced Salt Lake as Bolte played at Rutte while Spokane posted a score of 2. In the American League St Louis beat Boston 6 to 1 while Lawia contributed at Chicago. New York defeated Detroit 4 to 1 and Washingtonson tied Cleveland 9 to 2. National League saw Philadelphia and Cincinnati both at 4 while Boston defeated Pittsburgh and New York beat Chicago 8 to 2.
In New York on June 14 Judge Newberger postponed the plea of Ann Levy to an indictment for murder. The hearing was deferred to next Friday at the request of Warreannel. Levy’s mother plans to give a statement about the grand jury. Nan Patterson is expected to testify and tell her version of Young’s death. Levy hopes the trial begins after that.
In Portland the Scottish Rite and other Masonic bodies stage a week of rites. About 6000 Free and Accepted Masons in Oregon participate as the Grand Lodge meets at 10 am Wednesday and Shriners close the week with a banquet and program. The Beottheh rile degrees are conferred on a class of thirty.
A morning duel on the prairie streets near Diryantaville eight miles west of Hartford results in three men dead and two wounded. The clash followed the Rout brothers' plan to settle a dispute over a week past, sparked by a woman named Charlene Rout. Local reports describe a deadly finale amid accusations of vengeance.
Court affirms ruling holding Firemen’s Fund Insurance Company liable for damages after warehouse fire at Horner station caused by a locomotive spark. case involved Northwest Warehousing, Oregon Railroad, and Wheat owner Sam Davis assigning claims. multiple appeals and opinions noted. decisions affirmed for various appellants.
Sheriff Taylor returned after a three day expedition to pursue two cattle thieves. One man, identified as Sol Lemery of Adame, allegedly stole several head and sold them at a local hotel. He is jailed and to be tried in Clithconwen district court. The other suspect escaped into the mountains and remains at large.
A deaf mute man named Roy Murry from an unspecified state travels with cattle, seeking funds to attend the deaf mute school. The piece notes the state provides free tuition for deaf mutes at Salem and transportation to the school from any location.
Ellis Island officials warn a surge of immigrants expected this week could require erecting tents on the land as arrivals rise. The report notes a dramatic influx and discusses limits tied to rate changes and processing capacity.
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