20 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1904
Page
1
Fragmented dispatches describe alleged Russian suffering in a Chinese theater, Japanese bombardment, and fleet movements. Reports claim lands battles near Port Arthur and Korean straits with ships sunk and ports blockaded, plus notes on Vladivostok and supply routes amid high casualties and tense prospects.
New York reports General Samuel Pearson and Cornelius Vandertought released as complainant could not appear in the threat letters case tied to $40,000 intrusted by the Boer government to Davis. Dr Charles Willard Lewis, Wyoming university president, dies of pneumonia after a weeklong illness.
The will of Levi Z. Leiter was filed for probate. Widow and son named executors without bond. Estate valued between 26 and 50 million dollars with no charitable bequests. Widow to receive a third of net income as dowry. A trust fund of 1 million dollars to be managed by trustees. 700,000 dollars to Lady Curzon for the viceroy of India. Wheat and corn market notices follow in Chicago trading reports.
Chicago June 20 The Republican platform centers on tariff policy with secretary Shaw stressing tariff as the primary issue and pledging no near term revision. The document hints at autonomy for the Philippines and extends talks on Porto Rican citizenship while avoiding drastic trade shifts. Cannon rebukes a potential NY delegation push for a vice presidency.
H. Forshaw plans extensive additions at his Star and Court streets establishment. A movable 20 by 80 foot chrysanthemum house will propagate varieties for summer and up to January. A permanent hothouse is planned plus possibly two more. Buildings will be 28 by 18 feet and 18 by 50 or 18 by 76 feet. Total cost at least $1400.
Rev W H Bleakney Pendleton Academy principal announces a $20 prize for the best Greek scholar for the coming year. Rev Robert Mackenzie of Rutgers Presbyterian Church Rutgers NY notified Pendleton that he would offer the prize and Bleakney hopes to add a second prize if funds allow.
Albert Swanson a bridge carpenter who fell from the high bridge into the Meacham neighborhood is recovering well with a clear mind and injuries mending faster than expected in a detailed report on his condition and prognosis.
Mrs C B Wade arrives on the early morning Portland train from Hawaii and stays with her son Guy. She is in good health while Mr Wade remains in Honolulu and is not in good health.
San Francisco now exceeds 460000 residents, with the 1004 city directory listing 187180 names excluding business firms. Earlier 140 directory had 10718 names and a 342782 U.S. population, while growth suggests rapid expansion with many new arrivals and insufficient recent names.
Walla Walla reports Benjamin Witeman received a twelve year penitentiary term for raping his 12-year-old niece after denial of a new trial. He had spent four months in county jail awaiting trial before his conviction and sentencing. In a Kansas City incident, an ammonia tank exploded on the second floor of the Block Preserving Company, causing a jar that collapsed the structure and left Viola Baker and Martha Plater fatally injured and three others seriously hurt.
New York June 20. Actor John T Sullivan, who divorced Rose Coghlan two weeks earlier, died of heart disease today at age 42.
Fred Waite and J M Spence each posted 87 percent at the range on Sunday as preliminaries for the upcoming tournament wrap up. Winchester and Remington representatives arrive with a tent and camp chairs to comfort shooters. visitors from San Francisco and elsewhere begin arriving for the event.
Washington reports real Admiral Chadwick cables that Varley and Perdicuria will likely be released to Borrow Barker's Squadron at Tangier. Barker's cruiser arrived from Livhon today en route to Tangier, Gibraltar.
JC Kauffman, vice president of the Pidellyy Trout Company of Seattle, compared Oregon then and now at a meeting in Walla Walla. He cited the 1842 Louisville Courier Journal attack on Oregon, which called the region “the least favored by heaven” and proposed banishment with brutal similes. The talk included Whitman exploits and addressed reports of Russian mutilations of wounded soldiers, with Powers expected to investigate.
New York June 20 coroners inquest into the Slocum disaster begins with over 600 identified dead. Witnesses include deck hand Joseph Cokely claiming no fire drill during 18 days aboard and Fire First Mate Flanagan admitting lack of official examination. Total bodies recovered now 702 with 15,000 in relief funds spent and 126,000 sought for orphans and care.
In a Justice of the Peace court, Gerald Hig appeals for fatherly guidance amid a family dispute. Muilip Gray and Adelaide Jones faced assault charges. the case devolved into a tangled family quarrel with contradictory testimony. The judge found no clear proof and discharged the defendant, warning all involved to behave or face police action.
Mr Percival Lawell analyzes 476 drawings claiming 85 canals on Mare Intraned align with vegetation and water flow. Channels supposedly form from polar snowmelt releasing water toward the equator at about 6 miles per day. The spherical planet suggests fluid equilibrium, supporting the idea that the canals are artificial.
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