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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
1
Fragmented report notes mine explosions near Port Arthur and Japanese fort losses with hundreds wounded. Dispatches mention Allied attempts to evacuate, strategic moves from Tokio, and Britain seeking terms of peace while combat continues.
Captain Samuel White former democratic state chairman speaks to the East Oregonian saying it would be gallant to make party support unanimous after the disaster. He stresses democracy’s indestructible principles require unity and cooperation to advance reform and oppose trusts and public monopoly.
Nov 10 in Baker City, Waldo Bowers dies after a bicycle collision with W R Swackhamer near Center Street by the Nugget mill. Swackhamer, though badly bruised, survives and rests at home as investigators note the crash occurred during a ride.
Bellingham November 10 Willits K Young of the Pacific American Tar Company reports a new plant costing 55000 will transform 46 tons of fir wood waste from the lab pile into 1025 gallons of turpentine 85 pounds of tar 8 0 0 pounds of tar oil 3000 bushels of charcoal and 700 gallons of pyrolygenic acids He expects a prosperous business and says the lumber industry in the Northwest can gain greatly From the savings and new outputs this plant promises to bring increased profits are anticipated across the region
Mrs Henry Donaldson wife of a University of Chicago professor was found hanged in the basement of her home amid reports she was prominent in social clubs and interested in neurology. The tragedy occurred as investigations continued into overwork and related pressures.
Nevada precincts report Roosevelt sweeping the state with a 3249 to 2083 margin for Parker and 1246 for Democrat Van Duken. Republican wins spread across nearly all counties. Colorado within reach with Adams narrowly favored for governor as Roosevelt electors carry the state by about 20,000. Baltimore unofficials show Roosevelt leading, while Ohio and Missouri returns hint at Republican gains and Folk contest. May impact Roosevelt's World Fair visit. Missouri swing prompts expo invite effort. Prohibition queries in Freewater and Milton raise questions on liquor sale despite subdivision results.
Prince Hushimi, cousin of the Japanese emperor and special envoy, landed on the Manchuria in San Francisco. A large crowd welcomed him at the docks as he arrived with a notable suite and prepared to depart for the east coast the next day.
J. F. Wallace, chief engineer of the Panama Canal, arrived in New Orleans today and will sail for Panama tomorrow to take up permanent residence until completion. His wife accompanies him. Work on the canal will be pressed with vigor.
Augusta Ga Nov 10 Thomas Watson travels from Augusta to New York this afternoon He will speak at Thompson Ga Nov 14 outlining a policy for forming a new political party No More Flights by Arrow Also in St Leal Nov 10 a clash between T S Baldwin and city officials may halt further trials of the California airship with the vessel packed for shipment The dispute concerns payments for the rights by Arrow
Bodies of Robert McCommon and his wife were found in their home near Fredericks, Los Angeles, both shot. McCommon reportedly killed his wife then himself. no motive given, though he was said to have been drinking.
In Glenns Falls New York on November 10 a settlement was reached in New York this morning averting a threatened strike by 12 000 employes across 30 International Paper Co mills.
Unsettled date for a meeting of Commercial Association members and government engineers to discuss the Butter Creek irrigation project. John T. Whistler offers flexible meeting locations. Senator Mitchell may confer on November 12, Senator Fulton in Pendleton on November 15, and Representative Williamson arrives about a week later.
Portland November 10 Over 500 workers with hammers saws and shovels pressed the Lewis and Clark exposition grounds. Four or five new structures rise while skeletons gain finishing touches. Oregon state building ceiling whitewashed with translucent fabric skylights and a dome fitted.
Major General Annaworth’s annual army report shows 6689 enlisted men and 2 officers deserted, 3.44 percent of the force. Total strength listed at 65,946 enlisted and 3871 officers on June 40, up 760 from the previous year. Sixty-six officers left service. many deaths and retirements noted. Echoes Nebraska weather notes and New Jersey launch details amid a busy public notices day.
City council discussed music in saloons and a proposal to ban saloon boxes, while considering licensing open air restaurants and a Birch Creek Mutual Telephone Company franchise for wiring in the streets. A fire tower and bell were requested for Hare Company No. 4, with petitions referred to committees. A minstrel banner licensing issue was granted to the Eagles.
At 2 PM an eastbound Baltimore & Ohio express struck wreckage from a freight train six miles east of McKeport Pa. Local reports indicate several people were hurt as cleanup began. The incident disrupts rail service and prompts investigations.
Paris reports Deputy Syveton was arrested this morning as he prepared to duel Captain De Gall of the French army after an earlier inquiry into Minister of War Andre. Vienna notes Roosevelt election signals push for a Hungarian Reichstag move to summon an international peace conference. Berlin dispatches say the German government plans to deliver 20,000,000 marks to suppress uprisings in southwest Africa.
The Oregon Supreme Court heard arguments on the Woodrow Gray manslaughter appeal for a new trial after his five year penitentiary sentence from Union county courts. Attorneys J D Biater and T B Crawford appeared for Gray while Sam White and A M Crawford spoke for the state. The docket also covered Norwich Union Insurance Society vs O HR N and the Manchester Fire Insurance Co actions over railroad warehouse fire liability, with Conner for appellant and Ballarday McCourt for respondents. Separate matters noted temporary practice certificates granted to Orville Roudebaugh and William Henry Brooke, and permanent certificate for Edwin A Snow after a committee review. Additional local births announced in Pendleton and a Denmark work assignment for Colonel Charles Bowton of the Galvason Army.
A morning blaze at 140 East Ninety seventh street destroyed a residence and left three people dead. Frederick Weeder, Blanche Ublien, and William Behien perished in the fire, which investigators labeled incendiary.
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