12 Nov 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1904
Page
1
In Umatilla county a Prohibition election yielded votes and details of candidates from the People’s Party and other groups. The county tally shows key figures like Phelps and Harrington among others, with multiple local races and party lines noted. A separate report from Mt. Roe rville details a large explosion causing fire and damage to structures, with firefighting efforts and property losses estimated.
A new organization led by Prof George EB Vincent of the University of Chicago plans a municipal museum in Chicago as America’s first of its kind. It will begin with exhibits at the 81 hous Pile and aims to showcase sanitation, public works, architecture, and city buildings with purchased pieces and many donations. A representative is at the exposition seeking material.
A head on collision near Granger between a westbound mail train and an eastbound freight at 1 am left nine dead and five injured. Engineers and firemen perished, with several railroad workers among the injured. Officials report multiple losses among railroad staff and passengers as details trickle out.
Reports from St. Petersburg to Rome and Port Arthur describe renewed peace talks if Port Arthur surrenders, a discovered gold mine in northern Japan valued at about 5 million dollars, Japanese ships at Crete delaying movements, and Mukden artillery exchanges with no fresh Port Arthur news. the Nicomedia suffered fire damage with 200 tons of corn destroyed after heavy seas near Perth.
Rumor from Wall Street holds that once his term ends Governor Odell will become president of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. Odell is a close ally of Marriman and is expected to spearhead the push for ship subsidies, with Chet understood to lead the subsidy fight.
A Cambridge Harvard University official confirms that Theodore Roosevelt has agreed to become president of Harvard upon the expiration of the current term in 1909. The move would follow his tenure as a U.S. leader, with Richmond, Virginia reports noting the development.
The army engineer reports Frisco harbor improvements nearly complete after removing arches and piers. About 2.4 million spent on harbor work plus 150 thousand on the We come? to Calo wood. The Joaquin river, 40 thousand for Bladnon, 8 thousand for Tacoma, 20 thousand for New York.
Yee Sin was fatally injured when struck down by a falling tree days earlier. The assailant, described as a Chinaman, brooded over the incident, attacked with a large pocket knife, but others disarmed him before a wound could be inflicted. He appeared not to be of sound mind and was examined by a judge.
A portion of the Umatilla Indians returning from the Grand House beet fields reached home this morning with another large party due Monday and the remainder by Wednesday as harvest completes. It was a prosperous year with the tribe better moneyed from field work and more young men employed in the factory. John Thomann son of Senator Attchall arrived home this morning and has worked in the factory for the past month earning 2.50 per day. Alfred Luelling, 74, of 1647, is dead at Oregon City.
Paris on November 12 reports Lieutenant Andre, aide of War Minister Andre, dueled Count De Larochetalon a deputy. Andre was slightly wounded while M. Syventen and Captain Call, representing General Andre, exchanged two shots without injuries. The duels follow a recent minault on War Minister Andre in the chamber.
The state supreme court will finish the term this afternoon in Pendleton with only two cases heard today. In Baker County suit against ex-Sheriff A H Hunt Liegeions and bondsmen, a shortfall in Huntington tax receipts was alleged and a $10,000 bond was secured against the bondsmen. T G Green and White Winfree represent respondents, William Frith the appellant. Phila B Clark vs W C Hisdman was argued this afternoon.
Eight masked men dynamited the Rio State Nations Bank early today wrecking the building and stealing money and papers valued at 8000 pounds. They escaped on a handcar. A posse of five pursues them as Seattle reports a valued year at 65,778,003 dollars versus 66,054,000 last year.
Pendleton merchants plan a weekly Walla Walla to Pendleton excursion train with special fares from multiple points. The first trip departs Walla Walla Thursday November 17 at 1:00 pm and returns after Spokane's arrival at 6:40 pm. Subsequent runs will be on November 24 and feature reduced rates to Pendleton from Walls Walla Milton Athena and Adair.
Oregon City reports the discovery of Mrs Peter Brown dead at her home five miles south of Molalla. Decomposition and injuries suggest foul play, with no clues to the killer. Coroner Holman travels to Molalia to investigate the case. Also noted is a railroad survey underway along the Oregon side of the Snake River between Huntington and Ballard's landing for broader regional transport and resource development.
Bids opened by Governor Chamberlain's office reveal a robust wood supply for state institutions, with prices ranging from 2.20 to 4.40 per unit for different wood grades. A large bid from Booth Kelly Lumber Co. seeks 10 to 50,000 cords of slab wood at 100 dollars per cord for Salem. Portage railroad work proceeds with engineer A J McMillan reporting surveys and estimates for freight transfer to steamers. John Johnson sells Gooseberry ranch for 8600 dollars and plans to move to Vancouver after March. Catholic Debt Society plans a Thanksgiving week fair to pay down church debt, culminating in a dance. Sobn Warren seeks pardon after 45 years for wife murder.
Grant county officials and stock men prepare for a broad action against a hardened group of armed rustlers who range from Central Oregon to the Snake River country. The gang, known for stealing and branding without mercy, operates with local help and may shift ranges seasonally. The article notes marks and methods used to move estray horses south to Idaho, with plans to break up the syndicate through a collective crackdown.
A panic at a Pike dance hall above a livery stable in Payton Wic on November 12 left many injured as a fire broke out. The stampede trampled women and children and several were overcome by smoke. The body of James Raleigh was found in the vicinity the next morning. Twenty five horses perished in the blaze.
Paria reports France approves Roosevelt invitation for the proposed Hague peace conference with a formal acceptance to follow. Also notes the death of artist and playwright Cameron Prinsep and reports a serious race clash at Vienna University with German students attacking Slavic students and a threatened university disruption.
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