JURY MEV BODIES AND MILITIA RIOTS REPORTED
Fragmentary dispatches describe jurors and militia in unrest with non union miners. Reports mention gunfire, wounded, and arrests amid labor pressure as authorities mobilize.
30 Nov 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1904
Page
1
Fragmentary dispatches describe jurors and militia in unrest with non union miners. Reports mention gunfire, wounded, and arrests amid labor pressure as authorities mobilize.
United States Steel Corp plans to consolidate several smaller lines into a single system centered on Chicago and Pittsburgh, aiming to avoid freight rate disputes with the Interstate Commerce Commission and streamline terminal access. The project would include integrating lines and preparing for a large toll-free freight network.
Seattle November notices a lumber price drop after a Washington Logging & Brokerage Company meeting. No 1 flooring falls from 10 to 8 per thousand, No 8 merchantable lumber from 7 to 6.50, No 2 unchanged at 4.10. The association, representing most Sound loggers, cuts to meet independent competition, hoping the $1 per 1000 cut spurs demand.
Portland November reports the BR and SN company transferred a land strip between The Dalles and Celia to the Portage commission for the portage road. A $12,508 payment was made for the right of way, making the land the state's. J McCabe of Walla Walla expected to receive the construction contract, with other bids possible. The work would begin at nine, and McCabe would wait for the portion funded by voluntary subscriptions from counties to cover a $40,000 shortfall, relying on Open River commission pledges if needed.
The annual report highlights country’s lack of trained artillery personnel and incomplete harbor defenses. Brigadier General J P Brory warns of serious unpreparedness for war and insufficiencies in field artillery. Senator Cockrell meets with Roosevelt over appointments to commissions. Rear Admiral Davis named to represent the US on a diplomatic defense body. Port Arthur rumors rise as battles unfold in Manchuria with Japanese gains and allied responses.
aL Pun reports that Bidwin Richarid, son of Denver, appeared before Judge Sanborn in the federal court of appeal seeking a writ of habeas corpus for Michael Dowd, an election official arrested by order of the state supreme court. The hearing is scheduled for December 20.
A Mormon agent arrives in Toungetown to review ex-congressman J. W. Taylor's congressional record while Smoot inquiry resumes. Naylor departed Washington after briefing and confirms the Smoot hearing advances set for December 2.
In New Orleans an explosion from a gangline engine fire at a laundry building killed Georgina Brecher and Mary Seleon and wounded six others. Altogether 30 people were injured. Meanwhile Nome reports King Victor opening Italian legislature with a throne speech greeted with enthusiasm as socialist deputies did not attend.
In Denver November 10 the Colorado Supreme Court held a hearing on Governor Peabody's motion to enjoin certification of any election returns from precinct and ward 7. The move could invite similar actions to challenge all Denver precincts and other areas. Democratic leaders say the court will not take revolutionary action and express no alarm over the outcome.
Greeley Colorado reports a conservative estimate of this season’s potato crop at 15 900 carloads, above last year. Prices are weak as growers sell only to cover digging costs. Potatoes store well and dugouts hold crops for better prices. Lone Tree fields show 150 to 200 bushels per acre, with hail blamed for past damage. Chicago grain markets show December wheat opening at 1.06, closing 1.07, May wheat 1.08 opening and 1.00 close, corn steady around 46.
Rail traffic across Oregon Washington and Idaho stalls as railroads and car makers fail to meet demand. Dispatches indicate Pemaronda cannot supply enough cars for bumper crops. In Portland and Spokane regions freight cars fill tracks from Huntington to Portland and Pendleton, keeping train masters busy amid nationwide prosperity.
Baker City reports the Sumpter Valley railway will not extend its road bed into Grant county this year due to prohibitive freight rates on rails from the east. Officials say large orders of rails are held up eastward because of high freight charges to the west, and traffic is too heavy to secure corn for westbound shipments.
Nan Patterson lies ill in the Tombs with Camellina and a high fever but Tombs physician Dr. McGuire says she may be able to appear in court on Monday when the case is again called.
Pueblo Colorado November 30 fire breaks out at St Marys Hospital at 230 in the afternoon. The building is engulfed in flames and 800 patients must be evacuated by firefighters.
Near Alvarado Texas farmer J M Williams eloped with his daughter prompting a fatal shooting. He killed Steven McKinney and McKinney’s father was also killed when trying to intervene. A bystander was seriously wounded as officers pursue Williams.
Pendleton defeated several teams to finish as Eastern Oregon champion. Captain Rimer Stoke led the squad, with results including Pendleton 28 Wallula 6, Whitman 6 Pendleton 0, Weston 14 0, and Baker City 18 6. Second team to play Indian school as final season hype builds.
Oregon lawmakers and local officials visit Weston State Normal to assess needs and funding for two more years of operation. President French to provide figures. delegation aims to justify appropriation with a solid showing.
Iker City reports the O. J. & N. company has cited grounds near the Baker City station for weatherproofing and safety. The back platform is reshaped with bumpers and dead lines, and the depot at Baker City is now in line with road improvements pushed by Mr. Calvin, marking general upgrades along the line.
General A Le Craig of the O T M M and agents spoke as they traveled through Eastern Oregon and Washington. They predicted a new town west of Umatilla would profit from the exposition in Portland. Craig said thousands would visit for cheap Northwest rates, boosting Oregon, Washington and Idaho with advertising and future investment. Baker City Democrat reports the exposition may not cover costs but will bring regional financial benefit.
At seven thirty this morning a presa mill explosion near Miom) powder works, five miles north of Xela, killed Matthew Smith and wounded four other workmen lightly.
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