08 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1904
Page
1
The event features Kilc e Kwessie and Clement breaking speed barriers with a mile pace near a minute. Clement edges Heath amid multiple machine failures and crashes, while Mercedes suffers a breakdown and a hospital injury leaves several workers shaken. The race ends after three hours with Clement achieving a near one minute per mile, setting a new record.
In Boston on October 8 1908 Republicans nominate John L Bates for governor and Curtis Guild for lieutenant governor and back Roosevelt with Chicago Platform while urging reciprocity. Democrats nominate William Douglas for governor and John G Crosby for lieutenant governor backing Parker and Davin and tariff reform. Prince Setfoullah bey Youserey of Turkey and Haron Alfred Menares fight a sword duel with the baron wounded. La Follette’s victory is acknowledged as Fairbanks and others prepare to campaign in Wisconsin.
Walter Melick of the Pasadena News and secretary of the board of examiners died this morning at a Pasadena hospital following an operation.
The Standard Oil Company advances a $4,000,100 refinery project extending 116 miles into the interior belt of Kane. Fifty six storage tanks await product while capacity targets 40,000 barrels daily. The scheme will employ about 1,700 men and feed the Southwest with refined products.
Pairbanks took a firm stand against the Mormon question in an Ogden speech. He stressed the American home as the republic’s strength, describing a family hearth led by a mother and devoted to the flag and the fathers’ teachings, a remark that drew sharp responses from the audience.
Robbers took 4000 from the Bank of Young Hamilton & Co in Freeland Park Indiana during the night. No clue has been found. In Ferlin Got October 8 Germany faces a new uprising in Southwest Africa with tribes Wilberga Bartards and Bondeinewarts forming a formidable rebellion.
Richmond Virginia October 8 Matt Wrannom state senator and former minister to Mexico died at his home in Weldon North Carolina today.
Pendleton Day will feature racing at Walla Walla including a £10 trotting race for three year olds, a five furlong race, a seven furlong contest, and a mile run, along with a stock parade and other features. Beate N. will win an excavation Viking Nero at 9 p.m., with returning shows at 11 o'clock, offering a round trip rate.
A party led by John Belden and Ire M4 Ray from El fin Kon arrived by last night’s train and will tour the countryside Went to Pilot Rock searching for land suitable for farming and settlement.
A garbled dispatch reports ongoing Far East conflict with references to Korean government remodeling under Japanese influence, Russian orders for warship construction, and Merchantmen captured by Japanese cruisers. It also notes Roosevelt peace talk skepticism and Allied diplomacy hints while Mukden battle rumors circulate in London and Paris papers.
Major General Corbin sailed from San Francisco aboard the Mongolia to assume command of the Philippine Division of the Army in Manila. He is accompanied by an aide.
Hinkle returns from the grand session as Oregon state deputy grand president. Baltimore hosts open house for Eagles with free meals and badges granting access to venues. Winkle family returns from World's Fair trip via Northern Pacific, detailing travels and visits. Over 1000 representatives from states and territories attend the event.
The Department of the Columbia will stop using the army mule across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon military posts. Heavy tasks from wheel transport to ambulances will shift to draft horses, saving about $350 per span. mules now in use will be sold as the change occurs within four weeks.
Mother Smith, renowned prison reformer, visited Umatilla County Jail this morning to conduct services for inmates. Affiliated with Salvation Army circles though independent, she travels to preach at Salem and Walla Walla facilities and Multnomah jail, stressing unremunerated outreach and faith in divine provision.
Henry Lacy, a posted drunkard, remains in city jail serving a five day unexpired sentence for breaking parole and drunkenness. He refused to name who supplied the liquor. After promises to divulge, he was released but found intoxicated again and re jailed. W Mahon also jailed three days for drunkenness.
Rev G J Hall and wife with Mr Ty FP Lampkin travel to the Rapin church state convention in McMinnville next week. They will join the Baptist Young People's Union meeting afterward. A large attendance and profitable season is expected. Mr Mall is on the convention program. Meanwhile grain shipments reach a hundred million bushels annually to Duluth and Minneapolis.
Superintendent N H Looney of the Salem reform school said the institution should be renamed Industrial School or a term reflecting its alma mater. Roy Hutchinson, on parole, was taken back to Pendleton for incorrigibility as Looney noted the school houses boys with no facility for girls. He contrasted Indian and non Indian confinement and warned about escape tendencies.
Guy Fitch Phelps of the United Evangelical church Thyton arrives at the large tent on the north side for several weeks of Coxpel services. He is a well known traveling evangelist, respected for deep thinking and power. No service tonight. Tomorrow at 3 PM and 6 PM. Phelps will speak each evening next week. Tent is warm and comfortable. all are invited.
Ward Manker, a 10 year old boy punished for truancy by his mother Mrs. D Forsythe, disappeared last Thursday morning. Police and authorities in Walla Walla are alerted as he is believed to have run away rather than abducted. The boy, light complexioned and well dressed for his age, may have headed toward Walla Walla where watchers have been alerted.
A large portion of Teowme town in Flat Rock Indiana was destroyed by a fire at dawn. Authorities report estimated losses near 100000 dollars with widespread damage impacting local facilities and grain storage. Britain imports about 260 million bushels of wheat annually, highlighting trade concerns linked to the disaster.
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