11 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1904
Page
1
The report details disputes over new price controls and contracts affecting farmers, shippers, and managers amid labor concerns. Key figures include Eric and Marlon Delon, with agency officials denying extended rates for sewer material and delaying authority for new appointments. The article notes widespread turbulence and potential policy shifts as factions align for or against regulatory changes.
The 17th annual convention opens in Buffalo with about 200 delegates from New York Chicago Baltimore Cleveland and other cities. Discussions focus on cloner protection and trade interests. Papal arbitration topic noted for territorial questions between Brazil and Bolivia. Also reports on jetty damage near Portland and the start of passenger elevator service in Walla Walla tomorrow.
Reported fighting in Manchuria and along the Hun River with heavy artillery and skirmishes near Mukden, Port Arthur mined gunboat Helgen sank, Russian and Japanese forces clash as Oyama fortifies Liao Yang. Washington protests over seizure of U S malls on Calchas and related naval incidents amid broader war coverage.
An unclear report from October notes the appointment of Dr Leo Vorel as minister to the United States. Corson and other officials are mentioned with health concerns, but the details are fragmented and uncertain.
The Pendleton delegation of the Degree of Honor auxillary of the Ancient Order of United Workmen left for Weston to attend the county convention. About 40 ladies from various parts of the county are expected. Pendleton lists 0 active members in the local lodge. Attendees include Mrs J W Privett, H L Siewart, Lotte Gillette, Angie Humphrey, Dan Shockey, Grace Hicks, P C Peterson, Edna Tweedie, Ella Peterson, Lizzie Peterson, Mary Mathews, Bertha Hicks, Dollie Kruger, Edith Ashheaves. They will return tomorrow evening or possibly Thursday after a long session. They will be entertained by Weston ladies.
Members of the Oka County Court and Commercial Association plan a meeting tomorrow evening at the association parlors to discuss securing county aid for an agricultural exhibit at the Lewis and Clark fair. A delay was caused by housecleaning, with hopes the court will grant a liberal appropriation for the commendable work.
In the state circuit court Margaret Busch received 500 damages from John F. Robinson's laundry after a mishap two years ago. The suit sought 2000. Her husband Mike Busch was badly crushed by hot rollers on the mangle. Testimony argued about the platform condition and trial decorum featured exchanges between opposing counsel.
The Minneapolis Thread Company suit to recover 8760 from Joseph Snyder, tied to a Momimary note, was adjourned this afternoon in state district court. Louis Demmer was shot and robbed, his body found along a Northern Minnesota railway line near Edmond south Dakota.
Harbormaster Pat Warden Jensen completes September report showing 4 arrivals including 46 steamers and 3,782 tons. departures total 68 with 1 steamer and 90,488 tons. passengers arriving 62,670 with total 62,570 arriving passengers. outbound cargo value 4,200,746. Also reports Baker City grain robbers chase. Seville duel ends Marquis Pickman death. Fairbanks Western tour ends with Iowa toiles.
Col Judson of the KR and N industrial department reports from an extensive Western trip that East sentiment now favors Oregon. He says wheat shipments boosted perception, and business leaders he spoke with in Chicago, Minnesota, and Omaha expect Oregon to attract new industries and settlers, with many planning to attend the Lewin and Clark exposition.
In Pendleton a grotesque boxing clash on a vacant lot between Francis the agile Indian and Wild Bill, both intoxicated, led to a brawl. Francis outmaneuvered Bill in the mud as onlookers watched, then the two fled the scene.
Pendleton merchants push for better train schedules with a morning Walla Walla to Pendleton run and an afternoon return. Citizens from Adams, Athena, Weston, Helix, and nearby points seek easy same day trips to Pendleton to keep regional trade from draining to Walla Walla and ensure a regular Pendleton stopover for travelers and shoppers.
John Pillsbury a Milford Mass weaver and dyer born in New England visits Oregon history ties return Northward to Palouse and Eeho districts. He plans winter return to evaluate Eeho district after a recommendation by Massachusetts man Arthur Hovey who previously invested there.
A young Texan farmer from near Deolson, Texas, Mr. Sowers, is in town after visiting friends near Pilot Rock. He plans a winter stay in the county, traveling between points and possibly exploring a Palouse prospecting trip. He notes farming methods differ from Northern Texas and expresses uncertainty about his exact plans. His daughter Mia Lina Rueh is expected to visit during the winter looking for a location.
Fragmentary dispatch from Barcelona October reports a pope oriented three cities or districts and confirms on foot for the mamas. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates. no verifiable events or figures can be established from the readable material.
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