17 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1904
Page
1
The Pendleton Journal plans a detailed write-up on Lathrop and wife's visit to Pendleton. It aims to showcase local business activity and advertise Pendleton property, while noting cooperation with the North Western Star for statewide distribution and broader attention to the fair and concert features.
Students at a university celebrated a victory over Montana University, leading to a campus stampede. The uproar forced professors to join student processions as doors were broken and the celebration ended with a small riot. Nearby, a large outdoor meeting featured Davis and Senator Teenie.
The piece notes freight traffic remains stronger than ever nationwide amid political disturbances and labor unrest. It highlights Pittsburgh Denver towns and Midwest areas, with expansion in the Southwest balancing declines in steel and related sectors. The article cites rapid growth in previously small towns now entering a busy economic phase.
A 16 year old boy, son of Joe Wile of Mountain Home, was kicked in the face by a horse. He suffered crushed cheek bones, multiple fractures, brain concussion, and heavy blood loss. He was rushed to Pilot Rock while unconscious, then began to recover. Latourelle family connections and plans are noted in the church context.
News from Mukden indicates heavy casualties and a broader mobilization plan. Japanese and Russian forces clash along the Shakh River front with significant gun captures and shifting positions as Russia drafts 600,000 more troops. Reports describe brutal combat, rail disruption, and strategic withdrawals amid ongoing siege pressures.
The Catholic fair will occupy the Bowenan Building area for five days starting Tuesday October 26. Promoters promise a picturesque event with enhanced features and novelties, raising funds as a benefit for St Anthon’s Hospital and aiming to support the public institution’s needs.
In Hood River on Oct 17 the Oregon Pres Association adjourned after a short but lively meeting. Portland was selected as the 2005 meeting site, resolutions praising Lewie and Click fair were adopted, and new officers were elected including President J Hendricks Salem and Secretary Albert Teeler Hood River. The event drew large attendance, with Hood River providing elaborate entertainment. Other items note precincts in Baker County voting on Prohibition November 8, and visitors Remon Corral and party in Kansas City ahead of a horse show in St Louis and San Francisco. Also reported: two Army officers killed and a soldier suicide in the Titanis incident in Manila.
Ten contestants from city schools excel in a spelling based contest by FOWL Schmidt, each extracting as many United States president notes as possible from an advertisement. Winners include Bart Milne, Irene Ford, Frances Suling, Nellie Arba, Thomas Moysen, Dom Warger, Linwood Livermore, Magele De Latour, Nettie Follett, and Hunice Vogel. A drawing will occur next Saturday evening October 22 to award prizes.
Folstram Wisconsin is developing the Cold Springs farm as Henry Molstrom, a well known farmer, prepares to build an eight room dwelling for winter use. He is negotiating with Pendleton contractors for the project.
Bowman plans a comprehensive furnishing for a new Pendleton lodging house project. The ground floor will include an office, two parlors, and 42 tool rooms with durable carpeting and furniture. Expenditure is set between $6,000 and $8,000 for the floor, with no immediate plans for third story furnishings or a cafe, though further improvements may follow.
Engineer Miller heads Pendleton sewer surveys as Adams City builds its reservoir and water system. Over 7040 dollars will be expended to complete water supply, with 26 to 30 men laying the 6 inch main. The gravity system draws water from a well, delivering abundant pressure to the town, with a 60 foot diameter by 10 foot deep reservoir. The project starts with 2000 dollars cash plus a 5000 dollar bond issue, and aims to be in operation by December.
Pres Smith received deeds for the first United Presbyterian Church building at Montee and Paulina streets Chicago. Two members secretly bought it and transferred title to the Mormons who will use it as mission headquarters. The Chicago mission expands fivefold as Pacific Coast and Canadian colonization schemes are centralized. An elaborate temple will be built on the site.
The sudden death in Montenegro of Minister M. Schaulich after a court dinner raises poisoning rumors. Prince Nicholas ordered a post mortem examination. Schaulich, a reformer, reportedly had a strained relation with the prince and his widow refused condolences.
Thomas Lipton abandons a new challenger for the America's Cup after failing to secure a designer for the yacht. He will instead promote yacht racing in home waters and focus on local competitions.
Pendleton Shriners who attended El Katif temple in Walla Walla returned home Sunday after 150 Shrine members gathered. Twenty six Walla Wallans were initiated by a Spokane degree team from the temple headquarters. The parade was led by the il Uethioue polentoté astride drome dory. Attendees from this city included T. G. Taylor W. Ferguson Robert Forster C. E. Roosevelt M. M. Wy rick Louis Hunziker W. D. Hans ford J. H. Parkes W. G. Cole Rt. Alexander J H R Dickson William S. Slusher J. J. Kelly and W. Davia.
The Weidemann stock company arrives from Portland and performs at the Fraser Theater tonight in Pendleton. The troupe travels in a special car with a wagon of props and wardrobes. Tom Weidmann leads the company and is a familiar name in Northwest theatre. The show begins this evening.
Pendleton High and Eastern Oregon State Normal battled to a 0–0 draw on a Saturday afternoon in Weeton. The contest saw Pendleton players, described as lighter, stay competitive against the heavier opponents. Players celebrated the result, though the report is full of garbled phrasing and unclear details.
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