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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
1
Reports from Chicago and New York warn of a looming meat famine as striking Packers refuse to ship cattle and independent butchers prepare to close. Picketing remains rigid with police distributed to prevent trouble while City markets show only two to three days of meat supply left amid fears of stock destruction.
A mob attacked a street car transporting non union workers to packing houses. Clubs and stones were used injuring several people seriously. Three arrests were reported as authorities investigated the assault and streetcar safety.
Word received today states Charles B. Spahr of Outlook and Current Literature vanished during the night of August 30 from the steamer Prince Albert cruising the English Channel between Dover and Folkestone. The message says he either jumped or fell overboard while traveling in Europe for his health.
A special train of colored business men from the King's County association is said to head toward Sagamore Hill on September 1. Two bands reportedly left for Sagamore Hill to greet the president, who may have already departed for a picnic with the boys.
Marion Kansas on September 1. Fairbanks delivered a presidential style speech reviewing the Republican party's achievements and aims. He emphasized mobilizing support and outlining future goals, stating a need to rally ten thousand supporters.
A large fire destroyed much of the Armstrong Packing facility today, with authorities estimating the damage could reach 500,000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze as smoke curled above the site and investigations begin to determine the cause.
A government note indicates The Standard plans higher payments for crude oil. The report cites increased compensation expectations and potential impact on markets and producers.
A partial report describes a wreck affecting traffic in Redding California. One line notes an extra cost for freight and a track left near Keunet with uncertain details. The fragment provides minimal readable facts about the incident and its impact on transit.
Governor Chamberlain issues an official call designating Labor Day on September 6. The proclamation urges observing the holiday by closing places of business to allow employees and employers to meet in friendly social intercourse.
Major John E. Mapa late general of the army rests with honors in Portland. War veterans and G A R members attend the service held by Rev C E Culten. Burial at Lone Mr cemetery follows the funeral in a solemn ceremony.
Government proceeds from the 1895 Manila battle are being distributed after six years. A. W. Brown started the distribution to 2000 recipients with 375000 dollars to be shared among officers and sailors. Dewey himself receives 17 dollars. The prize relates to the May 1, 1895 engagement.
London and Tokio reports confirm Russian right center at Liao Yang in retreat as Oku and Nodzu close in. Kuroki has turned Kuropatkin’s position to the north, with Japanese forces pressing from the north after heavy Russian losses.
Salem September 1 The Open River Association and Portage Railway board adopt contract for Dalles Celtic portage railway. State pays 102000. any excess funded by Open River Association after bids invited. construction to start once executive approval and preliminaries complete.
Chicago shares opened in September at a header level and closed near par as oats prices traded around 32 percent. The report notes little change in overall sentiment with 1.0 dollar figures cited for close and open relative to the prior session.
A newly appointed general delivery clerk is reported amid unclear text noting a former role at Migs Marine and references to an extension in an area aid scheme. The source text is fragmentary with several unreadable segments.
A small excursion boat with passengers was overwhelmed by a gale near Vale today. Progleves aboard were lost as the vessel sank, with authorities reporting multiple drownings and ongoing rescue efforts.
In a Seakharoff dispatch the Japanese under Kuroki are confirmed to have crossed the Taltse river. A division of infantry with cavalry and artillery crossed first and advanced, fording the river and moving toward Liao Yang in two columns. Fierce fighting followed between Russian and Japanese forces.
Chicago dispatch notes an extra from Jiji Shimpo the Japanese wartime paper announcing that Chinese resistance leader Liao Vang has been captured by Japanese forces. The report emphasizes the swift development as of four o clock in the afternoon.
Rome reports via Italian Militaire wires a Liao Yang battle tally: 27,000 total casualties for the Japanese side. Russian losses include 16,000 killed wounded or prisoners, 45 cannons destroyed, 16 cannons, 40,000 rifles, 200 wagons captured, and 20 wagons destroyed. Japanese losses estimated at 12,000 killed and wounded.
London dispatch reports St Petersburg that General Stackleburg was wounded in the Jiao Yang engagement yesterday but stayed in the line as fighting continued late into the day.
Surrounding forces report Kuroki's unit crossing the Talisho river to the east and north of Lisosang near St. Petersburg. One division has crossed on pontoon bridges with additional troops advancing, signaling a rising push in the area.
From Liso Yang an official message says General Krosveki commanding part of the Russian front was seriously wounded yesterday during combat near St. Petersburg.
Reports from the Lian Yang battle say fighting continued until midnight with heavy casualties. Japanese forces crossed a minor canal across the Yaltse river northeast of djee Yang, while Kuropatkin ordered a retreat from the main works. The expected withdrawal did not occur under Japanese pressure and the armies rested in their positions with no resumption by six this morning.
General Stoessel reports Japanese attacks on Port Arthur on August 23 and 26 were repulsed. He says the czar’s congratulations celebrated the garrison’s bravery, and that from today assaults will be repelled with God’s help.
H L Eirkinson, commander of the Knights Templar from Cleveland, was found strangling in two feet of water during a Salt Lake bathing trip en route to San Francisco. He was rushed to a hospital, lungs filled with salt, and died after attempts to revive him failed.
The Pendleton vestry will meet to extend a formal invitation to Rev Henry Dixon of St Joseph Michigan to become rector of the Episcopal parish succeeding Rev Powwine. Dixon, a Harvard and divinity school graduate, has served at Media Pennsylvania New York City and St Paul Minnesota and founded a career in theological education and ministry.
Three Alaskan steamers reach Seattle bringing large sums and cargo. The Dolphin ships 122 passengers and consignments to the Canadian Bank of Commerce and U S assay office, while the Valencia carries 501 salmon cases and fish oil. The Portland of Alaska Commercial brings a $12,000 gold brick from the Apollo mine at Oga.
New York September 1 Justice Awmond of the supreme court granted Nan Patterson an administration bill in the absence of opposition from Jerome. Bail was set at 26000 dollars.
London report in the Mirror states John D. Rockefeller plans a London bank with a capital of many millions of pounds sterling. The announcement signals a major expansion into international finance by the prominent American industrialist.
Cambridge dispatch reports H. Barber, vice president and director of the Commercial Bank of Cambridge which failed on June 14, stayed at Los Angeles Hodlenteck Hotel with an assumed name and a woman described as his fiancée. An arrest order was issued. Miss Currie Norris, to whom Barber was engaged, left Ohio after his departure and has not been heard from. Barber is said to have moved from the Hollenbeck and is believed to be in hiding at a lodging house.
Mrs Susan Stewart of Assensor Dayton H Stewart is at death's door at her son's home 1117 Fourth Avenue. She suffers nervous prostration from the shock of dynamite placed near the Stewart family with intent to blow them apart.
Hugh Rogers a cock sewer sustained a badly lacerated hand while unloading sacks from a Hartnem Lang powder bin platform. A sack broke open causing him to instinctively steady himself as he jumped, resulting in injury to his hand.
City council minutes report street lighting complaints with lights often late. The body adopted 7:30 p m meeting times and ordered Umatilla river levee repair to start. A Bush street sidewalk petition was referred to the street committee. Mrs August Stangier received a liquor license. Street cleaning to begin. August payroll warrants approved.
Walla Walla reports rapid repairs at the race track for October. One hundred stalls are being built to accommodate up to 300 horses, with owners applying for feeding space. A cleaning crew removes rocks and preps the grounds as 62 horses train and more arrive next week, aiming to surpass past meets.
In Marseilles on September 1, the ongoing maritime strike leads to closed flour factories and one hundred thousand workers locked out. The action mirrors workplace disruption tied to shipping stoppage affecting the city’s grain and food production.
Less than a week after the body of C. C. Ellis was found on a Wea ton mountain road with a gunshot wound, Umatilla county peace officers continue the investigation. The case remains unsolved as investigators press for clues and motive, with the community awaiting any breakthrough.
In Harrington Washington on Toesday three assailants tried a robbery against harvest workers but were thwarted by the workers courage and quick police called to the scene.
The Philippine exhibit at the fair in Washington was robbed of about $25,000. Dr. W. AL men reported the loss and are overseeing the investigation and compensation process.
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