12 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1904
Page
1
A terse note reports Ian Vessel at the Golden Gate area with a reference to Bers and a warning that threats may be directed at prey. The fragment hints at danger but provides no full details or dates.
A long mixed report from Sept 12 covers naval actions near Japan and the Pacific fleet, Japanese advances around Liao Yang, and German and British reports. It notes the Lenka and other ships anchored at Union Tilt Works, Admiral McCalla monitoring the situation, and mentions Japanese camps south of Liao Yang, Russian counterclaims, and European political notes including the crown prince Frederic William’s England visit. Wheat prices in Chicago and Berlin market updates follow, with notes on local buyers and prices for wheat, club and bluestem varieties.
Washington dispatch reports Minister Takahiri receiving a foreign office note from Tokyo stating the Mianchuriay army found two kinds of dum-dum bullets among war munitions at Lim Yang. The bullets resemble Russian rifle ammunition and are said to cause distinctive wounds to Japanese soldiers.
Fragmented diary like remarks discuss Walla Walla county farming life and migrant movements, noting markets, fruit shipments, and local sentiments. Mentions Bendertime, homes, and families relocating from ranches as summer pressures rise. locals anticipate future growth amid moving costs and agricultural bargains.
London Sept 12 The French mail steamer Tamise en route to Haiphong from Tonquin reached the Anam coast after a total loss incident with only a single survivor reported.
President Roosevelt vows to continue the Panama Canal policy and antitrust enforcement. He defends actions as necessary to protect American interests, maintain transit, and ensure government legality while praising patience and fairness in dealing with opponents. The address emphasizes navy strength and economic justice as pillars of national policy.
John Wilnot, intoxicated after spending harvest wages, cashed a $27 check on farmer J. B. Todd at Griffin & Murrell saloon. The bank refused payment, he fled, confessed drafting the check, then was found asleep behind Kunkel's implement store and jailed on forgery charges.
About 3000 workers applied at the packing plant this morning with 200 rehired and others remaining in limbo. Police moved to guard the site as tensions flared over fear of widespread terminations and possible reinstatements once conditions normalize.
Chandler, a state agricultural board member, was robbed of 150 pounds in greenbacks on the platform while boarding a train to Salem for the state fair. He lost his pocket roll and notified a friend to arrange funds upon arrival, sitting in Wimbledon as he pondered payment for a bed.
A lengthy, OCR filled reminiscence recounts EIOT Templar’s journey back to Alberni. The piece contrasts California roots with Oregon and California prosperity, noting a sense of change and persistent questions about plans under Cullifor t and McEwen. It highlights broad regional economic contrasts and local reaction.
Captain David Leitiard, superintendent of the dead letter division, shot himself in his office after leaving three letters for friends and wife. A suicide note cited inability to bear the strain of his duties in the Washington Post Office, with no other motive known. Chief clerk August Machen is identified as a former supervisor. incident reported from Washington.
A garbled report claims a veteran thief robbed Mrs Mlagher of jewels, possibly totaling $70,000, as a letter hints at a plan tied to a New York incident and a future development by unnamed parties. The text is unclear but references a notable theft and financial motive.
Fragmentary OCR shows a political or legal notice with names such as Danika Son Flovhting and Perc Mated PON te Dibetiet Mey. Mentions Portland, Louie, and a 100A ticket. Text is garbled but indicates an election or protest context and references an opponent of Porat for tie werlewered tant.
Fragmentary line about Hak Weathewe Cor Maceo Pteethon and a celebration. Mentions port, yarlena pobate, Ld, Alcate Witaeaditte, wankiee, ponti chenge, and pene. Likely garbled records of an event with unclear dates and places.
Washington accepts a bid of 61 667 dollars for 1631s sore of Twelion Init on the Urand Hose reservation in Westery Curagan.
Loheran has completed the purchase of 2075 head of cattle for a total between £55,000 and $80,000, to be delivered for shipment in Pendleton around October. The consignors include Brown & Bummerville Bear Valley 260, M Mills Grant County 200, John Combs John Day 176, Henry Trowbridge Izee 60, Dave Mawill Taee 360, John Laycock Izer 400, James Angell Isee 156.
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