15 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
1
Fragmented text mentions burning areas, city threats, military actions, and international figures. References to Russian field marshal, Japanese forces, and “Lena Mare Inland” hint at a wartime setting with blockades, armaments, and fortifications. Readable elements are sparse. core facts are obscured by garbled OCR.
St. Petersburg dispatch reports General Stoessel at Port Arthur notes Japanese fortifications on Siman Mountain and other positions while continuing bombardment of the fort and harbor. On September 2 the town endured 260 shells. Proclamations demand Russian surrender asIndies forces mass west of Port Arthur.
A massive blaze in Halifax centers on the wharf area with several force warehouses in flames. Firefighters, aided by imperial troops and a 2000 strong army fire brigade, fight the fire as officials request assistance from Dartmouth. In Madrid, anarchist Flores is arrested with detonators and compromising papers aboard after arriving from Paris to target Premier Maura.
O R and WN freight activity expands as wheat moves eastward toward Portland. Miller, general freight agent for the Oregon Railroad and Navigation, forecasts a crop 50 percent above some years but not larger than 1900 to 1901, with plenty of wheat for mills. Robert Burns of Wadi Wille accompanied by Nerden on a tour through Eastern Washington, visiting Dayton and Connell, amid optimism for Northwest business tied to Snake River project completion.
The Burlington road and Navigation Company obtained a verdict in Aurimaulie county before Judge Ellis, blocking construction of a wagon road right of way across O R N tracks. Plaintiff aided by J G Wilson. defendants represented by Judge S A Lowell. The decision followed review of the law’s validity.
Chicago reports say up to 10000 stockyards workers will be idle this winter as hours shift to full time for butchers, 260 workers found work today, police cleared crowds seeking jobs, union stores suffer slow contributions, and intra union tensions rise amid partial returns to work.
Reports from Sept to Sept 16 describe violent weather in New York and nearby harbors. Barges and a three masted schooner were lost or driven ashore from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Tugboats Ashton and Dur foamed and sank with crews drowned. Life savers rescued others. overall damage widespread along the coast.
In Columbia Kentucky a family tragedy occurred when a fire destroyed a tree under which five children of Mr and Mrs Jesse Gapp were buried. The parents were severely burned while trying to save the children and may die from their injuries.
The It. & X. company and the county assessor dispute property management and valuation. Arthur Spencer represents the railroad. Judge Fee and DA Phelps represent the county. Arguments focus on property description vagueness and full compliance with law. The case concerns a $15,000 assessment and a water-dedication issue, with proceedings continuing in county court. The railroad seeks a revised valuation to £6600.
B Behrens arrives from Portland to Pendleton to serve as local representative of the Trans-Continental Freight Inspection Bureau. He will inspect long distance freight to The Dalles and Walla Walla to verify proper rate classification and report any misclassification to the bureau. His duties include detecting shipments with improper rates and coordinating with C R K N and W C R to resolve disputes.
New Saratoga Sept 15 The Republican state convention was called to order at Thi4 today Frank W Higgins was nominated for governor by acclamation Woodruff withdrew M Linn Bruce of New York City was nominated for lieutenant governor Platform expresses confidence in Roosevelt pledges unwavering support and_upholds gold standard and protection policies Special emphasis on national regular form and administration
Six heavily armed men involved in a Tuesday robbery near Letts were found hiding in a hay stack near Winfield as a special train escorted from Mucatine toward the scene. In Minneapolis Minnesota Ames fate still faces ten indictments for graft.
XN Oliver has shipped 12 car loads of timothy this season to Portland and expects to ship as many more as soon as Cars-la Grande Observer can supply trains. He seeks additional orders and rapid car allocation to meet demand.
Charles S Black was nominated for governor today by the Democratic State Convention in Trenton New Jersey on September 15.
A fragmented report notes petitions in Imatilla County to call a local option vote. It mentions signatures needed, precincts Millon and Vreewater, and clerk checks, with references to prior voter turnout and registration. Separate items report a Tuscaloosa jur y, lynching aftermath, and political meetings in St Louis and Vienna.
The city council moved to enforce the sewer district ordinance requiring all residences to connect to the sewer and directed the sewer inspector to enforce it. Unanimous vote followed. last month only four connections were recorded. Mayor absent. several council members present including Murphy Johnson Wells Ferguson and Henn. The meeting also discussed better fire protection for the Heights area and possible purchase of 600 feet of hose and related gear. Treasurer Hamilton’s August report was read and placed on file.
Fragmentary report notes clay prices and quotations with unclear entities. It mentions wheat values and slight shifts from recent quotes, referencing open interest and a few points movement.
The piece reports on fair events and officials including Judge G A West of Albany and Mr Went gate of the agricultural board. It mentions a track performance by Chaney and a record time, plus receipts and exhibits by Frank Clrter of Butte. The text is fragmented with several garbled names and sentences.
Senator Hoar remains in poor condition in Worcester on September 16, with only slight improvement and no clear gains in health. Medical staff keep close watch as officials report limited progress and uncertainty about recovery.
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