10 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
1
John Ferrier confronts the Sacred Council of Four about arranging his daughter’s marriage to a member of the elect. The family weighs escape from Utah as Young exerts coercive authority and Lucy braces for an uncertain future under the prophet’s reach.
John Ferrier confronts two young Mormons, Joseph Stangerson and Elder Drebber's son, over who will win his daughter's hand. He threatens them with eviction, while Lucy Ferrier urges restraint as tension mounts about family loyalties and church authority.
An elder farmer in a secluded settlement faces a chilling siege as numbers on the wall shrink from twenty eight to three, signaling a deadly countdown tied to his daughter's honor. He clings to life, fearing the council and guard orders, until a mysterious night knock interrupts his dread vigil.
Bridget describes language slips as she adapts to American speech, mispronouncing phrases like tatera and vembulary while recounting a tale about a friend in the city. A Friday subway blast rattled kitchen dishes, illustrating the bustling urban scene.
Parson arrives at his new country life and stirs talk as a bear’s presence draws attention around the local area. A porter retrieves items as the scene unfolds with curious onlookers and residents observing.
The text argues that personal self perception differs from others opinions about us, noting that our own views can be sensible while others may hold foolish beliefs about us. It contrasts inner clarity with external misjudgments and suggests a reflection on identity.
The strike persisted as prominent mine operators rejected arbitration and denounced the miners union. Federal troops were discussed to protect workers, with court actions considered against the union. Both sides planned to resume work locally, signaling the dispute would continue in Pennsylvania collieries.
The president urged all parties to act for the public good amid a winter fuel crisis. He warned that the urgency of the situation requires cooperation between operators and miners to avoid further hardship for the general public.
Vice-president and general counsel David Wilcox of Delaware and Hudson Railroad asserts workers face an extensive union campaign using picketing and other methods. He says enforcement will end if illegal disassociation and hours rules are violated, echoing remarks by other operators.
Rioters attacked company property smashing car windows and cutting ropes. National Guard was stationed after Bheril Gill ordered action. Non union workers surrendered for protection while some joined the strikers. A man was badly injured as mobs seized him amid the chaos.
Thomas F. Walsh of the irrigation movement spoke at the Colorado Springs session. He urged the congress to address rural improvement and beautification of homes to foster pride and spur action. He stressed the East’s stance will rise or fall with the movement's perceived start and urged early effort.
Washington reports a possible path to ending the coal strike. President and advisers envision Mitchell of the United Mine Workers persuading miners to return to work. A national and Pennsylvania state inquiry into the anthracite coal situation could lead to relief measures for miners.
A digest of wealth, markets, and local developments from across Oregon. Notes include a wood post office safe incident, enrollment and sessions of Wil come medical department, Chinaman leases, smallpox and quarantine emphasis, Indian war veterans bond request, harvest hands held up in The Dalles, Ashland cold storage meat company formation, Marion county crop prospects, Oregon university added sociology department, Baker City pneumonia death, Washington county exhibit sent east, pardons sought for burglars, Butte Creek fair success, and plans for Roseburg district fair in October.
In Wilkes-Barre on October 7, coal operators in the Wyom region say they will press to open additional collieries. They claim military protection for workers and families is needed. United Mineworkers official Roscavage cites influx of Polish, Slovene, and Italian laborers brought by an agent of the labor bureau for factory work but sent to mines.
Wheat and barley prices quoted across Walla Walla and valley grades. Flour and millstuffs list various grade prices. hay, cheese, wool, mohair and meat items show per pound or per ton figures with regional and grade details.
President Flynn of the Caled Mineworkers of America announced orders for all Coal & Tron Railroad miners at the bloc to halt work. About 1,600 miners affected amid a dispute over union agreements and striker actions.
The Norfolk and Western railroad issued orders for an employee to run coal trains Sunday through Virginia and beyond to speed coal delivery. State law bans freight trains on Sundays, but unusual conditions are said to allow the move without violation.
On October 7 a Burlington west bound train and the Northern Pacific east bound express collided head on between Columbus and Park City on a curve. Two men were killed and engines and several cars wrecked.
A town of about 20,000 residents faces great alarm as a local crisis unfolds in Sen itecade de Mesanpa, prompting emergency measures and widespread concern.
A mine explosion at Lawson mine near Black Diamond Washington on October 4 killed eleven men and injured one. Bodies show severe burns as victims lay cramped in the No 4 south and No 4 north sections. others escaped toward the slope as dust and coal choked the scene.
Ex governor John Whiteaker, Oregon's first chief executive under the state constitution, died at his Eugene home at 7:45 last night after a prolonged illness. He had suffered strokes thrice in recent years and leaves a wife, two sons, and a daughter. Funeral services under the Evigene lodge A F and A M are expected Saturday.
A political figure served as Speaker of the House in 1870 and President of the Senate in 1876. The individual led Congress responsibilities for Oregon in 1878 and held the position of Collector of Internal Revenue at Portland in 1885. The person died in 1902.
Cleveland observer reports Colonel Myron T. Herrick, treasurer of the Association, overwhelmed by hundreds of daily letters containing small contributions to the memorial fund. Some time since the effort began.
New York Oct 4 William Nelson Cromwell general counsel for the new Panama Canal says he delivered to the government at Paris every conveyance decree concession or other document relating to the Panama Canal Company and its power to convey the canal and property to the United States free and clear of any liens or claims.
A Camden reservoir near the Delaware River broke on October 4 releasing about 8 million gallons of water. The flood overwhelmed the embankment and inundated homes on Twenty seventh street as a watchman failed to open the spillway at the required height.
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