04 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1903
Page
1
April 4 dispatches report a near conclusion to a wage and work rule settlement between trainmen and railroad officials. An accord appears close in both freight and passenger divisions, with a likely 16 percent increase and adoption of revised working rules. A national Mineworkers meeting is called for Monday to review reports and potential actions.
A large Indiana party leaves Indianapolis tonight headed by Governor Durbin and staff to dedicate battlefield monuments at Shiloh next week. General Lew Wallace accompanies the party as a key speaker. General Gordon will represent Tennessee, while Secretary Root is unable to attend.
Colonel William F Cody and the Buffalo Bill show drew a popular London ovation on the last performance tonight. The season set a record for mammoth entertainments with royal attendance. Cody plans a private world tour then will retire to his Nebraska estate after decades of frontier showmanship.
Columbus, April 4. Twelve inmates of St. Vincent's orphan asylum exposed four hundred children to smallpox. The disease was not recognized at first. Authorities report the outbreak among the orphans with no fatalities noted at this time.
Two Kansas City firefighters John Pugh and William Ridgley perished after rescuing six people from a west side tenement on the fourth floor. The incident occurred this morning as flames swept the building.
The 78rd annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints began today in the Big Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. About twelve thousand delegates attended from almost every state, Canada, and Mexico. Meetings run through Monday night.
In Newport the farewell bachelor dinner for Reginald Vanderbilt attracts young New York society men. The Hill Top cottage on Bellevue avenue hosts a supper by Sherry, promising one of the era’s grand social events.
Indianapolis April 4 President Harry of the National Manufacturers Association completes an address for New Orleans April 14 denouncing unions as un-American and coercive. He accuses labor of mob power, links eight hour and anti injunction efforts to socialism, and attacks Mayor Harrison of Chicago as an ignorant fool amid broad denunciations of organized labor.
President Roosevelt tours the Midwest with stops in Winona La Crosse St Paul Sioux Falls and Yankton on a Easter weekend itinerary. He praises good citizenship pays tribute to foreign born Americans and plans a brief city drive and luncheon in Sioux Falls before continuing toward Fargo and Edgeley.
Albany April 4 The American Telephone and Telegraph Company filed certificates increasing capital from 140 million to 20 million and is reportedly finalizing plans to merge Western Union Postal Telegraph and Bell Telephone companies into a single holding group worth 250 million.
Washington April 4 Admiral Walker and canal commission members depart Wednesday to Panama to arrange preliminary canal work, contingent on ratification of the treaty by the Colombian congress.
A close Roosevelt confidant has asked Crum to resign as Charleston collector to relieve the president and allies of embarrassment. He was promised an equally good post elsewhere where his color would not be an objection.
The St Francis levee board at Memphis will request $1,000,100 from Congress to reinforce levees damaged by recent floods. Arkansas is asked to authorize a bond issue of $500,000 to assist the work.
The Athena trial of Professor J D Hawes centers on alleged cruel and unjust whipping of James Purdy, 16, son of Rammuei Purdy. County Attorney Halley leads the prosecution with defense by Balleray and McCourt as Mrs Hawes testifies to the offense.
J T Hinkle reports from Milton and Freewater that semiarid lands below Freewater are in high demand and rising in price due to strong demand. He cites W C Gallaher, who has developed 160 acres mainly alfalfa with orchard, illustrating successful land use over 13 years.
Chicago Wheat weakness noted with prices at 724 S per brahel and wild cotton market activity in New York. Speculators pressed for gains amid uncertain demand as short sellers face mounting pressure.
London April d The Globe's correspondent reports that after inquiries at the highest official levels the government rejects any immediate Home Rule measure. They deem the current economic policy toward Ireland the best antidote to demands for separation and self rule.
Great anxiety in Gibraltar over the steamer Bambra four days overdue with a cargo of gunpowder and dynamite. Reports say a submarine explosion off Gibraltar Tuesday raises fear she was blown to pieces. The vessel carried 4% pieces and men and six passengers.
The court completed arrangements for a large pageant for the visit to western tombs starting tomorrow. Nearly 10,000 people will join the party, with troops guarding 80 miles of railway.
Portland April 4 two thousand carpenters and other Building Trades Council members may strike Monday if wage demands are not met. Employers' Association rejects all demands and many carpenters have already walked out.
Pendleton authorities announce that several taxpayers have turned in cash as part of assessment roll disclosures. Officials say the payments were recorded as required and will be reviewed for accuracy.
Mercantile assessments reveal pressures on local businesses as asset strain affects firms. The work centers on property values, tax implications, and merchant resilience amid rising costs and economic shifts in the district. Local officials review assessment methods and potential relief measures.
The Pendleton Progress Club adopts constitution and by laws, declares itself non partisan and nonsectarian, fixes monthly dues at 1 dollar, and names Provident Alexander vice president and Cohen treasurer among nine officers. May Day celebration set for early next month, with a preliminary committee listed including Alexander Toutach Cohen Roosevelt Lyons Boettcher Sharp Clarke Hoch and Nolf.
Lowell textile workers vote to hold a labor demonstration in the near future. The textile council expects a parade of mill girls to participate, signaling organized action by workers in Lowell, Massachusetts, on April 1.
William Harriman, brother of Edward Harriman and a New York figure, dies in the Plaza Hotel from a complication of diseases this morning. The report notes his status as a member of the Harriman family and ties him to the Western railway magnate lineage.
A widening crevasse caused by a fine cro ado at Providence on April 4 resulted in 1,000 feet blown and notable damage. Timmensie reported bitter outcomes from the event and ensuing damage control efforts.
Rev Shellabear of Singapore Malay sia will speak at the Methodist Episcopal church Monday evening April 6 at 7:30. He will wear Malay attire and discuss habits and dresses of the people while sharing insights from a furlough interpreting scriptures into the Malaysian language. The lecture is free and all are invited.
In police court this morning a white man and an Indian were convicted of being plain drunks before Judge Fitz Gerald. The white man paid six dollars for discharge from custody while the Indian, short on cash, will languish in the city jail for three days. A lone vagrant was also before the judge and given two hours to leave town.
A baseball game is scheduled for tomorrow at the Alta Street grounds between The Wonders and The Clerks with no admission charged. Local officials note the event as a community exhibition and expect a light turnout.
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