09 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1903
Page
1
Fragmented wires report labor unrest, strikes, and arson across Europe and North America. Dutch and English ports face walkouts and picket clashes. New Orleans and Rome amid shipping tensions. painters, miners, and iron workers strike, with injuries and arrests cited. Arbitration talks and patron notices rise as authorities seek restraint.
A New York insurgent reporter in the National Park was arrested by soldiers while attempting to reach the president’s quarters. He was with a dog that was shot under park regulations. Roosevelt and John Burroughs left Major Pilcher’s quarters at dawn.
The two Shamrocks took a spin this morning under light canvas at Weymouth. The first led at the start for a short distance, but the third swiftly overtook and passed her.
James J. HI returned from Europe aboard the White Elar Uner Teutonic, docking in New York this morning from Liverpool. The vessel arrived as April dawned, bringing the traveler back to the city.
Report alleges several Missouri lawmakers were paid 1000 dollars each by Daniel Kelly the baking powder lobbyist to oppose a bill prohibiting alumni baking powders. Governor Odell sought requisition papers for Kelly while other items note Colorado launch delays and East Coast christening.
Chicago April 9 Five thousand invitations have been saved by the Hamilton Club for its thirteenth annual banquet in observance of Appomattox day. Henry Watterson of Louisville will be principal speaker with Rev. Thomas C. Green of Cedar Rapids and Congressman Cuchman of Washington among toasts responders.
Manchester reports Joseph Chamberlain has told Ambassador Choate he intends to visit America next fall. He wants the trip informal and strictly domestic in nature.
Match declared off in Portland for April due to Carter Reilly? The event billed for tonight has been canceled.
In St Paul Judge Sanborn ruled that the Great Northern and Northern Pacific merger violated the Sherman anti trust act. The Northern Securities Company is enjoined from voting stock and dividends, with stock returned to former holders. The decision declares the merger a restraint of trade and an example of unlawful combination.
News of the Northern Securities case spread through Wall Street at noon as the stock plunged from 198 to 108. Traders expect the ruling to be appealed to the Supreme Court. A J P Morgan & Co. spokesman declined to comment until official advice arrived.
Crowds across Denmark cheer King Christian IX on his eighty fifth birthday as thousands line streets and a palace balcony appearance marks the royal celebrations. Emperor William, Queen Alexandra and 60 royal family members attend while diplomats and singers from the Royal theater perform and exchange greetings. The king, in good health, reaches the fortieth year of royal service amid a network of marital ties linking European rulers.
George Gallagher alias Holmes was taken in Seattle three weeks back after a Taunton murder warrant. He admitted to breaking into the Taunton home at midnight, shooting Joseph McMahon and his wife, and escaping. The man had served in the army and Taunton officers arrived last night to hear the confession. In other news, Montana appropriated 40000 for a World's Fair exhibit for St. Louis 1904.
Portland scene reveals Dr Willis A Silliman of Seattle expelled from the medical society for unprofessional conduct. A detective hired to force his divorced wife from town sues for remaining contract money after delivering only part. The case shadows a plan to wed another woman amid fear the first wife could harm him.
Berlin dispatch reports the crown prince of Saxony plans a visit to former crown princess Louise of Lindau next week amid talk of a possible remarriage. The Saxon public supports Louise, hoping for restored alliance and life as it was before the departure with Giron.
An aged czarina in St. Petersburg is reported gravely ill with peritonitis and influenza, confined to bed as she plans a visit to Paris. Officials note King Edward will travel to Paris in May.
Violet Potsfield was killed when a Oregon Short Line passenger train struck her near Labi Utah this morning. A group of school children fleeing horses on the grade escaped with minor injuries or ran down the embankment. The incident occurred as the train approached. Chicago Wheat prices were quoted at 4.70 per bushel in Chicago.
An old paper claims freight cars needed to move all goods would create a line 6200 miles long, enough to span from the Atlantic to the Pacific and beyond. It notes 1,408,472 freight cars in service and about 20,000 more than two years prior, yet still insufficient for current demand.
The Salvation Army has grown into a major spiritual and practical agency over 38 years. It acts weekly to aid the sorrowful, reclaim the abandoned, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, reach the forgotten, and guide all toward righteousness. Its annual week of prayer and self denial runs from April 6 to April 15, urging community support.
Illinois Senate approves the Mueller bill by 44 to 1 enabling Chicago to own and operate street lines and railways after a municipal election backed the referendum, signaling the city’s future control of transit. A separate line reports a cave-in in Staunton, Virginia, at a bank building disaster burying workers and causing multiple injuries.
Lexington remembers famed American trainer Hull who mentored Maud 8 and other horses on the Woodhull farm. The longtime figure, linked with Edgewood and Belmont circuits, drew national attention for his training career and success.
Reverend John Uren, English born and longtime minister, died in Dayton Washington from blood poisoning following a fall three weeks earlier. He preached across multiple towns including Goldendale Pendleton and North Yakima before settling in Dayton. Survived by his wife, aged about 60, who aided him as an invalid for years.
James Whittemore, Pendleton pioneer born February 28, 1837 in Perry County Illinois, died at 4 40 am at his home at Tallroad and Cowtile. He came to Oregon in 1862 with his parents, settled in Kopene then Pendleton in 1869, living there ever since. Survived by wife, daughters, and one son, all Pendleton residents except two grandchildren. Funeral is tomorrow at 10 am in the boi, Rev. Diven officiating, burial in Olney Cemetery.
Stock growers from nearby areas attend the first annual meeting of the Northwestern Stock Growers Association in Bel Fourche. The gathering began today and will continue tomorrow as officers chart plans and outline membership.
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