15 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1903
Page
1
Frank, a surrendered fugitive, testified in Kentucky that Powers and Governor Taylor offered 2,500 to kill Goebel, with threats if he spoke. Cecil said a partner arranged a follow up to murder Goebel, while Youtsey offered to assist. Witness cautions remain about consequences of truth.
Judge Hartman reports a letter from W J Spillman of the Agricultural Department announcing that Matt Crosby, formerly of Michigan, will visit in July to establish an agricultural experiment station in the Blue Mountains. Crosby will work with local citizens and the county to introduce cultivated grasses and forage plants, with broad local support pledged.
A Guardian article by a yachting expert says Shamrock 10 is the most puzzling American boat, capable of losing some races easily and winning others with equal ease. It favors Reliance as faster in wind but weaker overall.
In Rome Mascagni received a rousing ovation upon arrival at midnight. In Chicago Wheat markets today, April 14, wheat closed around 0.07% higher per bushel, reflecting modest gains in early trading.
Tulare county residents claim Outlaw McKinney will be captured hourly with D G Overall leading the Collis posse. They allege he is a coward preferring long range fights and say orders demand killing him on sight.
Chicago April 16 C D Bird son of Auditor Bird of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy was arrested on embezzlement charges. He cashed a customer’s check sent to his employer. New York April 15 Rabbi Gotthell of Temple Emanuel is sinking and likely to die within hours.
A report from Constantinople notes Albanians and Christians in the Souli district of Lower Albania refuse to pay taxes. The stance signals rising resistance to fiscal demands in the region and could affect local administration.
The Inland Empire Baseball League organized in Walla Walla with Robert Burns as president. Representatives from Pendleton Dayton Colfax and the city attended. A provisional 8 game schedule was set with a $87M salary limit and league under National Organization protection. Offices elected include President Burns Secretary Sayres Treasurer Cohen and several vice presidents. Forfeits and emergency funds established, gate receipts split, and umpire fees fixed. A long schedule of games and special events was adopted with home teams providing balls and scorers.
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor plans in the Federationist to rebut President Parry of the National Manufacturers' Association. He asserts Parry is irrational and malicious and defends organized labor’s bid for peaceful social and industrial relations. Gompers credits labor with enduring attacks and rejects Parry’s calls for conflict.
British Cable Officers report a 40 to 60 foot sea serpent seen off Bamfield Creek with a horselike head. Officials say locals and an Indian witness described a large head, 10 foot body lifted, moving at torpedo speed toward Harley Bay. Revelations stir coastal fear.
Boston on April 15 reports Dr Reo, a Harvard graduate, has been tendered the post of official dentist to the Saxony court, succeeding American dentist O Arlen who was banished after the Princess Liantse eloped with Obron.
The governor general of Turkistan reports an earthquake in Andiachan destroyed thousands of houses. The death toll has not yet been ascertained.
Vienna dispatch reports Turkish troops massing in Salonica district. A band of Bulgarians was captured with dynamite intended to blow a bridge. An Italian dispatch states the assassin of the Russian consul has been sentenced to death.
The first anti alcohol congress in Germany met in Bremen with 1400 delegates from America and Europe. In Kentucky the Grand Commandery of the Golden Cross held its annual meeting in Owensboro with over 200 delegates and plans announced for a two year term. The Mississippi State Medical Society opened its annual meeting in Vicksburg with President H J Sutherland presiding as papers on medical topics were to be discussed over two days. In New York a baseball pennant race for 1903 opens with Chicago at St Louis and Boston at Philadelphia under threatening weather conditions.
A report says a Turkish courier traveling from Janvima to European Turkey was killed by brigands who escaped with $17,000. The incident occurred as the courier carried funds across the region.
Walter McCurdy faced denial of trial and was jailed in Hermosillo to prevent disclosure of information on mining transactions tied to the Yaqui Copper Company. Reports say he will be sent to Lower California salt mines under Mexican authority as punishment for alleged forged telegrams. Local Americans express concern over confinement.
Striking marine firemen attack the freighter Shaw at Pennsylvaniastipe in Cleveland. Three special police aboard as strikers swarm the ship with revolvers and drag scabs from the deck. Police arrive and arrests are expected amid intense excitement.
The funeral of Brigham Young, president of the Mormon Church, drew about 7,000 mourners in Salt Lake City. Representatives from every church organization attended the cortege, with dignitaries and members from surrounding towns. Young left four wives and 26 children to mourn his death.
President Loubet arrives for a formal international greeting at Alglere. British Italian and Rivela squadrons participate in a harbor ceremony with continuous cannonading. French squadron escorts Loubet in flawless formation as crowds witness the grand ovation.
A cyclone touched down near Peterman and Hurt on Monday, leaving ten dead and twelve injured. Witnesses report a narrow path of destruction as authorities confirm casualties and damage from the storm damage in the Alabama region.
A World idle patch from London denies that the crowd prince Wid Loulde are to be reconciled. It is asserted in Dresden that such reconciliation fe impos t he.
A stove accident in Portland ignited an old can causing a fierce explosion. The injured woman, identified as Jih-Me, suffered severe burns and remains hospitalized. Authorities investigate as medical staff provide treatment.
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