18 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1903
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a mobilized force from Berlin and contemplates an incident in Constantinople, with details limited to partial phrases and unclear chronology. Authorities consider potential actions amid regional tensions, but specifics remain uncertain.
The Frankfurter reports Russia plans a strike on Constantinople while the Mack Sea fleet mobilizes at Sebastopol. Volunteer ships may depart port. Albanians fear Russian action and possible further executions.
Capitalists in New Orleans on April 18 formed a manufacturers’ association that will incorporate with capital of 10,000,000 to build ree in the rice belt along the Pacific. A large portion of stock was subscribed.
Indianapolis April 18 Dr ite Howard a prominent physician was killed when an automobile ran away and struck an electric car. His companion Richard Wright was injured in the crash as Howard collapsed from the impact.
Irregularities in the postoffice deal center on a dead letter sale conspiracy by clerks who allegedly bid in letters containing money. The charges claim the action at the time did not include the chief offenders and note dismissals amid the scandal in Washington on April 18.
German press renews attack on America as European squad arrives in Marseille Berlin April 16. The critics say only Washington can explain why the Marseille visit is seen as an affront to Germany and refuse to soften their stance.
York reports a barrel victim identified by over 100 men in a search while investigators seek links to Buffalo. A separate item notes actress Beryl divorced from husband William Wright, a deserter, and a late alert about Edwin Gould's yacht overdue near Annapolis amid storm fears.
In Berlin on April 18 Admiral Thomsen, commander at Wilhelmshaven, stormed out of an Anti-Alcohol Congress in Bremen during Dr Frohlich of Vienna arguing poverty fuels drinking. He cited politics and exited as protests rose, after the chair refused to draw lines.
An outbreak at Stanford University has led to thirty reported fever cases. Officials consider a dairy cow source and compare it to a similar outbreak at Cornell College, with investigations ongoing in Palo Alto on April 18.
Dr Matthew Gardener, chief surgeon of the Southern Pacific, died this morning after an operation for appendicitis. He held a national reputation for surgical skill and contributions to medicine.
Weymouth April 16 Lloyds agents examine the Shamrock I and report a dented boom needing replacement while the hull shows little or no damage.
On April 18 eight thousand naval officers and marines landed and passed King Edward in review at Malta. The day was marked by a severe sandstorm reducing visibility and dampening the ceremony.
Wampum Pa April 18 At 10 o'clock this morning an attempt to rob the First National Bank occurred Henry Willoughby a baker was ordered to surrender but drew a revolver He killed one robber wounded another and fired five shots Willoughby was wounded in both legs The dead robber remained unidentified The wounded accomplice aided his comrade to escape
Emporia Kansas April 18. The National Bank at Allen was robbed last night of 2600 dollars. The robbers blew the safe and nearly wrecked the interior. The heist was discovered when the bank opened this morning. In Admire four miles away the post office safe was blown and robbed last night likely by the same gang.
A six month old girl, daughter of farmer Jones, was dragged 200 yards by a panther near Matoy. Her brother, armed with a club, chased and beat the panther away, rescuing his sister. The child suffered a badly lacerated back.
Navy Department has no objections to landing of the Dutch German cable on Guam. Chicago wheat market reports a bid of T7 1/2 and shows prices at cents per bushel.
A letter page debate shows local business leaders urging support for a school bond proposal to fund new facilities. Advocates argue the district needs refuse to fund two room cottages for eight and twelve room buildings, noting the benefits for farmers, residents, and long term growth. Opponents favor script funding over bonds.
About 25 000 people watched the launch of the armored cruiser West Virginia at Newport News Virginia on April 14. Governor White led dignitaries from West Virginia with senators and representatives and army navy officers from Washington. Miss Katherine White christened the ship with a champagne bottle. The cruiser will be 626 feet long, displace 16 000 tons, draw 24 feet, and reach 22 knots with 23 000 horsepower. It features six inch armor belt, four 8 inch turrets, fourteen 6 inch guns, and a varied secondary battery. comparable to Nebraska California Maryland Colorado South Dakota class ships.
In Astoria Oregon on April 18 the delivery of salmon to canneries rose sharply from the previous year with all river canneries operating. Gear in the water shows little abundance of gillnetters, while traps and seines are quiet. Fish are small, averaging 10 to 12 pounds, but the quality is high for early season.
William Sunday former Chicago league ball player has been ordained as a Presbyterian minister He played under Captain Anson for seven years and with other league clubs He was one of the players in the world to in 1888 He had been auditing and preaching for long years
A large late night snowstorm hit many districts of Austria with Baden reporting three feet of snowfall. Widespread damage to vines and frost injuries were reported across affected areas in Vienna and surrounding regions.
Four crew members of the Independence, which arrived from Grand Banks, were lost in Thursday storm off Gloucester. They were washed overboard while shortening sail.
A special committee of the Central Labor Union in Washington accuses the Post Office of favoritism and non merit based promotions. It claims mall equipment orders favor specific insiders and alleges a promotion ring influences rank advances under Colonel Thomas P F Graham. Reports tie a Brooklyn promotion ring to New York investigations.
Bertie Phillips aged 15 was robbed of $1,000 in gold by four highwaymen as she traveled from a saloon in Portland. Two suspects were arrested shortly after the attack.
The Portland lumber mills refused to sell lumber to contractors using union help, triggering a build spree as two structures rise with more likely. The Building Trades Council planned action that night. In Frankfort Kentucky Jim Howard testified denying Youtsey, Goebel, and Taylor statements about Goebel’s death, claiming he was in a hotel room when the incident occurred.
A fire today in the Alhambra hall of the ble building destroyed the hall and threatened the older part of Marseilles. Fire crews battled the blaze as flames spread toward surrounding structures.
The National Association of Manufacturers elected David Parry of Indianapolis as president at its eighth annual convention in New Orleans. The gathering rejected a radical revision, chose Pittsburgh for the next meeting, and urged a motto of pair play to the workingmen while opposing anarchistic labor influence.
Officials say a man deposited 1840 in a Woodbury bank that had lain buried in his yard for years. Most of the money was in $20 gold pieces. The same bank also received a box of gold silver and nickels from another man who carried it in a wheelbarrow due to its weight.
Senator Hanna declares Parry does not reflect the views of intelligent manufacturers and plans a forthcoming public response. He will address Parry, president of the National Manufacturers, in Din attack on organized labor before the Amalgamated Iron Work era.
Lincoln April 15 A Nebraska woman Leana Littl was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of her husband David Cliy. She proclaims innocence, alleging perjury as the basis of conviction and denouncing the verdict as the greatest injustice.
George Jordan, a boatbuilder, shot and killed his wife and wounded his 11 year old son before shooting himself. The tragedy, attributed to jealousy, occurred in New York on April 14.
Main Goom Glung of Bristol reports an 114 foot long hoist being slung to the Reliance today as builders await fret trial week amid preparations for the vessel's upcoming demonstration and launch events.
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