21 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1903
Page
1
Amid scattered wires a session of the executive committee on a mining dispute yields no public statement. Reports from Radovitch note fighting between Turkish troops and Bulgarians in Macedonia. London reports Vanderbilt marriage rumors. Various items touch Venezuela negotiations and a phone strike settlement in Montana.
On a Sunday morning around 10 o clock William Rogers a member of the Thirtythird Company First Artillery stationed at Fort Canby was accidentally drowned at McKenzie Head just south of the fort. He fell from a rock while climbing with fellow soldiers as breakers washed him out to sea. The Fort Canby lifesaving crew are sounding for the body. He was 28 years old and a native of Lown.
Chicago Federation of Labor urges AFL to invade Indiana with 1 organizer and $100 to build a bulwark of rebuke around D M Parry president of the National Manufacturers Association. Parry's New Orleans address inspired the resolution. San Jacinto Day observed in San Antonio with floral parade and battle of flowers as city hosts visitors and civic groups.
News from Rome reports King Edward prostrated with fatigue. Physicians are greatly alarmed and hurried his departure from Malta. He has been ordered to take four days of absolute rest at Naples.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened a hearing in New York on April 21 in the case of William R. Hearst against the Reading and other railroads over alleged unreasonable and illegal coal transport rates for anthracite.
The Kaiser Wilhelm II the world’s longest and swiftest vessel was sighted 40 miles east of the Nantucket lightship this morning on a maid en voyage from Bremen. She was expected to reach the pier at 7 this evening and showed nearly 24 knots on her trial trip, possibly the day’s fastest.
The weekly crop report signals returns of cool wet weather slowing spring wheat germination in Minnesota Iowa and South Dakota. It cites rainless periods needed in central and west gulf states southeastern Rocky Mountain slopes and warns of slow corn planting across the corn belt. Southern California irrigation water is assured following rain while Oregon reports crop injury from freezes.
Wilkesbarre April 21 John Mitchell and his men were up early investigating the causes of the Philadelphia and Reading lockout. Mitchell refuses to discuss the matter but reiterates his belief that an amicable adjustment will be made within a few days. All other questions have paled into insignificance.
In Indianapolis on April 21 Cantrell’s trial heard continuation of the defense’s case. The defense offered no disproof testimony and relied on Cantrell’s insanity plea only.
William Jennings Bryan arraigned Grover Cleveland in a Jackson county Democratic Club banquet address in Kansas City. He urged moral courage over ability, warned against pretenders, accused Cleveland of deserting the party, and said Cleveland betrayed supporters during his administration and ruined his opportunity since Andrew Jackson.
William Mohr was arrested for allegedly beating his 10-year-old daughter Lillian in North Yakima Washington. Home Finding Society took charge of the child after Mohr released custody to the organization. authorities fear Mohr may lose more children if behavior continues. Mohr reportedly lives with a second wife after previous unions.
Promoters of a major Pacific Coast flouring mills consolidation have dropped the project for the present. If any action occurs it will not be before a month, and the scheme may be laid aside. New York moneyed men, unable to take up new outside schemes, declined it. Wilcox of Portland Flouring Mill returned from New York.
In Minneapolis on April 21 mills halted operations to protest discriminatory flour vs wheat freight rates. Railroads offered assurances without formal concessions, prompting millers to resume. One Minneapolis-Chicago line showed signs of breaking from the concerted action.
Stockholm April 21 The official report notes distress in northern Sweden and that the relief committee has funds available to support pastures if care is prompt. It contrasts water supply in Eastern and Western cities and discusses ancient and modern times and Asiatic water practices.
The Driving Association starts improvements on the city Vin us to the driving park road with scraping grading and debris removal. Work will begin May 20 and water for the project will come from hydrants and a park tank powered by a gasoline engine. Subscribers and interested residents meet tomorrow at 7 30 pm in the Commercial Association parlors to elect officers and conduct business for the new association.
Pendleton Circle No 627 Women of Woodcraft and friends hosted a farewell party at Mrs A Kimballs residence for Mr and Mrs J E Krause. A gold silver berry spoon souvenir was given. The Krauses depart for San Francisco by rail to Portland then steamer.
Inland Empire Teachers Association votes to hold next session in Pendleton in April 2004 marking a return to the city after a three year interval. Newly elected officers include President French Weston State Normal College Aret viet president Nowlin Umatilla county May Scott Idaho state superintendent Bond Walla Walla EF Bd Conklin chair of executive committee.
A massive fire destroyed the Pacific Meat Company packing house on the Tacoma flats Sunday. Estimated loss around 200000 with dress meat stock and livestock burned or ruined. Superintendent John C. Boyle escaped death by leaping two floors down the elevator shaft amid a dramatic blaze witnessed by thousands. The fire, Tacoma’s most spectacular in memory, caused extensive damage though exact insurance value is uncertain.
April 21 report states independent operators in the Anthracite Region refuse to enter a lockout with Reading Co of Mahanoy City Pennsylvania. The Reading lookout continues as talks falter and workers face ongoing bargaining efforts amid uncertain coal production.
Public school pupils in Butte Montana threaten to strike demanding earlier dismissal at four o clock instead of five. The move follows protests over long hours and excessive study loads affecting students across district schools.
Adams the polly King was convicted of a money policy game and sentenced to one year in prison plus a $1000 fine in New York. The case details show Adams facing a jail term and monetary penalty as the court’s action.
London April 21 Wavelet's Pride wins the Metropoli tan stakes at Epson Downa with Richard Croker's Liquidator placing second and Prince Florize third. Nine Korara ran. Noted Orater Dead. Independence Mo April 21 Colonel John Crisp noted orator and politician died at his home this morning.
Missouri Lt Governor Lee is reportedly at risk of indictment for bribery or perjury after failing to appear before the St Louis grand jury. General Fox of Missouri and Attorney General Crow are cited in the rumor as pressing for his testimony.
San Francisco report says Michael Nihil shot his wife in his grocery at 11 this morning after declaring she wouldn’t stay and had robbed him of all his money. He then tried to kill himself with the remaining cartridge but survived the attempt.
Ex congressman Wheeler and Morning Register editor Wilhelm fought near the federal building in Paducah over an editorial. They were separated by friends and witnesses described the clash as a tense, deadlocked confrontation with no clear resolution.
Chicago Wheat in Chicago on April 21 shows bid at T6h 17? cents per bushel, indicating market activity for grain futures and cash trades.
In Clarkeburg West Virginia April 21 Fairmont Coal Company Clarksburg Fuel Company and independent operators of the coal district have raised miners wages by 20 cents per day and laborers by 10 cents. This marks the second voluntary raise since January 1 and is described as the highest wage level since the Civil War.
April 21 reports from Constantinople and Sofia describe the Kone niah division of 16 battalions called out for Balkans campaign. In Sofia a rebel group is defeated with 60 captured, while Turkish forces repel revolutions at Zenvola and Menetik after six hours of fighting. Two judges are shot in Albania, one Armenian, one other, with the killer fleeing.
Bakersfield, April 21. A runaway double team crashed into a funeral procession on Nineteenth street. Two women died and others were severely injured. Al Huts, accused of Tibbet's murder, raved in the county jail. He is described as a confirmed dope fiend and deprived of the drug likely fueling his condition. The public sentiment against him runs bitter.
Hearst charges that coal carrying roads violated the Interstate Commerce Act. A special commission hearing today drew a large bar of counsels from the several routes to debate protection, freight charges, and coal pricing amid a long standing dispute. Fireman and a Mail Clerk killed. engineer and two passengers fatally injured in Fort Scott wreck. A broken rail caused the collision near Everton Missouri, wrecking the engine, express, mail, and baggage cars.
Joseph Cox was hurt this afternoon when a handlebar of a bicycle broke and threw him forward onto his face on Bard Street. He suffered a badly broken and lacerated face.
Berlin April 21 The kaleor has ordered the introduction of gray uniforms for the entire German army. State Senator Frank Force this morning posted bond of 4000 pending his appearance at the July term of the county court. Jefferman City April 21.
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