22 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1903
Page
1
Federal attorneys report days remain for the Packers to appeal to the Supreme Court against the Final Decree in the beef trust case. They may seek reversal, though confidence grows that no appeal will be filed due to their failure to timely petition for an injunction before the court's deadline.
April 22 It is learned Edward Jofy Malin will rest prior to his wedding at Rome and likely not visit the pope. The king plans to remain incognito in Naples for a week to recuperate and avoid fatigue during royal duties.
St Paul April 22 Great Northern will quietly settle its differences with its trainmen the general manager announcing willingness to confer with the trainmen s committee New wage scale adopted Northern Pacific differences with its employes settled today new wage scale and abandonment of double headers take effect immediately
Chicago April 22 Officials of the Rock Island system deny reports that the Golden State limited California flyer will be discontinued in May They say the train has been profitable during the winter and business between the Central West and the Pacific Coast has grown so extensive that it will require superior passenger accommodations year around.
The annual meeting of U S Catholic hierarchs began in Washington with Cardinal Gibbons presiding. Before the session, Moneigner OConnel was installed as the new rector of the Catholic University, while Bishop Contay, the retiring rector, was welcomed after his appointment to the See of Los Angeles.
Frankfort Ky April 22 Assistant Secretary of State under Powers Mathews testified again in the Howard case He said he did not see Howard in the hallway after the shooting and that Taylor ordered soldiers to the capitol after Goebel was shot
New York April 22 Thirteen Italians were arraigned in the murder of Benedetto Madonia whose body was found in a barrel. The case against Morello, reputed gang leader, was dismissed while a witness summons was served. he is expected to turn state's evidence.
Morocco reports say Mullia Mohammed, brother of abdicated ruler Bultan, has been proclaimed emperor. In other news, St Norbert College in De Pere Wis held a formal dedication with Bishop Mesmer presiding. The Atlantic Transport Line launched a New York to Southampton fortnightly service aboard the Menominee. Alfred George E. of Perkins Neb died at St Anthony's Hospital after a heart failure following a westbound train incident. relatives plan to claim the body.
Huntington businessman J S S Locke has secured a contract with the Oregon Lime and Plaster Company to haul 10,000 tons of gypsum from the gypsum mine to the lime kiln on the Burn River.
Chicago reports that a new giant coal deal links Central Illinois fields to Hill system railroads in a $80 million plan. Great Northern, Burlington, and Northern Pacific would open Northwestern markets for Illinois coal, with a 40 mile coal region and a 10 mile Jacksonville to Concord link to connect to St Louis operations. A deal with Alton to ship coal to the Hill line is noted while Piltsore Coal stockholders appear heavily involved and C E Wales denies a formal combination.
The Interstate Commerce Commission began the second day of hearings on coal road pricing. W. R. Hearst’s witnesses cited earnings outperforming other lines by two to three times, while ex Judge Campbell of the Reading road angrily denounced newspapers for agitation and accused New York press of exploiting Pennsylvania coal interests. He warned of requesting permission to raise freight rates as the hearing continued amid sharp exchanges with counsel Shearn.
New York April 22 eleven hundred brokers and officials plus 4000 guests attended the opening ceremonies on the floor and rooms of the new Stock Exchange. Russell Sage and J Pierpont Morgan greeted the crowd as President Peabody and Mayor Low accepted the building. The Stock Exchange was described as a kaleidoscope reflecting global commerce. For golf Portland April 22 the Pacific Northwest Golf Association championship opened at the Waverly Club with players from Butte Helena Vancouver Seattle Victoria Spokane Tacoma and other cities in a three day program.
Mix and Griffith prepare a 100 acre tract on the Julian Moore farm northeast of Moscow to be planted with corn wheat under contract with M J Shields Co seed merchants. It is a novel commercial crop for the Moscow area with yields historically up to 70 bushels per acre, with expectations of 45 to 50 bushels. A portion of last year’s grain was used for stock feed and reportedly fattened animals well. Nearby the New York Stock Exchange opened its new Broad Street home with a formal ceremony and speeches.
The ninth annual National Municipal League conference begins in Detroit with hundreds of delegates including city officials. The opening session features welcomes from Mayor Maybury and John Davis. Sessions cover uniform municipal accounting and papers on civic federation and police reform.
A conference in Pittsburg opens to unite Congregationalists United Brethren Methodist Protestants and the Christian Connection. The plan, if feasible, would form a single denomination approaching 1.2 million members with local self government and creeds likely to be loosened. Names and structure would be debated as the four bodies consider unity across Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland and Indiana.
In San Francisco on April 22 a church inquiry began into the Sacramento missionary bishop over charges of conspiring to establish a Vallejo mission, ruling on Ascension church without a hearing, and trespass into the parish plus a reference to playing tennis.
An April 22 report from Frankfort Indiana describes a post office safe explosion during a burglary. Officers and robbers exchanged pistol fire. a physician returning from call was badly shocked by the blast. One robber claimed to be wounded amid the shootout.
Scouring Mills will restart on May 4 after a full overhaul with extensive alterations and plant additions to boost capacity. New equipment includes a complete set of rubber rolls from Beaton and a large capacity combing machine arriving soon by freight.
John Brown a colored man was arrested last week on charges of stealing a bottle of wine and two bottles of beer from the Louvre during a cellar clearing at the saloon. He is also charged with stealing clothing from Henry Shorter of the Louvre booth. He awaits arraignment in the county jail.
Joneon Cox suffered a painful bicycle crash yesterday but was not seriously injured. His face was swollen from bruises though no bones were broken and he recovered consciousness within an hour.
Captain Dreyfus demands a fresh government inquiry into his case in Paris on April 22, basing his request on revelations by Jean Jaures in the Chamber of Deputies. He cites forged evidence as a major issue underlying the original trial and its outcome.
Manila April 22 Lieutenant Colonel Harry Sprole of the Cav cavalry, described as temporarily insane, shot himself in the head while at West Point after arriving from New York. The incident end a career marked by military service and a high rank in the regiment.
In San Diego on April 22 the revenue cutter Minning beat the training ship Alert by two and a half minutes in the gig race. Prizes totaled about 2000 dollars with six war ships present. one sailor won 1W0.
In Boston on April 22 F J Clark a wealthy blind musician and Harriet Nichols a talented blind singer eloped and wed despite relatives objections citing their affections. The story describes a hasty marriage amid opposition and uncertain motives.
Charles Cunningham predicts a county wide shift to small holdings as overstocked flocks push intensive methods. He began a 6000 sheep clip and notes wool profits, labor costs, tariffs, and a 2000 ram shipment marking a record export in eastern Oregon. He cautions gradual change over two to three years.
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