26 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
1
April 26 New York reports a likely great strike among anthracite coal miners after hours of talks between miners operators and the National Civic Federation conciliation board led by Potter. A deadlock persists with a joint three‑organization committee planned to seek settlement next week.
Chicago April 26 with William A Day special assistant to Attorney General Knox the beef trust inquiry moves to prosecute 20 members. If packers conspired to fix prices they face injunctive relief to stop operations. The interstate commerce commission probe hints at further damning evidence.
The Capital news paper at Salem announces support for George Chamberlain the Democratic candidate for Governor. The decision is influenced by Chamberlain’s stance on militia officers and broad support in the Journal’s view.
The Texas League begins its season with Port versus Green of Texas on April 26. Detected signs point to a strong start this year with teams like Fort Worth and Sherman featured as part of the league’s expansion and success.
Sensational reports from Portland reveal planing mill owners across the Northwest have formed a compact to resist nine hour day demands. Portland workers threaten to strike next Thursday if no settlement is reached, and mills plan to close to refuse further orders, jeopardizing the city’s building boom.
A four day session is planned next week with adjournment from Thursday to Monday to give Capitol employees time for cleaning. Senate debates on the Philippines civil bill continue daily, with conference reports on the pork and Chinese exclusion bills expected. Sugar trust interests in Cuba will be investigated early in the week, and the Philippines committee will resume inquiries into tortures of Filipinos. In the House the omnibus public building bill gains right of way followed by the anti anarchist bill.
Nearly 3000 Odd Fellows attended the dedication of the Odd Fellows' new home in Portland. The Oregon grand lodge officers presided over the ceremonies. The refuge will house aged Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
Paris reports that with general elections looming tomorrow the nation will judge the Waldeck-Rousseau administration. Voters, though often less informed on national issues than Americans or Britons, possess a sharp instinct for what advances France's glory and wealth, and a sense that a strong premier has guided affairs for three years.
The Grand Monument Association completes plans for its annual banquet at the Waldorf Astoria tonight in honor of Grant's birthday General G M Dodge will preside with speakers Senator Burrowe Michigan Representative J E Watson Indiana Representative Champ Clark Missouri and Meg Thomas H Hubbard New por
Portland April 26. Laundry Workers Union, 300 members, plans a strike tonight after employers’ association refuses higher wages.
Liverpool April 26 Managing Director Ismay of the White Star line today denied that the Mone had been sold to J P Morgan or any other interest.
New York April 26 Archbishop Corrigan slept well and his condition shows improvement as doctors report a more favorable outlook after a comfortable night.
The queen’s temperature and overall condition show improvement, with medical staff reporting a more favorable state and continued monitoring to ensure steady recovery.
A large crowd filled Baker City streets and the opera house as Democrats opened their state campaign. Geo E Chamberlain led speakers including J H Raley and W A Wann. the crowd hailed Chamberlain’s critique of government waste and urged flat salaries for state officials to curb extravagance. The event featured a torch parade by the Young Men's Democratic Club and a post rally reception at the Sagamore. Chamberlain spoke on economic reform and state budgeting, signaling a vigorous Eastern Oregon campaign.
Prices of flour beans potatoes and canned goods rise 15 to 80 percent as pork and mutton advance again while beer holds steady. Dealers say price levels have not been this high since the Civil War and note broad increases across food essentials.
The wheat market improved with prices up four points from yesterday. Liverpool rose, New York opened at 814% and closed 81%. Export shipments for the week reached 8,750,000 bushels and the visible supply is set to drop. Other quotes include Sugar 126, Steel 16954, St Paul 16954, Union Pacific 105%.
Washington reports from Bogota that fierce fighting near Guatavia, about 45 miles from the city, involves some 15,000 troops. Uribe revolutionists have twice been defeated and are retreating as government forces advance.
Mrs C B Wade of Pendleton and Mrs G R Chiles of Roseburg were elected president and vice president of the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs W S Daniway of Portland, an honorary life member, presided today.
The GREAT WIND STORM caused loss of life and heavy property damage across the Middle West. Reports from Joplin indicate two killed and several injured as telegraph and telephone lines were prostrated. In Chicago winds reached 72 miles per hour, the strongest since the Galveston cyclone, while Galveston reported 78 mph during the hurricane.
Southern Baseball League opens in Atlanta on April 26 with eight teams Memphis Nashville Atlanta Birmingham Shreveport New Orleans Little Rock and Chattanooga. Teams are unusually strong and evenly matched, signaling a magnificent pennant race through September 21 as fans prepare for a busy season.
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