28 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1903
Page
1
A large guard is posted at the Deering steel yard as Blacksmiths and metalworkers walk out in sympathy with the warvester plant workers led by Al McCormick. Union officials report no violence. several workers discharged, others remain on strike while extended talks continue.
Washington April 28 Bremerton a town adjoining the Puget Sound Navy yard once under a ban due to alleged demoralizing conditions is to be used again on official representations from Seattle citizens. The navy department has withdrawn the restrictions. The gunboat Ranger will be sent there shortly for an extensive overhauling.
A morning blaze in Prohibition Park, New York, destroyed the mammoth prohibition auditorium. Built twelve years ago, it hosted many political meetings and the estimated loss runs to about 20 thousand dollars.
In St Louis on April 25 crowds rush to ready the Louisiana Purchase Exposition as President Roosevelt and foreign ambassadors visit the grounds. Builders sweep debris and finish key façades while flags rise and crowds anticipate a record turnout for the dedication week.
April 28 report states General Europatking, Russian Minister of War, has begun travel to Manchuria amid expected native uprisings. He may proceed from there to Japan, with his movements stirring broad speculation about ensuing developments.
Glasgow reports a strike of Clyde engineers is imminent due to employer announced staff reductions set for May 1. The action follows warnings of wage or job cuts affecting shipyards and related firms.
Springfield April 28 The house committee investigating boodle charges tied to Chicago traction bills postponed further action after hearing Editor Hindman of the Chicago Inter Ocean who named several prominent figures to appear including J H Eckles Fred Blounte Attorney Bliss and other leading representatives Hindman offered no specific accusations and it was unclear if any direct charges were made Monroe Doctrine Discussion in Missouri Washington University versus William Jewell College debates tonight will examine whether the United States should uphold the Monroe Doctrine against European requisition of South American territory.
Fort Worth hosts the annual Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias conclave opening in city hall on April 24 and running through Friday. Men in swords and plumes provide street color as elaborate entertainment is arranged for visiting knights.
Leopold Wertheim, a wealthy retired New York merchant, was shot and probably fatally wounded by Joseph Simpson, a former watchman, who demanded some secret cabinet meeting. In London, the cabinet discussed Russia's Mancheria requests at a morning session.
Shenandoah Iowa April 28 the presidential train arrived at seven this morning and was greeted by about 1000 people Congressman Hepburn met the president Governor Cummins and party will meet him at Clarinda at the second stopping place the president addressed the crowd from the platform Clearfield April 25 Secretary Shaw joined at Clarinda and spoke briefly there Sharpsburg and Van Wert also heard him.
Seer en ten eue Sie and Eobart de la tee died at 7 this Seong as His chair falls to gy more Chatterton, the secretary of
Montreal April 26 three hundred striking longshoremen attacked non unionists working to load four vessels. Police drove them back with revolvers and military protection was requested with three regiments on scene. Balonica April 28 Albanian unrest shows some hope as Albanians in Lieumaindipeka agree to reforms proposed by Russia and Austria.
Four cases of lumpy jaw were found by City Marshal Rayburn in a herd pastured near the Alliance Flouring mill. Infected cattle were penned for investigation as health authorities search for further cases and monitor slaughter pens and sheds. A separate note states meals after May 1 will be served on No 6 train passengers at Hotel Foley, replacing Spokane cafe service due to increased travel.
In Rome King Edward and King Victor shared an early breakfast and toured points of interest. Preparations intensified for Edward to meet the pope in the evening. In London Robert Hanbury, minister of agriculture and senior cabinet member, died of pneumonia today.
Los Angeles reports Santa Teresa, perceived as a healer with great power, influencing Mexican railroad workers during a wage dispute. The strike caused numerous unionists to quit, and locals note her commanding presence as tensions rise over wages and labor rights.
Pearl Sawyer of Omaha eloped with William Ostrander Jr for a second runaway marriage within a year. She won a divorce and $600 alimony, though not yet of age. The couple, once more joined, hurried to catch a south bound train after a secret December wedding.
The fragment quotes John Wannamaker praising sustained newspaper advertising as essential to building a business. It presents a teacher prompting a student to use the word contents, followed by a humorous misprint about a cow's milk. The passage reflects historical advertising rhetoric and a joke in Chicago Jewish context.
Police say the Williames suspect lured money lender George J. Milla to a Sixteenth Street house and killed him. They claim an accomplice is sought with several suspects including Walsh, divorced husband of Mrs. Milla. The month sees five murders, with Thomas Cummings and J M Howard killed in the same manner.
Judge A. Lowell Speake explains the February 17 law allowing public transportation for eligible pupils at district expense. School boards may transport students two miles or farther, or within two miles if cheaper, and can pay tuition elsewhere if needed. Boards may levy taxes to fund this and even suspend local schools to transport and fund tuition in adjoining or nonadjacent districts. The law is expected to raise attendance in Pendleton and other towns, boosting education and local growth.
Milioron aged 13 years 6 months died at home of cerebro spinal meningitis at 6 this morning funeral tomorrow 2 pm with burial at Olney Cemetery Corley aged 3 died at Mountain Valley home funeral tomorrow Interment Mountain Valley R Reon Pacific Express agent reports company business up at least 25 percent from last year
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