01 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
1
Fifteen members of the national strike are reported silent across Shenandoah and Soldiers. Sentries are posted, yet no disturbances arise as strike leaders advise patience. Government troops may withdraw soon, ending potential unrest for now.
A lone dispatch from West Virginia on August 1 states a team is en route to New York to serve Keller's injunction, detailing the morning departure and legal action.
York, Aug 1. Operators agree on action to end the strike in the anthracite region by September 1. Details circulated today.
G M McKinney, head of Harriman railroads' agents, plans a systematic campaign to increase population and output. Based in Chicago with west coast ties, he will recruit Producers across states to expand settlement, farming, dairying, and exports via Union Pacific, O R Central Pacific, and Southern railroads. The effort seeks broader utilization of resources and elevated national wealth.
Gloucester Mass August 1 The first labor strike in the history of the fish business pursued here since 1828 is on. Over 1000 men and women went out last night.
Captain R. M. Berry takes command at Norfolk navy yard today, relieving Captain G. A. Bicknell who will serve as commandant of the naval station at Key West.
Lot Livermore becomes postmaster this morning after a broad staff overhaul at the local office. He learned of the appointment from the East Oregonian two months ago and prepared to assume duties August first, with only two of the old clerks remaining.
A New York World critique questions strike loss estimates after 11 weeks of coal stoppage. It notes operators claim $27.22 million loss in coal prices and strikers $12.7 million in wages, while production drops 12 million tons and onhand stock rises about $20 million in value, suggesting operators gain from higher prices and act as squeezers.
Fragmentary note describes a plan to lobby the legislature to include property in reserves. References officers joking about wool and yard wide, mentions a round-up and Kans. Vague and damaged text.
Aug 1 reports say a small community near Western Union oil fields spent a sleepless night camped around fires as shocks struck at intervals, the strongest at 7 39 am with two quick jolts. A large frame home of Juan Carreara was destroyed and residents fled amid heat, rumbling underground noises, and fear of a eruption.
Dover August 1 Heldien the long distance swimmer left Cape Grisnez to cross the English Channel and was forced from the water at six this morning eight miles from Dover due to a strong tide. He had covered 30 miles in 12 hours and 22 minutes and plans to renew the attempt on August 12.
Northfield Mass August 1 The 20th annual general conference of Christian workers opened with a large attendance. The two week program features eminent speakers including Rev G Campbell Morgan Rev Stephen Band Rev Dr Walpole Warren Rev F B Meyer Rev J Whitcomb Brougher Rev Dr H C Mabie Rev W Ross Rev L C Broughton Rev H W Pope Rev John Kelman and Rev Dr Henry G Weston among others from cities like Liverpool New York Atlanta Edinburgh and Chester.
The officers and executive committee of the Pennsylvania State League of Republicans clubs meet at the Walton Hotel in Erie to set the time and place for the league convention and the formal opening of the Republican state campaign. Erie is favored as the meeting site for political reasons after bids from several places.
In New York on August 1 a large portion of about 5000 Amalgamated Painters and Decorators members went on strike seeking a 50 cent daily wage increase after the Interior Decorators and Cabinet Makers and Master House Painters Associations refused. The demand calls for at least $4 a day for plain painting and $4.50 for decorating.
Notre Dame Indiana August 1 The annual portiuncula procession began this afternoon at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Held each year on August 2 it will run through tonight and all day tomorrow closing at sundown tomorrow. The church is among few in America not maintained by the Franciscan order.
In Bow Street police court Colonel Arthur Lynch an Irish member of parliament was charged with treason and committed for trial. The action marks a major political case in London with Lynch facing imminent court proceedings.
Paris August 1 President Loubet signed a decree at a council of ministers meeting ordering the closing of 400 congregational establishments. The action targets religious schools amid government measures.
San Francisco reports a brighter wheat outlook across the Pacific Coast as harvests begin in Washington and Oregon. Prices are higher, California yields are averaging well, with some sections producing above average. The overall crop outlook is stronger than earlier in the season despite no equal to last year's nominal yield.
The Highland Cadets Battalion of Montreal accepted an invitation to Portland Maine for Old Home week. They depart Montreal this evening and stop in Lewiston until tomorrow afternoon before continuing to Portland.
Grand Haven Michigan August 1 The Northwestern Amateur Rowing Association regatta opened at Spring Lake with rowers from Chicago Detroit Grand Rapids Milwaukee and other cities competing. A dozen events are on the program from single sculls to four oared shells.
In Savannah Georgia on August 1 a 20 round fight is billed between Eddie Lenny from Chester Pennsylvania and Tim Callahan of Philadelphia before the Savannah Athletic Club. Both fighters have trained hard and look well conditioned for the contest.
London August 1. Lord Paunce fote's will was proved today. He leaves £64,000 to heirs and named beneficiaries. Probate records detail estate distribution and executor.
A terse reflection notes that friendship endures in name but falters under strain, suggesting relationships survive primarily by shared history rather than active support or resilience in hardship. The remark underscores loyalty as a fragile social construct tested by challenges.
Seattle August 1 Oregon convict Harry Tracy staged a midnight hold-up at Jenkins ferry. Refused transport across the Columbia until daylight and guarded his captive. An hour later he robbed a rancher of thirty dollars twenty miles south of Wenatchee at Wasi.
Heavy rains across July devastate PA county farms with widespread damage. Farmlands suffer flooding and damp conditions while an aggregate loss climbs into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Officials report multiple rainfall events totaling hours of downpour.
New York August 1 reported Morgan may retire from Intercats management due to health. George W Perkins, age 40, is cited as successor and was offered 800000 dollars two years ago to join Morgan’s inner circle. He planned the Northern Securities and led large deals.
About 25 000 bushels of wheat were sold to Balfour Guthrie Co at 52 cents per bushel. William and Morton Temple sold their 1902 crop for 62 cents. A L Knight bought for Balfour Guthrie Co. The Temples own over 1000 acres in Fulton averaging 30 bushels per acre, with enough threshing to cover it. Barley yield was 35 bushels per acre but wind damage occurred.
New York market report by J L Ray & Co notes wheat held a firmer tone with higher close than yesterday. Storm damage in the northwest depresses spring wheat acreage, signaling potential price upturn soon. Close yesterday 74 opened today 74 range 74 14 today 74. St Paul 186% Union Pacific 107% Steel 39%. Wheat in San Francisco quoted at 1.13 112 cents per cental.
Rescue teams labor at Wellong ong Mount Kemble mine after an explosion. Thus far 27 bodies recovered and 149 men and boys have been taken out alive. About 127 miners feared dead with more bodies recovered as the New South Wales parliament adjourns in sympathy.
A 1900s economy stance urges halting government funded summer trips by customs officials to Europe and the Lakes. It criticizes planning by the district attorney's office and the board of general appraisers, noting private secretaries and repeated deployments. It calls Secretary Shaw to scrutinize necessity and funding.
N Bolat Monagas receives appointment as Consul General to New York from General Matos, leader of Venezuela's revolutionaries, effective when barracks are captured.
A stock notice promotes the Washington and Oregon Electric Railway Light and Power Company offering 16,000 to 40,000 shares with par value, now selling around 90 dollars per share. The document frames the issue as an investment, not speculation, mentioning a capital amount of 1.6 million dollars and the distribution of shares at 100 par value.
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