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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
1
The jury found Curtis White guilty of murder in a county case and set a life confinement sentence. A new trial motion and capital punishment issue were noted, with judges and observers discussing the verdict as a key moment in the proceedings.
Washington reports that M. Louie, said to be head of a government supplier unit, is charged with extortion by manipulating ink supply contracts to profit from retirement arrangements. Officials note a definite determination to act against the alleged misconduct.
In Belgrade and Vienna reports show Turkish troops gaining reverses as insurgents lose ground. Villages are destroyed, 14 villages wrecked in Uekuh and Velege districts, 2,000 insurgents dispersed near Monaguir, and 12 wagons of meat and supplies seized near Oshride. A British Commons debate cites Christian dissension as a key issue in Macedonia, with calls to back Austria and Russia reforms. A Turkish gendarme who shot the Russian consul at Monastir is executed, another jailed 15 years. Also, Sumpter Valley Rail line advertises a Baker City to La Grande picnic excursion for riders 64 and older, with a special train and factory visit.
Washington reports disastrous hurricane damage across the West Indies with Port Antonio and Kingston hit hard. Thousands of houses destroyed and many injured or dead. communications failed. Provisions and breadstuffs are urgently needed as relief efforts begin.
General Miles announces support for General Tobin C. Black for commander in chief at Salt Lake City ALE. General Ailes arrives en route to San Francisco and confirms he is not a candidate, backing Tobin C. Black as the Grand Army War evolves for common soldiers, not professionals.
In Chautauqua New York on August 14 Chief Justice Lore of Delaware denounced mob justice and blamed recent Wilmington lynching on failure to restrain mob impulses. He warned that such anarchy threatens the nation if not halted promptly.
William D. English died at 4 this morning in Oakland after an appendectomy. He was one of California's most prominent Democrats and a notable political figure.
Anthony White Laughlin, a 65 year old Oregon pioneer and former Lane County resident who fought in the Rogue River uprising, died suddenly at Butte Montana. He deeded most of his property to nurse Miss Lillen Hare and left about 10,000 dollars in personal property. Funeral set for 4 pm, with detectives probing the case as Washington reports note. The Woman's Auxiliary of the I T U reelected Mrs Kennedy of Omaha as president and outlined joint action with the Typographical Union in Hebe matters.
Grain markets report from Chicago August 14 shows copper and related stocks opening firm with highs near 7 to 7.5 cents and heavy buying. Wheat and corn futures moved with varied quotes and gains noted at Minneapolis and other exchanges amid a general market lift.
Fire hit the Armour plant stables in Kansas City on August 14 causing about 20000 dollars in losses. Two red horses were rescued with limited damage to the animals.
A man named Gilbert Twigg opened fire during a weekly Main Street concert in Winfield Kansas, wounding multiple people. Four were killed or fatally harmed, with several others injured as the assailant killed himself after officers confronted him. chaos spread as the crowd fled and authorities worked to aid the injured.
Portland August 4. An organized gang of boodlers operated under the county administration, greeting all county officers. Taxpayers were defrauded across departments, with headquarters in the county clerk’s office. Expert Black’s report shows Multnomah County years under thieves.
Northern Pacific engineer Tracy sustains burns from boiling water when a water rail ruptures while engine moves to the roundhouse. The accident, Saturday morning, injures Tracy and disrupts operations as fire and hospital teams respond.
Aug 14 Stockton reports the perplexing death of Walter Smith Jr., son of J Walter Smith. The incident, witnessed by prominent locals, involved a sudden collapse and long grave distress before death. Reports describe an unusual sequence and public grief as authorities review the circumstances. Lord Salisbury in London shows some health improvement amid a day of disparate news.
Lord Hamilton warns England may face disruption to routes for India defense as Russia expands influence in Central Asia. He notes prior year troop costs and potential Indian contribution to South Africa force costs. He and Kitchener support the plan to keep troop movements to India, amid food fears and fiscal pressures.
A ten year old child visiting in the country died at Weel Walater from fright. An autopsy suggested undigested food in the stomach and a physical combination worsened by fright, leading to death.
A scattered report outlines a push for an elastic currency system linked to Cuban reciprocity. Delegations including Secretary Shaw and Senators Aldrich, Cullom, and Ledgers discuss fiscal legislation, with the purpose of shaping a conference agenda for the upcoming special session. No bill drafted yet, but aims to prepare a measure for October or November action.
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