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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
1
Topeka reports the Kaw river rising rapidly with heavy flood waters submerging farms and streets. Bridges washed out and temporary structures failing, turning city into an island as crews race to replace swept repairs before winter.
Senator Knute Nelson on the Alaska investigation committee condemns the transportation monopoly for keeping freight rates high and says it must be broken to unlock Alaska’s growth. Oregon City reports Southern Pacific property in Clackamas County valued at 1.0, doubled from last year, with 130 000 acres and miles of roadbed. attorneys seek to lower the assessment at the board of equalization. Nebraska sees more settled weather and subsiding floods. corn crop not generally harmed. A crashy note says Mrs Alexander Winton, wife of the auto magnate, jumped from a 76 foot cliff into Lake Erie and died. Highlands Georgia reports no yacht movements today as rain falls. Lipton praises Reliane’s effort yesterday.
In dense morning mist the three masted Booth sank after colliding with the Whitney off Stonington. Five crew and one passenger drowned including a grand nephew of Senator Hawley. The Whitney rescued the boat’s captain. Goods aboard include leather, hardware, valued over $6000. leather likely unharmed, hardware OK. The wreck occurred minutes after sighting land then dissipated with sun and wind.
Three quarters of valuable wheat land totaling 480 acres changes hands to M A Rigby for 82000. The Hig farm lies five miles north of the city on the ridge between Umatilla river and Wild Horse creek. G W Rigby had previously owned part since 1891 and the Rigby family farmed it. the balance was bought from Charles Brown. M A Rigby is a son of G W Rigby and has resided on the farm for two years. The land is premier wheat country with high yields and this year a fallow period follows. The price averages over 42 dollars per acre.
Dispatches report ongoing violence around Adrianople and Kilowose districts with insurgents seizing villages, burning guard houses, and villagers fleeing to coast areas. The Orient railway dismisses Bulgarian staff amid suspicions of ties to rebels. Prince Ferdinand urges Macedonian independence from Turkey to the Czar and Emperor Joseph in Sofia.
Washington aug 28 Turkish officialdom said to be gratified by the murder of Magelssen and Macedonia troubles worsen daily. Gunboat Machias and cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco ordered to Beirut, with Admiral Cotton ready to sail. Roosevelt acts directly with navy amid diplomatic friction. Turkey pleads ignorance. Leishman reports Turkish officials deny retaliation. Marines may be dispatched if disturbances spread.
Ogden Utah Aug 28 The second section of the returning G A R train from San Francisco was wrecked last night by a defective switch. One messenger M Blackman of Minneapolis was injured. Two express cars laden with silks were almost totally destroyed. The money rose in immense
The Columbia River fishing season ended early with poor runs. The Seifert cannery near The Dalles processed only about 1,000 cases against an expected 8,000. Salmon runs were weak and uncertain, leaving fishermen and canneries short of targets.
Two cases in city court, Jesse Cooper fined six dollars for drunken and disorderly behavior while working on the sewer. He resisted arrest and paid the fine to be released. Harry McDonald appeared for drunkenness, was fined but unable to pay, and sentenced to three days in jail.
Dr C J Smith to investigate a Cosby Street child reportedly ill with scarlet fever after Dr Cole’s absence. City health officer will assess the case this afternoon to determine the illness and required actions.
G W Allen of Kamela prepares to cut logs for J D Casey at Meacham. He has acquired eight team horses from W F Waterbury of Long Creek and is outfitting a log ging outfit to haul logs to a small mill on a Meacham creek tributary and to ship rest by spur to Pendleton. Casey aims to unload near Alta street grounds to build a mill here soon, with logs stored locally until operation begins.
Joseph Graff, a trusty convict in the Walla Walla penitentiary serving a forgery sentence, escaped with 40 days left. He fled north toward Pendleton country, then south of Walla Walla, with guards Eubanks and Zaring pursuing. A $75 reward is offered for his capture.
Miss Flora Walker departs in the morning for Portland to visit her winter mistress K F Henley and will return before school opens. On return she will join Pendleton Academy as an instructor. Miss Burton will fill her place at the Owl Tea Store in this city.
Seattle workers vote to unionize amid a disruption with non union drivers taking wagons. About 200 men affected, half union, wages around 82 dollars monthly and 40 to 50 dollars per month historically. They demand an eight hour day and higher pay due to extended overtime.
A party led by Fr. HW Wewell of the reclamation bureau visits the Echo Country to assess irrigation potential. Accompanied by H M Savage J H Lippencott M A Moody and J T Whistler they survey water supply and ground conditions from Southern Idaho to Oregon before reporting to the government. The group plans further travel to Kehoe and Washington to coordinate the evaluation.
The professional program at Shields Park featured Bartel Simme Stanley and Seamon and the Bron. The event saw a week of wood in every seed with all artists in their times. A large crowd attended last night as a handsome prize was to be awarded tomorrow night.
Ready for the match, LowWie and Person, both in excellent condition, prepare for tonight's first-class wrestling exhibition. Hie Huitoh at Prayer, and supporters claim the event will showcase strength and skill in a robust display.
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