30 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
1
Washington August 30. Upon Payne’s return top posts will move from Fourth Assistant Bristol to the First Assistant Postmaster General. The change ends Bristol’s vast patronage and targets his role in the Cuban postal frauds affair. The Hanna faction tightens control, stripping Bristol to a figurehead.
The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina will turn twenty two and Holland readies celebrations with sentiment split. Public affection toward Prince Henry remains cool due to perceived neglect and German ties, while Queen Wilhelmina endures a tradition of loyal yet wary support from officials and citizens alike.
Manila August 30 Frederick Dorr proprietor and Edward O'Brien editor of Freedom fined $1000 each for sedition after conviction. They were sentenced August 25 to six months in prison and fined $1000 for libeling Ben Léegarde, a native member of the Philippine civil commission.
Chicago August 30 Bessie Anthony of Chicago today successfully defended the title as woman western golf champion in the Woman Western Golf tournament.
Constantinople Aug 30 The porte issued an abrupt note via Minister Leishman denying any responsibility for the capture of Miss Stone and stating the act was not committed on Turkish soil, shutting off further discussion.
Roosevelt arrives in Windsor and Brattleboro as crowds line the route to Burlington. School children and veterans welcome the president with flowers while officials plan receptions and a tour including Fort Drummond and Thompson's Point.
Washington August 30 Chinese government asks the state department to act after hoodlums shot and wounded several Chinese subjects at Baker City Oregon on August 8 No arrests were reported and the incident may lead to a claim for indemnity later through Governor Geer and the justice system
In Berlin on August 80 the King of Italy, accompanied by the Kaiser, attended the autumn army review. The monarchs rode side by side ahead of the flag company as a vast throng cheered their return to the city.
A severe hail and electrical storm last night in Greenville County, Virginia, destroyed crops and property worth $100,000. Patterson Daniel was killed and George Sadler fatally injured by a lightning strike in Norfolk area reporting.
Rome reports Monsignor Guidi, the apostolic delegate to the Philippines, has concluded that expelling the friars and selling the lands is the sole remedy after reviewing all papers. Details will be kept secret until submitted to General Taft.
Salem Indiana August 20 Assessor John Davia was shot and killed by Samuel Pavey a prominent citizen this morning following alleged undue attentions to Pavey s wife by Davia The incident occurred in Salem and marks a fatal early morning confrontation with a notable local figure受
London August 30 Richard Croker intends to abandon his dairy farm and resume life in America. He disclaims any political ambitions and shows no desire to reenter public life.
Chief Francis in Boise Idaho on Monday announced the arrest of Wo M Land for altering a draft payable to W H Lam and cashing it for 1083 40. The scheme began with a misaddressed letter June 25 and involved a National Park Bank of New York draft drawn on Harrisburg Virginia. Land kept 980 of the money after a confession and officers recovered the balance. The case unfolded through father son correspondence and bank notices in Boise.
The office of Collector Croker of the new Internal revenue district of Washington was definitively located at Tacoma today and will be opened Tuesday.
Washington Aug 30 Minister Powell at Port au Prince cables that severe fighting began at Cape Hayti on Thursday and has continued since that date. Great loss is reported on both sides and the towns of Marmade and Lambe are totally destroyed.
Carrie Nation was forcibly removed from a Bangor hotel last night after demanding beer and creating a disturbance when refused.
In a rear end collision on the underground at Charing Cross station two trains telescoped this morning. Twenty three people are seriously injured, ten with broken limbs. The tunnel is blocked with wreckage.
Suirlington sees a fierce political finish as Republicans nominate Governor McCullough and a bolting wing backs P W Clement on a local option program. Democrats admit no historic Vermont victory yet expect a split could boost their ballot share this year.
William Koontz aged 35 died yesterday at the lodging house of Thomas Scott on Court Street after ten days of dysentery. Relatives unknown, Koontz had been working harvests before falling ill. Before death he deeded all his effects to Scott, including 700 in cash, instructing a decent burial and that any remaining funds after expenses go to Scott. He was buried this afternoon from Falling's undertaking parlors.
Railroads in the middle west expect Labor Day passenger traffic to exceed any previous peak. Transportation departments face equipment shortages as crowds may be limited only by the supply of train cars.
Mrs. Du Bois of Sparta is missing after becoming separated from a hiking party while they hunted huckleberries in the rugged mountains near Sparta. The posse organized by the community conducted a thorough search through the evening and next morning. two Sparta men reported no trace after returning to the city.
On the Massachusetts coaling near Menemeha Bight the fleet is ready for a morning move with Olympia awaiting two colliers. Umpires and observers from Newport occupy fleet stations. In New London unusual wartime activity surges as troops move to fortifications while Secretary Sanger and General MacArthur confer on defense and a possible strike on New York.
The Toronto Exposition in Ontario is now open to the public as the annual Industrial Exhibition begins. Formal inauguration ceremonies follow on Monday with many notable visitors expected. The management showcases the largest, most comprehensive display of agriculture, manufacturing, and dairy products in the region.
Buffalo New York Aug 20 The Buffalo Racing Association opens its initial meeting with the Buffalo Derby for three year olds. The race is a mile and a half with a guaranteed value of 4000 dollars. The meeting runs through Sept 22.
The socialist labor party composed of the De Leon socialists holds its state convention in Utica on August 39. Resolutions will be adopted and candidates named for the state offices to be filled in November.
Reports from Tamaqua and nearby towns detail General Gobin directing troops to shoot strikers and arrest men women and children to quell disturbances at mines and along railways. Despite massed workers, the groups remained silent as troops boarded cars. President Mitchell comments on the orders while Virginia quiet persists and Mother Jones visits Huntington to address the miners.
At Sheepshead Bay on August 30, the Futurity for 2-year-olds drew a record crowd and entries from mega fortunes. The event has a $60,000 purse with owners including Belmont Whitney Keene Haggin and Pflachmann. Savable, owned by John Drake, won in 1 14, Lord of the Ville owned by Belmont finished second, and Daming owned by Keene took third. The betting atmosphere was intense as over twenty horses were set to start.
New York August opening of the fall season at the Co ney Inland Jockey Club track features a strong field for the Futurity. About twenty horses participate in morning workouts while betting men favor the Keene trio Flying Prince Dezelling and High Chancellor as likely favorites for the race that could lift the owner seven thousand dollars.
The schooner Angie Harris was cut in two by the steamer Charlotte in dense fog off Norfolk Virginia this morning. Two crew members drowned as rescue efforts continued amid reduced visibility and shipping chaos in the harbor.
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