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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
1
A citywide inspection tour by the commissioner focuses on labor and industry across Eastern Oregon. The effort aims to detail production scales in agriculture, manufacturing, and real estate, with emphasis on costs of living and regional economic links from Morrow to Wallowa counties.
Mr Hoff will report on manual training in public schools across Oregon counties. He will confer with county superintendents to gather exact statistics, visiting Union Harney Lake Klamath next April, and travel permitting, with trips to Wallowa Malheur and Salem during an Eastern Oregon visit.
Beav er River is identified as the typhoid source for Butler Pennsylvania. Dozens of nurses arrived by special car from Philadelphia and about 100 physicians are present. Bulletins have gone to towns along the river. Officials warn the outbreak may reach around 2 000 cases.
The high school presents the third program in a series Friday at 7 40 pm in the assembly hall. The event features music, a debate on the unity of the United States government and American Indians, and student orations. Judges will decide after the performances by Mary Williams George Strand Erin Turner and Glenn Lee with recitations by Josie Cameron Eusay and Ivy Younger, and vocal and instrumental numbers by Bernice Jay Hertha Alexander Ensay Roy Leexer Nell Jay Chioe Stannels Sybil McDaniel and Faye Carney.
Market notes show foreign demand remaining tepid for U S wheat with mid holders taking profits while prices slip. Liverpool and Minneapolis show weakness alongside weaker Chicago, with May pork leading as buyers return. Sugar rises and stocks open active amid broadening trades, though grain futures display volatility and uncertain follow through.
Portland dispatch reports Judge Ballinger grilling witnesses in the Thompson land case at La Grande. Witnesses O'Hara and Saling admit they never resided on the land, while funding claims and alleged bribes surface as prosecutors and defense pivot on Cunningham’s role and Thompson's motives.
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania discussed with the president the treaty ceding the Isle of Pines to Cuba. He represents Pennsylvania capitalists who own large interests in the area and seek American ownership if the treaty is ratified, with aims to protect their commercial gains.
Reports from Washington on December 2 describe an outbreak of cholera at Nagasaki and orders to quarantine and inspect all vessels from Japan. In other news, the battleship Missouri was placed in commission at Newport News today.
A special train carrying Philadelphia and Reading officials struck a gang of trackmen near Gilbertson Mahony City Pennsylvania Dec 2. One man was killed and two others fatally injured as the injured were rushed to a hospital in an ambulance.
Unclear report from Donamuir California describes a fatal shooting of John Toliot by McKeg and gambler Dee last night during drinking. McKeagle attempted self harm after arrest amid crowd fears of lynching. Local officials report a questionable link to a freight train incident near The Dalles.
Ottawa University in Ontario suffered a massive blaze gutting the campus. Students leaped from higher floors to escape with none killed. Father Boyon and Father Fulham sustained serious injuries in jumps. A domestic worker was badly burned as the fire raged through the fifth floor and veranda areas.
Belgrade reports the minister of war requests an unprecedented budget this season to fund rapid arms and ammunition purchases. The plan calls for about 2,500,000 dinars for meat, munitions, and equipment to strengthen Servia's military readiness amid rising tensions.
In Chilesture Kentucky on December 2 Henry Gray and Louis Stages fought on the street. Gray was killed and Stages mortally wounded in the clash with one man dead and the other fatally injured.
Industrial and commercial assets of Zion City face receivership with Dowie under court restraining order. Negotiations continue as lawyers seek funding while Dowie’s securities and properties are evaluated. Analysts believe proper management could recover debts and restore solvency for Dowie and the community.
The dense morning fog in Chicago led to a serious rear end collision on the south side elevated. Motorman Marty Campbell died, painter Charles Newton was badly bruised and cut, with several others injured.
Panama City dispatch reports the junta signed the Panama treaty without amendment and that the document will be sent to Washington at once. A Washington briefing notes Senate action expected early in the week with ratification anticipated promptly after arrival.
Due to the storm the trial trip of the new cras er Dex Moines has been postponed. Buy a good clever hen and she may lay the foundation of your fortune.
Grand Rapids figures involved in a water bond manipulation probe. Firestorm testimony describes bribes to aldermen and promises of rewards, as officials face allegations of arranging funds through a Chicago based scheme. Key names cited include Alderman McCool and State Representative Vanderrack, with ongoing efforts to uncover the scope of the alleged offenses.
Street Commissioner seeks payment of two and a half cents per load for mud removal from Main Street. Agreement splits work to James Manfield and Bluff Street to dispose of material. Details show extensive mud supply and claim street cleaning will ease sewer fund shortfalls and municipal debt interests.
Walla Walla city council votes to accept Carnegie agent offer and set library support at 2500 annually, contingent on our library fund rising from 15000 to 25000. No votes against. fresh in college crowds cause minor student disruption nearby.
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