17 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
1
Debate in Congress centers on railroad earnings and regulation as Senate passes defining bills. Attorney General allocation to trusts and tariff changes dominate sessions with discussions on canal inspections and budget provisions shaping federal policy.
Washington December 17 reports begin of a diet study by Agricultural Department chemist Wiley to test borax as a preservative and verify safety. Separately, Oregon–Portland rail news notes Meacham log cabin dining station may be replaced with time saving dining cars on through O R N and A routes between Portland and Chicago as part of system changes.
Frantifort Kentucky December 17. Jim Howard who was sentenced to be hanged for conspiracy in the assassination of William Goebel was granted a new trial today. This will be the third time for the same crime.
Solomon Hirsch former minister to Turkey was buried in Portland this morning. A large crowd attended the funeral. The body was placed in two feet of cement and armed guards will watch the grave until the cement hardens. The precaution follows the theft of W. S. Ladd's body years ago.
Reports say a first class cruiser broke ashore near Ko ver on the Baltic coast. The battleship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and other vessels attempt rescue while crews grapple with the emergency.
London December 17 Archbishop Canterbury remains in the same condition with no noticeable improvement this morning.
Contractor Goerig reports a circular ten foot diameter concrete bed beneath the surface near Lowell with a stone pyramid support, possibly human laid, suggesting a relic mound. A hunting bag once used by Chief Seattle travels to the University of Washington Museum for an exhibit accompanying Meany's lectures. Friends of Senator Vance fund a marble bust for the Carnegie Library rotunda in Charlotte North Carolina.
The notice outlines voter eligibility for a special election on assessments or taxes, restricting voting to city property owners valued at least $100 assessable on the last roll, with women having similar qualifications. It then lists four ward voting places and the designated judges and clerks for each ward in Pendleton.
A good authority reports a filibustering party being organized in Butte to travel to Venezuela. Several Butte men have enlisted and a well armed group of crack shots and seasoned mountaineers is expected to depart in a few days. Veterans of the Spanish war and the Fenian invasion of Canada are among the ten enlisted.
Washington dispatches report semi official that Colombian army officers at Panama and Corojon are quietly preparing to invade Nicaragua. The plan aims to seize the Mosquito Strip to control routes for the Isthmian canal and provide an outlet for weary Colombian troops, with Managua officials alarmed and seeking ways to avert the attack.
Quotations in grain markets provided by the Coe Commission Company with J C Major, local manager, room 4, Association. Readings cover price movements, supply updates, and market shifts affecting local traders and farmers this period.
Fire gutted the homes of EK Bo Rideon and M Foulke in Gazelle California at eight this morning. Mite W Foulke, the occupant, died in the flames. The blaze destroyed both residences and left extensive damage.
Laurienes Poullian was found guilty in federal court of embezzling 7,000 dollars from the National Bank of Ashville where he served as cashier eight years ago. He fled to California and surrendered to Stockton authorities five years later.
Salem Den 17 The board of trustees of the asylum held a meeting to open bids for 400 cords of fir wood and 75 cords for oak. Fifteen bids were received. all accepted except a bid for 50 cords of old fir at 3 60. The award covers 2100 cords of fir at various prices, 40 cords of pine, 60 cords of second growth fir, and 10 cords of old fir for the farm buildings, with the superintendent authorized to contract for all offered wood up to the amount desired by the board.
Nebraska Real Estate Dealers' Association opens its annual convention in Omaha with three days of sessions. Topics include state taxation law changes, mortgage foreclosures, property sales methods, and commissions. President Conkling ordered the meeting. Rev. H C Lierting gave the prayer. President Harrison delivered the welcome.
The Federation of Churches and Christian Workers of Northern California begins a convention at the Y M C A in San Francisco tonight and runs through tomorrow. Committees will cover moral reform, state issues, missionary work, and other topics as the movement aims to organize churches across small towns, signaling major impact for regional religious work.
Tom and Tabby on the Beach Chicago I Dec IT The aristocracy of the nation met in the Coliseum for a friendly competition for valuable trophies offered by Minnie Maddern Ficke Mrs J Orden Amour and others The Ber eaford Cat Club hosts the first exclusive cat show in the United States Nearly 1000 felines from Manx to Slamlest Persian Angora and alley varieties attend The show runs through the remainder of the week Premiums awarded by A J Burland and James Vidal of England.
A Dallas Commercial Club conference involving state legislators and business and farming interests outlined steps for an active statewide drive to eradicate the ball weevil. The meeting called for liberal legislative appropriations to fund extermination efforts in Texas.
One of the largest poultry shows in this section opened today in Middletown C under the auspices of the Middletown Poultry Club. Entries come from several states and are numerous and of high class.
In Washington D C on December 17 the Church of the Ascension is to host a notable wedding. The bride is Miss Mabele Herman daughter of the Land Office commissioner and Mrs Binger Herman, and the groom is Mr Howard Prescott Gatley.
In Central Asia the city of Andjon near St. Petersburg Der. 17 has been practically destroyed by a major earthquake. The disaster has left the population of about 20 000 without reliable details on the fate of residents. Further reports are awaited.
London reports Malf ours reply on seizure of gunboats and the possible need for an actual blockade to pressure Venezuela. Britain seeks minimal disruption for neutral powers while Germany may press actions. Separate notes cover France and Italy. Belgium makes a claim on Venezuelan claims. Christmas reading lists highlight Baum and Riley editions.
The anthracite commission hearing turns on child labor as miners push for more witness testimony. Fathers testifying describe daughters earning meager wages, while operators defend labor rights and deny monopolistic claims. Judge Gray endorses stricter factory labor laws and weighs new testimony from both sides.
A terse report from Hillbore Oregon outlines remarks at the Oregon Warner Congress session. Speakers include F G Cuil deputy and local figures HY Lomnebwiy and William Schultiverteh. The convention promise added addresses on dairy industry topics and farm life, with the event closing that evening.
In Cleveland Ohio tonight Dewey 17 Jenking world champion catchweight and Tom Molherney are set for a much anticipated bout. Both fighters have completed preparations and appear in prime form. The event promises a fine contest with strong interest from local fans.
The North Polo mine was offered for sale three years ago, sitting 500 feet on the mother lode. It is now valued at twenty million dollars. The adjacent South Polo mine has 94 feet on the same lode and 220 feet of Ling a tunnels, all ore. Prices rising to 16 cents by January, with buyers watching Hartman’s Abstract in Pendleton, Oregon.
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