20 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
1
A fragmented note indicates a celebration or delegation from Anton heading to Philadelphia today, with January as the month referenced. Details are sparse, but the fragment mentions travel to Philadelphia and a formal event linked to Anton.
Fragmentary newspaper notes report a witness stand scene as a miner strike and union tensions unfold. Included are mentions of a husband shut in weeks, a fire at an institute, and various political and international items touching Argentina, King Leopold, and Costa.
San Francisco figures show divorces nearly 9 percent of marriages in the year with 1272 divorces and 430? marriages. Desertion cruelty failure to provide and intemperance dominate causes while January and October show extremes. A state law bars remarriage within a year, pushing about 60 marriages elsewhere.
The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce plans its 64th annual dinner with toastmaster Harvey D. Goulder and speakers including Senator M A Hanna Governor Nash Major General Henry C Corbin Hon John G Milburn of Buffalo Major General Samuel B M Young and Major General Ada R Chaffee.
St Louis observed the sixtieth anniversary of the formal 1803 transfer of the Louisiana territory to the United States with exercises at the World’s Fair grounds. The event marked the historic transfer date of December 20 1803.
Washington reports say only 25 senators present as adjournment occurred at 2 40. The conference bill on the anthracite strike arbitration allowed 5 percent compensation of 4000 yearly for members not in government employ. The Philippine currency bill was favorably reported. The House passed a pension of $50 monthly to Admiral Kimberly’s widow. An eight hour labor bill was reported with an amendment. A long quip about a South Dakota legislature and an immigrant joke followed, reflecting public mood and humor of the era.
The 1902 agricultural year shows vast values across crops and livestock led by Indian born crops at $828 million and hay at $484 million. cotton wheat oats and dairy outputs are listed with several figures. Government statements defend expenditures while cautioning that futures may slow science applied to farming. Portland Baseball Association formed with capital stock.
The Allies seek President Roosevelt as judge in the Venezuela dispute while Britain and Germany press for naval action near Margarita Islands. The Hague tribunal suggested. the U S considers its own claims and warns vessels violating the blockade near Orinoco. Admiral Dewey dispatches aid to Le Guayre. Blockade of Venezuela coast to take effect today with grace periods and penalties for violators.
In Oregon’s Lake and Klamath counties a rugged region slated for rapid value rise, rail lines approaching boost expectations. The Klamath Republican notes elite investors see Klamath Falls among the select locations set for substantial growth as railroad expansion nears.
Mon Elliot, phender to Thomas Matlock, wounded last summer by unknown parties, reunited Thursday evening from Vincent's hospital where he had treatment for the wound. The bullet lodged near the area of the operation and the patient is recovering steadily with support from local medical staff and family.
The first presidency of the Church issues the annual address to Latter Day Saints worldwide urging debt repayment and charity to the poor and sick. It notes growth at home and abroad, persecutions, and a push to improve and build church buildings and mission meeting houses.
Forty grievance committees representing 40 railways west of Chicago arrived in Chicago to demand a 20 percent wage increase for 150000 conductors and brakemen. They request a response by January 5. In Washington a memorial for Supreme Court Justice Horace Gray was held by the bar with Senator Hoar presiding and several dignitaries delivering eulogies.
Pendleton merchants sign an agreement to close shops at 6 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays during January February and March with grocery and dry goods stores joining. The pact includes a 9 p.m. Saturday closing and details a list of local firms participating led by RK Alexander Lyon Mercantile Co and The Peoples Warehouse among others.
The Local Salvation Army will feed about 100 needy people in Pendleton this Christmas. Instead of inviting all to the hall, meals will be delivered to families in need who cannot afford Christmas dinners. Volunteers have gathered names and prepared a list of eligible recipients, ensuring a substantial and cheerful holiday meal for those in hardship.
Quotations from the Coe Commission Company report mixed grain activity with wheat and corn firm despite light trade. Receipts reach 343 cars with several graded contracts. oats remain narrow and unsettled until after holidays. provisions rise as offerings stay scarce, with Chicago and Kansas City showing higher ROE.
President Roosevelt and most of the Roosevelt family traveled by special train to Rapidan in Culpepper County Virginia to spend Sunday with Joseph Witmer and family. The trip remained secret until the last moment drawing disappointment from press representatives at the depot.
Two youths aged 16 and 17 were picked up by Chief Ta Tes Platchey for curfew breaches and brought to Judge Fitz Gerald. After a forthright hearing they were placed under guard pending good behavior. Police warn arrests will continue for repeat offenders to enforce the city curfew ordinance.
Funeral for Mrs Joth Dent Grant held in Washington with a family service and public rites at Metropolitan ME church. President Roosevelt, cabinet members, and diplomats attended in uniform. burial at Grant tomb on Riverside Drive after a committal service tomorrow conducted by Bishop Andrews with Bishop Mackay Smith assisting.
The 1904 World’s Fair in St Louis faces scrutiny over military plans including parade grounds and a large camp for regimental quarters during the exposition. State committees, notably the Texas Volunteer Guard, discuss funding to cover two or three installments, while Henry B B Carter will represent Connecticut as commission head. Arizona seeks federal consent to remove petrified formations for display, asserting their value as scientific and aesthetic exhibits.
A long fragmented notice from New York describes a plan in Harlem to hold a dance tonight to benefit Herr Most, now jailed for defamatory writings. The piece notes supporters aim to raise $1000 for his release from prison in several months.
Employees receive bonds totaling ooo and a half the annual bonus plan awarded to conductors and motormen with clean safety records. Half of the workers shared in the division after the year without accidents, with details of eligibility and payout as stated in the company notice.
A northern property in the Cracker Creek area was offered for sale years ago at 60400. It includes 6000 feet of underground mining areas and is valued now at twenty million dollars. The Howth Pole mine features 404 feet of ore and 3000 feet of tunnels related to the sale. The price rise affected the stock at Booth Pola and was reported by Hartman Abstract office in Pendleton Oregon.
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