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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1903
Page
1
Reports show several measures favorably advanced including one limiting cattle theft, another on barbed wire fencing. Debates cover disease control moves, highway law changes, and a five mile move allowance for railroad stock movements. A notable death-related bill widens action time.
The Marion county delegation reported favorably on multiple measures including H B 31 regulating stock running at large, H B 162 fixing salaries of county officers, and H B 81 appropriating funds for the Eastern Oregon Agricultural and Experimental Station. Other bills favored included taxation of corporations and heirs, location of Malheur county seat, licensing engineers, and child labor regulation, with some substitutes returned and others adopted.
The wage conference met today behind closed doors with both sides combative and no agreement reached. President John Mitchell issued an ultimatum to operators insisting the eight hour day has been settled and no miner will work longer. The conference aimed for a likely agreement within a week.
New York February 2 leads report that top amateur billiard players will contest the National Association tournament at the Hanover Club Brooklyn tonight. Notables include Wilken P. Foss former United States champion Edward Gardner of Passaic New Jersey and Ferdinand Poggenberghs New York champion of the Liederkranz.
London reports the king is ill and has postponed all engagements. Additional dispatches note Captain Kopenhusen and unclear reference to 24 crew members aboard the Avon. The brief item mixes royal health with a separate maritime detail.
At Annapolis on February 2, the Naval Academy honored 49 graduating cadets who received diplomas amid cheers and notable guests from Washington. Secretary Moody spoke, lauding the cadets' future duties aboard ships as they donned new uniforms.
Danny Duane and Cal Hawkins finish training for a 12 round lightweight bout at the Criterion Athletic Club tonight in Boston. A win for Duane could set up a coast trip to meet Jimmy Alabama Good Roads Convention in Montgomery, with delegates attending as the session opens to push road improvement bills.
Minister Bowen proposes a one month preferential treatment for the three allies to preserve prestige. During this period they may use 30 percent of customs at Cabello and La Guayra. Afterward all national creditors share in the 50 percent retention, with the concession said to safeguard peace without abrogating core principles.
Norfolk reports all commissioned vessels coaling as if ready for sea service while repair work continues. In Washington the house suspended rules and minor bills were passed. Naval subcommittee drafts Lessler report with tentative findings to be submitted. Senators Teller Pettus and Clark credentials received. London notes cabinet demoralization with illnesses among top leaders.
New York police captain Cannon was convicted of neglect of duty and fined 250 dollars by Recorder Goff. The court noted five prior commendations for saving five people and treated the honor in considering the lenient punishment.
Waterbury February 2 street cars run without passengers as guards patrol the lines. Reports say two powder houses near the city have broken up and looted. Officers investigate as troops are expected to face a night of trouble.
In Williamport Pennsylvania on February 2 a fog bound Erie express collided with a light engine. A fireman died and an engineer was fatally scalded. Two other workers suffered serious injuries.
Montreal observer Alexander Watora of Manila was arrested on February 2 on charges of embezzling 8000 dollars during his tenure as coast guard chief in Manila. The move followed instruction from Attorney General Knox. In Philadelphia, operators closed their case before the anthracite commission at noon, with rebuttal expected later.
Firmer cables from Liverpool ease into wheat values at the opening with a tentative market. Receipts near expected four million, weather in the region favorable with snow in forecast. Valentine crown demand absent. Wheat prices in Chicago hover around 77 to 78 cents per bushel as markets begin trading.
Norfolk reports grave fears for the steamer Enoch eight days overdue from Antwerp. Owned by United States Shipping Company the vessel carries a crew and a passenger list. In Indianapolis a trial began for Dr Alexander the first of 39 men charged with grave robbing.
Two stock train sections collided near Cloverdale Indiana Feb 2. The rear end of the first caboose carried stockmen. Two men were killed and 12 injured in the crash involving Illinois Central trains.
Tangier February 2 Great rejoicing at Fez as detailed battle reports say the sultan commanded eight Maxine and four Kruppe versus the pretender’s forces. Imperial troops pursue the pretender and hope for capture. if not slain, he will be taken. Tunglar confirms a complete victory.
New York marked 200 years since New Amsterdam became a city on February 2 1603. The name changed to New York in 1604 under Mayor Thonike BD. Lavall. Early city land grants were free on Wall Street’s South Side and partridges roamed near Bowling Green as English pirates caused trouble. Slaves were bought from slave ships.
London February 2. Considerable interest stirs pugilistic circles as Spike Sullivan of Boston faces Jem Maloney at the National Sporting Club tonight. Maloney is regarded as Sullivan’s stiffest opposition since arriving in England. The bout is billed as Sullivan’s last before returning to America.
Report from Willamstad Curacao dated February 2 states Castro's revolutionary forces suffered a severe defeat at Baole, about 40 miles south, according to headquarters of the revolutionists. A separate item from Montreal notes the Loyal Legion of Labor planning a price increase for bread, affecting loaves and vegetables.
At a Saturday night meeting the Pendleton Commercial Association unanimously resolved to urge Oregon legislators to keep the marshal and recorder as appointed officials rather than elected. The group argued past elective office experience caused conflicts and that appointive law has only operated a little over a year, warranting no charter amendments. The secretary will send copies to county legislators and circulate signatures among members.
Baker City reports a systematic ore theft across the North Pole, Colum bia, Golconda, Red Boy, Hono and Payehe mines. Miner Dottie Lowes of Portland identified as a key witness and a reward of 6000 is offered for the capture of the principal suspect. An investigation will expand to all mines. shifts will be inspected to curb thefts. A miner arrested Wednesday reportedly turned state's evidence.
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