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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
1
A bill creates the tenth judicial district from Union and Wallowa counties with a governor appointed judge serving until 1904 and a salary of 2700. The district will hold court in Union on February June October Mondays and in Wallowa on April and September Mondays. Also notes a stalled Fulton bid and Geer stalwarts in the Senate race.
The text outlines multiple bills and proposals in Oregon, including railroad fare regulation with per mile charges and penalties, funding for poultry exhibit programs, age related reforms, and county and judicial district reorganizations. It mentions Randolph Rand and Baker County figures, with references to district boundaries, judges, and salaries.
Hooper Young’s trial resumed with the prisoner in better appearance, dressed in clean linen as deputies struggled to control him into the courtroom. No family or friends appeared at the hearing, underscoring a lack of support amid the proceedings.
Ex Senator Frank Cannon is critically ill after an acute appendicitis operation in Salt Lake City. Meanwhile Monte Carlo prepares for the third annual International chess tournament with Pillsbury Delmar Lasker Tarrasch Mieses Morea Taubenhaus Burn Teichmann Tachigorin Schiffers and more animated chess elites from Europe and America. Miles Johnson faces execution in Augusta Ga after a criminal trial under guard. John Crawford a paving pioneer dies in Patterson N J after long Western work.
Washington notes report on the house committee adopting rules for anti trust consideration and expediting suits under the Sherman act. It also mentions Senator Quay recommended for board placement and discussion of a Cole Younger pardon controversy in Chicago with friends opposing a starring exhibit. Two feet flood threat accompanies Allegheny River damage in Pittsburgh.
Washington February 5 The committee on military adopted a resolution recommending Quay for the vacant board of managers seat at the National Soldiers Home after the death of General Pearson.
The Court of Errors and Appeals in Trenton NJ on February 6 unanimously reversed Chancellor Emery in the Hodge suit against the Swel Corporation. The ruling blocks further action to prevent converting 2000000000 in preferred stock into bonds, ending the last legal step.
Two masked men robbed the Wieland saloon last night in Reno Nevada fifteen men were robbed and the cash register rifled one robber has been arrested. Also reports New York moves to establish a large racing stable with Senator Clark and his son Charles to manage the business trainer Lew Elmer likely. A singer William Pali fell to his death from a fourth story window in St Louis while James Moody died in Asheville at home in Waynesville
Obienco February report: Swift Packing Company petitions to dissolve temporary injunction against the beef trust. The company denies any conspiracy or violation of interstate law. Operators and miners in conference in Feb at Indianspolls. In S. a wage conference, miners’ wage demands are not met. An offer to raise wages by ten cents per ton is proposed.
Five deaths in Mexico City today as bubonic plague spreads through the heart of the city a victim found in a house on the main street. Additional deaths noted raise alarm about the outbreak and its reach within the urban center.
Burglars blew open the front door of J. Melton's saloon at Lind using two nitroglycerin charges. They took about 400 dollars, with 200 in silver, and damaged a nearby showcase. A package of private papers vanished and was later found near the bridge east of town. Three depot loungers were questioned. two were arrested but released as not suspects. Wheat prices in Chicago: 79 4 cents per bushel.
Judge Hall issues a warrant for former United States Senator Arthur Brown for contempt of court in failing to pay alimony in divorce proceedings. Mrs Brown adds adultery charges against Annie Teadiey, who posted $1500 bonds and fled with Brown by train toward Idaho.
Pittafield Massachusetts February 5 Former Senator Dawes died this morning after being unconscious since Monday. He served 36 years in Congress the longest continuous legislative career in American history. Springfield Illinois February 6 The second day of the state prohibition conference featured speeches and papers including How to Educate the People With Literature by WA Brubaker Chicago Our Attitudes Towards Proposed Temperance Legislation by Jamiea W Shaw Bloomington What Next Dan TR Sheen Peoria Thade Its Work Its Purposes by Alonzo BE Wilson Wheaton Our Bla tus Before the Election Law by Henry BR Kepley Effingham How and When to Nominate Local Tickets by Robert J Patton Springfield.
Tacoma reports New York capital lender secures bond to begin Port Angeles Pacific Railway from Port Angeles toward Grays Harbor. The line will join Northern Pacific northward, crossing vast fir and cedar timber stands and promising heavy traffic. About 20 miles to be ready soon to start logging operations next spring.
Minister Bowen extends time for allied preference on the Venezuelan claim and offers to pay each power a specific sum, reported as 25000 dollars, with Italy and Britain already approached. The three month preference and 76000 dollars total cited. If not accepted the matter will go to The Hague.
Feb 5 dispatch says government troops left Caracas Tuesday to confront advancing rebel forces near Paria, with a battle likely underway as troops converge on the rebels.
Seattle feb 5 A collision of two Great Northern switch engines in North Seattle this morning killed engineer Thomas Marre. In boxing news the Colored Heavyweight Championship will be defended by Denver Wd Martin tonight against Jack Johnson after Martins decisive victory over Hob Armstrong. Johnson is seen as a rising contender though Martin remains the favorite.
Numerous exhibitors and visitors attend the seventh annual Nebraska conference of charities and correction opening in Lincoln and continuing through tomorrow. Local citizens show strong interest while prominent speakers address topics on care of the helpless dependent and criminal elements discussed in depth.
London Feb 5. Balfour out of door today and likely to resume charge of the Venezuelan affair Monday. Addicks withdraws and a lover’s bid for a seat in the senatorial race is noted as open, with a draw from the election. Two Republicans favored in the address.
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