14 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
1
The Oregon Senate session saw bills on post-indefinite reincorporations and home rule advance, while osteopath and tax measures faced mixed votes. A district attorney advisory bill and county expenditure controls passed, but a bill on dangerous explosives for children drew attention as lawmakers debated ballot changes and party designation on official ballots.
Rand introduces two bills to divide the existing eighth district. Baker County would join the ninth district alongside Union and Wallowa, aligning Oregon law with neighboring states. Wade of Union opposes, saying no solid reason exists for the change.
Mrs McHenry of Howard Kansas, a temperance advocate and former associate of Carrie Nation, started a saloon cleanup in Topeka smashing six saloon windows and was arrested. The Chicago Auto Show opens with record exhibits and a planned good roads conference next week featuring Albert B Shattuck and General Roy Stone.
Susan B Anthony, 83, in Rochester, New York, receives precents and messages as she prepares for her birthday tomorrow. After a serious illness last year she has fully recovered, displaying health and vigor that reflect her long career in the woman suffrage movement.
Tarentum Pa Feb 14 A fire at the Crag residence injures and kills multiple family members. A 12 year old boy dies from burns, the father dies after jumping, a girl aged years has fatal skull fracture, the mother severely burned, and seven other residences burn. Loss estimated at $60,000.
In San Francisco a 75 year old Fiona Tilley and her 4% year old son William Q Tilley were found dead from asphyxiation in the same room last night. The gas stove key lay nearby, suggesting a possible accident while the woman acted as nurse. Also noted is a separate item from Murphyboro Illinois where schoolchildren hosted an event and contributed to a monument fund for General John A Logan, born and raised there, with the old log cabin cited.
Conreid, newly chosen to replace Grau, will manage the Metropolitan Opera House for five years. The Cuban congress committee reports a bill to issue five percent bonds totaling 25 million dollars, 4 million for agriculture aid and the rest to support revolution soldiers and heirs.
Charleston residents report that Jr. Dan Hanna and John Winder, after leaving a gambling house, stopped a passing cab and assaulted State Senator Caldwell. They forced the driver to take them to the depot and fled to Ohio on a private car. Warrants issued, but influential pressure blocked arrests. calls for legislative inquiry grow.
A Iowa court grants custody of Little Lillian Ventura to her mother after a kidnapping from the father, a Stanford linguist. The case drew名public figures into the dispute as a long legal battle unfolded.
Paris February 14 Max Reigis the ex mayor of Algiers fought three duels today. No one was seriously hurt though blood was drawn in the first encounter. The pair then challenged to death as the seconds intervened in the second duel and Reigis struggled to keep his composure amid the loud curses.
London dispatch reports British forces seized the town of Kanev in Zegzeg after a battle in Sudan. Royal casualties were 14 with about 100 enemy killed. The emir reportedly fled northward as colonial authorities cite ongoing disputes. The governor of Northern Nigeria notes the engagement occurred on February 4.
An Ohio Society of Mechanical Electrical and Stemm Engineers meeting convened in Waren on Feb 14 with Mayor Thompson welcoming attendees. Herbert EB Stone of Boston spoke as a keynote addressing top topics in the profession. engineers from Canton Akron Cleveland and other cities attended. In Washington Feb 14 Senate Investigating Committee testimony alleged pilot job schemes with payments to officials and pilots. details included payouts of 420 to two commissioners pilots Barber 9000 Wallace 4000 and 3000 to another for job sales. pilots resigned with unclear apportionment of funds.
The jury in the Alexander grave robbing case disagreed and asked to be discharged. The judge sent them back to continue deliberations until they can agree.
The Department of Commerce bill was signed by the president this morning in Washington on February 14, formalizing the creation of the agency and outlining its initial structure and powers.
London telegram reports Venezuela blockading squadron instructed to withdraw ships. Washington confirms orders sent to all blockading commanders to pass the blockade immediately after overnight Washington talks.
Washington February 14 press copies of protocols signed by Minister Bow en with Great Britain and Italy were distributed this afternoon. Britain agrees not to seek compensation for subjects affected by the blockade, while details align with previously published terms.
A thousand of London's unemployed gathered at Trafalgar Square today to hear mild speeches. Police anticipated trouble and posted 207 extra officers. The group resolved to parade each day in a demonstration of hardship and desire for relief.
Obituary item reports the death of Field Marshal Sir John Simons, famed Crimean War leader and prominent English military figure. The notice notes his long service and status as one of England’s most famed soldiers, with confirmation of death in London on the cited date.
Feb 14 report credits Dr Lapierre the Portuguese savant with a claimed cure for spinal meningitis. The item notes the extraordinary assertion and cites unnamed authorities for verification.
Vienna reports the death of Archduchess Elizabeth, mother of the Queen Mother of Spain, due to pneumonia. In London, Jameson and He arrived from Cape Town. the latter is nearly recovered from a recent illness.
The former crown princess Louise’s mother is due in Geneva to visit her daughter. In Everett Washington plans to visit Lighthouse on Feb 14. An amendment was adopted funding 22000 dollars for a tight signal station near Everett. The Norman Kittson estate, valued over 3 million, closed in St Paul probate after 15 years since his death on a Chicago to St Paul train. New York municipal employees total 465209, including 12000 teachers and 10000 police and fire department workers.
Wheat in Chicago on February 14 quoted at 7 7 4 per bushel. Armled, who was driven out four years ago for wire tapping, had a backer and a $15,000 syndicate to back him as a route and bookmaker. In Kansas City, Turf Investment Company branch officers face crowds awaiting returns, but no payouts. Losses likely near a half million dollars. In St Joseph investors in turf companies report about 8500 in losses.
An official said only minor details remained before trunk lines of the lake weld gain control of Hill's large lake freighter boats. The price is nearly forty million.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Taft instructed suspension of all plans for a Philippine exhibit at the St Louis exposition due to financial strain inland. The War Department says the exhibit would require about $200000 and that without such appropriation the Philippine display cannot be sent.
The Senate agreed to House amendments to the Wilking anti trust measure as it passed the House. Senator Quay said he would request daily calls of the statehood bill after routine business, then the session moved to the Indian appropriation bill. Other items include peatite shipments to Walla Walla College, a Turf Investment Company matter, and St Louis church plans with a $100000 evangelistic effort. A six month review shows more child labor in New York City than in all Southern states.
Portland reports the Great Northern grants telegraphers a nearly 20 percent wage increase after a union committee sought similar terms. Planned opposition to telegraph lines by Jamar Hi was discussed but deemed impractical. A bargaining committee may meet again to confirm promised value while the new scale outlines promotions, grievance handling, and rest period provisions.
Chorgse 4 Peeringer returns with family from a visit to Southern California where his father notes good times despite heavy rains. He cites vibrant union activity in the region with organizers pressing for labor influence and capital concerns. The report highlights widespread union organizing and perceived economic impacts across industries.
Parishioners surprised Father Neate with a pound social Thursday night. The event drew many attendees despite limited space. Organizers include Mrs T Fite Gerald, Mrs A J Binkley, Mrs F J Somerville, James Nelson, and Thomas Vite Gerald. The next social will be at Father Neate’s residence next Thursday evening.
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