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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
1
A chaotic report suggests rate wars could trim fares on corridors from Chicago to Seattle and other routes. Middle states are said to hold a potential advantage for carriers in adjusting schedules and pricing.
Rome anxious over the pope as he remains bedbound and ill with concerns that complications may delay the reception of foreign cardinals. Official statements say his illness is not necessarily serious, but conditions worsen in the absence of improvement.
Hamilton Ohio February 27 reporters are told Knapp the accused killer of multiple women shows how he strangled victims while discussing the Hannah Goddard murder. Investigators hunt for the body believed to be in the Ohio River after a high water drift. He appears bold about his crimes and describes the attack on a sleeping bride.
Portland dispatch reports a former cellmate of Knapp and Charles recounts new confessions. He claims he aimed to marry his first wife again and describes possibly killing Mary Eckert for 75 cents. Hanna Goddard allegedly aided by holding Eckert’s hands while strangling. Building plans note expansion for Portland store.
President Roosevelt’s special train from New York reached the station at 7:30 AM during the Bi Centen nial Celebration of John Wesley Washington. He exchanged greetings with the engineer and fireman, as is customary, without incident.
Three young women and four young men arrived in St John New Brunswick after an 18 mile ice floe trek from the imprisoned steamer Minto. One man was exhausted. Two women helped him reach shore. They spent the night on Pictou Set and all were in extreme exhaustion.
Representative De Armond of Missouri introduced a concurrent resolution urging the president to seek terms with Great Britain for the cession of all or part of the territory north of the United States. The plan envisions forming one or more states from the territory and admitting them on equal footing, with inhabitants to enjoy federal privileges in the interim.
In Washington on Feb 27 the senate opened with minority opposition to the Littlefield anti trust bill. Blackburn Kentucky objected to unanimous consent for any other measure, signaling ongoing resistance through the session. The naval appropriations bill was taken up, while house actions included new house rules and motions on recess and general appropriation bills.
A blast at Lafita Rand Powder works in Columbus Kansas today killed three men and fatally injured two others. Ten people were seriously hurt as the mill building ruptured by loose powder in the press, isolating and destroying the nearby structure.
Indianapolis Feb 27 President John Mitchell denies reports he plans a gigantic labor combine to fight non union labor and boycott nonunion products. He says his entire time belongs to the United Mine Workers of America.
Five passenger trains including the Rock Island limited are tied up in Liberal Kansas after five feet of snow fell overnight. Rail service remains disrupted as crews work to clear lines and restore movement in the region.
Edwin Burdict, owner and editor of the Toller Mill trade journal, was found murdered in his Buffalo home. His head was crushed and the body tossed into a room corner and covered with a rug. Family discovered him at breakfast time this morning. police seek the killer.
Leipsic February 27 A massive gold fever stampede arose after a report of gold on the Mulde River banks A company is set to investigate A Minnesota pig breeder famed for introducing superior stock received a cryptic letter about a pig fair blend of curiosity and uncertainty in a distant exchange note
The Delaware House of Representatives on a Wednesday unanimous vote urged Congress to propose a constitutional amendment for direct statewide elections of U.S. senators. Separately, a test in tenement homes showed 2500 germs settled on a three inch saucer in five minutes after sweeping, while 76 germs settled the saucer before sweeping.
In Le Seuer Minnesota on February 27 William Ratliff age 22 sought money from farmer Lewis Ballman after a prior reward was posted for house breaking. Ratliff shot Ballman in the eye and breast. Ballman struck him down with an axe and, with his wife and a hired man, tied the suspect. Ballman may die within hours. Ratliff is jailed.
A terrible storm paralyzes Britain with lines cut off and reports of heavy damage. A train near Whithaven derailed injuring 22 people while North Wales and Lancashire suffer significant loss of life. Three ships wrecked and the Finga grounded at Mersey with crew rescued amid difficulty.
Portland Feb 27 Unions warn all workmen to avoid Dawson with a letter from the labor council stating the town is overrun by idle laborers many of whom are public charges and cannot obtain employment.
Bank in Springs Cedar Springs Iowa was robbed by two masked men. They escaped in a stolen vehicle with about $5,000. Police pursue leads as investigation continues.
Wheat in Chicago as of February 27 trades at 7T14 percent per bushel with prices quoted in cents. The brief market note records the day’s Chicago wheat values and indicates standard quotation practice for grain trading in the era.
Rev Richard Wake a Methodist minister and Salt Lake Ministerial Association president says Dr Leilichs polygamy charges against Reed Smoot are unauthorized by the association. He states he knows nothing of the charge and believes Leilich created a mess stirring public uproar over polygamy.
London February 27 British Foreign Secretary Balfour told the House of Commons he was not aware that America had agreed to accept its share of the Chinese indemnity in silver. The remark reflects ongoing diplomacy over China and postwar settlements.
A five story building in Lowell Massachusetts was destroyed by fire early today. The blaze left 70 lodgers on the top floor. five are believed dead and one body was recovered at 10 this morning. Seven were injured in escaping or burned. Loss estimated at 126000.
Report from Victoria details the death and unusual burial of a Kamloops leper living on Darcy Island. Sanitary Officer Wilson and an assistant retrieved the body with ropes and gloves, placing it in a long-prepared casket. Only three lepers remain, unable to bury their dead, signaling deaths with a red flag.
Great Falls Mont Feb 27 The local land office reports Washington has returned about 1 000 000 acres in Northern Montana to entry under general land laws. The tract had been withdrawn for an irrigation project and now reverts to entry for private use.
Charleston West Virginia February 27 reports say deaths from Tuesday’s battle will rise. Two wounded miners at Mount Hope are fatally injured and six at Mc Kendrick hospital. Deputy Marshal Cunningham heads to seize alleged strikers in the Piney section as bands vow not to surrender. A renewed clash seems likely.
Berlin reports Emperor William and Empress marking 22 years since their wedding with a state dinner at the Schions. The couple, married February 27, 1881, have seven children. Crown Prince Wilhelm and Princess Victoria Louise are among the brood. The note praises their clean home life despite European royal scandals.
Anaconda Montana February 27. An Enoch Arden type divorce suit was filed in Butte by Anna Lennon against Warriet Lennon. Married 1893 with three children. Lennon went to South Africa, slapped a British officer and served six months in prison. He was reported killed in a skirmish with the Hoor. Lennon then married John McConomy a year ago and they have one child. Lennon appeared in Butte recently. the divorce aims to settle matters.
Grand jury returns true bill against ex Sheriff A. Huntington and ex Deputy Whitney for larceny of public funds totaling $10,824.42 covering 1900 to 1902. Huntington settles with county, paying $606.20 for 1897 shortage, $643.07 for 1894 shortage, and $100 for miscellaneous items.
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