15 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
1
MUGIBLE PLAN calls a halt to the ant coalition and sets coal at six dollars per ton. City adopts a public idea and saves coal supply while coal yards open amid order concerns. Fire and ship news, grand jury term, and storage depot plans appear in the terse miscellany.
The Pan American Customs Congress formally opened in New York with broad representation from Western Hemisphere states. U S delegates include Colleter Stranshaw ex Mayor William R Grace George W White and J Fischer. The aim is to simplify commerce and adopt a universal manifest form for Latin American ports.
Cardinal Parrochi died in Rome this morning after illness. A brilliant and eloquent high official, he had been mentioned as a possible successor to Pope Leo and was relieved from his vicarage several months ago, saying this blow kills me. Born in 1888 to humble parents, he was self‑educated at Mantua.
Bailey of Multnomah introduces Oregon labor bill mandating that all printing for the state bear the Allied Printing Trades Council label with limited exemptions. Violation carries a fine of 100 to 600 dollars.
Walla Walla January 15 Rev C E Gibson Moscow Idaho presiding elder will not chair Rev Nickelson trial for conduct unbecoming a minister. Dr Henry Brown district elder sought to fill, but scheduling issues may shift duties. The event is emphasized as potentially sensational with local church figures unsettled.
Washington January 15 Germany reportedly denies seeking Colombia's canal interest while a European syndicate, led by German capital, advances to buy rights as soon as the U S option ends. Colombia seeks higher rental and warns Berlin of Monroe Doctrine violations. Hart reports European influence to block signing. Roosevelt weighs a conference of top senators.
President Roosevelt signed the bill granting a full rebate on imported coal at 1 o clock this afternoon. The act becomes operative immediately as the Department of Commerce reports. The house passed the army appropriation bill and began work on Newark matters.
Plano of Anti-Baloon League reports from Washington that league headquarters committees began a meeting to outline plans for advancing work and to recommission and commission enpotintendante. The league aims to push the work vigorously during the year.
Oregon senators debated giving each member a private clerk a move denounced as legal and extravagant. A 16 to 11 vote approved the plan. critics argued it could delay enacted laws and provoke a constitutional question about referendum effects. In San Francisco Forbes Neil bout finalized for January 15 fight. weigh in 116 pounds. Washington Navy changes assign Sands to lead a coast defense division with Texas as flagship and monitors and torpedo boats expected.
New York January hearing on the Kentucky State Commission against the Louisville and Nashville and other railroads for an alleged merger. The Kentucky commission has summoned prominent figures including Pierpont Morgan John W Gates and August Belmont along with top railroad executives as witnesses.
The Anglo-Saxon Union in Toronto has finalised arrangements for a banquet tonight to honor Sir Frederick Borden, the first honorary member elected. Invitations have been issued to notable men of the era to attend and speak at the event.
Quotations furnished by the Coe Commission Company report Armour company acting as a lucrative buyer, acquiring upwards of 300,000 bushels this morning. Early trading saw cautious selling by locals, while leading operators added to their positions on each favorable opportunity.
London Jan 15 reports on the Stock Exchange that Great Britain backs Russia and Austria to push reforms in Turkey, aiming to place the sultanate under European tutelage. The sultan is expected to resist the joint action to the last.
James Tillman lieutenant governor of South Carolina shot and killed Editor Gonzales of the Colombia State in Charleston. The fatal wound was a stomach entry as Tillman, nephew of a U S senator, opened fire after newspaper criticism during the Good Old Southern Style era.
Bills introduced by the Umatilla county delegation up to Wednesday evening include Senate Will No. 2 by GC J Smith for a special tax for building boards Senate bill No 4 by Pierce to amend code sections 32860 and 3574 on school tax Senate Will No 17 by Pierce to abolish the recorder of conveyances office in Union county Senate Will No 18 by Pierce to conveyancer in Umatilla county Senate bill No 19 by C J Smith to address fleas on railroad property Senate bill No 22 by Plerea to amend election of prosecuting attorney and fix compensation House bill No 44 by Binkley to amend the code relative to stock
Tonight in New York a new playhouse named the Me theater near the Grand Circle opens under Stair and Wilbur management. It aims to rival other amusement venues and inaugurates with the Wizard of Oz, a lavish Chicago debut show.
Stockholm January 15 famine in Sweden grows severe with estimations showing nearly 100,000 people affected. Authorities warn of worsening food shortages as relief efforts intensify amid cold winter conditions.
Philadelphia January 16. Before the anthracite hearing opened President Mitchell denied a fixed basis for reports that miners and operators had reached a deal. Judge Gray chaired as Major Warren praised him and General Wilson for fairness. Tests showed operators paid into the state fund, with witnesses claiming mining is healthful and union tension reduced. Patterson admitted few violent incidents, most hearsay, dating back to 1898 before union influence. Mitchell pressed for evidence that current coal output matches capacity amid a coal famine.
The Bricklayers' Union in Memphis discussed creating an apprentice school to train young bricklay ers in the highest forms of the trade and prepare them for foreman roles. The meeting emphasized advancing skill and standards within the craft.
County Surveyor Kimball will return to the city to begin survey and platting of the 40 acre tract north of Jackson Street and west of Mining Street. The land owned by W. B. McAlister will be marketed after plat recording. A bill by Senator Pierce may enable city incorporation to extend central services to the tract, which is described as level with good soil and a possible park within the tract.
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