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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
1
A garbled report lists vote counts and candidate mentions across Oregon counties. It references Geer with 20 votes and 17 votes in Multnomah, names several politicians and representatives, and hints at party lines and possible outcomes in the Senate and House without clear, coherent results.
General Pearson, ex-Boer officer, returned from Mexico where he sought a site for several thousand Boers wishing to leave Africa. He spoke with canal company officials about offering land in Louisiana at low rates to settled Boers and their families.
In Portland on January 16 the United Railroads and Northern Pacific lines reported wage raise demands to President Mohler. The Short Line and Northern Pacific employers are also presenting the same demands, with a compromise expected. A poultry show opened in Syracuse under Flower City Poultry and Pigeon Association, one of western New York’s largest exhibitions, featuring turkeys reese chickens ducks pigeons and many pets and running six days with strong attendance anticipated.
Senator Ben Tillman says he will travel south this afternoon if his presence is needed to aid his nephew. He declines to discuss the shooting.
Cumberland Md Jan 16 The fast western express on the Baltimore and Ohio crashed into two engines in the yards as it entered the city. Four trainmen were instantly killed and a fifth fatally injured. Several others seriously hurt as passengers were tossed from berths in the collision.
The St Louis missing ship story lacks fresh details with officials no longer confident. A possible machinery accident is suspected and the next report may come from Azores alongside marine dispatches about a vessel ashore near Pebble Shopl, False N.C. Debates and insurance notes follow in other dispatches from London and Washington.
Chicago grand jury began hearing final witnesses on the coal conspiracy and expects true bills against at least 10 major operators. In Detroit officials reported coal dealers proved a conspiracy by cutting prices 60 cents per ton below municipal yard charges.
The house committee on merchant marine authorized to investigate coal transportation will send a five member sub committee to Boston to begin taking testimony. Other committee members stay in Washington and will likely summon operators and company presidents to testify.
The fourteen independent salmon canneries of southeastern Alaska merged in Seattle and the entire pack, about 600000 to 800000 cases annually, passed to Grifith, Durney & Co. of San Francisco which will establish headquarters here. Prices for Alaska packs rise 14 cents a dozen as competition is eliminated. The merger stems from treasury department rulings feared to drive cannery businesses out. The gain is estimated at about $200000 yearly.
Portland January 16 The Northwestern Millers Association organized to stop price cutting and improve cooperation among Oregon and Washington flour mills. The group aims to base flour quotations on the ruling price of wheat. C C Hogue of Albany was elected president.
Washington January 16. Senators Hard McLachlan and Perkins pressed President Roosevelt to appoint John Bose of Santa Barbara as United States attorney for Alaska. A House committee favored an appropriation of 50,600 dollars for an Alaskan display at the St Louis fair, with 25,000 dollars earmarked for Alaska overall. The panel also considered bills on war claims and assigned the Todlan Territory, Boyce for Alaska.
In Philadelphia the Elk Hill Coal & Iron and Scranton companies presented evidence as Dr Dolan testified on miner health. He cited 216 patients across Scranton and nearby fields, with 9 percent of insane cases linked to drink. He admitted his investigation was superficial and biased, calling mining a healthy, easy occupation.
The state department reports Venezuela has opened a conference with the entire Colombian frontier without restriction. This is seen as establishing free trade to offset foreign powers blockade of the coast.
Columbia Jan 16 reports say Editor Gonzales shot yesterday by Lieutenant Governor Tithian is much improved this morning. Physicians express some hope of recovery while earlier excitement subsides and reports are said to be greatly exaggerated.
Grain markets remained buoyant with strong opening bids and modest profit taking by long holders. Chicago sources note big players in wheat through Armour interests, with May futures at 77 and 77% in Chicago and New York, while Minneapolis and Liverpool quotes show similar firmness. Attorney General Knox and Mrs. Knox arriving from Washington will dine with Henry Frick tonight and be hosted for lunches tomorrow.
Pittsburg Jan 16. Baltimore and Ohio announces a 10 percent salary raise for telegraph operators and changes to a nine hour day with a vacation each year. About two thousand men will be benefited as costs of living are cited as the reason.
Berlin Jan 16 The Reichstag passed a resolution stating no preferred commercial treaties be concluded with any nation where the terms are disadvantageous to Germany. The measure references the United States.
A St. Louis & Southwestern freight derailed on an embankment near Texar in Dallas Texas on January 16 killing two trainmen and fatally injuring two others. The wreckage caught fire and was destroyed. The day also carried word of Eminent Men to Be Heard a New York gathering on January 16 featuring bishops presidents and notable educators debating employer employee relations and character in education.
The government has ratified the Renseels air and Warcklen case. Stotsch, now telegraphing to the aide of phonecivela rage ordered home. Marcon Arrives, as Mags, Jap. 16. Marcont will and commenced work on the now wired telegraph station here this afternoon.
Mrs. Howard Kipp wife of Lieut Kipp of the marine corps formerly Miss Katherine Bloodgood contralto known on the Pacific coast started for San Francisco thence to Samar to join her husband She will be the only white woman on the island.
Portland report on January 11 notes a coast traffic agents meeting tonight with delegations from Seattle San Francisco and several Canadian cities in attendance for coordination and discussion of regional traffic control practices.
In accord with the sultan s sanction a Russian torpedo boat passed through the Dardanelles on Tuesday en route to Sebastopol. The event follows official approval and underscores ongoing naval movements in the region near Constantinople and the Bosporus.
Adeling Paul forwarded contracts for S lena fer to Robert Grew. She expects to star in an American tour early in November.
Witteburg reports the steamboat Columbia burned to the water’s edge this afternoon on the Monongahela River. Estimated loss runs to about $50,000. Havemeyer, John Mayer and Arthur Donner have been reelected directors of the American Sugar Refining Company.
In Portland on January 16 Springer spoke at the National Livestock convention urging Congress to pass the omnibus statehood bill. The convention also seeks a rule change to allow sheep and cattle in forest reserves, with Portland likely selected as the next convention site.
At the National Livestock Association annual convention in Kansas City on January 16, members adopted a rising vote endorsing President Roosevelt’s suggestion that Congress appoint a committee of experts to settle the range problem. The dispute has long divided cattle and sheep interests.
Canton veterans and leaders prepare the McKinley banquet program for January 27 with toasts on William McKinley The Army and The Navy The Future of the Philippines Our Country Ohio and more Roosevelt Root Moody Wright Nash Day toasts slated in a notable Canton event
Washington January 14 Senator Mitchell introduced a bill amending Hawaii’s organic law to allow a governor not born in the islands but a U S citizen or territorial resident at 30 years old instead of 35 and to ease age requirements for Hawaiian congress members and appointing officials including treasurer auditor and minor officials in the line of succession.
The Farrel Toy Box Company forms to manufacture a new paper cigar box with patent claims. Boxes are solid pliable sheets imitating cedar veneer optional. Promoters say paper box is 20 percent cheaper, resists warping, and uses a single print for a hex number and address at manufacture.
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