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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
1
Grand jury finds four brass molders guilty in a conspiracy to disable non union pickers by paying up to 25 dollars to remove non union workers from strikers’ lines. Witnesses describe hired foremen and plant involvement as the trial nears in the circuit court.
London papers attack Germany for aiding the Venezuelan crisis. The Star says it is ashamed of this ally and condemns the emperor, likening him to a madman with a torch in a powder magazine. The denunciation highlights bitter sentiment in English journalism.
London reports in diplomatic circles that the court party led by the king approves Germanys Venezuela actions and is anxious to continue the alliance.
Washington January 24 The battle over the omnibus statehood bill resumes Monday with Quay pressing to keep the senate in continuous session until a vote arrangement is made It is likely the senate will stay in session all night Monday as part of the strategy
In Denver on January 24 the senatorial stalemate continued with Democrats meeting in a joint session but taking no ballot due to lacking quorum. Representative Madden’s absence may lead to expulsion from the house. Armed guards remained stationed around the senate chamber overnight.
Haines, Jan 24 Mayoral contract will finish the Coyote Platerrigation ditch to reclaim acres of Baker valley land once wasted to coyotes and jack rabbits. The ditch is partly done and has already reclaimed acres. Land along the ditch, once unsellable at 10 cents an acre, now ranges from 20 to 45 dollars per acre.
Walla Walla Jan 24 William O Fallon longtime postmaster of Walla Walla from 1894 to 1898 died in Joplin Missouri this morning from stomach trouble after years of illness His death was learned by telegram sent to J P Kenc from Mrs O Fallon who was with him He had visited Walla Walla recently from Butte Mont for a health vacation and complained of not feeling well his death comes as a shock to many friends here.
Washington hearing on the Holland boat appropriation continues as Quigg and Lessler deny offers of money. Doblin testifies he learned of a potential $5,000 payoff but Lessler resisted. McCullough confirms no bribery, while a later rail equipment note reports record demand and growing capacity across major firms including American Car & Foundry and Baldwin Locomotive Works.
Senator Blanton of Los Angeles introduced a resolution urging a special committee to probe the Sunset Telephone Company with offices in San Francisco and other cities. The measure accuses the company of disgraceful service, widespread annoyances, financial losses, unfranchised operations, and failure to meet agreements despite high tolls.
Salem January 24 Senator William sop introduces a bill to extend the Lockwood primary section law to all cities with 2500 inhabitants, expanding beyond Portland to include Salem Astoria Pendleton Eugene Albany The Dalles and Baker City. The bill would repeal the failed 2600 inhabitant city primary law not practicable or used.
New York officials of the Marcon Wireless Company flatly deny a report that they have sued the United States for infringement of the Marconi patents. The denial comes amid conflicting statements on patent disputes and potential legal actions in the wireless field.
A large Clarksville Tennessee Tobacco Growers Association meeting today endorsed drafting a petition to Congress urging repeal of the tobacco tax. The group argues removal would boost demand across the South and allow producers to sell freely to anyone, expanding industrial growth.
In Trinidad Col Jan 4 an eight attempt to wreck the Colorado and Southern passenger train near Watterville New Mexico failed as robbers pulled a spike and removed fish plates causing the engine baggage car and smoker to overturn. Four trainmen were badly hurt and one passenger slightly injured. The thieves fled without looting the express car despite the train carrying a substantial amount of money and valuables.
In San Francisco at 4 AM Paul B Gry aged 42 a renowned Hungarian violinist drank carbolic acid and died after a period of dissipation. The incident occurred on the street and is being reported as a suicide.
Lincoln Neb Jan 24 The Union Pacific overland collided with a freight near Gotherburg at midnight A fireman was killed in the wreck and another fireman was injured authorities said
Seattle residents assess city policy after Chief Sullivan closes all first class bawdy houses amid rumors of a grand jury. The result is a perceived emptying of Washington street and city sidewalks as sex workers, including women with “red badge” status, move through Queen Anne and Capitol Hill corridors. The piece notes sidewalks and cars bring the red light trade into view on Madison street and nearby boarding houses.
Veotation furnished by the Coe Commission Company J C Major reports strong opening in grain markets yesterday with fair demand and higher prices. Armour was said to be buying wheat today. Wheat in Chicago January 24 quoted at 92 1/2 to 94 1/2 cents per bushel.
Eastbound Santa Fe passenger train collided with a freight near Cooper Cove Texas. Two passengers were killed and four injured in the January 24 accident reported by Houston.
Washington January 24 Cuban minister arranged with Secretary Hay for a protocol to extend the time for ratifying the reciprocity treaty. The extension will allow more time if the senate does not ratify before January 1. Montreal church ceremony to open St Stephen the Martyr with Archbishop Bond and Bishop Carmichael delivering sermons. Manila court martial of Major Edward Glenn concludes with acquittal widely expected.
Adjutant General C A Gautenbein of Oregon has compiled a 700 page illustrated volume documenting Oregon Volunteers in the Spanish war and Philippines insurrection. A distribution circular directs 344 officers and sergeants, plus surviving kin of 64 deceased, receive copies by May 1, 1909 with delivery terms and future distribution details to be announced.
City will rigidly enforce the Quarantine Ordinance 18 citing carelessness near the Noodle Restaurant and scarlet fever cases. Offenders face fines from 25 to 100 dollars and up to 20 days in jail. the ordinance targets contact with infected persons and restricts mingling in public streets.
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