02 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
1
Prince Fran Joseph of Braganza, a lieutenant in the Austrian army, faced a police court charge after a trip through the East End slums. The envoy to the coronation allegedly involved with a young clerk, with attempts to keep details quiet but information leaked. Reports indicate another envoy was present.
James St. Paul brings word from Portland with updates on whaler Baylies at Nome on the 20th and steamer movements. Medes natives claim Vedere and Jeanie and passengers were from the Portland. The Thetis was spoken on the 18th but not seen overdue. The Central notes Belvedere sighting Thetis Jeanie and Port on the 17th.
President Roosevelt travels to Pittsburg for the Fourth of July celebration and will return to Oyster Bay Saturday where the government will be located. He will have an office in the village three and a half miles from his residence and will set regular office hours to discourage political activity outside of those hours.
In Wilkes-Barre and New York on July 2 rumors spread that magnates in three anthracite districts prepared a settlement proposal for the strike. Reports claimed a proposition to miners aimed at ending the May Strike and reaching an agreement with union leaders and district presidents.
Washington Ind July 2 Joseph Herbert the murder who escaped from jail yesterday was captured at 2 am at his home. Bill Edson the ravisher of Irma Plehl who also escaped is still at large as a vigorous search continues.
A cyclone struck Bombay on July 7 causing fatalities as a track incident at New Ram-1B Juin S06 48 left several dead. Authorities reported multiple injuries and ongoing rescue efforts as weather conditions hinder recovery.
A tunnel on the Lake Erie Alliance and Wheeling line near Minerva collapsed at 5 am. The number of workers trapped is unknown, but believed to be few. The tunnel had been under construction for some time near the town.
In Oregon City the striking shipyard employer met and refused to return to work until Superintendent Tiffany is discharged, the action cited as the cause of the walkout. The carpenters strike lightly disrupts work as it ties up only a small portion of shipments.
Clerks Union formed in Pendleton moves to defer six o clock closing until after harvest. Retailers who signed the petition will keep their names on file and reopen the effort once harvest ends, hoping to reduce trade hardship during peak season.
Sigmund Guthmann vice president of Guthmann Carpenter and Telling a Chicago wholesale shoe house and millionaire shot himself this morning in a suicide health cited as the cause authorities said Guthmann according to reports from Chicago papers he faced a personal crisis that led to the fatal act leaving behind a fortune and a shocked business circle
Independence dated July 2 reports Peter Nairn, a young worker for a Ballstown steam saw outfit, climbing an engine to oil it. His clothes caught the moving machinery, he was thrown free, and he then clung to the boiler and smokestack while steam cooked him until the crew shut off the steam and freed him.
In St Louis on July 2 the police board failed to complete a hearing. Louisville offered to take the mill, but no decision was reported.
Buffalo reports a Chinese laundryman is held for the murder of five year old Marian Murphy whose body was found Monday in the lake. The case shocks the city as investigators pursue leads in the shoreline tragedy discovered this week.
It develops that Gerald R Campbell, shot while resisting arrest by Policeman Alvord at Whatcom Friday, was insane. He had lived in an asylum, feared pursuit, and believed everyone in uniform sought to return him there. Kell's mother claimed his body Sunday and brought it back to Black River Junction, Washington.
London reports from Buckingham Palace that the King shows steady improvement eight days after surgery. A 1300 strong Indian troops review under colonial parade lines, English forces led by the Duke of Connaught, Queen in attendance, and the Prince of Wales awarding decorations. The 7 o'clock bulletin notes reduced pain and continued recovery.
Six thousand demonstrators led by students protested in Vienna and Lemberg today. They attempted to storm the German consulate and then attacked Polish leaders' homes in support of the Kaiser. Police clashed with the mob and many were injured.
Carrie Nation arrived at the Peoria prohibition convention on July 2 after a long train delay. Despite telegrams asking her not to attend from Minnesota, she arrived two hours late and the convention had already nominated their ticket before her arrival.
A July 2 report from Christiana describes a major blaze at Laurvig in Jarlsberg province. The fire razed about 150 buildings, causing estimated losses of 2,000,000 kroner.
In Vienna on July 2 a duel between a student and Pan-German Deputy Berger ended with Berger's ear cut off. The clash, described in local dispatches, illustrates political tensions reflected in street confrontation and personal harm amid the period's volatile atmosphere.
Grant's Pass July 2 George Collins and Charles Bradbury report a marvelous strike on Pickett Creek a new mine with an enormous vein showing half gold in many spots the discovery has created considerable excitement.
Kansas City July 2. C C Cline a newspaper man returned from Thunder Mountain Idaho where reports of gold finds are said to be fake He asserts no free milling ore exists in the region all mineral is basic needing machinery and railroads to work it.
Samuel Gompers of the Federation of Labor and vice president OConnell departed today for San Francisco where the executive council convenes on July 21.
Boise Idaho July 2 United States Marshal Frank C Ramsey was summarily dismissed from office. The reason remains undisclosed though rumors of shortage circulate. Ramsey denies any discrepancy and offers no further comment.
Washington July 2 The court martial for General Jacob Smith widely known for Philippines actions returns a unique verdict not guilty but warning him to refrain from future orders. The court held his offense was mitigated by wartime conditions and urged caution from the president reviewing authority.
In Hazelton Pennsylvania July 2 clashes erupted between special deputies coal and iron police and strikers at Freeland. Pistols were drawn fired but no injuries reported. Four miners were arrested later raising the tension during the demonstrations.
London July 2 Rear Admiral Crowninshield today received Ambassador Choate and others aboard the battleship Illinois at Gravesend in a formal naval visit.
A well dressed unknown man was killed this morning after being struck by a Southern Pacific train near Hubbard. The incident details and identity remain unconfirmed.
Pendleton residents plan a July Fourth with trips to Walla Walla Meacham and local events at Kines Grove. Woodmen of the World run a special train to Meacham with a La Grande contingent, while Helix band plays for picnickers. The Kine’s Grove program features races a greased pig balloon ascent and fireworks lasting through July 6 with meals and drinks available on site.
New York reports a volatile wheat session with initial gains to around 70% and a late drop to 79% below, Liverpool prices softer. corn steady at 66% bid. Stocks show steady levels for Bt. Paul UV 38% and N Pac 104%. Portland wheat quotes list Wall Walla at 66, Bluestem 70, Valley 67, Tacoma 66 to 66%. Chicago wheat at 76 4%, San Francisco at 115% per cental.
Portland reports give no trace of Victor Schilling, O R L & N city ticket agent, after he left Spokane aboard a sleeping car to Seattle. Theories blame heavy debt from Sumpter mining speculation while accounts in Portland appear intact. Rumors link him to alleged stock dealings in the Golconda mine and a sale to Pendleton investors.
B F Hoyt, visiting from Echo, offers Tom Campbell’s account that Bruce Parrish entered a saloon, acted drunk, pounded a billiard table, and was ejected by the bartender. He then pounded the building’s side until his hands ached, calling the subsequent robbery a fevered fabrication.
The record notes near matchups in Oregon gubernatorial elections. In 1878 Thayer defeated C C Beekman by a small plurality, votes 16 201 to 16 132. In 1866 Woods edged Kelly, 10 283 to 9966, a 327 plurality.
On Canyon mountain between Cam yon creek and Indian creek a range rider found several head of horses and cattle dead. The cause is unclear with possibilities including poisonous weed or poison accidental grazing. The event remains unsolved with details scarce.
The Milton Creamery paid farmers in May 1071.84 dollars for butter fat at 31 cents per pound. The Weymouth Leader notes a larger total as the amount was higher in a related report.
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