09 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
1
Fragmented dispatches from July describe the pope's condition fluctuating between life and potential death. Doctors monitor a delicate balance as a high priest and officials await further updates from the Vatican and Rome correspondents.
Rome correspondent reports Dr Mazon told Zeiting that the pope might live a year, though death could occur within hours. The remark follows alarming health updates from Vienna issued this afternoon.
Seven Chicago lunch rooms operated by H. A. Koblsant and Co. again shut to service as colored waiters strike after eight weeks back at work. Officials cite a meeting where signatories to a wage agreement were refused by the company.
Simon Woltz of the Bnai Brith said the petition to the czar will be prepared by next work. The committee will present the document to the president on Tuesday after meeting with Secretary Day this morning.
In St Paul Minnesota a violent wind and rain storm causes extensive damage totaling about $6,000. Fears persist for injuries to birds in outlying areas as authorities assess impact. A.W. Nye is named state game and forestry warden and will oversee duties in this county and likely more territory.
A State Journal dispatch from Russell speaks of Jayhawker Grangers using trains to recruit harvest hands for wheat farming. Missouri Pacific trains bound for harvest were halted as workers were bid for at 200 to 4.26 daily wages, with offers of full wages plus meals. The drive seeks laborers amid severe weather and harvest needs across the plains.
A passenger train from Washington to Atlanta collided with a freight train at Rockfish Virginia on the Virginia Midland division. Twenty four people were killed and many injured, mostly colored. Conductor Brubeck and Engineer Hale faced questions as investigators review why the freight train did not take a siding. Many details remain uncertain as rescue and recovery continued.
A Missouri collision near Nevada on a July night left an engineer dead and three passengers and a freight crew member seriously injured. The traveling man N. Gilmierr was among the injured, with others hospitalized after the crash near Levine.
Sheriff Shutt led relief work after Heppner flood. about 200 bodies recovered or missing. Portland aid totaled around $53,000 with $8,000 in hand. relief efforts focused on securing towns, housing, and future ground elevation.
A July shooting affray in Mitchell Wheeler County left Pi et Puert fatally wounded after a confrontation with City Marshal Blin. Dehaven and Dehwyes, allies in a prior dispute, were involved as gunfire erupted injuring Puert and striking Marshal Siley, who survived with help. The county, famed for stock ranges, faces renewed tension from the event.
Mr Shutt cites loss of last years school records and census data in the flood. He notes about a third of Hopper residents were children and says the town will relocate to higher ground within six to seven years. Plans include widening and straightening Willow Creek channel to prevent future disasters.
In Jeanette Pennsylvania on July 9 amid wreckage from the Oakford food collapse rescuers face slow progress. Scattered debris reaches from Oakford Milk to Manor as twenty victims remain unaccounted. An appeal for aid has been issued.
Report describes a deadly heat incident with scrambled figures and unclear measurements. Authorities note a government thermometer reading 109 degrees and mention multiple deattie and prowtitlone terms, but the information is garbled and hard to parse.
American squadron officers were entertained at a dinner in London by the Pilgrim Club today, highlighting post voyage social ties and cordial relations between the U S Navy personnel and local hosts during their stay.
Reports claim a new explosive called sophrait is being tested in Germany with a cannon designed for it. Engineers describe the device as delivering vastly more force than known explosives, including gold or heliant, and say it could be controlled within set limits. Public science officials cautiously assess potential and safety risks.
In Wilhertarre Pennsylvania the mine workers push back against "oppression and discriminatory practices" as the operators date back to a period of unrest. Venezuelan reports hint at revolutionary activity while US authorities, including Bolton and Attorney Bone, prepare to respond to heightened tensions. In Atlanta Georgia, the militia is ordered to Cranston to guard against a planned confrontation as a white mob threatens a white grievance.
In a confusing OCR fragment a ball player Delehanty is referred to with a supposed body discovery in Rulaiu dated July 9. The text is garbled and does not provide a clear incident or location details beyond these names and a date.
Pendleton Woolen Mills announces a profitable year with 100 percent sales growth in the Northwest, 40 workers employed, and annual expenditures around 60,000. The mill will close August 6 for a three week vacation, with employees visiting relatives and spending time away from the plant.
Fragmentary text describes Lamhe heading to France with a 9 Pmomgebetne TD, then a Dover voyage on the forenoon. Mentions Toilet andy Hine the conte Meme of ie cabbiet, Victoria, Kite Milward, and a royal visit with the Prince of Wales and other royal family members as they parted.
The article notes Bryan plans a European tour to study sociological conditions and write a book. He intends a focused study of crowded conditions and the social impact, with possible later work on Booker Washington and related topics.
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