14 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1902
Page
1
A report from Venice notes the tenth century St Marks Church collapsed this morning into the plaza during a catastrophic fall. The structure stood 820 feet high and was famed as a top attraction. no lives were believed lost, though the event struck near the royal palace and the doge's position, with damage attributed to the historic edifice and bell tower.
A terse Chinese report states Ambassador Wu must return to China immediately. The document implies Wu will bring his staff and history of his life in America, while noting no expectation of retaining certain positions upon his arrival. The message suggests a strategic withdrawal and reassessment of roles post return.
Bay July 14 The press secretary said the Taft administration has not receded from its position and will insist on removal of priests. Also July 14 crops and broom-corn shortages from Timneis Missouri Oklahoma Kansas show a 30 percent shortfall to 1900 acreage, pushing broom prices up and prompting a national manufacturers meeting to discuss further increases. Washington reports a plan to build a 250-ton blast furnace at a Steel Company on the Pacific Coast, with limestone ore from company properties to Columbia, plus rolling mills and a coke plant to be completed by the same firm and leases for large iron deposits on Vancouver Island.
A fragmented note hints at public amusement and difficulties surrounding a letter dated July. The readable text mentions laughter and concerns over public ability and complications, with no clear names or places remaining legible.
A local auto incident near Strand is noted with a July meme hero credited for saving a life. Authorities are reviewing dash cam footage and witness statements to determine exact sequence and any resulting charges.
Twenty five to thirty families arrive this evening via Harriman lines over the O R and N seeking Western homes. They bring funds from selling East properties and plan agricultural, timber, or urban ventures. local real estate interests are urged to meet them and showcase Pendleton and nearby lands.
London July 14 Official bulletin reports the king's progress remains favorable. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach resigns as chancellor of the exchequer citing personal reasons. Balfour named premier and receives strong Conservative support at a foreign office meeting, causing a sensational reaction.
Washington July 14 In naval circles interest grows over the trial of the new monitor Arkansas set to begin today along the Delaware capes official course. Arkansas recently completed at Newport News and naval experts agree she will meet the contract requirements. Arkansas shares type and dimensions with Nevada Florida and Wyoming now under construction.
Hampton July 14 The remains of South Iser Brooklyn with the late Ambassador Pauncefote aboard arrived today.
Tracy remains at large with a posse in pursuit near Muckle Shoot Hill six miles east of Auburn. He is not lame despite prior reports, and authorities say he appears to be trying to get away.
Denver reports a westbound Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No. 315 was held up by four masked men at Mill Switch near Chester on the Marshall Pass slope at 8:50 this morning. They struck the engineer, blew open the safe with dynamite, and robbed the carriages of valuables, with losses believed in the thousands as a posse pursues the robbers.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on July 14 mining partially resumes at the Cambria Steel rolling mill mine. Officials say no new bodies have been found and the mine appears fully explored though some miners believe more bodies remain inside indicating ongoing concern after the disaster.
The trio from Perry Oregon is linked to Tracy and Merrill as possible fugitives aiming for Oregon and Grande Ronde. three Renton suspects identified as Grande Ronde Lumber Company workers from Perry. Authorities fear more accomplices in Seattle and La Grande and note past工作 at the lumber mill by the suspects.
Chicago July 14 corn fell sharply this morning from eighty six and a half to eighty one and a half cents. The drop followed reports of large receipts and lower estimates. Gates has made an offer to settle with the shorts, but his terms were not accepted.
Report by J L Ray and Co with CBOT and NYSE brokers notes the wheat market opening at 8.7% lower, steady then dropping to 7 3 4% lower, closing 7 8% under Saturday. Liverpool down 6 3 4%, visible supply 18 808 000 up 686 000 vs last year. Corn near 64 bid, Chicago wheat 75 6.
Houston July 14 Quiet reigns among Southern Pacific strikers as the company recruits workers from other parts of Texas to fill vacancies. Concerns rise about clashes when installations begin and replacements take hold.
Boston report states Mrs. Elizabeth Daly mother of Dan Daly Lucy Daly Ward and Margaret Daly Vokes prominent theatrical figures died at Revere on July 14 lifting a note of tragedy in the theater world.
Washington July 14. The president issued a general order relieving General Chaffee of command of the division of the Philippines effective September 0 and placing General George Davis in command of all Philippine forces Chaffee is assigned to the department of the east.
General Chaffee released findings disputing the court martial verdict. He states Waller's order to execute natives violated war laws, while partially excusing the act due to Waller's mental condition at the time. He notes Day and Chaffee comment on the case and publish their views today.
In aid of Martinique sufferers Gen Francisco Cal July 14. The San Francisco relief effort proceeds with local support and planned fundraising activities to assist victims.
Readers express a mix of views on divine retribution and moral justice, debating enemy narratives and the fate of those who oppose them. Controversy grows as churches, philosophers, and ordinary citizens weigh eternal consequences against earthly conduct.
R N Le Roy owner of a West Court tamale stand was arrested on an assault with a deadly weapon charge after a man fired point blank near Crosbie street. Police built the case by matching a shoe print and a staged confession at the Penland lodging house.
In Washington D C on July 14, officials observed France’s national holiday the Bastille Day commemoration. The event featured the tricolor flag and a subdued ceremony as government observers carried on with routine duties amid the holiday mood.
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