21 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1902
Page
1
A naval communication from Commander Gudger in Panama says insurgent and government forces clash in Panama Bay. Gunboats are restricted from firing or anchoring near the city perimeters, while the Port of Carupano remains blockaded per Caracas dispatches dated yesterday.
Atmospheric report details weekly temperatures with highs and lows, ranges, and mean values across several days, noting no rainfall and shifting wind directions. Separate legal notices mention Northern Investment Trust suing Mattie C. Cock, and fines for disturbances, including a $16 penalty and possible doubled fines on repetition.
A fragment notes the press timing on Convict activities and suggests yesterday and today may show the outlaw King Frossa acting or yielding. The brief hints at ongoing pursuits or responses from authorities.
Colonel J. H. Raley reports Golconda mine looks as good or better than ever with every drift and level producing ore. Ten stamps are running and daily ore runs are strong. the second ten to be added soon. Raley and W. J. Scriber note other nearby properties also look well.
New York July 21 estimates place 25,000 garment workers on strike with a further 15,000 expected to join by week’s end. The walkout seeks a 56 hour week and the payment of last year’s union scale.
Houston wired dispatch reports that Southern Pacific shopmen returned to work in Houston while San Antonio and El Paso strikers also resumed. The compromise of an 8 percent raise offered to the strikers led to arbitration and ended the disputes at the remaining locations.
Bradstreets shows 5262 failures in the first half of 1902 with liabilities totaling 56.93 million and assets 27.02 million, a 3.7 percent drop from 1901 but gains versus 1900 and 1899. Western states report declines in failures and liabilities, notably Washington and Idaho, with Oregon lower yet.
A severe blaze in A. L. Knight’s wheat fields on the reservation, about four and a half miles from Pendleton, started by sparks from a threshing machine. It consumed about 15 acres of standing wheat and 15 acres of harvested crop, forcing plowed furrows and heroic effort by harvest hands to prevent spread. The total 80 acres were insured against loss, while the harvester was saved. This marks the season’s first major grain fire.
Autopsy on J W Mackay who died yesterday finds sudden syncope as immediate cause. coroner declines inquest. Mrs Mackay flooded with condolence telegrams from America, England, and the continent. Funeral plans not yet set. British want a graft investigates Mackey domicile for $1,000,000 death duty.
Washington July 21 Army and Navy Journal, semi official, condemns the Smith case action. It calls retirement mor ally if not technically an increase of punishment and says the move violates the spirit of the 112th article of war. The journal deems the president's action unjust, unwise, and unfortunate.
The president’s sister Mrs Cowles wife of the commander arrived from London to attend the coronation. The president spent the morning privately playing tennis with his sons at Oyster Pay.
A Prineville exchange reports the death of B. T Hudson a horse-breaker who fell from a wagon while loading at J. Newsom's hayfield near Prineville. The pitch fork struck the horses causing a panic they ran over him and he died within seconds. Hudson about 38 had no known relatives or identifying papers.
La Grande reports the disappearance of Harry Hendrickson a young Norwegian from a farm near Allcel owned by Oregon Sugar Company relatives fear foul play as beets were thriving there until two weeks ago a man matching Hendrickson bought a ticket for Pocatello about the time of vanishing Hendrickson 20 years old five feet ten inches 180 pounds blue eyes dark hair.
New York reports July 21 May Yohe came to town seeking Captain Strong and her jewels. She said she would forgive him if he returns, suspects he is with friends, and fears for the jewels. An evening paper claims the jewels were found at a pawn broker in the Tenderloin district.
Washington July 21 Rebecca Taylor a department clerk dismissed for criticizing the president sues for mandamus to force Secretary Root to reinstate her She says the suit defends the right of free speech and challenges censorship in government service
Mrs Maggie Mitchell Helmbold daughter of Oregon Senator Mitchell was wed in Washington at St Pauls Episcopal Church to Francis Hoyt Griffin a New York lawyer the ceremony performed by the senator who gave her away intimate friends present in the quiet morning service
Fort Worth reports Owen Fauntleroy arrives from Klondike and asserts the year’s gold output will reach 25 million dollars due to improved machinery. He says thousands are settling in there as mining expands.
Washington July 21 Colonel Bb M Reilly is named surgeon general of the army to succeed General Forward who retires September 7.
Alfred H. Brooks of the U S Geological Survey reports his Alaska exploration party has crossed the Beluga River by boat. From Mount McKinley a first view was obtained from Mount Whitna at 126 miles, McKinley towering 20,464 feet in a rugged, largely unexplored region.
Governor Taft left Rome after a cordial gesture from His Holiness who congratulated Taft on the success of his mission. The pope urged continued negotiations with Manila in the same spirit of friendship. Taft and the commission were guided to the chamber door as they departed.
Boston on July 21 reports the death of J J Kelly aged 69 the last of the old-time minstrels He was known as the Silver voiced Tenor and featured songs such as Black Eyed Susan and Beautiful Tale of the Sea due to rheumatism of the heart.
Wheat prices in San Francisco on July 21 quoted at 1.15 per cental with minor changes. Chicago market also noted on July 21 with wheat reported at 477 and 76 percent, reflecting price movements in the grain trade.
A daily bulletin from Cowes reports the king’s wound continues to heal satisfactorily and his majesty is rapidly gaining strength. The update notes steady improvement and improving mobility.
Took River Route Portland July 21. Mrs H A Smith widow of the late state representative leapt into the river today in a despondent act. The body has been recovered.
In a dispatch dated July 21 from Tokyo, Minister Buck informs the U S state department that Asiatic cholera has broken out in the Japanese capital. The alert highlights public health concerns and potential international ripple effects.
Petersburg reported a cyclone striking Kiev on July 21 killing 20 people and causing extensive property damage across the city. The storm disrupted traffic, damaged homes and businesses, and prompted emergency responses from local authorities.
Hamburg July 21 The excursion steamer Primus with 186 aboard including the Eilbeck Male Chorus sank after a collision with the Hamburg Americas tug Hansa near Mankens and Neunstedtem in the Elbe river. About 60 to 80 are missing, 30 saved, efforts continue to recover bodies as the Primus rests 100 feet from shore.
New York on July 21 General J B Brooke retires from the army on the age limit General MacArthur succeeds him in command of the Department of the East in a key transfer reflecting the aging of senior officers and the reshaping of command in the eastern theaters.
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