31 Jul 1903
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
1
Fragmented report notes papal electors arriving at the Vatican for a conclave. Cardinals and officials convene with ceremonial entries and early reflections as the long process of electing a pope commences. The scene references past elections and the global interest surrounding the church’s leadership.
Tacoma July 1 A4 Tatter from Butte Grain Commissioner Arrasmith reports a great change for the better in the grain situation in the Palouse country. The commissioner notes a hot wave ended with drying wheat and reducing damage, with conditions highly satisfactory. Farmers expect regular threshing to begin in two weeks and a crop about 20 percent off last year’s returns, though the grain quality remains excellent, plump and well filled.
A chaotic London dispatch from July details widespread disorder with native inhabitants assaulting residents. The piece alleges foreigners are to blame for conditions resembling occupation era oppression. Authorities struggle to restore order amid arson and violence.
Fire at Elgin La Grande last night destroyed pine mills and equipment. It consumed 2000 cords of wood and 260000 feet of lumber and burned a dwelling house owned by Lawrence Fox. Loss estimates run about 114000 dollars.
Roosevelt appoints Charles M Pepper as Pan American railway commissioner to secure South American cooperation for a Chile connected Isthmus route. Senor Augusto Matte, Pepper’s ally, says the vast project is practical and will boost Chile’s development, political life, and industry through closer northern access.
The main section of Klobaknt Wie building burned last night in Anatarke causing extensive damage across two blocks. Fourteen burned or injured. the fire was blamed on dynamite used by unknown arsonists. Six suspects were charged as investigators piece together the deadly incident.
On a Wednesday near Canyon City a group of sheep herders from Weaver Brothers of Mt. Vernon were held up by masked men. One shooter fired, injuring several sheep and causing panic among the herd.
Lincoln Nebraska records an unprecedented July chill as the thermometer sinks to the lowest level ever noted for the month. The city endures a rare cold wave with unusually cool conditions persisting through July.
Navy records show Admiral Mel ville concluding the service term with the Court and tomorrow will be as the eighth in the renewed Nest. The item notes retirement status and ceremonial events surrounding the conclusion of service.
In Montgomery, inmates Tihey, Will Starks, Alexander Seas and others were executed today for murder. The ceremony followed trial and sentencing, with names and charges noted by the concurrent death penalty.
A Lisbon report dated July 15 describes drought, famine, and pestilence crippling the Cape Verde islands. Emigration to the Americas and the southern United States has worsened shortages. on St. Hingo death toll rises to about 20 daily, with mothers burying children amid empty storehouses and decaying ships. The military governor struggles to help as ports lie dormant and vessels depart for lack of goods to transport. The islands suffer periodic famines with a population around 30000, many uninhabited rocky islets, and historic cycles of death.
Havana reports 60 armed rebels gathered near the Cauto river district in Eastern Cuba demanding back pay for former revolutionary army members. Popo, a bandit leader, is linked to the revolt, prompting General Rodrigues to mobilize rural guards and Santiago officials to mobilize forces. No violence confirmed yet as authorities prepare to confront the uprising.
A mob in Mayavilly attacked a two locomotive train last night to free five alleged killers confined in the Jim Crow car. Fifty shots were fired through the car windows as the train halted and the mob dispersed. A strong guard is now placed around the prison vessels in Covington amid fears of a lynching attempt that night.
A major early morning blaze damaged the Dehua Warren pacific plant and tobacco warehouse in Jersey City. Firemen kept the flames confined after seven firemen were injured when the warehouse collapsed. a switch crew and engineer were trapped briefly, with William Hirech severely injured and Engineer Graves burned.
July 31 in Myaneville reports say Brown, a negro who balked at a race in Wayneville, died at the reformatory from injuries after an altercation with Policeman Massey. Relief spread as fear of trouble at his trial faded. A separate note recalls Linmpcioed was killed by a train a few days earlier.
Former treasurer of the Bronecutters' Union Murphy was sentenced to five years and six months for misappropriating about $2700 of union funds. Accountant Helieve Murphy spent nearly $2700 in riotous living. Prisoners dig through wall in Walla Walla escape plot. Mitchell and Burkly attempted to quarry bricks from the wall of the jute plant. authorities thwarted the plan.
In Spokane on July 1 ministers denounced Mayor Boyd over the council’s vote to abolish saloon boxes. Rev Dr Lambert, at First M E Church, blasted the mayor from the pulpit using a sermon title about betraying him. He cited Republican municipal platform and challenged the mayor’s integrity, likening him to Judas and Benedict Arnold.
Mrs J A Geen or Bene takes over the Strahan lodging house from Mrs Corn Cooper Sire. Green, wife of a hotel keeper, assumes immediate management and aims to keep the homey, orderly standards. Cooper receives 92000 for her interest and plans a partial relocation trip, with future residence undecided pending study of plans.
Investigations swirl around a forged shoulder strap contract for letter carriers. Officials including Machen and Long face conspiracy charges. fraud claims involve bribery, fake claims, and misused government payments tied to Lock Haven, Washington, and Baltimore figures.
A new irrigation concern named the Tremne Terrletation Piteh Croatany or similar forms to oversee water distribution for communities like Den. B Nori presides, John 3 Vinson secretary, and N A Kennedy treasurer. The plan includes a 275 share value and equal water distribution to patrons, with governance by local authorities. A Chinaman death in Gilliam is noted amid a broader local political dispute and veto events in Heppner.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.