06 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
1
Reports detail the swollen rivers threatening Topeka and St. Louis as floodwaters surge through rural towns. By June 6 the Mississippi basin shows river stages near or above fourteen feet, with widespread devastation, submerged streets, abandoned homes, and rising death and missing person tallies.
Fragmentary report recounts a mass casualty scenario involving Jewish communities in Rus and a near massacre at Bialy. State militia involvement, sheriff action, and mob resistance are noted in abrupt phrases. Names, places, and precise events are obscured, leaving a hazardous, incomplete account of a violent incident and response.
Portland Retail Butchers' Association voted unanimously for a city meat inspection ordinance after a Wednesday night meeting. They urged the city council to pass the measure and appointed a committee to advocate it, defending their industry against Dr. Woods Hutchinson's charges of diseased, putrid meat. They seek public assurance of sanitary meats and oppose objectionable products sold in a few city quarters.
Beattle, June 6. A Penniless man seeks Alaska by stowing away in a gunny sack aboard the steamer Ohio at Seattle. A Swedish traveler boarded with a sack containing a man and was discovered as the ship prepared to depart. The stowaway was put ashore and the swede sailed on.
Washington June The cabinet meeting convened at 11 with Mr Shaw absent to discuss post office scandals and the government stance toward Russia in light of the Kishineff massacre. The president’s line on postal prosecutions is noted as friendly while his position on Kishineff remains uncertain and debated among officials.
Rome notes Dowager Queen Marguerita has written to friends announcing plans to visit America in the coming autumn. The message indicates a low profile tour possibly including social engagements and cultural events hosted by American hosts.
A Union Pacific freight train collided with a handcar north of Genoa Nebraska this morning killing two men and injuring one. The incident occurred on the railroad line as crews worked the route.
Grain market notes from Coe Commission and Minneapolis discuss June 6 trends. Wheat opened slightly lower on weak cables and better weather, with cash demand steady and milling wheat in demand. The report urges buyers to accumulate wheat for potential profits, citing favorable long run prospects amid fluctuating futures and regional receipts.
Reports from Pacolet and Spartansburg describe cloudburst flooding washing away Pacolet mills numbers two and four, Clifton mill, and a hotel. Rivers overflow, bridges wash out, and wires down with initial estimates of over fifty to hundreds dead and property losses reaching millions. New England capitalists largely own the mills.
Baker City reports a rapid buildup of wool in warehouses as shearing peaks. Judges predict this season's Baker County clip surpasses recent years in quality, with 125000 pounds already on hand at Murphy & Stubblefield Ford Co and expectations of larger shipments to follow despite no sales yet.
Washington June 6 Commissioner Taft announced the new monetary system for the Philippines, expected to begin July 4, will be inaugurated September 1 due to many complex details yet to be settled.
Reports from Bangor Maine June indicate no relief in the forest fire situation. The worst damage centers near Caribou where numerous timber camps and lumber mills were destroyed.
Reports from St. Petersburg say the Empress celebrated her birthday with gifts and greetings from English relatives and European courts. Semi official word claims she remains in good health, though anxiety persists over the czar’s condition and Kishinet disturbances.
Pacis June 6 dispatch from Martinique reports Pelee erupted again with a dense cloud of smoke and ashes reaching far from the volcano. The Governor notes usual phenomena accompanying the eruption as the West Indies region faces renewed volcanic activity.
Central News reports the pope's illness is inflammation of the bowels. The condition itself is not severe, but advanced age and general weakness worsen the state.
In San Francisco at noon the thermometer rose as Wu and others reported rising heat. Local scientists forecast continued hot weather tomorrow. In Vienna on June 6 the Hungarian town of Hel Ling was destroyed by fire, seven people dead.
In Chicago on June 6 labor unrest closed 340 venues as workers paraded to Eldewells then Berkey & Milans and converged on the Chicago Athletic Club. A business agent was hoisted to the eighth floor via a fire escape, challenged by club members and unions, and hauled back as police arrived to restore order.
Shado Shooter Maintains grim silence after the Boise county shooting of A Emmony at Payne Lake. ST Cyr was brought to Boise Friday afternoon and jailed. He declined to speak, though cheerful on the way. The murder charge is sworn by Boise county attorney Mish er. Trial set for next October. Nearby theft case reports four men charged with stealing a horse and foam from Ward Robertson’s stable, with three to Portland and one to Southern Oregon.
Nine people die in the Santa Fe wreck near Stilwell Kansas as trains No 4 northbound and No 1 southbound collide. Among the dead are Link Day Los Angeles William Newmiller Plainfield Dan Monyhan Prescott and others from Newcastle to Porto Rico. Several injured expected to die. hospital care at Missouria, Kaiten, and nearby cities.
Dayton defeated Walla Walla 11 to 7 on the Dayton diamond after a spirited showing. Pendleton followed with a big win over Colfax, Colfax scoring once on a Pendleton error while Pendleton piled up 21 runs. Home runs by Nagle Brockhebot and Brown highlighted Pendleton’s attack as Colfax faced heavy hitting and solid singles.
In Los Angeles a broad labor dispute erupts as meat packing, restaurant, hotel, and driver unions walk out. Meat cutters and retail shop staff join a coordinated protest while the Mater Preting Company plant leads actions. Cooks and waiters plan to strike with retailer boycotts looming. One butcher’s union-rule violation sparked the unrest. Mater declined to discharge the employee.
Pendleton physicians and dentists express public thanks for the generous gold contribution raised after a Thursday afternoon baseball game. The committee credits the public, with special praise for the youthful umpire whose calm actions prevented bloodshed, and notes the legal profession’s spirited response to defeat.
The Masons schedule a holiday week with grand chapter meetings on Monday and a grand lodge gathering on Wednesday. Beottiiah and Matons groups meet Tuesday, with Shriners slated for Saturday. Delegates from Pendleton and Chapter No. 24 seats are arranged. Also reports of numerous grasshoppers around Pilot Rock threaten alfalfa crops amid increasing numbers.
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