20 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
1
The document outlines resistance to a fourth presidential bid with no wife or family ties, arguing opposition to a campaign while signaling a focus on individual independence. It references health concerns, potential political moves, and a cautious stance toward any national maneuver amid military conditions.
Francis Washington June 20 By direction of the Postmaster General Parne Sttters are sent to corporations and firms with government supply contracts informing them that all contracts beyond June 30 may be delayed while irregularities in division salary allowances are reviewed The department plans to cancel all apply contracts pending award procedures reform Inspectors reportedly hold letters checks and affidavits as evidence related to Machen case suspects remain under scrutiny
An Indianapolis grand jury returned indictments charging conspiracy to corrupt public duties in a slot machine operation case. Detective Stahl of St. Louis and Hilton Brown of the Indianapolis News are named, with allegations involving attempted access to a license and a $1,500 bribe offer to a city commissioner.
Berlin dispatch reports a disturbance at the sultan's palace in Constantinople with about 40 wounded men removed. The cause remains unknown. Recent school disturbances were suppressed by troops. casualties included some killed and wounded.
Indianapolis June 20 President Mitchells Jil from overwork and worry is forced to cancel immediate engagements. After twenty flights he has traveled miles and made scores of speeches. He held a dozen important conferences and slept only while traveling.
Chicago June 26 The day was cold and threatening as entries and sums booked for the Derby surpassed any on the continent. Sriah Ladwah not entered, with 17 likely starters and total value about 21,900 dollars. The winner takes 20,800. Salvable draws heavy betting while pools at Chicago reach around 900,000 in wagers.
Quotations furnished by Coe Commission Company report Wheat holding near last night’s close as market opens. Northwest weather grows critical. heavy rains soon could push prices down. If rains come, expect a modest sell off. without rain, wheat remains strong nationwide. Local manager R L Boulter notes weather dominates future moves as of June 20 in Minneapolis and Chicago markets.
Heppner flood report shows fourteen more bodies recovered as heat swelters ruins, with 73 relief workers and 14 women aid to reach Heppner by rail. Philadelphia pledges aid while morgue lists dead include many identified locals and Chinese residents offering rewards for missing countrymen.
The Kernan family and several relatives died in a crash on a Minnesota route while en route to La Grande for burial. W A Scollard, Mrs Kernan’s brother, and three Kernan orphans were with them. Other deaths included Mr and Mrs Plant, Miss Knott, and Dr Me Sword. Shock spread as townsfolk mourned.
Five men were arrested after an attempted bank robbery at Voland failed when operators accidentally wired a telephone circuit, triggering alarms by ringing every phone within four blocks. Police recovered about $50 of the stolen money and captured the suspects believed to be the robbers.
New York June 26 The United States Steel Corporation and the independent manufacturers have decided to permit all parties who offer product for the foreign market to deal therein without regard to the domestic schedules of prices agreed upon, thus putting them in a position to compete in trade in Europe.
Washington January 20 Attorney General Knox indicates the treasury may enter a stipulation to discharge the cruiser from Virginia custody while settlement of claims continues. He opposes federal force to seize the ship on James River and believes litigation over federal interference with state judicial authority will be promptly denied.
From Tangiers a dispatch dated June 20 reports a clash near Ainoledinna between Moorlah troops and tribesmen. The Moorlah general and six thousand men are said to have been lost in the engagement, signaling a severe setback for the rebellion suppression.
London June 20 The body of Cardinal Vaughan who died at midnight will lie in state at Westminster Cathedral. Rev. Frances Bourne bishop of Southwark is mentioned as probably succeeding him.
A historical notice reports a Pendleton relief drive for survivors with Pilot Rock contributing four hundred dollars and a boxing benefit planned. The list names hundreds of donors from Heppner to Albany and beyond, detailing funds and organizers, all for relief through one central Pendleton Relief Fund.
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