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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
1
A great freight train derailed and ran into the Spokane city limits near Hillyard at 4. The wreckage spread through the area as three people were killed and five were injured. Rail workers telephoned ahead but no switch was thrown in time. Debris, ruined laundry, and collapsed shacks littered the scene.
June 12 New York Inspector Metty claims a clue links Italians to dynamite bomb plans after a letter found on a person tied to a Cunard dock infernal device. Oklahoma June 22 Republicans push separate statehood measure as central committee convenes for immediate action.
June 24 report from Wetsin City Missouri says seven railroad freights collided early this morning. Four bodies were recovered and more victims feared. Authorities pursue causes as a tragedy unfolds on the Missouri River line near Cole's Junction.
Governor Cumming and the Iowa Federation of Labor president arrived to aid settlement efforts. A mob surrounded Farley Manufacturing Company, and a sheriffs attempt to disperse the crowd was met with soap sods from a hotel, while guards protected the power house and patrolled disorderly areas of the city.
Berlin reports election riots at Glowits in East Prussia. Police sought to suppress a Polish Nationalist meeting. Poles used posters, revolvers, and swords. One Pole was killed and many injured. Rioters destroyed merchandise and damaged factories. Order restored after clashes.
London reports a May attempt by small British detachments to dislodge ex Sultan Sokoto from Durmi Nigeria. Casualties include four killed and two wounded among the British, with the enemy at Joss listed as 20 killed and wounded.
Chicago June 22 Special from Reuters The consistory lasted half an hour due to the pope's fatigue with no American appointees. The pope was carried to the faculty story in a sedan chair after the ceremony, where new cardinals archbishops and bishops were blessed. Quotations supplied by Commission Company R L Boulter local manager Wheat and corn prices in Chicago showed gains tempered by rain in the northwest and heavy rains in the southwest.
The Heppner relief effort swelled to nearly $5,000 with contributions from Pendleton and county groups including the Women of Woodcraft and local fraternal orders. A carload of ice from Rees Cold Storage and packs from Walla Walla aid the funds, while Miss Blanch Redfield's body was recovered below Heppner on Saturday evening.
The report names Willateen James W Welch and EB Sharon as general committers to aid food sufferers in Heppner under grand master instruction. Alexander Dean and Sharon to travel to Heppner Wednesday with the committee to assess needs and disburse raised funds in relief efforts. Portland celebration plans unsettled as of June 22 with church pledges noted for rebuilding Trempner church funds.
A Pendleton Tedler committee collected clothing and supplies today for the Pellet committee. Many donations arrived, and women planned to wrap and ship items to the deanione at Uke worieken city. Mrs. Cod Smith, Mrs. G. Thompson, Mrs. T. G. Ayres, and Mrs. Roberts led the efforts.
A meeting of the citixena with Freewater city council convened Saturday afternoon to plan further relief actions for Hepp, with continuation noted on page.
A Pomeroy woman confessed to killing her husband with an axe after he drove her from their home following a quarrel on the night of the murder. She claimed self defense but faced extensive witness testimony and circumstantial evidence. Also noted: ore mining strike of $160 per ton on Beaver Creek, Custer county, Idaho.
Washington reports a grand jury indictment accusing George Loren postmaster of Toledo and accomplices Machen and the Groff brothers of conspiracy to defraud the government. President removals and resignations ripple through, with references to Justice McMillan and ongoing investigations. Charges reference bribes and removal from office amid a widening political crisis.
A report from Belgrade notes the grand palace at Constantinople narrowly escaped a dynamite blast today as Bulgarian forces reportedly bombarded the area. Diplomatic corps in Belgrade plans to issue an identical note to corresponding governments regarding King Peter's Geneva arrival and reception. The Erie basin set for Shamrock II trial. Constitution, Reliance and Colombian to meet again off Newport after June 30.
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