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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
1
Chicago March 4 engineers' walk-out threatens one of the city’s largest labor actions. If the seven great packing concerns refuse to meet demands for 3 dollars per eight hour day, some 20 000 workers across the meat industry face a complete shutdown. Smaller firms signed the agreement and resumed work, but major firms hold firm. All city unions pledge solidarity.
St Louis March 4. There is no change in the strike situation this morning. The men will obey the injunction but will file action in court seeking dissolution of the restraining order within the 15 day limit set by Judge Adams. Traffic remains unimpeded.
Dublin March 4 The Daily Express says it has authority for the statement that the government and the nationalists have arrived at a passive understanding by which the government allows the plan of home rule on lines counseled by Joseph Chamberlain.
Northport N Y March 4 The British steamer Beckenham carrying silk valued at one million dollars ran aground on Eaton's Neck in thick fog and is leaking badly on its maiden voyage from Calcutta.
reports from Saradoff say the Macedonian revolt leader and 4,000 men clashed with Turkish forces near Menlik. The Turks suffered heavy losses in the engagement, marking a notable defeat for the Ottoman side.
Washington March 4 The anthracite commission plans at tomorrow's meeting to seek agreement from both sides on certain matters before a verdict is rendered and to secure further confirmation of the weighing system.
General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, sailed from New York for England after months touring the United States and Canada. He praised the trip’s results and noted the cordial reception of the Army, contrasting it with early ridicule and hostility in America.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings in Washington on Wichita Kansas mayor and city council v Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island Pacific. Cases cover grain and grain products long and short haul from Wichita to Galveston and New Orleans coal carload from McAlester Indian Territory Minden Missouri Russellville Arkansas to Wichita sugar from Rocky Ford and Sugar City Colorado to Wichita lumber carload from Arkansas Texas and Louisiana to Wichita and flour rates from Wichita and other Kansas Missouri points to Texas. Questions affect shippers across the West and Southwest and decisions are awaited with keen interest.
Milwaukee March 4 The Wisconsin Press Association marks its golden jubilee with a large convention at the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association rooms. A full program of papers and discussions is planned for sessions through Saturday, drawing a wide attendance.
Pittsburg March 4 A 10 round bout between Philadelphia Jack O Brien and Jim Jeffords the California light heavyweight to the attraction arranged by the Allegheny Athletic Club for its patrons tonight. O Brien has already defeated Jeffords but the Californian believes he can reverse that decision.
Queenstown Ireland March 4 The liner Merion was refloated this morning after toil by tugs and dredging vessels marking a successful righting of the grounded ship near the harbor.
Pensacola March 4 High ranking Navy officers gather for the court martial of Ensign Ward K Wortman charged with neglect of duty stemming from the recent 8 inch turret explosion on the battleship Massachusetts which killed nine gun crew members. The court includes Rear Admiral William Wise Captain Edward Taussig Commander W H Turner Commander Frank A Wilner Lieutenant-Commander William L Burdick Lieutenant 8 P Blerer and Lieutenant Harry E Smith with Cameron McR Winslow as judge advocate.
Dr Parkin representing the Cecil Rhodes scholarship meets presidents of Idaho, Washington and Oregon colleges in Spokane to arrange a student selection for study at Oxford. The gathering occurs March 4 with Dr Parkin facilitating the arrangement.
Arrangements completed for a gathering at the Auditorium tonight honoring four Methodist governors Governor Yates of Illinois Governor Bliss of Michigan Governor Durbin of Indiana and Governor Mickey of Nebraska. The Chicago Methodist Social Union hosts this event to advance a drive to free local Methodist churches from debt.
Washington reports the second session of the Ath Congress adjourns amid a mixed scene in the Senate and House. Allison highlights $1.554 billion in appropriations, including $114,000 for Panama Canal and $50 million for rural postal delivery, while the river and harbor bill advances and Philippine tariff measures are dismissed. Henderson signals adjournment sine die with a Speaker’s ovation.
Hangman Ailington, famed for Edwards the murderer hanged recently, was found unconscious on a London railway track. He was clubbed and in danger of death. He says an unknown man tried to rob him in a carriage. authorities doubt his tale, fueling mystery as he seeks to conceal details.
Constantinople March 4 official telegrams report Bulgarian revolutionary bands gathering at multiple points and advancing toward the frontier. The movement fuels belief that hostilities may soon begin, signaling a tense regional crisis.
Washington March 4. Conference from both houses agreed on the postoffice appropriation bill. Main dispute was railroad transportation funding. House set 38,428,000 dollars while the senate cut to 86,260 dollars but later acceded to the house figure. Senate also dropped its free government publications registration provision.
After final adjournment lawmakers leave Washington heading home for the season. Few remain in the capital while the majority depart, signaling the end of many careers as new faces appear in the next congress and familiar figures are missed.
Wheat prices in Chicago on March 4 show a cont per bushel figure recorded as 7T7X percent, reflecting market movement. The brief note indicates trading activity and price levels without broader context or related commodities.
Mrs Annie Knapp, fourth wife of a condemned man in Hamilton Ohio, visits her husband in jail at noon. He confesses evasively then admits the truth of the deeds. She remains loyal, saying she will see him though prison life ensues. A crowd gathers to view a body identified this morning as the same man.
Washington March 4 Assistant United States Attorney Purdy of Minneapolis prominent in the Northern Securities fight is slated for appointment as special assistant to Attorney General Knox under the new anti trust enforcement act.
In North Yakima on March 4 a 16 year old Yakima City youth Guy A Loudon was mortally wounded by Thomas Wheeler at the Wheeler home. The incident followed an attempted prank by Loudon and companion Gilbert Gervins to pose as robbers to frighten the Wheeler family. Loudon died from a bullet wound to the right side, with little hope of recovery. The youth is brother to James and John Loudon of the First National Bank and son of Mrs Carmichaels of Yakima City.
Salem March 4 The bill to appropriate 100000 for Indian war veterans has prompted several veterans to apply to Adjutant General Gantenbein for pay. Examinations will take weeks as a system must be created and blanks prepared before claims can be processed.
Alexander Wilkie of Upper Craigie Perth New Brunswick is believed to own the longest beard. Beginning around age 25 his hair has grown rapidly and now measures seven feet two and a half inches in length and is still increasing.
Olympia reports a widespread manhunt after Sheriff Millire sent deputies to Booth Bend to identify a man arrested on suspicion of being outlaw Benson. The section is thoroughly aroused as posses sweep the area in search of the suspect.
John Hailey Jr a United States commissioner in Pendleton has been appointed agent for the Western Coal and Iron Company of Tacoma. Andrew Hartman the companys general agent and director remains active in Eastern Oregon Idaho and Washington. Hailey will handle the mines stake as the railroad reaches completion the coal will be sold in Pendleton. The company capital is 1 760 000 with stock at 16 cents a share Nelson Bennett of Tacoma is president.
Amid heavy fog in New York two railway collisions occurred on Fifth Avenue and the Brooklyn elevated, injuring several people. Hoboken ferries clashed at Barclay Street with smashed railings but no injuries. Central railway ferries collided at Municipal slip, minor damage and panic among passengers.
In Lansing on March 4 Harry Falla and Mike Ward will fight a one round bout under a local athletic group. Both have trained faithfully and appear in splendid shape for the encounter. They weigh about 140 pounds at ringside.
Senator John P. Jones of Nevada ends a continuous run in the Senate dating to 1873 after five terms. He passes the seat to Francis G. Newlands, leaving Allison of Iowa as the oldest serving member and Steward of Nevada as a former colleague still in service. Jones plans to return to business, focusing on mining interests in Alcala and Mexico.
The Portland Telegram catalogs vocations of legislators noting 13 lawyers and 19 farmers among the House members with other listed roles such as newspaper men, manufacturers, millers, druggists, bankers, printers, railway workers, stationers, marble workers, county assessors, real estate agents, loggers, cod oil dealers, and miners among the varied professions.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses rubber preservation, claiming no reliable method except damp storage away from air and dry atmosphere so exposure kills rubber over time. Mentions adversaries and unspecified timing or method.
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