07 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
1
Chicago rail executives and politicians debate railway passenger fare reforms as Western lines consider concessions. A committee led by General Francis of Missouri River will report on transport arrangements and possible mass meetings while warning against secret rate schemes and noting open fare concerns.
Fragmentary report describes a ferry collision on the Ohio River near Pittsburg with passengers and crew rescued after the Neptune backed into danger. The merged text notes ministers, state affairs, and a mine tax bill debate while mentioning a dredging crew and a premature strike, reflecting a chaotic page-wide summary of multiple events.
Former Minnesota governor Merriam, head of the census, resigned to take effect May 15 and become president of a New York mercantile agency. Former Congressman Mercer is expected to be named to succeed him as director of the census.
The senate committee on foreign relations met to consider the Panama Canal treaty. Final action was postponed until Monday at the request of Senator Money of Mississippi who is en route. Morgan occupied the entire session.
Washington March 7 The Navy Department detaches Captain Perry from the Iowa command assigning him to the New York navy yard. Captain Barclay departs for Washington to assume command of the Bremerton yards. Manefield takes over the Iowa with Wilde Goose ordered to the Boston navy yards.
Mountain and Lake Electric Company was fined $5,000 for manslaughter in the second degree after an July 4 accident in Gloversville New York that killed 14 people and injured 60 when a runaway car caused the disaster. Also noted O'Brien the Saxony dentist departed for New York amid reports of his intimacy with Princess Louwise.
City health officer Dr. W G Alban faced questions over pest house conduct amid reports of disorder and lax oversight. Witnesses described intoxication and improper charging of tobacco as supplies, while Mrs Drew, his daughter, oversaw the pest house. Executive session kept findings undisclosed as officials prepare public statements.
Ah Gow a Chinese merchant was robbed of 860 dollars by a footpad on a crowded street at the door of the Bank of California in San Francisco at 1 o'clock today. The robber escaped with the money 140 ip corn.
A report from Philadelphia dated March 7 notes a strike order has been issued by the Bridge and Structural workers at the American Bridge Company, halting several ongoing projects and prompting union actions.
In Buffalo on March 7 a woman was detained at police headquarters amid excitement over the Burdick murder inquiry. Marion Hutchinson, once connected with Burdick’s factory, was identified and released after authorities questioned her about possible information. A mining consolidation in Sumpter formed the Standard Consolidated Mines Company, uniting the Standard Gold and Copper, Copper Ridge, and Willie Boy claims with a $5 million capitalization, led by Zoeth Houser, E. Cleaver, and Edward W. Mueller. The new firm aims to begin development immediately, with stockholders meeting in March to finalize organization. The cobalt-rich property has long attracted buyers, including interests tied to John D. Rockefeller and New York investors.
Paducah Ky March 7 The low land residents continue moving property from the Ohio valley The danger line was passed last night and 40 feet 10 inches this morning The situation in the lower Ohio valley is serious The river is certain to rise for five or six days yet and reach a higher point than at any time since the disastrous floods of 1864
Rufus Cantrell testified before the Noblesville grand jury admitting a seven to eight year pattern of grave robbing in county cemeteries. He said the bodies were taken from riverfronts near Broad Ripple in boats and moved to colleges in wagons.
Vice Grand Master Lee denies that other railroads will join the Wabash strike, saying the conflict will stay with Wabash. Belgian protocol signed in Washington by Bowen for Venezuela and the Belgian minister. Baron Nathan Rothschild ill in Naples. doctors summoned. Booth sails for England aboard the Campania. Helen Mora, actress, diagnosed with breast cancer and cancels engagements. Boston authorities denied landing to 35 Commonwealth passengers. some disembark in Naples. some misidentified as brigands.
The Herald summarizes findings likely filed to President Roosevelt next week on the coal strike. It forecasts a roughly ten percent wage rise for miners from last October, with no raise for per diem workers but retention of a nine hour day. Pay by weight or line yard may replace car pay and miners receive independent representation at their expense. The report implies indirect union recognition when submitted to John Mitchell. It condemns the boycott and holds the verdict for three years with wage settlement recommendations due at period end. Local disputes would urge negotiations with miners committees possibly forming a loan board of arbitration.
Allen Sankey, son of the evangelist, today admitted his father is blind but hopes to save one eye. Denials had been made earlier as the family aims to avoid alarming friends. Wheat prices in Chicago show T64% and 74% per bushel.
A small ferryboat sank midstream below Spier’s dam on the Hudson river at Glenn Falls New York. Twenty Italian laborers were drowned when a jam of logs and ice struck the vessel. Initial reports varied with some saying twenty missing others three drowned. Final word indicated four confirmed deaths with others swept downstream.
The Imperial University will use Japanese for instruction only and employ Japanese instructors, amid political and economic disputes over native translations of Western works. James Harmaworth, injured saving coworkers in Rovsland four years ago, died in Spokane from those injuries. His act was honored by Parliament with a gold medal. A Pennsylvania representative has introduced a measure concerning children.
Paris dispatch reports a grand Franco American demonstration at a St Louis Exposition banquet honoring President Francis. Almost the entire French cabinet attended along with the American embassy and 600 business leaders. An appropriation of 120000 for the exhibit was announced as Minister Troublet extolled Franco American unity rooted in Washington and Lafayette.
Idaho reports massive livestock losses as hundreds of sheep and cattle perish amid deep snow and extreme cold. Walla Walla observer Thompson says Cambridge records two below zero, with 18 to 20 inches in valleys and up to 20 feet in hills. Experts warn continued snow and cold could wipe out thousands of animals before April.
George A and Fred Young report bleak conditions for sheep near Shanthe in Wasco County. Early December feeding has kept stock dry but emaciation prevails as cold high-country weather delays pasture growth. Some southern bands have started lambing but feed scarcity leaves ewes and lambs under stress. a spell of warmer weather could improve prospects.
Echo notes a Friday night surprise party for Mr and Mrs BS near there with local social activity. Mentions Pendleton papers and two day publication delay, Thomas Benson ship with four carloads of fay cattle to Trout, and Eeho Packing entering a small plant for local market. Strangers are seen on our streets and irrigation land concerns attract attention.
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