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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
1
Cuban minister Quesada telegraphs Palma urging a special Cuban session to ratify the reciprocity treaty before April 1. Secretary of State distant Palma plans to call the congress to vote on the amendment and ratification to avoid jeopardizing exchanges.
Reports from Uruguay on March 20 indicate revolutionists near the capital and Red Cross observers present as four delegates travel to seek peace. Telegrams are censored as government and rebel leaders discuss appointing prefects and possible civil guard mobilization.
March 20 in Jamaica the hearing on letters of administration for Patrick J Gleason began amid sensational claims. Dr Fitch, longtime physician, seeks administration but alleges a fortune and will are missing. Bonds and securities are said concealed wealth amid a tangle blamed on deaths and unscrupulous others.
In California on March 20 a man endured five knife wounds and broke the stitches. The surgeon says he will die, but the patient Billy Silverthorn survived after January illness. Barnes ate a whole pie, and Vie-Ds broke the stitches in his case, described by the surgeon as remarkable for recovery.
Commissioner Hailey detained a Chinese saloon keeper for selling liquor to Indians. The suspect was arrested and appeared before the United States land jury in Portland. Ballou and Hart were ordered to Port tomorrow, with Deputy U S Mar A Roberts involved.
Portland officials warn that 50 police officers from captains to patrolmen may have to leave when civil service rules take effect. Current height, weight and other measurements requir ements are strict for new and existing officers, prompting resignations from some in the police and fire departments.
Three women were killed and a fourth fatally injured near Phillipsdale Rhode Island on March 20 when they walked on the New York and New Haven railway between Pawtucket and the tracks. They stepped from one track into the path of an opposing train on a second track.
Washington March 20 Rear Admiral Crowninshield retires from the Chicago at Naples amid mixed naval comment. His leadership on the board of naval strategy in the Spanish American War is praised. Rear Admiral Charles Cotton to succeed Crowninshield in command of the European squadron as captains Cook and Harrington are promoted to rear admiral.
Cardiff coal mine explosion destroys shaft timbers and engine room. Mine flooded, abandoned. fifty mules killed or drowned. Four hundred miners to leave town. Loss upwards of seventy five thousand dollars. Local payroll thirty thousand dollars monthly.
Washington March 20 Solicitor General Herritt released a report of investigations into the alleged uncalled for killing of miners by Marshal Cunningham near Charleston West Virginia. The report is not public but serves to exonerate the officer.
Portland March 2 A committee of O R & N conductors and train men meets with Superintendent O Brien and assistants to discuss a 15 percent wage increase, revisiting a prior 20 percent demand settled at the St Louis railway convention. The group represents the Order of Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and aims to reach a mutual understanding despite differing conditions from the East.
Portland March 20 The O R & N announces President Roosevelt's presidential train itinerary. The schedule places arrival at Walla Walla at 4 30 pm May 25 and Spokane arrival at 1 18 am May 26 with stays and possible changes noted. The five car train includes a private car for Roosevelt and family and will be pulled by the line's finest locomotive with a pacer engine ensuring clear road ahead.
Memphis reports a tenth foot rise in the river as rain continues. An eight foot levee breach near North Helena forces abandonment of parts of the city while Marion residents are evacuated. Upstream at Random Shot a quarter mile break is reported. Army tents for flood sufferers are under cabinet consideration in Washington with orders to aid shelter efforts and deploy troops if needed.
Market report from Use Commission Company notes wheat opened weak in Chicago and New York on heavy Argentine shipments. Indications point to a large Pacific Coast packing plant at Seattle or Portland. May futures around 7 8 to 7 8 percent. Chicago close reported 7 4 7 4 existing. Minneapolis and other cities show varied opens and closes.
Birmingham Ala March 20 The Anniston rolling mill was sold at auction to satisfy an $8000 debt held by the Anniston Rolling Mills against the Anniston Rolling Mill company, lessees and operators of the plant. The facility has been idle and hopes for resumed operations follow.
Joseph Chamberlain spoke in London at a lord mayor’s dinner with Balfour and cabinet members present. The crowd’s cheers were few and a general Boerdam mood prevailed over South Africa. He claimed land values rose from 60 to 200 percent since the war due to government stability.
Jefferson City March 20 The Armour Cudahy Swift Hammond Schwarze Schilde Sulzberger packing companies five defendants in the onester proceedings brought by the Missouri attorney general against the alleged heel combine last summer were fined 5000 dollars each in the Missouri supreme court today and ordered to pay the costs in the case which amount to 5000 dollars. The court orders that unless the fines are paid within 30 days all will be ousted from the state.
In the Northern Securities case counsel Griggs argued before the U S court of appeals that the states along the Great Northern railway route have a superior right to object to the railway's presence and its interests in the securities company, over the federal government, on March 20 in St Louis.
John Bennett appeared at the Fremont sheriff's office begging for confinement claiming he is the killer of Nora Fuller. He said he choked the girl in San Francisco over a year ago and raved about a fanciful jury. He was locked in a cell for investigation.
The president appointed William Byrne as United States district attorney for Delaware and W D Crum as collector of customs at Charleston. The Senate previously refused confirmation for both. They will hold office until the next Senate acts.
Buffalo dispatch reports no new developments in the Burdick case as the expected arrest did not occur. The absence of action fuels belief that reports of a police officer's involvement lack foundation while attention shifts to the upcoming inquiry.
New London March 2 A steamer Plymouth struck by the freighter Taunton in fog and whistle signals resulted in two passengers and four crew killed. Ten staterooms were flooded and four or more crew washed overboard. The Taunton remained intact and docked safely. divers recovered bodies as search continued and injured were hospitalized with hopeful recoveries.
In St Louis on March 20 the temperature fell 36 degrees in 24 hours. Six hundred coal teamsters went on strike demanding higher wages, affecting coal delivery and city routines.
Contractors in the city met at OG Sharp’s paint and supply house and formed a Board of Trade. William Hale was elected president, GC. C. Sharp vice president, G. J. LaDow secretary, J. A. Keller treasurer. A bylaws committee includes G. LaDow, J. Murphy and Edward Barrett. Next meeting and bylaws report planned at Sharp’s on Thursday March 26. The promoters deny any intent to form a trust or close organization, aiming only to protect mutual interests and conserve resources.
The city started its property assessment this morning dividing properties into districts by location rather than alphabetically. Each district will be valued as a basin, considering property location and surrounding values to determine assessed worth. Merchants on Main Street may be treated differently from other areas based on earning capacity and favorable siting.
D T Phillips of East Birch Creek reports deep snow and hay scarcity near Pilot Rock. Wagon bring in forage from Pendleton daily while stockmen pay 12 to 15 dollars per ton. One man freed 2400 sheep to roam, as rough weather accelerates hunger and losses.
A six year old girl Grace Cooper perished in a fire when her clothing caught from an ore move. Investigations focus on the cause and whether safety measures were in place at the time.
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