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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
1
Report from July 27 notes no riot at the street car strike as authorities and company keep firm lines. Officials, aided by special officers, say no concessions will be granted and calm remains so far. References to famine and epidemics appear in unrelated dispatches, with scattered crises abroad and aid efforts underway.
Detroit tonight hosts a marquee featherweight clash as Yanger undefeated champ seeks to defend line for title against Hugh McPadden of Brooklyn. Promoter notes 1 round limit at 125 pounds, touting the bout as one of the city’s most significant events with McPadden claiming confidence from recent ring showings.
The state mint will enforce an arbitration award against the Government of San Salvador, rejecting arguments to reopen the case. The Salvadorean government is urged to pay the awarded sum, with the secretary noting no valid reason to withhold payment.
National Council of Women in United States closed session in New Orleans on March 27 elects Mrs. Mary Wood Swift of San Francisco as president Mrs. Kate Willer Barrett of Washington D C as vice president and Mrs Frances Burns of Detroit as secretary Swift named delegate to attend the International council meeting in Dresden next January Next executive board meeting is in Indianapolis
New York on March 27 Interstate Commerce Commission members continue the Southern Merger hearing. The Kentucky railroad commission accuses Atlantic Coast Line Southern Railway Louisville & Nashville Cincinnati Southern Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific and Chicago Indianapolis Louisville of controlling 25,000 miles and over 120 million dollars in annual operating income. John W Gates and J Pierpont Morgan figures loom large as Gates promises a full inside history while Morgan questions his influence over rail finance and merger terms.
March 27 report claims a wholesale poisoning attempt against the Austrian Imperial Court. A silver dish showed green spots before serving, prompting removal and chemical testing. Authorities pursue possible large scale poison plot amid high secrecy and police activity.
The Massachusetts State Board of Arbitration made an effort to resolve a dispute between 40 mill owners and 20,000 textile workers in Lowell on March 27. Workers demand a 10 percent wage increase and threaten to strike on April 1 if not granted.
Manila reports the detachment of Macabees defeated the rebel leader San Miguel and his forces today. General Miguel was killed. Lieutenant Rees and 11 men were wounded. Three Macabees were killed in the battle.
Ashland Oregon March 27 Henry Barnhart 19 fell from a northbound freight flat car near Gibson siding Redding suffering injuries from which he died soon after his leg was severed by wheels. He claimed to be bound for Pendleton or his former home and said his parents lived in San Francisco. Three seriously injured and many others bruised as trains wrecked on Burlington route at Thompson Illinois. Pullmans overturned and burned. passengers rescued through car bottoms. Major Barnhart Indian agent once from Pendleton said to have a son Henry about 20. no confirmation of Indian status or kin beyond this report.
The United States Steel trust has purchased the Jones-Laughlin plant for 80 million dollars, largely in cash. The deal, said to be finalized in New York last night, is described as the era’s largest acquisition.
In Washington on March 27 a silver tea service was presented to Richards the former solicitor general by the official Department of Justice. Attorney General Knox delivered the presentation speech.
The war department received the court martial record of Major Glenn who was tried and acquitted for unlawfully killing prisoners. General Davis, in submitting the record, harshly reviews the findings and condemns Glenn as showing reckless disregard for human life.
Desert land entries from the Columbia River district keep up where there is hope of striking artesian water. Walla Walla reports lively relinquishment business with many second entries, while Klickitat county and Horse Heaven Yakima see numerous original filings.
In Madrid a 60,000 member republican meeting elected Professor Salmoran as party leader. The secretary announced 20,000 farm laborers joined, and a large republican demonstration followed. Salmoran pledged immediate work to establish a republic in Spain.
Ottawa reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier states the reference terms to the Alaskan boundary commission satisfy the Canadian government. Two objections remain: lack of finality to the tribune and dissatisfaction with some American commissioners.
Trenton March 27 Governor Murphy calls for the resignation of John C Ward chief of the bureau of factory inspection amid alleged violations of the child labor law by state employees Ward refuses to quit as the governor asserts breaches of the law by workers under his supervision
A report from Great Falls Montana states cattle in the southeastern part of the county are dying from a disease believed to be blackleg. Stockmen fear losses and are vaccinating as quickly as possible.
Stockholm reports plans to electrify Sweden's crown railways using an American engineer K Ward Leonard system. Swiss manufacturers back the project and Sweden would use water power and peat beds to generate electricity, allowing remote stations to assist in emergencies within about 100 miles of each other.
Independent Alaska canneries will remove all red salmon from the market until prices rise. The Pacific Packing Company will follow suit, jointly controlling all red salmon in first hands. Damaged Bristol Bay canneries and the shutdown of 10 Southeastern Alaska plants will trim this season's pack by about 1,000,000 cases.
Atlantic City March 27. The Philadelphia Library Club and the New Jersey Library Association held a two days joint conference to discuss best methods for promoting good reading and the relation of public libraries lectures and university extension teaching. Participants include librarians and educators from Princeton Philadelphia Newark and elsewhere.
Aged magnate James H. Snow, a Standard Oil associate and New York financier, died after a fall on a wet street last night. He was known as a multi-millionaire and held influence in river and industrial circles. The death follows a day of firm business dealings and public attention.
Berlin reports that the Kaiserin was thrown from a horse during a ride in the Grinewal forest while accompanied by the Kaiser and Prince Adelbert. She sustained injuries to her right arm and side and was taken to the hunting castle for medical aid. Later reports say injuries may be more serious, with a possible broken arm among them.
Dewey's interview republished by the Newark News claims U S Caribbean maneuvers were a keelser tactic and that German navy strength was overstated. The remarks drew interest at the State Department with expectations of a possible Kaiser explanation.
One hundred fifty feet of the levee in St Charles parish broke last night. Special trains were sent early this morning with material to repair and close the breach. Big damage occurred to the plantations.
New York report states Dr. Duncan Macpharlane, a Philadelphia financier, fled Rivercrest Sanitarium this morning. He leaped into the East River near Helgate and was drowned, death attributed to self-inflicted action.
Mat Aw rey, once son in law of Chief Justice Fuller, is arrested again for forgery in Milwaukee. He faces sanity examination as authorities pursue charges. The case marks his fourth forgery arrest in two years.
Sofia reports the Bulgarian cabinet has resigned amid a dispute over tapping the war fund. Prime minister and ministers stepped down in a move that could trigger political reorganization and new elections.
Portland March 27 ALP Belding, the triple thunderer, was hanged this morning. His neck was broken without a quiver and his heart beat for 16 minutes. He made no statement and died on the verge of collapse when the signal was given.
The New York World contrasts privately owned American roads with public European routes, noting 70 000 more American deaths and 4 000 more wounded on railways over a decade. It cites 607 million US passengers in 1901 versus 1.17 billion in Britain, with American rail fatalities totaling 8 445 and injuries 63 339 compared with Britain’s 1 277 deaths and 18 375 injuries.
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt, via the State Department, warned Cuba's Congress to amend the reciprocity treaty or risk an extraordinary session of Congress. Secretary Hay received word that Cuba’s Congress may oppose the treaty, potentially undermining the convention. Voting on amendments was set for 4 PM Havana time, with commercial interests valued at $100,000,000. Wheat prices in Chicago stood at 2% cents per bushel.
The Department of Interior permits grazing on Grant Crook and Uma Ulla forest reserves. Sheep may graze, but warnings urge flocks off reserves in summer. Cattlemen and sheepmen blame each other for losses. in Chant County flock owners have organized to hire hands and protect herds from coyotes amid tensions with cattlemen.
A Florence teacher recalls young Guglielmo Marconi as well behaved but not especially bright. Señora Salma Vavallerro, 74, notes his gentle nature and the many punishments he endured, saying science later blamed her for punishing a future genius. The Englishman’s quiet demeanor contrasted with his later fame.
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