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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
1
Across Europe and America workers walk out in coordinated protests. In Chicago thousands join pickets while New York sees thousands on strike for better pay and a 10 hour day. Spikes of activity hit Rome Glasgow and Boston as police and guards prepare for potential clashes.
May 1 at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition St Louis devoted to foreign representatives. Diplomatic corps and officials gathered at the St Louis Club and proceeded to the Liberal Arts building under military escort. Senator Thurston led proceedings with President Francis delivering the welcome and Jusserand replying. Spanish minister spoke and other diplomats offered remarks as music accompanied the event ending with a 100 gun salute.
The U S circuit court will be asked to compel Baer and associates to produce papers showing the coal road agreements and methods before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Attorney Shearn, for Hearst, announced an appeal to federal courts. An application for Baer’s punishment will be vigorously opposed.
Agatha Reichlin, sister of a local Catholic priest, was murdered in her Lorain room by a robber who crushed her head with a stone. Father Reichlin was away. Father Wallace, another priest in the house, woke to the disturbance and the assailant fled.
A political riot erupted in Madrid on May 1 after ministerial candidates were proclaimed elected, despite liberal claims of a majority. Gendarmes faced attacks as officials, in self defense, ordered action. Thirteen liberals were killed and many wounded.
A large funeral held at the Catholic church honored Charles Konasek with Father Neate officiating. Pallbearers included eight young friends: Charles Bond, Lester Cronin, Robert Cronin, Fred Milne, Fred Hartman, Gerry Kimbal, Fred Earle, and Willie Hessian. Graveside rites followed with a quartet performing Nearer My God to Thee. The deceased was a freshman at the local high school, whose classmates attended in a show of esteem along with many local sympathizers.
Tucson reports Colonel Martin Errickson, noted American mining operator, seized by Yaqui bandits in Sonora. Demands $600,000 ransom within 10 days. Mexican war minister orders forces deployed for rescue. Authorities warn of possible execution if payment fails.
The first installment of wool from the Garrison La Fontaine ranch was delivered today. Report mentions 42 stacks or five wagonloads and notes Purniah ben dna among those present.
President Roosevelt arrives in Kansas City from St. Louis to an eager ovation. A luncheon with the Commercial Club followed by a parade through city streets leads to Kansas City, Kansas, for another parade at the state line and departure toward Topeka. In Topeka he will address the YMCA convention, meet state officials at the executive mansion, and speak at the auditorium before returning for a dinner and more talks.
A May Day celebration begins on Main Street with a band leading 28 white-gowned girls and the May Queen Miss Lavelle Florence, followed by children from public and agency schools, then the old band and spectators. The procession ends at the courthouse steps where the queen is crowned, the May pole dance follows, and Mayor Halley remarks on citizenship and progress. The crowd then fills the green for the Star Spangled Banner and local revelry.
Paris greets King Edward with a festive display as his royal train arrives at Lyons station. Officials escort him to the British embassy for a two day stay while streets glow with portraits arches and electric lights. A holiday for workers accompanies a program including a Vincennes review of 12000 troops and a Longchamp race meeting with American jockeys.
McKay Creek News from May 1 notes Joseph Hubbard to reopen his store in about a week as roads hindered freighting. George Adams begins to shear 2,600 sheep, William Wynn 3,000, and Hubbard plans to shear 2,000. Drought and alfalfa experiments are reported, with D Bowman expanding to 70 more acres. Trout fishing thrives on upper McKay. Ella Wall teaches at the local school and will enter the Weston Normal.
A stay of execution was signed by Judge Bean of Oregon’s Supreme Court delaying Pleasant Armstrong’s hanging set for May 8 for the murder of Miss Minnie Enslinger on Christmas night, 1902.
Luigi Arditi famed composer and director died in Brighton today at age eighty. He gained fame in America where he served as director in several large cities for many years.
Chicago May 1 Labor leaders denounce the supposed push to municipal ownership as a tactic by Morgan and Rockefeller to cripple unions. A federation panel plans to organize labor to counter the alleged plot, arguing it aims to depress stock values, buy in cheap, and destroy union labor. Dietrich says the movement would strain business and trigger widespread wage and job upheaval.
The body of James McMahon, prominent retired contractor and Tammany Hall executive committee member, was found at his home with extensive wounds. Police suspect burglary or a possible murder involving a woman, with bloody footprints and a Samaritan aged inscription noted as clues as officers investigate the scene.
Portland on May 1 reports a massive blaze along the waterfront destroying six lumber mills factories and several dwellings. Two men killed by boiler explosion and sixty workers missing as flames threaten Standard Oil tanks. Twentieth incendiary fire in 80 days with estimated damage over $260,000 and $60,000 insurance.
A fire at Alto yesterday wiped out 5000 bushels of barley owned by Walla Walla farmer Frank Richmond. Insurance on the grain had expired two hours before the blaze began, leaving $5000 loss from a total estimate of $20,000. The O R & N line may rebuild its depot, with other firms planning replacements for the new crop.
During a morning parade at Fort Walla Walla Lieutenant Davis of the 20th artillery cavalry was thrown from a fractious horse when a caisson swung loose. He suffered a badly cut forehead and shoulder bruises, remained unconscious briefly, and was taken to the hospital on a stretcher for treatment. No bones were broken.
Wheat quotations show a fraction above last night’s close due to firmer cables and receipts. Weather in the winter wheat belt improves slightly while spring wheat conditions remain unfavorable with more rain forecast delaying sending operations. Argentine cable notes rain damage and farm work delays, suggesting mixed signals for holders of wheat.
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