13 May 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
1
In Ang burg on May 18 a pair of naptha yard explosions at Panhandle yards caused 17 dead by noon and 24 dead overall later that afternoon. Gas mains feared disarranged, risk of further blasts. Victims crowded hospitals and undertakers' establishments as flames swept through nearby buildings and streets.
Delegates from across Texas gather for the Knights of America biennial state convention in Texas. After a high mass at the Assumption, a procession to Maccabee follows with local officials attending. Formalities wrap up as reports indicate business proceeding with plans for continuing activities.
Six hundred gas workers walked out in Chicago on May 13 after the companies refused to reinstate workers who sought union organizing. The city faces dwindling gas in tanks, enough for about twenty four hours, with economy and redeployed clerks extending the supply to forty hours unless a settlement occurs and lamps and candles become necessary for consumers.
Scranton on May 13 reports the complete suspension of anthracite mining operations statewide as the Hazelton convention looms tomorrow. Public opinion favors continuing the mine tie-up as the labor action extends.
Reports from Fort de France and London describe St Vincent Island and St Pierre suffering massive volcanic and earthquake events. Death tolls rise beyond early estimates as refugees seek aid, food runs short, and disease fears mount amid lava flows, ash, and ongoing eruptions. Anselm confirms Guatemala quake devastation with thousands killed and towns destroyed. Washington matches $500,000 relief funding with a broad U.S. effort. France reports widespread perimeter destruction and burials as repairs begin.
In Cape Haytien on May 13 Port au Prince streets see renewed fighting the entire male population is armed amid calls for ex-President Sams to leave Hayti. Several revolutionary leaders have sought refuge inside the United States consulate.
One of the west’s largest banker conventions began in Kansas City with representatives from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Morning meetings separated by state. the first joint session was at the Century Theatre. Branch banking drew main remarks by Horace White and Henry W. Yates. Other speakers include James H. Eicherts and Charles G. Dawes.
Memphis Tennessee May 13 The second annual open air horse show opened at the Memphis Driving park and runs through the week. The event features four professional strings plus local stables entries and a prize pool totaling several thousand dollars.
Charleston on May 13 marked Odd Fellows day with a parade featuring 5000 lodge members. Lodges from across South Carolina Georgia and neighboring states participated in the event enhancing the exposition's memorable program.
About 6000 delegates plus a larger number of visitors have arrived for the state convention of the Knights of the Golden Eagle in Shamokin Pennsylvania. A monster parade is planned with an estimated 7000 members expected to participate during the weeklong session.
President Roosevelt pardons Charles Frost once a Justice Department special attorney who is serving a year in Alameda County Jail California for contempt of court tied to the Nome mining scandals involving Judge Noyes. The action restores his legal rights after the duration of his sentence.
Walter Haldeman owner of the Courier Journal died this morning in Louisville from injuries suffered Saturday when struck by a streetcar.
New York market report by J L Ray Co notes government crop condition at 764 versus 946 last year, with 5 million acres of winter wheat plowed up. Prices move up about 10 percent. Liverpool closes 6 1 2 percent higher. Chicago and New York futures show gains. other listed commodities include sugar and steel. Wheat prices quoted for multiple cities with varied close figures.
In Xenia Ohio on May 13 the Women General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church begins its nineteenth annual convention with over 200 delegates arriving nationwide. Session runs until Friday noon as debate brews over a resolution by Mrs H H T Jackson Illinois to abolish church suppers bazaars and festivals fundraising for missions.
Cedar Rapids hosts the Iowa State Federation of Labor for its largest convention yet with delegates from all industrial centers. The agenda includes trades autonomy, paid organizers in the field, and paying a salary to the federation president, with actions planned this week.
Crack shots from across Iowa have gathered in Ottumwa for the annual tour nament of the Iowa State Sports mens association. The meet runs through Friday with target and live bird events. Several excellent scores were posted in the target events today and numerous trophies and prizes await winners.
The Dalles May 13 flood watch says warmer weather or rain may swell the Columbia. The river rose fourteen inches and stands eighteen and a half feet above low water. High gates at the Cascades Locks are needed for steamers and temporary walls aid passage. The Portland to Alaska steamer line will be incorporated this week with merchants guaranteeing freight. The Portland ball team opens league play against Helena in this city. The smallest Oregon baby dies after six weeks. weighed one and three quarters pounds at birth. Incubator needed for survival. Truck drivers and teams gain a wage increase to two dollars per day starting Thursday. No change in planing mills. Salem May 14 skeleton found buried in a sitting pasture. no identity clues.
The Oregon Naval Reserve will be formally mustered out in Portland tonight. Applications to organize the officers and men into a company of the Third Regiment of the National Guard were denied by the military board.
Russell Hubbard aged 28 was found dead in a gasoline tank near Pasco's Northern Pacific coal bunkers. Laborers on a dump engine crew discovered the burned body, identified it as Hubbard a coal heaver from Milledgeville Illinois, who had been in Pasco five months and was not married. The death is believed due to fumes after entering the tank to clean it.
Pekin reports an official note announcing the defeat of rebel forces in Chili province after two days of fighting. The government says leaders have been captured.
The woolen mills strike in Oregon City is nearly settled. Proprietors agree to grant 65 percent of the union's demands, and it is believed the strikers will accept the terms. The settlement signals an end to a prolonged labor dispute with negotiations concluded.
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