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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
1
Labor groups across Chicago gain momentum amid wage scale talks and arbitration friction. Employers weigh arbitration, while workers at hotels, restaurants, and stock yards threaten or stage limited actions. Detectives pursue a suspect linked to an infernal machine case in the city.
A masked robber shot a man who resisted during a robbery at a West Liberty Avenue restaurant in Moines. The assailant fled with $25 after the brief hold up as witnesses cried out. The incident occurred on a May morning prior to escape.
Market opened with light gains then softened as receipts and weather affected sentiment. May wheat traded around 44 to 44.5 with small moves. closing near unchanged after early advance. Weather for the past 24 hours influenced market tone and price fluctuations remained modest.
The Oregon state Sunday school convention in Portland reports its largest attendance ever with missionaries Mrs J W Barnes of Newark and Mrs W C Pearce among leaders. Noted speakers and singers from across the United States attend as the event claims historic success. Officers listed include President A A Morse of Portland and secretaries Merwin Pugh and B Lee Paget Portland.
Dispatches from London May 14 confirm an anti semitic outbreak at Graspol with large numbers of Jews killed, despite official denials. St Petersburg officials have started an inquiry into the affairs.
In Gourock Scotland on May 14 the Shamrocks did not leave their moorings this morning because of unfavourable weather. The challenger's canvas was found satisfactory. the decision is to keep the sale under cover to avoid rain.
Jacksonville reports the flood is receding slowly and the worst may be over. Estimated damage reaches $250,000 as cleanup begins and assessments start in the city.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Russia intends to issue a circular to the powers outlining its position on Manchuria. Moscow warns it must confront the yellow peril that could engulf Siberia, and pledges to defend the territory if necessary.
The Scottish Rite Cathedral at Morrison and Lownsdale streets in Portland is finished. The structure seats 1,000 in the main auditorium and balcony, with a 5,000 square foot dancing floor. It boasts complete equipment for comfort. It will open Tuesday evening, May 19, with a grand concert and ball.
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train wrecked near Bloomingburg Ohio this forenoon. The engine left the track as rails spread. The engineer and fireman died. One car overturned but no passengers were killed though several were slightly injured. Lewiston reports locals enforcing a gambling crackdown with few events in five days as gamblers flee town.
Tacoma, May 14. A remarkable cattle shortage on the coast threatened a meat famine. Pacific Cold Storage Company supplied meat, while cattle were destined for Alaska. Frye-Brown and Pacific Meat Companies awaited Texas stock, with more stock hoped to arrive soon to avert further scarcity and price rises. Beef cattle scarce in Washington. a representative warned only the cold storage company held cattle in the state.
French papers report an attempt to derail President Loubet s special train near Montereau Moulay Inn Fontainebleau on May 14 A timber and a rock were placed on the track in a position to derail the engine but the crew cleared the obstructions before damage occurred
In Helper Utah on May 14 four armed men robbed Rooney saloon and gambling hall. Patrons were lined up and William Everett was shot in the ribs. The bandits took about 41,800 from tables, the safe, slot machines, and patrons contributed 400. The raid coincided with Rio Grande payday.
President Roosevelt attends the Union Square naval monument dedication as part of his stay in California. He stresses nonpartisan maintenance of a strong navy, lauds shipbuilding support across parties, and notes future effects of current navy appropriations. After events in San Francisco he visits Berkeley and Oakland then attends a Union League Club banquet.
Cincinnati records report one man dead and five others ill after poisoned whiskey from an express package. Benjamin Ficker dies. Lisale McCormick, jailed in Memphis, is charged, with links to Mrs Kate Nobbe of Cincinnati. Authorities question bichloride suspicion as more victims, including two still critical, prompt rivaled cases and handwriting matches.
May 14 in Nicaragua reports the steamship Victoria with Nicaraguan revolution leaders aboard captured by government forces, signaling the end of the rebellion. Reports from Lake Nicaragua are sparse but indicate a gunboat involvement, with details limited. A separate court note records one intoxicated man delivering $6 to city officials and being discharged.
Omaha reports more disorder as strikes continue with nonunion drivers terrorized and wagons overturned. Fifty additional deputy sheriffs were sworn in at a businessmen meeting, aiming to mobilize the governor for troops. The union minus workers prepare further action as industrial tensions rise nationwide with a separate lockout at Hecla Iron Company affecting five thousand workers.
Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts report extensive wildfires as flames race through forests. In Bangor a wall of fire moves toward Teddy Pond while Stratford struggles to contain blazes. major lumber plants suspend operations and mobilize crews amid strong winds threatening Sandwich.
Explanation of prominence given to colored troops in San Francisco after General MacArthur appoints a colored cavalry troop as personal escort for the president. The piece notes the unit’s valor at San Juan Hill, saving the Rough Riders from slaughter and earning high regard in the capital press.
On May 24 in Elyria the body of Agatha Wichelin was exhumed for examination to determine cause of death. Authorities seek whether death resulted from choking or crushing injury to the neck amid ongoing inquiry.
Meacham May 14. Two men held up the Huron night operator at pistol point and forced him to buy a pocketbook for 1.26 dollars. the operator had the money on hand.
The Choctaw and Memphis passenger train derailed a mile from Hot Springs Arkansas this morning. The fireman and several passengers are reported killed and other injuries are feared.
County assessor P Strain has completed the assessment of the O R & N property in Umatilla city. He valued depot grounds rolling stock and roadbed, and related facilities by comparing with adjoining private parcels, increasing the overall county valuation by sixty six thousand over 1902. Work continues on the reshaped county assessment.
Salem petitioners seeking three referendums face scrutiny as county clerk reports many signatures are from unregistered voters. Certification gaps include one case with only one in five signatures verifiable and several names invalid or uncertain, affecting legality of petitions.
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