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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
1
Illette Chung North presents a large pictured slab described as a novel object, noting its size and distinctive appearance. The item is featured prominently, suggesting significance in local display or discussion.
Yosemite May 1 reports friction within the Yosemite Park Commission as pressure grows to remove the president. Talks include irrigation and Roosevelt era plans. Governor Par will resist, boards hold over, John Muir linked as a Roosevelt guide. An ornate depot omen and San Juan legend memorials mark the day.
United Mineworkers report a strike action to take effect today in West Virginia. The May 18 editor’s note cites the union’s stance on miner minors and potential court actions. The article mentions possible enforcement by marshal and courts, with references to slavery rhetoric.
An early morning fire at Crame's temporary lumber camp quarters in Campus West Virginia killed two men and burned six others, trapped on the top floor of a two story fog structure with no windows and a narrow exit. Fire started on the first floor and colleagues could not halt the blaze as men fled through flames.
Deputation of Greek Orthodox bishops met the grand vizier in Constantinople on May 19 urging immediate severe action to stop Bulgarian persecution of Greeks. The bishops warned patience is exhausted and predicted serious conflicts unless steps are taken. The vizier promised to prevent a recurrence.
Lily Spence, a chambermaid fired for refusing to make Booker Washington's bed, has received more than $1,000 collected in New Orleans. The anonymous contribution, signed Southerners, praises her stand and sends congratulations.
The Journal Volhyne has been suppressed and today's issue of Novost stopped due to comments on the government attitude toward the Kishineff Minsk crisis.
Friends of Elizabeth McCormick face a Tennessee habeas corpus hearing as doubts linger over transporting her to Cincinnati for trial. Memphis officials say they have sufficient evidence to convict her, while Tennessee authorities prepare for murder charges and possible first degree murder verdicts.
George W. Hayes and Mrs. Ella Horton wed at Welser Jag by Rev. Deal. Hayes, a Burns land office register, faced removal for immorality last summer. Horton served a brief penitentiary term for adultery and was pardoned. Hayes was later pardoned by Governor Chamberlain. The romance has a fraught history.
Omaha May 19 workers and employers sparring over a conference claim no side originated it yet arrangements are under way and a settlement seems likely within days restaurants reopened today with nonunion staff. Winchester Ky May 11 an attempt was made to poison Curtis Jett in jail with poisoned whiskey another attempt to free Jett the Hargis faction attorney moved to diarics habeas corpus but the court held Jett.
Count Cassi ll says anti Jewish sentiment stems from Jews refusing field work and acting as money lenders. He notes peasant resentment grows when Jews gain power, and that Russian authorities protect Jews during riots. He cites failed attempts to settle Jews in agriculture and dismisses religious motive as cause. He stresses official punishment for rioters.
Madrid May 19 a violent scene erupted when King Alfonso’s aunt the Frances Ewallat arrived to pursue a project. The queen and the king’s mother denounced her as an adventuress and ordered her to leave Spain. Eulalia then returned to Paris.
In St Louis on May 14 the state supreme court reversed the lower court and remanded for a new trial the cases of ex-Delegates Faulkner and Nehmann who appealed from circuit court verdict. Each was sentenced to two years for perjury tied to the municipal bribery inquiry.
Latrobe Pa May 19 a train of coal cars crashed into a donkey engine at the Whitney coal mine yards killing three men and wounding one.
St. Petersburg on May 19 reports the dismissal of the governor of Bessarabia at Kishinoff has been officially confirmed. The order carries the date May 17 and closes the matter with formal sanction.
In Rattle Creek Michigan on May 19 a large sanitarium barn burned down, killing a sleeping patient. Authorities believe the blaze was set by a religious fanatic, though the exact motive remains under investigation.
Emil Hartman former speaker pro tem of the house of delegates faces trial on a charge of accepting a 2.50 bribe for a vote on the lighting bill. The case is tied to the 47000 deal where funds were distributed at Lehman’s birthday party.
Providence on May 19 reports Moss here Grinville Company filing a bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 1260 and assets of 200000. The company failed while exploiting a new typewriter venture.
Rich ore at the Columbia Sumpler mine is being milled with ore running forty dollars per ton. The mine is dry and operations continue on the lower levels. The main shaft is well timbered and there is no fear of a collapse.
Pittsburg May 19 Benjamin Jones head of Jones Laughlin Steel died unexpectedly at 79 He led the Republican National Committee during Blaine s 1884 campaign and was a friend of President McKinley In Albania government sent troops and 18 cannon to suppress revolting Albanians after magistrates were killed and rioting reported in Scutari Constantinople May 17 The dispatch notes government action and unrest abroad.
A portion of American clergy informs the public that Catholics in America would be gratified if Archbishop Chapel were delegated to Cuba and nominated for cardinal in recognition of Philippine services. E. H. Harriman shows improvement after a severe appendicitis attack, ending his Western trip and ceasing work.
Six men were arraigned in police court in Bridgeport Conn today on charges of intimidation stone throwing and breach of the peace from the street car riots. Attempts to induce arbitration have so far failed. Booth Tarkington Dying. Indianapolis May 19 The author Booth Tarkington has been ill with typhoid fever for six weeks and is sinking rapidly since early morning with recovery hopes fading.
Midshipman Arthur Barber from Ohio drowned after cramps while bathing in sight of six comrades. Charley Johnson of the Howen reooh visited town for shearers by its band of 2,300 yearlings. After shearings they will likely be shipped for market.
Portland May 19 meeting of the laundry employers committee declares a nine hour day non negotiable and hints at hiring non union help as a remedy. Union offers 9 1/2 hours but lack of union staffing remains a core obstacle. Earlier talks yielded no settlement. Sumpter May 11 Swiggett plans a hoist for Gold Conda extension and town May 18 survey finds rail right of way encroachment on Auburn Street buildings requiring removal notices.
Westbound passenger train No. 6 on the D. & BR. G. railroad struck a rock slide near Pallaadesast night. Engineer George Stuart and Firemen W. A. Woods were fatally injured. The mail car plunged into Grand river and sank. Coaches and Pullman cars stayed on track. passengers were severely shaken but escaped.
May 11 Toland reports Reliance cleaned and launched this morning for trials this week. Constitution may be ready by Thursday but not this evening, foul hulls hamper performance. Columbia to Glen Cove for a fall sail. Captain Rhodes claims Constitution faster than Reliance despite wind and luck.
May 10 New Orleans two thousand Confederate veterans and 10 000 visitors attended the reunion. General Gordon stirred the crowd with remarks defending General Butler as misunderstood while noting the South’s past conflicts. Jeffer son Davis would have been president for four weeks, eclipsing Abraham Lincoln. Large sale of yearling sheep saw Thomas Hoylen buying 2 200 head from William Slaster, destined for shipment to the Eastern market via Pendleton, with preparatory runs near Ki mmer Ridge and Pilot Rock.
A professional colonist faces extortion charges in Winnipeg connected with a colony of 2000 emigrants. Reports say residents threaten lynching, police deployed to quell unrest, and officials including President Wilson of the Grand Trunk travel to inspect affairs as Western trade battles loom with the Canadian Pacific and Canadian Northern rails.
A railway strike and sympathizers attacked cement mixers on Spring Street New York. Men in the tunnel were pelted with stones bricks and objects from windows and rooftops. Several workers injured but not seriously. Police dispersed the mob and arrested one. Defalcation Closes Southport Bank Bank door closed after copper's defalcation of 5000, Sherwood to explain.
Quotationed by Coe Commission Company local manager R L Boulter from Chicago and Minneapolis reports May wheat and corn opened fractionally low but firm, with damage in the winter wheat belt from the helminth and chinch bugs. Market held on a very firm basis with good demand on recessions, wheat outlook healthy, corn futures lower on July, oats down.
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