05 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
1
A chaotic labor struggle unfolds as 1,100 workers strike at American Car and Foundry, with follow-up actions threatening citywide disruption. Pickets target key rails as unions press for wage gains and shorter hours. Government and industry leaders call for peace while unions seek revived labor leverage amid a nationwide labor unrest backdrop.
General health in the institution is good with total October expenses recorded at 7,163.00 and a daily per capita of 39.10 cents. Superintendent Calbreath notes an average of 22-31 inmates, better than September, and reports progress on repairs and relocations. Wheat market notes follow on a separate column. A hunting party meanwhile departed for Arlington with a party of seven.
British troops in South Nigeria clash with natives of Ibbatoos near Skat while attempting to arrest a British commissioner. About five hundred troops moved out, suffering wounded and engaging the patres. A separate report notes gun cotton explosion at Portsmouth naval station, causing shock and panic but no injuries as residents mistook it for an earthquake.
Two trains collided head on at Reedruns on the Cleveland and Pittsburg line. Fireman Bassett and engineer Shallenberger were killed and Henry Stottlement was badly injured in the accident. Local reports place Golden Wizard mill plans in Mill Baker City as the McPhee mine manager moves to begin a 1 1/2 ton mill construction. William McKay, a Blewity saloon keeper, assaulted N Edwards with a whiskey bottle, injuring him fatally and running to Figinimet where he was captured.
Guy Hoff, indicted for forgery in land frauds, had his bond set at four thousand dollars by Indiana judge Bellinger last evening in Portland court proceedings.
American Marines landed at Colon to protect American lives as General Torres defies Panama and troops threaten to burn the city. Navy action extends to four warships ordered from Acapulco to Panama while the Nashville guards American residents.
Frank Poor, president of Citizens' Light and Power Co., was arrested in Seattle on nine counts of grand larceny for swindling the St Louis & Iron Mountain bond issue. A New York connection, a long Wall Street career, and a failed broker firm are noted as context. Authorities in New York notified for details as Poor is held on a fugitive warrant.
The county court spent the day on routine business with no major actions. The county treasurer’s report shows the county in good financial condition with ample funds available for all purposes.
H W Stewart plans to reside permanently in the Willamette Valley after returning from Pendleton accompanying by his titled associate Stratford of Hugeie. He left recent days to attend his father’s death, one of the oldest pioneers in the valley. He will move back once he coordinates packing and transport for his household effects.
A 5,000 head flock from Bale and West was underway to Stockton California this afternoon after being gathered from several parts of the county. The shipment included about 6,000 in lumber and involved local authorities to ensure proper handling and transit.
Fragmentary notice reports sale of city property and transfers including a lot and house at 100 East Webb. Mentions Karl Guitt and Mary J, mith in a 91000 transaction and a 1100 sale to Mrs Mary J sult. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate real estate movements and reservation additions.
In Pueblo California this morning the Pueblo Tire Trust Company, once capitalized at 250000 and recently bought by Wools Investment of Cripple Creek, failed to open. Cripple Creek’s First National Bank also collapsed yesterday. its lender Hime tallie Bank with 100000 capital and about 250000 in deposits is tied to the Victor bank failure.
Berlin November 6 Professor Mommsen was buried today at a funeral attended by prominent figures including Crown Prince Frederick who represented the Kaiser. The funeral oration was delivered by Professor Herrick, a close friend of the deceased. The ceremony drew many dignitaries as they gathered in the capital.
A Majestic ship brings 12 American negroes to Liberia for an experimental culture program aimed at future colonization. The effort collapses with the group lacking funds to return. In Rome, Pope receives William Curtis of the St Louis exposition and plans to send a commissioner to the Holy Fields, likely Martinelli.
The Oregon Daily Journal reports State Treasurer Moore says funds are on hand to pay expenses through February 1. He warns without a special session to remedy the tax issue, bonds will mature and payments may lapse. Secretary Dunbar discusses the legislative path and burden on municipalities. Also noted is the funeral of Raymond Wilde in Worth and the Conspiracy Im strike in Spain district.
The Pendleton post office reports rising mail volume as free delivery expands and street numbers improve mail routing. Twelve new street boxes have been installed on various sections including Twelve New Street and Jefferson area to ease carriage and ensure prompt delivery.
A garbled OCR record outlines a 1864 counterfeiting scheme involving eastern merchants and Oregon apple shipments. It mentions a train from Kansas City and a seizure or price manipulation tied to fruit exports, with references to inspections, investigation, and a Thanksgiving proclamation on a Thursday in November.
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