06 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
1
A cryptic note indicates Mitchell supporters backing a future presidential candidate. The snippet shows a group of Austrialists pledging backing for a forthcoming leadership bid, but no clear names, dates, or positions are provided.
The report outlines a plan for a merger among minor craft unions within the American Federation, naming miners printers carpenters and plumbers as key groups. It notes resistance from Industrialists and mentions a January convention in New Orleans where votes would be required. Concurrent dispatches cover Emperor William visiting England in private, Senator West’s sudden death in Washington, and a Liverpool to Hamburg service resuming under the Hamburg American line.
London reports a looming deputation of American women to plead for mercy for the imprisoned Maybrick. Officials say royal clemency is being considered but prospects for Maybrick remain dim. Meanwhile Founder's Day at Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh highlighted an art exhibit of 150 works including the Demidoff group, opening to the public tomorrow through January 1.
New York coroner reports eighteen killed and seventy eight injured after Madison Square fireworks blast. Eight held on criminal negligence charges. Mortar defect caused chain detonation. 50 000 spectators. Hospital staff and responders swarmed Bellevue. Sixteen injured doomed to life disability and four deaths anticipated. William Drake the eighteenth victim identified. Wheat futures in Chicago report 7 14 1/2 cents per bushel.
Washington reports Chairman Griggs concedes a Republican House by a 14 vote majority while the Republican Committee insists on a 26 majority. Oklahoma and New York results show Odell with about 11 000 plurality and no contest expected, though upstate voting investigations are planned.
In Wilmington Delaware the state senate will be 10 Republicans and seven Democrats while the house stands 18 Republicans and 16 Democrats with one district undecided. On joint ballot the tally would be 28 Republicans to 28 Democrats with one election in doubt. Eight Republican members oppose J Edward Addicks for the U S Senate, signaling another stalemate in the next legislative session.
Omaha reports the inquest into the deaths of Rev. W. G. Bahe and Miss Augusta Busch reveals a fatal gas stove mishap amid scandal rumors. Police testimony notes desecration claims and a clipping about a church scandal found among the woman’s effects. Miss Busch is described as a long time missionary. Bahe had just arrived.
Springfield Ohio November 1 John Barrett a prominent railway man and an Elk committed death by own action after a lodge meeting last night in the Elks lodge room. He was found dead this morning by the janitor. He left a letter to the exalted ruler stating excessive drinking as the reason. Omaha Nebraska November 6 Fire this morning destroyed the building occupied by the American Press Association men. The loss amounts to 15,000 dollars.
Havana reports the Cuban government is not yet ready to accept the proposed commercial treaty with the United States but is formulating a desired change. The note reflects ongoing negotiations and cautious stance by official circles.
The Daily Press at Spokane issued its flat number today. It is owned and managed by George Put naw, formerly of San Francisco, and manager of the Scripps-McRae news service.
Nov 6 report from Pittsburg notes Democrat George W Howell defeats Republican William Connell in the 10th district. Connell’s anti machine ticket still failed. The district includes Lackawanna county with Scranton as county seat. Pardee election contested debated in San Francisco with Democrats seeking votes validity in Alameda and San Bernardino, Caminetti pushing legal evidences.
A. B. Merryhoff is jailed on an attempted killing charge after chasing his estranged wife who left Shoshone Idaho for Yakima. He confronted her in Pendleton with a man in the room fleeing through a window and was later arrested with a concealed weapons charge likely to be pressed.
On Election Tuesday in Seattle criminals struck repeatedly. Arthur Buck, merchant, robbed. W F Paull home robbed of jewelry. Lottie Brace stabbed and possibly fatally wounded. Five petty thefts reported plus two personal crisis incidents involving Floyd Siocum and Alvin Anderson.
President Roosevelt will travel from New York to Memphis then into Mississippi for bear hunting. He plans to return to Washington by November 11 after a stay in Mississippi. Wheat prices in San Francisco were reported at 41.28 per cent per cental.
New York reports the annual field trials of the Pointer Club of America began today at Eastport on a 6000 acre estate. Several hundred dogs entered, representing years of training and breeding. The derby, all age, and championship stakes are the week’s chief events.
London dispatches report six line exchanges between Japan and England about Korea’s statue of power. The notices say England and America cannot ignore Russia’s growing influence in Corea amid regional tension and naval interest.
Rodella Bain of Wheeling, who confessed to pushing Miss Gay Smith from a bridge on September 29 to marry her lover, goes free as the grand jury refrains from indictment. She later says the confession was given under chloroform influence during a personal crisis.
In Mahoney Pennsylvania on November 6 the white commissioners finished the first phase of work and adjourned. Bishop Spaulding and T H Watkine then traveled to Scranton to arrange Hay's stay until the next Thursday when hearings resume. The rest of the party proceeded to Philadelphia.
Fort Worth Texas reports Jim Sime the noted outlaw was killed by Marsha Hudson of Lockett after a desperate encounter near Cleo Springs Wednesday. A 6000 reward was paid. Separate dispatches from Lisbon and Paris note Spain’s ministry may be reconstructed on King Alfonso's return and the czarina's acute melancholia after her child’s premature birth.
Washington nov 6 the annual report of general miles emphasizes urgent needs to improve coast defenses especially on the pacific and to bolster fortifications. he notes the absence of cantlen law mention but argues for greater construction of buildings garages and transportation between departments aligned with troop counts and calls for substantial improvements in the department of the columbia. colorado springs nov 6 delegates hailed the seventeenth annual colorado young mens christian association convention arriving trains bring enthusiastic youth from denver pueblo houdler and other cities the opening program features urano hobbs presiding and brown of chicago delivering world wide y m c a address with a packed agenda through saturday and sunday
The Indianapolis Stock Exchange in Indianapolis Indiana began business today marking a historic milestone for the city. The institution grew from local broker concerns over a worsening market and opens with a large membership promising growth and future success.
Five companies own a four mile stretch of ground with ore bodies visible at South Pole North Pole Columbia Golconda and other sites. A large labor force works at South Pole and in six months could likely quadruple output.
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