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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
1
Workmen, Sisters of mercy, and contractors push toward opening a new hospital wing in Pendleton. Finishing touches include enamel finishes, white marble, and adamant plaster interior. Bishop O Reilly presides with mayoral and civic leaders, targeting a Sunday dedication once clean, supplied, and furnished for public use.
Lewiston reports the river rising, enabling the Imnaha to resume upper river traffic within days as a six inch gauge rise allows navigation to Eureka. The Yellow Boy Mining Company plans heavy ore shipments to Tacoma with an expanding dock, while mining gear and provisions stockpile at the Lewiston wharf for forthcoming dispatches. State loans for irreducible school fund total 55,050 as 40 loans approved and two rejected, in Salem. A meteor caused terror in McMinnville with a loud, hovering blast over rooftops last night.
Governor Chamberlain released remarks to the Oregon Daily Journal stating no request has come from any senator or representative for a special legislative session. He is reviewing conditions, noting state business can continue without interruption and no urgent need exists to address defects cited by the recent Supreme Court opinion.
Wires from Pendleton report no market letters today and wheat prices show a slight decline from yesterday. Chicano and Minneapolis wheat openings are listed with May and other figures, while Chicago wheat opened at 78a and fell to 84% in later quotation.
The final senares committee meeting will be held this evening at Tit0 in the Commercial Association room to finalize arrangements for the convention and the entertainment of delegates. Kalaville Utah Nov 7 Clyde Lambert 10 was shot and killed by his 11 year old brother with a rifle not realizing it was loaded.
Berlin and Paris announce recognition of the Panama Republic as an American dependency while France pledges to follow if Panama preserves French Panamax interests. Washington reports a provisional government forming a constitutional convention and a White House talk on Panama Cuban reciprocity.
Nov 7 dispatch reports Comtelio at St Joseph confessing to assisting Pat Crowe in the Cudahy boy kidnapping. The man worked at the Cudahy plant at the time and is described as a hard drinker. Investigators plan no further action at this time.
The coroner, after further evidence on the Purdue wreck, forecast a verdict that criticizes Big Four officials. He said the engine was dangerously overworked and blamed the superintendent for permitting only five outputs to run into the city core, where four miles of travel mattered.
Chrehanath Now Fokewik Gwech widow of the late millionaire Los Angeles resident opposes sale of lands and refuses to renew leases for tenants including saloon keepers. Authorities aim to transport troops to the Tarkdah frontier. Beltrade Ordinary rate suspended for two days to allow ceremony and supplies.
Chicago foresees possible street railway strikes as two unions threaten action over hours and wages. A conference set for Monday between street car workers and the Chicago City Railway Company aims to avert a strike, with injunctions discussed and employer resistance noted. Officials doubt a widespread walkout will affect Chicago as the building season ends and only about 1,200 workers would be impacted.
A Montana mine collapse fatal to eight workers includes the superintendent Turner who sacrificed his life to save others. He perished near the main tunnel after guiding men toward safety, with several trapped underground and later recovered dead.
The steamship Philadelphia leaves New York marking the American line’s new sailing timetable. From now on ships sail Saturdays instead of Wednesdays to speed mail delivery to Goat Keitala, as part of a broader postal service improvement.
William Rodgers and seven Zion City elders arrived in Portland to buy land and establish a rival colony to Elijah Dowie. They reportedly deposited large sums in local banks and intend to bring up to 150 families to settle in the Willamette valley.
The census bulletin shows cotton ginned from the 1903 crop up to October 18 about 3,516,000 bales, compared with nearly 4,000,000 bales ginned to the same date in 1902. The Navy and Washington released the figures this morning, reflecting a significant decline in production.
Paris November 7 The Rappele today reports that Princess Louise recently attempted death by her own action. Troubles since her elopement with Giron are said to be worsening her mind and she will soon be sent to an asylum.
Dover nov 7 8 F Godly the kite expert succeeded in crossing the channel in a small boat drawn by a kite. He started Wednesday afternoon and arrived this morning.
Reports say Mayor Harrison sent 20 detectives with a writ to raid gambling houses in Chicago. In Sherman Place a raid found a layout and large sums of money, with two operatives injured and one suspect detained amid a broader graft investigation.
Oregon educators urge pupils to submit original essays for the St Louis fair exhibit. Superintendent Laan and Prof Lyman advance educational work across counties, with a focus on text books, class papers, and descriptive articles about Oregon industries and ferns.
A state game warden visits the city amid complaints about enforcing a killing limit. The report describes wardens confronting violators, noting groups of about ten birds per party and rising harvest pressures in the valley, with broader commentary on cross border and corporate involvement.
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