08 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1902
Page
1
A broad conference involving the Brotherhood of Railway and airmen officers discusses advisability of a general strike and a 1 percent wage increase demand. Trainees in Chicago and broader membership are cited as shaping sentiment, with votes expected from various branches and potential affiliation shifts noted.
Kaiser Wilhelm II lands at Sandringham with King Edward and King Carlos of Portugal. Aimed at potential transfers of South African territories and trade concessions, the visit signals likely understandings. The Kaiser reviews the Dragoon Guards aboard the Hohenzollern amid a driving rain.
Pittsburg passengers learn that second class tickets are valid again on lines between Pittsburg and Chicago and St. Louis and other central routes. The sole difference remains that second class holders do not receive Pullman accommodations.
An old style clash between a work train and an extra freight near Indianapolis, Indiana, this morning killed John Weach and Rudolfe Fox. Six others were injured including engineer Charles Buentley fireman Arnold McKinney and brakemen Robert Stevens and Ralph Ellis. The extra freight was moving at forty miles per hour.
The wheat market remains inactive with prices at 5% cents as traders expect no advance. Dealers reported slow quotations and exporters delaying price updates, signaling ongoing weakness in export demand.
Tacoma nov 8 congressman littlefield announced he will begin an energetic canvass for the speakership. He says campaign work in California prevented starting sooner as he starts home today.
Washington November report states William Easter, former Minneapolis mayor, was appointed special agent to Hawaii to inspect public buildings and portal conditions and file a report on their status. The appointment emphasizes oversight of facilities and related infrastructure.
Crown prince of Siam was hosted by the St Louis Exposition Company in St Louis on November 8. He will travel to Kansas City tonight and then proceed westward to the western regions.
Franklin E. Lane reports unions and Democrats may spend $16,000 to contest Pardee's gubernatorial win after thousands of ballots were invalidated by precinct officers. Pardee leads by about 1700 votes as Lane claims more support than the official tally. The situation mirrors California's heavy McKinley majority and highlights rejected ballots under state supreme court rulings.
The six day go as you please race starts at Industrial Hall at midnight with 40 leading pedestrians. Notable entrants include Pat Cavanaugh Tren ton John Gitek Philadelphia Pete Hegelman Germany Tom Howarth England Kid West Harrisburg Gilbert Barnes Pittsburgh Peter Golden New York George Noremac Scotland Guerrerro Mexico Davis an American Indian and Harry Shelton a noted flyer.
Governor Geer issued a Thanksgiving proclamation designating Thursday November 27 as the proper observance day for Oregon. He praises harvests lack of epidemics and rising prosperity, noting schools flourished and industry prospering as the state moves forward.
New Orleans on November 8 reports final preparations for the annual meeting of the American Bankers' Association. Notable expected participants include Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland John Johnston of Milwaukee Charles N Fowler of New Jersey Theodore Gilman of New York City Burton of Ohio and Joseph G. Brown of North Carolina. The gathering is billed as among the most important in U.S. banking history.
Washington November 8 the headquarters of the American Federation of Labor in this city show a busy scene as officers and clerks work to finish annual reports for the forthcoming convention in New Orleans. President Gompers and Secretary Wilson prepared figures indicating the federation is in its period of greatest prosperity.
In Anniston Alabama troops guard the jail where Baker is held on assault charges against Mrs. Williams. At dawn troops charged and dispersed a mob seeking to burn Baker with bayonets. The unrest erupted as a violent response to the alleged crime.
A special train of eight Pullman cars left Cleveland at noon carrying 160 American Bankers Association delegates to New Orleans for next week’s meeting. Led by Myron T. Herrick the party includes prominent Northern Ohio bankers and will pause in Chattanooga to tour battlefields and nearby sites.
A Portland pastor formerly at a city church faced embezzlement charges amid a long pattern of scandal with many women. It notes his past asphyxiation death with Miss Bush in Omaha and ties to Riverdale New York where a notable wedding occurred for Miss Laicretia Booth Robinson and Mr Morgan Dafydd Boane with Bishop Worthington officiating.
The State Department says it will not accept war reports from Venezuela except those verifiable as from the United States, expressing loss of faith in other sources after Castro's press agent claims a decisive victory.
Nelllie Corco ran, who had been in a state of coma for two weeks, died this morning in New York. The case drew wide attention as an autopsy was planned for this afternoon with a large panel of eminent physicians.
A morning fire in Camden destroys a block at the Camden Whiting Works. Officials estimate losses reach about 500 dollars, with the extent of damage and cause under investigation. Firefighters battled the flames across the scene in the city of Camden New Jersey.
New York early this month Mary McCloskey 60 was found slain in her room. Her skull crushed by an axe wielded by her 70 year old husband who says he was dreaming of burglars and knew nothing of the crime until morning.
United Mine Workers were informed that Cox Brothers will send no delegation to the conference in Drifton on Monday and will withdraw all disputed agreements. About seven thousand workers are affected as talks proceed amid union pressure. The report appears in the Chicago Post with football results and jokes inserted.
British Ambassador Herbert and Secretary Hay sign a reciprocity treaty between Newfoundland and the United States. It provides free entry of Newfoundland fish into U S ports and abrogates licenses for American vessels purchasing in Newfoundland. The accord is said to benefit American fishermen. Manila reports the sultan of Faloloed disavows further war with the Americans and aims for peace. General Sumner planned a Mindanao column but will halt if peace holds.
Demented minor attacked superintendent Daniel Dorris in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania injuring him slightly. The assailant, former Susquehanna Coal Company foreman Patrick Hennessy, claimed to be hired back during the strike. In Chicago, the sixteenth anniversary of the Haymarket executions will be marked by labor and socialist groups with memorial services and cemetery visits to honor Spies Parsons Fischer Bogel and Lingg.
Police sweep targets seven weekend operators and cigar dealers in Oakland California for operating nickel slot machines in violation of city ordinance. Authorities say warrants were executed and arrests made.
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