14 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
1
Unclear OCR text describes a violent incident with a wounded man and two robbers in Elyria Ohio. Fragments mention a frightened resident, a chased suspect, and an empty revolver. Also references to officials, democratic party figures, and multiple injuries. The passage is garbled with names, dates, and stray phrases.
The Three Sisters Canal Company filed with the state land board for a contract to reclaim 30 000 acres of arid land in western Crook county between the Three Sisters mountains and the Deschutes River. State Engineer George L Dillman will inspect the tract this week as plans call for irrigation using Deschutes tributaries.
Delegates chosen to attend the Portland irrigation convention discuss securing part of the $1,000,000 government fund for Umatilla County. They favor reservoirs along Butter Creek with waters from the John Day or Snake rivers, and plan to meet again after evaluating feasible sites and reporting findings.
Five women occupy the state penitentiary Emma G Hannah of Linn county Kate Saunders of Portland Mrs Minnie Crocket of Umatilla county Mrs Rose Carlisle of Jackson county and Etta Horton from Harney county all serving sentences for crimes or adultery The note also reports a separate oil find near Santa Rosa New Mexico with plans to drill more wells and expectations of a booming region
New York November 14 11 o clock that Harriman has clinched control of the Southern Pacific through rapid purchases. He has bought about two million shares in four days, giving him about 8 000 000 of the total stock worth around 197 million dollars, according to Wall Street chatter.
President Mallory officiated as the first spike was driven at the Columbia River and Northern Railway project in Lyle. Rufus Mallory engineer Albert Holman and others witnessed. The barge to move engines and cars arrived at Lyle by the Hercules as the line progresses.
President Mitchell testifies at the miners strike commission in Scranton on November 14 arguing for recognition of the United Mine Workers and condemning child labor in mines. He cites mine dangers and income contrasts while insisting miners’ families need relief. the hearing spans many witnesses and protests a power dispute over union leadership.
A raft from the ill fated steamer Elingamite was found by the Penguin, bringing eight survivors and eight dead. Survivors were in a pitiable condition as four steamers search for remaining rafts near Three Kings Island.
Boston police this morning arrested Carl Johnson suspected in Perry slayings. They found a mask and a bloody handkerchief in his pockets, linking him to the Jack the Slugger murders.
Five hundred University of Colorado students in Boulder strike, protesting the denial of a holiday after their football win. In Montreal, the Grand Trunk Railway reports wage increases for firemen and engineers ranging from 15 to 25 percent.
Western Division posts notice of a 10 percent wage rise matching the Eastern Division. The total raise affects about 162,000 men and adds $11,000,000 annually in salaries. Announcement made in general offices west of Pittsburgh on November 14 at noon.
In line with Pennsylvania line plans, B and O railroad may grant a voluntary wage raise. Directors to discuss the proposal at the annual meeting on Monday. Wheat in San Francisco quoted at 1209 1354 percent per cental.
A garbled report from Portland hints at changing weather with sun then potential rain. Early dawn appears bright but clouding is expected by evening, with a light bout of wet conditions likely over the coming days.
Peter Parmentier arrived in Pendleton today from the Granite mining country where he spent the summer developing quartz claims. He has spent eight summers in the Granite mining region and winters in Prairie ton. He has not yet mined money from his claims but is confident of future profits.
A committee of locomotive engineers representing the Oregon Short Line is in Salt Lake City to discuss grievances over hours and wages. The board of adjustments is reviewing demands for shorter hours and a better wage schedule, with a conference with railway officials to follow. An adjustment deemed satisfactory is expected.
The jury found James Butler guilty in the bribery case, moved from St Louis, with a three year term in the state penitentiary. An appeal was filed and bond set at 10000 pounds. The defense motion for a new trial was overruled and the family returned to St Louis. Celebrates 132nd birthday in Philadelphia Home for Aged and Infants Colored Persons.
A 16 year old girl, Kate Downing, became despondent over personal troubles and took strychnine, dying near Rufus. An inquest was held by the county coroner with a verdict of death by poison. The report criticizes those who contributed to her distressed mental state. Also noted: Loomis of Tillamook killed near Ashland while trying to cross a rail line with a four horse team. he was not seriously injured. Ned Johnson, a young boy from Polloian, resisted someone and was mentioned in brief.
The Bouth Pole Mine operates lathe forke af fon on tin tel No 1 and 2. Supplien for the wittter aco gon of the mine. two week work shows possible stock price rise. We own fee on North Pole Hill. present price 15¢ per share. photography at T. Gahaga Hartoan's abstract office.
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