22 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
1
Reports from Santa Maria and surrounding areas describe nearly 16,000 lives lost amid volcanic gases and ash. Officials warn the toll may rise as recovery efforts begin in Santo Maria and nearby communities.
Commissioner of Immigration Frank P. Sargent arrived at Point Loma to investigate the Tingley school case. He wired the Treasury Department to withhold all action until his return to Washington next Saturday. He said he possesses important information and the department will accede.
In St Petersburg on November 22 the czarina’s condition worsened after weeks of danger and the court physicians converged with Dr. Hulman of New York declaring that medicine is useless. The specialist’s assessment follows a special consultation at the court.
San Diego November 22 Commissioner Sargent and Congressman Daniels spent last night at the Universal Brotherhood at Point Loma and await testimony against the institution. Daniels voiced strong approval of the institution as an aid to public welfare though he declines to forego his official report.
Washington report states the Comptroller of the Currency authorized the organization of the First National Bank of Sumpter Oregon with capital of 25000 dollars. Incorporators listed include R. H. Miller J. W. Seriber N. C. Richards J. H. Robbins and Ed W Mueller.
Chicago November 22 report says five robbers secured only 60 dollars from the Davenport trail company and a swollen express safe contents, amount unknown but believed small.
Washington reports Minister Hunter in Guatemala telegraph says Fitzgerald snapped a pistol at his son and Ratley during a talk, leading to a fatal shooting. Meanwhile New York notes the consecration of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church funded largely by Holy Synod funds, with Bishop Tikhon presiding and Byzantine architecture noted.
Passengers on train No. 6 will still be furnished breakfast at Meacham though the Log Cabin has burned. B F Marlin of the Meacham hotel will serve breakfast temporarily at that location until permanent buildings are erected or the eating station is discontinued. The traveling public would be greatly inconvenienced by losing the Log Cabin breakfast after eight years. The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company is determining future rebuilding plans.
Scranton reports a federal arbitration session as Darrow notes progress toward an outside settlement while independents demand an explicit commission stance. Burns accuses mining regions of anarchy and warns that wages cited by independent operators as high as 700 dollars a month must be addressed. Judge Gray schedules December third adjournment.
Davenport reports ex press robbers stole a team early today and fled into Timals. A posse with bloodhounds pursues. The express office says the safe held only 90 dollars in money and jewelry. Wheat in Chicago discusses currency circulation and a proposed Post Check plan as a safer convenient money order alternative.
Extract from president Gompers address in New Orleans advocates unity across creed dogma and national lines. It extols trade unionism as channel for liberty equality fraternity and justice. The passage calls for extending a helping hand to the distressed workers and organizing toilers on the broad platform of the American Federation of Labor.
Bills to be presented will facilitate sending money through mail as the fifty seventh congress assembles in a few weeks. It is widely hoped a part of its work will be the passage of the Post Check and edo.
In a landmark address to the American Bankers Association in New Orleans, Fowler laments Europe draining U S gold and treasury levels. He cites five years of favorable trade, claims trillions in production, and warns that Europe could flood the treasury. He advocates a secured United States note system to prevent further drain.
President Roosevelt arrives in Philadelphia for Founders Day banquet at the Union League Club after visiting a new boys high school. He tours and speaks to students and alumni, attends luncheon with former officials, and attends a reception at Edward T. Stotenbury’s home. The event will be a high profile gathering with Pennsylvania officials and prominent guests. England orders electrical machinery from Pittelline company for multiple collieries and power plants in Chesterfield, Staffordshire, and Tyddlom, including 1000 horsepower at Sney s Colliery and 49 4-horse power plant work.
Samuel Gompers was unanimously reelected president of the American Federation of Labor this morning. A brief thanks followed as Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco spoke, welcoming the prospect of the next convention in the city. Re-elected vice presidents include Johnny Mitchell James McDonough Max Morris Thomas Kidd and Daniel Hayes with J W Lennon named treasurer and Frank Morrison serving as secretary in Washington.
John Dillon and Michael Dayvill arrive in Chicago to attend the annual anniversary of the death of the Manchester Martyr under the Irish society of Chicago. The event features a principal Quree and marks the city’s gathering for the observance. The report also notes Arkansas railroad plans and a New York Water Color Club exhibition opening today in New York.
The Pennsylvania railroad completes arrangements for the inauguration tomorrow of the new passenger train service between this city and Toledo.
Immense crowd enjoys pristine fall weather as Yale dominates Harvard 23 to 0 at New Haven. Yale scores 18 in first half with brilliant plays, Harvard struggles to match pace. Betting and public excitement run high as Yale secures clear victory. Northwestern also defeats Chicago 17 to 0 in another Chicago game.
A man named Brown, real name withheld, faced $10 fine in police court for drunk and disorderly conduct. He threatened patrons with a pocketknife and failed to confront others, then calmed and apologized. Judge FitzGerald gave a stern lecture on the evils of his ways, hoping for reform.
Two enraged Indigenous men clashed on Court Street in broad daylight a fierce struggle ended only after bystanders intervened. Both combatants suffered injuries described as severe but not clearly identifiable by their escorts.
County court convenes to act on Helix incorporation application with a special election set for December 10. If a majority supports incorporation, the court will approve the vote and the town will be duly incorporated.
Town crowds cheer as supporters from Thy W and CA travel with 25 of 80 attendees arriving by horseback. Participants wear red and yellow team colors and root for their favorites during the game.
Twenty five care of sheep will save the O. H. & N. yard for Huntington. They have been bought up from Umatilla county sheep men by Winger and McDemald.
The mine at North Pole Hill reports a large winter workforce and abundant supplies. Management hints at adjusting stock prices soon due to two weeks of increased output and overall rich yields from the North Pole Hill operation.
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