23 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1903
Page
1
A damaged, garbled report describes an incident near a president’s reception, with a suspect detained for sanity evaluation. Court proceedings begin today in a significant criminal case tied to a conspiracy and assumed motives, amid police action and government evidence.
After the American Cup in Glasgow on November 23 the Herald Officer states a syndicate of Clyde yachtsmen will contest the America’s Cup in 1905. The syndicate plans three yachts drafted by Watson of Myline to race next summer for the challenger spot.
Washington cable reports a clash between General Woods forces and Moro fighters with about 800 Moros killed. No American casualties. Further battles anticipated as Moros hold a position they deem impregnable. Uprising expected to continue with minimal American opposition.
Great timber belt of Texas faces sweeping flames as forest fires rage in southeastern pine lands. Fires have crossed the Sabine River and caused extensive damage across several areas, with destruction reported in multiple locations.
Carmine Gatmari was electrocuted at 6 o'clock this morning for the murder of Mrs. Josephine Pietro a year ago in Ossing New York. Fire destroyed 20 000 acres of cattle range in Wallace county Topeka on November 22 and 100 tons of hay were lost. Eight mutineers faced trial for the killing of Detective Girard Waldrup in Topeka November 4. Louis Bavant a famed Paris detective head of the secret service died. All Pendleton team to meet Walla Walla Athletic Club in Thanksgiving football game in Pendleton.
County Surveyor Kimbrel will tomorrow survey a proposed permanent road near Yoakum, recently petitioned for. John Cardwell, a three term marshal of Burns, Harney County, died by his own hand at the place Saturday, after becoming despondent. authorities report.
Chicago November 2 street car service disrupted as crowds blocked State street lines. One car demolished, wires obstructed, horse killed by a dangling trolley wire, police fired revolvers in the air but failed to disperse the crowd amid heavy guard. Arrests frequent as Archer avenue wires suffer damage.
I H Gwinn secretary of the State Woolgrowers' Association visited Baker and Union counties to assess stock and livestock prospects. The outlook for winter feeding is excellent with growing green range due to favorable weather. Crops and hay values rise, thousands of sheep are being fall fed, and markets show renewed activity. Gwinn aims to promote the Independent Packing Company, seeking subscriptions across eastern and central Oregon, with substantial regional support anticipated.
A man named Wick Walker, about 38, living near Birch Creek west of town, vanished after leaving for the pig pen yesterday. A search plies Birch Creek and area while locals ponder whether he drowned himself, with no definite evidence yet. Walker had solid business standing, money deposited at the Savings Bank, and a long residence with his family near Birch Creek.
Berlin Nov 22 Princess Arce wife of Prince of Schoenberg daughter of Don Carlos of Nourbon ran away from home with her own coachman eight years ago. Police in pursuit but so far unable to catch them. The princess is 22 years old.
Miss lagnore Sheridan, beloved Pendleton high school senior, died following appendicitis surgery. Funeral at Church of the Redeemer conducted by Rev Potwine with large attendance. high school dismissal granted for mourners. senior class sent floral offerings. Interment in Olney cemetery beside mother Mary A Sheridan and sisters Maude and Gertrude.
The War Department approved contracts for large forage supplies to several posts. Deliveries include oats, hay, straw, bran, and cottonseed at varied rates to Fort Walla Walla Hole Vancouver Fort Danny Wac h Fort Flagler and Bolu Barracks. Quantities range up to hundreds of thousands of pounds with prices per hundred or per pound.
The Rigby Clove foundry foreman directs all iron work for the Bowman building. They are turning out a new tana srader for H. N. Newport of Beho, then start on structural iron like thresholds pillars and window drops. Three large iron lures are cast today before the Low Golden style hotel in Uidergolnge amid an extensive regal scene.
Local notices report H Gwinn Sr aged over 70 in critical condition in California. Family members J MW Geir and BH M Gwinn of Boise City were consulting and sending advices, while J Th may travel to California tonight to assist.
Washington November 28 The special Journal correspondent reports Senator Fulton is named chairman of the Canadian relations committee and serves on fisheries irrigation public land and other panels. Senator Mitchell keeps the coast defense chair and joins Cuban relations intermovanic angle Judiciary Pacific Island and Porto Rico committees. Oregon delegation approves all appointments as signals of strength at the capital.
London reports the long standing John Brown company has suspended payment. Thanksgiving services are noted at multiple churches across Penalelon with plans for morning observances and community gatherings. Several churches will host services or public observances to mark the holiday and honor Rev. King Crom and his successor.
The notice lists candidates for the December 7 city election. Mayors, treasurer, ward councilmen, and water commissioner are named, with voters urged to support the listed petition fled candidates only.
Newport of Echo has invented a land grader for leveling land to aid irrigation. The device features a frame with large blades set to different depths and drawn by six to eight horses. One grader, built by Rigby-Clove, will be ready soon, with Mr. Newport planning to use it in Behocome if it proves serviceable.
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