25 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1902
Page
1
The report notes an autopsy on Gore showing a ball at the right rear of the skull and mentions an ensuing delay for a written statement from Gowdy. Other items reference attacks, anarchists, state department notes, and discussions on women’s suffrage and university access. The scattered prose records multiple political incidents and social issues from the period.
A romance from Mortistown New York ends at the altar this evening as Addie May Beach will marry Rev. Henry Cunningham of Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The couple met during his Lafayette College mission talks and he abandoned foreign missions to pursue a home pulpit career after Princeton Theological Seminary graduation last year.
The merger case before Special Commissioner Ingersoll resumed in New York on November 25. Counsel for the securities argued about past mergers, while Solicitor General Richards urged that government prosecution applies to any potential law violations. The defense submitted five years of reports from Great Northern and Northern Pacific showing no agreement on freight schedules or rates. Hearing adjourned until Monday.
Honolulu November 25 The Merchants Association has sent memorials to island labor unions requesting support and signatures to admit Chinese as agriculturists to revive Hawaii’s sugar industry now in decline. Congress will be asked to allow Chinese for the same purpose.
General Gomez acting for the government conferred with labor leaders in Havana to end the dispute. Leaders pledged to use utmost effort to curb violence. Thousands of youths in Havana threat fears of American intervention and offer to support the government or halt lawlessness.
Basen Nov 26 It is announced the Kaiser will follow Baron Krupp's coffin on foot with a Royal Hussars division and infantry company marching beside the bier, marking a grand ceremonial procession in the German empire.
In Louisville on November 26, under President John B Thompson the Kentucky Distillers' Association met at the Galt House to push for lowering the whisky tax from $1.10 to 70 cents. They plan to seek congressional action and urge a uniform state whiskey tax at the upcoming session.
The Wix departed San Francisco for Puget Sound to load a cargo of 8,000,000 feet of lumber for Manila. This load is part of a government contract totaling 24,008,000 feet.
Independent operators strongly object to terms in a newly presented amigable agreement. The dispute centers on negotiation leverage and future mining proceeds, with both sides signaling willingness to pursue mediation if talks stall.
Washington reports say representatives of the United Mine Workers and anthracite operators reached an amicable agreement with details to be submitted for miners’ approval. Accusations arose over independent operators fearing burdens and unequal awards, while Darrow and Mitchell disclosed progress and cautioned against premature public announcements.
Oregon counties are urged to send statistics on irrigation claims to J. M. Moore in Portland. Data must reach the Interior Department promptly to guide government engineers in state projects. Counties should report arid acres, stream volumes, reservoir possibilities, costs, land and water rights ownership, and dispute status to aid concise analysis.
Miss Katherine Craig daughter of Lieut Col and Mrs Robert Craig wed Harold Williams Jr of Boston at St Johns Church Lafayette Square in Washington D C. The ceremony drew many army officers in dress uniform and a large reception followed. The couple met during a Windsor Hotel fire in New York when Williams saved Craig from approaching flames. The engagement had been announced about a year earlier.
The Marine Hospital Service reports 127000 bubonic plague cases in India during the 21 weeks before October 6, with almost one in ten fatal.
In Washington November 26 discussions on the Panama canal stalled as Secretary Hay announced failure to secure satisfactory terms with Colombia for the right of way. It is believed he favors abandoning Panama and opening negotiations with Nicaragua for a fresh route. Meanwhile in New York wrestling fans await a world title bout at Madison Square Garden tonight between Tom Jenkins and Joe Carroll, a best two of three falls match with pin falls only.
Eastward interest rises as Oregon is hailed as the key to arid land irrigation. Secretary Moore reports wide attention from national papers and can provide convention details. Echo Kansas figure W I Kline notes strong eastern demand for home papers with convention news. Government operations in arid lands expected to begin, aiding homeseekers and press outreach.
Beet harvest completes as Amalgamated Sugar Company processes about 17,000 tons of beets from Idaho and Nile Valley. New farm divisions arise in Granite Rim and Union counties with land selling up to 86 per acre. A prosperous year with 46,000 bags of sugar produced and seed self-sufficiency eyed. Union Veterans meeting opens in Kalamazoo with large attendance and festivities.
An intelligent Chinese man buying engineered mining tools at Adolph Dekum's Portland hardware store said he would return to Northern China to work in mines. He noted China lacks fine tools and many Chinese purchase such equipment in Oregon to take home and use in mining efforts.
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