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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
1
Fragmented notes discuss death by own action and urban regulation, mentioning city governance, fines and revenue, and social morality. The text references municipal prob or city matters, with phrases about gambling and immoral conduct and a meeting note on regulations.
Walter Vinton was arrested at Gervins on a warrant from Justice D. Horgan's court for taking a female under 16 without parental consent for prostitution. He pleaded not guilty before Justice Hogan and the trial was set for October 7. He was held on $500 bond. Vinton allegedly induced 15 year old Cora Moullett to leave Howell Prairie, Salem, to elope to Washington against her mother's wishes.
Chicago Oct 1 J Hampton Moor appears set to be elected president of the Republican National League as rivals descend on the city for the convention opening tomorrow. Rear Admiral James Jouett died at Silver Springs Maryland aged seventy four from a complication of diseases.
Seattle October 1 The Underwood case has gone to the jury and a verdict of manslaughter is expected. The defendant testified in his own defense detailing his version of his baby's death. In cross examination his testimony was weakened in several material places.
Fair weather allowed military maneuvers at Fort Riley Kansas. The convoy attack scheduled for yesterday resumes this afternoon with a column of 100 wagons. The event is anticipated as a highlight of the ongoing maneuvers.
Two Santa Fe freight trains collided head on near Gainesville killing fireman W Lyth and engineers Henry Dick and James Pangurn. Fireman M R Corry and Brakeman Nue maker were seriously injured as locomotives and 40 cars piled and caught fire.
John Willis Baer, long a leading figure in Christian Endeavor, becomes assistant secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions. As secretary of the United Society, he expanded membership by over 2,000,000 in 12 years and grew the movement beyond the United States to Canada, Mexico, England, Germany, and other nations.
In Netherwood New Jersey on October 1 a small wedding united Miss Mai Coleman daughter of Major Frederick W. Coleman and Lieutenant Clifton Carroll Carter U S A The ceremony was subdued due to the recent death of the bride's father and attended only by relatives and close friends.
President Roosevelt chairs cabinet talks on coal supply disruption and measures to end the strike. He invites leaders of Anthracite Coal Companies and United Mine Workers to meet Friday at 11 o'clock to discuss a resolution, with Secretary Cortelyou to issue a memo. National association head Parry pledges support, proposing a five member miners’ delegation to Buffalo for talks.
Washington October 1 bid for the battleship Louisiana were opened at noon. The Newport News Shipbuilding Company of Newport News posted the low bid at 900000 dollars. The Union Iron Works of San Francisco submitted a bid of 4160000 dollars.
London October 1 Lord Francis Hope's divorce from May Yohe was made absolute by Justice Jeff leaving no impediment to her marriage to Strong. Portland Arkansas also reports a Negro named Walter Suljivan was lynched this morning for shooting whiteDave Raxidy.
Rome Oct 1 American clergy split over Bishop Ireland's views on Catholic affairs in the Philippines. The pope is displeased and mulling whether to order their restraint. He says Philippine matters are beyond their jurisdiction and out of their furledier.
In Cleveland Johnson tours the state to win converts at camp meetings. Hancock county auditor DeWolfe, once opposed, now backs Johnson on railroad taxation and auditor ethics. Portland reformer Grant McKay is rebuked by District Attorney Chamberlain over a criminal past and reform push. Grain Dealers meet in Peoria with 2000 delegates as Hyde discusses Crop Statistics and the association notes rising membership.
The American Shipbuilding Company held its annual meeting in Cleveland today. The earnings statement presented to stockholders showed a very successful year with strong profits and growth for the shipyard firms in the region.
Princeton begins its football season this afternoon at Princeton with a game against Swarthmore College. Captain Davis expects a winning team and the squad has trained hard for roughly a month in excellent condition. The schedule lists ten games, with Yale and Colombia on the slate but no Pennsylvania or Harvard contest.
Sweetwater Range Association sends armed riders to intercept foreign flocks approaching their leased grazing lands near Cheyenne. Oct 1 report notes high tension, fear of bloodshed as competing bands of sheep move into the territory.
Secretary Shaw will issue a circular letter to banks detailing proposed relief for the money system. He will require that only state and municipal bonds be accepted when taking securities other than government bonds.
In Paris on a ministerial day, officials decide against national obsequies at the Zo las towers. M. Chau will represent the government and deliver a eulogy for the departed author.
In St Paul on October 1 the Clerks' Union announces a girls league plan. Every member pledges to refuse attentions from any men without union cards. The move signals a strict commitment to marrying only union men as part of a social conduct pledge.
Oct L. reports actress Laura Bigger remains at large in Long Branch as authorities and friends expect surrender or bail arrangements. Corbett and associates reportedly hold funds to secure her release if she surrenders or is arrested.
After a long fight the Chicago Union Traction Company capitulated to the popular demand for half fares for children on street car lines. The new schedule effective today provides that passengers more than seven or less than 12 years old will be carried for half the five cent fare.
In Saratoga on October 1 a tumult at the Democratic convention saw delegates Devery and Gomlwin from the ninth district thrown out. Devery forced to the platform and urged the chair to recognize the majority credentials report. Hill cast the first affirmative vote for accepting the report, 422 to 21. The scene followed a demand for a roll call and a heated clash over the credentials.
Aged miser William Loud near Petroleum hid 26000 dollars in bonds and cash on an 80 acre tract after an agreement with two sisters. After one sister died Loud suspected the survivor and a hired man, prompting widespread digging and a deathbed boast that the money under the tree would do no one any good.
Governor Geer Secretary of State Dupliny and State Field Commissioner Van Duseo visited Ontario to inspect a potential Snake River fish hatchery site near town. The trip follows citizen protests about the Oregon hatchery on the Idaho side and aims to rectify the location dispute.
John Waterman has been suggested as a director of the Lewin and Clark Exposition from Eastern Oregon. Waterman, a leading citizen of Baker City, takes keen interest in efforts to advance the region in this section of the state.
A mill boiler exploded in Rocky Will Ky in the morning, killing four men: the proprietor Jesse Kinelow, his son Allen, Charles Krum, and Willan Crumpton. The tragedy occurred at dawn and sent rescuers to the scene. Authorities joined a formal inquiry into the blast.
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