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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
1
The article notes 1902-3 and 1901-2 notes on the treasury, Shaw’s report, and a surplus change. It mentions reduced internal revenue, increased circulation per capita, and a $86,088,428 rise in some fiscal measure. Also touches Seattle streetcar strike effects, clergy synod planning, and Democratic party activities.
The Chicago to New York auto run by Sando and Holcomb finished in 78 hours, beating prior records. The car departed Chicago Monday at 2 PM central. Chauffeurs Bingham and Adams were relieved at Binghamton New York. Gould's Globe Express launches operations in Denver with 35 million capital, taking over Denver Rio Grande and Western Express contracts. Philippine stamps overprinted Philippines will be required for US mail, effective today. Wagner monument unveiling in Horiin featured Princess Hithel and bands, with no high officials present.
Manchester report notes The Guardian claims Chamberlain made a conditional promise to visit America and Canada next spring. In Baltimore Archbishop Kain shows sudden improvement, with doctors hopeful for his recovery.
At the Republican National League executive meeting the choice of city for the next convention dominated discussion with St Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles and Indianapolis in contention. Speeches by George Stone of San Francisco and Jagae Hamilton of Chicago framed the session as Roosevelts supporters claimed gains while the league kept its pro prohibition stance and avoided endorsing candidates.
Quotations from Coe Commission Company show a steady grain market this morning despite ongoing tensions with Morgan against small holders. Wheat futures moved swiftly to decline while corn and oats showed mixed, limited activity amid the unsettled market conditions.
Reports say insurrection spreads along the Bulgarian frontier with Mohoma burned and inhabitants massacred. Turks and insurgents clash near Athens as Macedonian leaders deem Turkish-Bulgarian talks worthless and promise renewed violence in spring. An authentic dispatch from Constantinople cites horrors at Sorovits and Germany demanding indemnity and guarantees for German residents. A new Ottoman governor general heads toward Beirut.
Kanate City October 1 President Buchanan convened the Iron workers and announced re election plans while Donelly of Albany leads the Parks faction. The Buchananites claim 47 of 3 votes as delegates push for a constitutional amendment to require delegate ratification of general strike orders and national agreements. A $25 uniform initiation fee is set.
Cripple Creek reports October events as Generals Hell and Chase of the national guard face arrest for a false arrest and imprisonment of four men. Military orders bar civil officials from crossing lines and authorize deadly force if needed.
Butte Montana police report Sir Charles Clark in a serious condition with Bright's disease. His daughter in law remains gravely ill with little hope of recovery. Local authorities say no further updates are expected today.
Hot Springs October 1 Jesale Cherry renowned Cherry sisters vaudeville troupe member has died in Hot Springs. William G. Wilson, Seattle police chief, meanwhile faced public disclosure of being intoxicated on duty on Tuesday.
Senator Morgan said any move by Roosevelt to reopen negotiations with Colombia would breach the Spooner law and betray the voters who backed it. He doubted the president would bow to pressure to yield to Colombia.
Seattle coroner jury holds milkman Hoppe and farmer Smith responsible for Carrie Constance’s death and will arrest them for selling formaldehyde milk under state law. If further evidence links them to poisoning a baby, they face murder charges.
Chicago Oct 1 Six people died after a Wisconsin Central train struck a trolley car late last night. The death toll rose this morning with Frank Gray among the victims. Authorities accuse street car operators of criminal carelessness amid the crash in the city. A new beady airship from Capetown is to be showcased in London by the War Office.
On October 1 in London a report states Earl Cro mer, Britain’s minister to Egypt, has accepted the colonial secretaryship. It notes Milner will return to South Africa, and outlines this reshuffle in the empire’s administration.
Chicago Oct 1 Judge Grosscup in a brief interview stated an offer to argue the Northern Securities merger case before the supreme court this fall. He said he would not accept the role to gain private advantage and that the public interest requires honest corporate organization and proper control. He noted personal belief that combination, when properly controlled, may serve public interests.
Fragmented text appears to allege a conspiracy involving government contracts and post office activities. Readable names and coherent facts are not present. The fragment suggests accusations of fraud and collusion but lacks verifiable details.
Newport. October 1. The British embassy received many condolence callers today as news spread of Herbert’s death. Mrs. Goelet declined to discuss how the loss would affect the planned marriage of her daughter to the Duke of Roxbury, saying only that the wedding would probably be postponed and conducted quietly.
In San Francisco on October 1 R. 8. Falconer a leading figure in Scottish circles and secretary of the Caledonian Club was found dead by asphyxiation. He was believed to be 41 years old and left a letter stating debt as the incubus of his life.
Sacramento reports the German government has notified Secretary Hay that extradition requires stronger proof in the Masterson case after a $100,000 theft from Los Angeles residents. Maine deer open season shows promising outlook with good game supply and minimal forest-fire impact. Montreal dispatch notes Canadian railroads raising pulp wood freight rates to U S points by half a cent per 100 pounds.
Reported attempts to dynamite trains along the North Coast Limited and Montana railways intensify after hundreds of patrols and a $50,000 reward are announced. A gallon of nitroglycerine was found near the line as track walkers, now quadrupled per mile, detect 170 explosive devices in ten days. The Anonymous promoters threaten delivery of $400, prompting heightened vigilance to safeguard property and lives. A Mexican rail consolidation between Mexican International and National Railways becomes effective.
Papers filed with the county recorder transfer the right of way for a ditch on the Walla Walla river to the Oregon & Washington Power Company. The water right and river use are conveyed for $10 plus other considerations, from J Kirk and C A Barrett. The sale involves the river property and water rights linked to the company’s river works.
Oregon Superintendent J F Nowlin revived a committee letter urging schools statewide to prepare exhibits on education for the St Louis and Lewis and Clark fairs. HW Lyman will lead the exhibit with strong state representation. The plan emphasizes quality narratives and representative school work rather than sheer volume, plus photographs and documents to illustrate educational life and growth.
Mrs Belle Castle died at 7 30 in the evening after an illness of 11 days with typhoidal fever She was three years months and two days old at death The case notes health workers and hospital care but fatal heart condition ended her life The coroner or local officials linked the death to a congenital issue and recent fever in the household
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