02 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
1
A fragmented note references IKE and a brief mention of two remaining stones and chill supply. The readable text hints at a supply issue and uncertain timing, suggesting a logistics or preparation context without clear names or places.
Steam col and furnace coal usage is common in many institutions with about 25 tons on hand. Despite reports of no real distress, anthracite prices rise to 21 dollars while small supplies fetch 16 dollars to old customers. Welch anthracite and French bituminous imports cannot ease the shortage, with only 8,000 tons inbound and orders for 25,000 tons. a month is needed to fill. An arrest in Walla Walla for grand larceny follows a police dragnet, while San Francisco reports a ten day epidemic of personal crises with 19 deaths by suicide or attempts.
Black Diamond Washington October 2 A fire damp explosion at Lawson mines half a mile from town killed fourteen men. One body recovered, five later pulled from debris, many others trapped. The Pacific Coast Company owned the mine. rescue teams from Seattle aided the effort as families gathered at the scene.
The National Livestock Association and several Western railways will join with the government legal department to block a proposed packing house merger. President Springer of the association announced after a meeting with President Moore of the Kansas City stockyards and other leaders. The coalition plans to mobilize capital around 2 billion dollars for the anti merger campaign.
At Fort Riley Kansas October 2 Captain Butts of Fort Russell Wyoming in the Eighteenth Infantry reportedly swore in the presence of superiors and was reprimanded by Colonel Sanno. He may appear before General Funston if arrested. Butts, noted as an Indian fighter and author of a military athletic manual, is connected to the same regiment.
Zanesville Ohio October 28 delegates and visitors arrive for the state Christian Endeavor convention. Major city delegations from Cleveland Dayton Columbus Cincinnati Toledo Sandusky register at station and are assigned to host families. The convention opens with Dr Emory Hunt of Denison University speaking on Education for Evangelization. forthcoming sessions feature Medbury Allen Minich Ritchie Gordon and Slayter.
A riot at the state university occurred when four officers tried to arrest bicycling students. About five hundred students seized the officers, stripped coats and helmets, tied them to a tree, and directed them away by turning the hose on them. Hose and gear were damaged and distributed as souvenirs.
Charles B. Arney resigns as warden of the Idaho state penitentiary and requests an expert accountant audit of all books and accounts. He leaves his clerk with authority to prepare a final statement for a clearance. Ballard to assume charge tomorrow.
Fred Ames, former chief of police, was sentenced today to a penitentiary term for receiving bribes from disreputable women in exchange for official protection. The action stems from his conduct while in office in Minneapolis.
In Portland the common council approved Merrill’s resolution to enforce gambling laws and compel monthly licenses. The measure targets violators with fines and possible arrest, drawing mixed reaction from gambling interests and sports fans in attendance. Mayor Williams signals opposition unless broader city support emerges. In London the Duchess of Manchester, formerly Miss Helen Zimmerman of Cincinnati, gave birth to a boy.
New York market reports firmness in wheat with brief advance before closing unchanged from yesterday. December wheat at 4% to 4? after various regional price points and intermarket activity. Minneapolis cash wheat rose on strike settlement while related equities show mixed readings across Chicago and San Francisco exchanges.
Sydney reporting via wire services claims wireless telegraph communication has been established between Cape Freton and Cornwall England with complete messages exchanged between pilots. Engineervyvian supervising the station declined to confirm or deny the report noting the 2209 mile distance. If true, it marks a major triumph for the new system.
Ex councilman Uthoff testified Snyder offered a $50 000 package for a vote in favor of the traction bill and later promised $100 000. He declined the first offer and later agreed to the larger sum. Meeting Snyder in New York, Uthoff says he demanded the money but received only $6000 and the horse laugh.
The cruiser Prairie arrived at Norfolk on October 2 and began taking aboard 600 marines for service at Culebra in the West Indies.
A Pendleton firm A New Enterprise under F Wakefeld Co. has since September 16 sold pianos and organs to a list of prominent buyers. J H Ferguson L C Rothrock W T Rigby George H McDonald C A Johnson Joe Gard Oliver Knotts O H Prather W H Boyd D B Cargell Cardwell J H Morro and son Elyin Craig Charles Hastings. Prices and models include Smith & Barnes and Chicago Cottage organs.
Spokane report notes farmers in Eastern Washington and Oregon shift from wheat to sugar beets citing higher profits. The season’s beet income is estimated at 91 dollars and 60 cents per acre, with beet farming cheaper to manage and requiring less costly machinery.
Day, Manila Oct 2 reports show 124 cholera cases in Iloilo province on Monday, with 2740 deaths total. Mingo town records 1173 cases, Cabetaum 899, Dumangas 300. people flee to mountains as doctors and medicines are dispatched to Hollo to combat the outbreak.
Arbitration hearings on the Pius fund at The Hague closed yesterday with arguments finished for both sides. Judge Penfield, solicitor for the state department, filed the official note as the court now has zero days to render its decision.
Washington reports the War Department announced General Bisbee’s voluntary retirement after forty years of service, following his return from the Philippines. General Blakepon name appears as the onetime commander associated with the era and duties in the Far East.
Vienna reports Macedonians seized Mitrovitsa from the Turks, destroying 100 miles of railway nearby. In related action at Radovic 200 rebels were surrounded, a fierce two hour fight ensued, and many were killed or wounded as the rebels broke through and escaped. Turkiye losses totaled 78.
An advisory committee appointed by Secretary Shaw to set standards for money securities approved municipal bonds as acceptable government deposit security. The list includes bonds from Philadelphia and New York, with no western issues mentioned, and $100,000 of such bonds already accepted.
Mrs Hughes of Portland narrowly escaped drowning in the Willamette River near Salem on Tuesday afternoon. She was saved by Mrs Meyers, a prominent Salem socialite, who grabbed her as she sank while posing for a photograph. The trio included Mrs Meyers’ young daughter, with no others present.
About 20 priests and twice as many laymen from the Greek Catholic church of the United States and Canada meet in Want Own Bishop Pa to discuss creating a separate bishopric. Andrew Hodeboy, recently elected their vicar general, is expected to be chosen as the first bishop once organization is completed.
The annual state golf tournament opened today in Marion Indiana on the local links. Attendees include representatives from Indianapolis and Wayne with other leading cities. The opening round shows promptness from players and officials and highlights the high standing of participants, signaling a strong event for the state organization.
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