06 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1902
Page
1
Reports from Pennsylvania and Washington in early October say President Roosevelt intends stronger efforts to settle the revived coal strike. The plan involves congressional action and a commission inquiry amid union and employer pressure. News from Lackawanna suggests guards and mine reopenings loom as the coal dispute continues with government mediation and cabinet discussions underway.
Vienna reports say both premiers may resign amid a severe constitutional crisis sparked by Emperor Franz Joseph refusing renewal of negotiations. The Ausgleich era trembles as the monarchy confronts its gravest challenge.
Rear Admiral Wildes cabled from Cavite that a destructive earthquake hit Guam on September 22. No Americans were injured. Naval station and public buildings and bridges damaged to about 22 000 dollars. Authority requested to purchase materials for repairs. For the Philippine Census Washington reports General Joseph Sanger will direct the census with Victor Olmstead assisting. two more appointees to be named.
The tenth national irrigation congress meets October 6 amid promises of large attendance from Omaha to St. Paul and major western states. Delegations from New Mexico Texas Wyoming Kansas and Nebraska will attend as experts discuss spending 8 million dollars of public funds and land sale proceeds to reclaim arid lands and house growing urban populations. John W. Ela of Chicago praises the project as transformative and crucial to keep agriculture as the country’s dominant industry battling neglect and unrest.
Good authority says the meat packers merger is finished with E. A. Cadury elected president but no formal announcement until after the election. The National Livestock Association, allied with railroads and capital, vows to oppose the merger when details emerge. In Washington, crowds swell as Grand Army events begin with a flag ceremony and parade of decorated locomotives and automobiles.
Spokane reports the death of "Barbarian" Brown in Phoenix Arizona after months seeking health. The miner known worldwide was informed of his passing by wife Mrs Brown to Patrick Clark. News shocks the mining world, as his fame stretched from Coeur d'Alenes to the Transvaal and Johannesburg.
Washington Oct 6 Secretary Cortelyou said the president’s condition is improving but his doctors warn against any undue strain. For the next week or 10 days only imperative matters will be presented for his consideration to avoid a possible setback.
Liu Kan Yi famed viceroy of Nankin died this morning in Shanghai. He ruled the Yangtse valley for about twenty five years and strove to quell the Boxer uprising. He was a peace envoy during the ensuing negotiations for China.
Birmingham October 6 nine hundred miners in the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company's Blockton mines struck due to refusal to collect assessments on demurring unionists. This raises total idle miners in Alabama to 40,000.
Cha With Theft Austin Wi and Matt Boyd were brought to town by Sheriff Taylor charged with theft of a watch. Boyd and Welle found the watch at a house in Helix and used it, traveling to Athens where they were arrested. They surrendered the watch and explained how they came by it. a preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow.
Market letters from J IL Ray & Co and brokers on the New York Board of Trade and NYSE show Ort wheat faintly steady within a half cent. Visible supply increased 782,000 to 26,624,000 vs last year’s 37,274,000. Opened at 74 and closed at 74 percent. several price points and regional figures noted. Wheat prices cited in San Francisco and Chicago. court of appeals decision on national bank stock ownership referenced.
The county board is in session and, as of 2 PM, no one has appeared to object to County Assessor Ruzan’s assessment. The board will remain open until Saturday evening. last year’s assessments were not altered.
A 102 year old man Solomon Lewis married an 80 year old bride at New Mount Zion in Gloucester County. The event, noted by Yorktown letter, was witnessed by white and Black residents. Solomon, once a slave, traced line back to King and Queen counties with ties to the War of 1812 era.
Territorial treasurer vanished leaving a $14,000 shortage. Provident Dole suspended Auditor Herbert Austin for issuing personal checks on banks lacking funds. Democrats name Wilcox for delegate. County Superintendent Nowlin prepares semiannual school money apportions totaling $15,867.09 across districts per census.
In Los Angeles Oct 6 edition the Express notes a new AP report showing 28 of 30 new papers in the year are afternoon. California titles cited include Santa Ana Herald Redlands Daily Facts and Bakersfield Californian. The piece argues post meridiem editions draw readers and advertisers, with coast papers potentially matching eastern evening sales as phones stay open later. The report also predicts California pruning will near 147 million pounds.
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