07 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1902
Page
1
A wheat freight train derailed near Pendleton after brakes failed while descending a steep grade, causing several cars to overturn and the track to spill. A temporary turnout built around the wreck limited further damage as crews worked to repair the line and clear the site.
A city on French Prairie in Oregon was reduced to ruins by a late night blaze that began in the McKinley Mitchell building. Winds fanned the flames, wiping out multiple business blocks and leaving over 100000 dollars in damages. Fire origin unknown, likely from a discarded cigar.
Madrid reports Queen Christina will live indefinitely in Seville due to poor health. Observers link her retirement to King Alfonso's displeasure over her recent marriage and expect her husband Count Hecosura to join her in retirement.
Philadelphia October 7 The advisory board of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum with members from nearly all boards of trade and chambers of commerce began a three day session to consider United States foreign trade, improved facilities for foreign business, and remaining disabilities. The conference draws close attention from commercial circles due to the importance and high standing of the conferees.
In Cleveland on October 7 the seventeenth annual Ohio Women's Suffrage Association opened with strong enthusiasm. Despite limited progress over the past year, members vow to intensify the fight. Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton of Warren leads the convention with star speakers Carrie Chapman Catt Anna Howard Shaw and Olympia Brown. Sessions run through tomorrow.
Washington reports President Roosevelt held talks with Attorney General Knox and others as the idea of proceeding against coal roads under anti trust provisions is considered. Knox ordered New York district attorney to review evidence.
Colorado Springs Oct 7 A movement at the Irrigation congress aims to merge with the Trans Mississipp Commercial Congress forming a single Western organization. The merger would ease planning and discussion of issues important to the Western states.
Washington Oct 7 1936 President Roosevelt will appoint Perry White secretary of the embassy at London as ambassador to Rome effective after the holidays Meyer resigns. The thirty ninth annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in earnest with parades naval veterans union meetings and a monster pension office reception as veterans and visitors swarm Washington.
Lens France Oct 7 Thirty six thousand miners at the Noeusle mines have been called out on a general strike. A thousand strikers forcibly prevented a landing of a force of foreign miners this morning. France grows concerned by the American situation.
Parade of Veterans in Washington drew one of the largest crowns as General Stewart supporters declare victory in the election, while friends of General Black General McElroy and others vow to keep fighting. The Grand Army parade began under a threatening sky and ended at Commissioner Ware’s pension office with cheers for ex army officers and brigade remnants.
Detroit Oct 7 leaders of the foundrymen and iron molders of the Middle West held a conference here with delegates from Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Indianapolis St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati. They asserted there is little doubt the result will be a nine hour day and expect employers to sign an agreement accordingly.
Washington October 7 The post office department reports a deficit for the year totaling 2 891 000 dollars as revenue falls short of expenditures. The shortfall reflects ongoing funding gaps and rising costs in postal operations nationwide.
New York market news notes dull trading and unchanged grain close from yesterday. Prices cited include Liverpool 5 9 percent, New York 7 44, Chicago 6 9 percent, St Paul 186, Union Pacific 102 percent, L & N 196 percent, Steel 28, with export demand in wartime present but meeting current ruling prices. Wheat quotes appear in San Francisco and Chicago for Oct 7 with figures around 1.21 and 1.20 dollars per bushel.
Paris officials today approved funds to construct in South Martinique an exact counterpart of villages evacuated in the north due to the Pelee eruption. The plan aims to prevent depopulation on the island by housing evacuees locally.
Mount Pelee disturbances renew and colonial officials devise a plan to facilitate a wholesale emigration of inhabitants to Guina. This brief report notes renewed unrest and potential mass migration decisions impacting loyalty and regional stability.
In New Orleans on October 7 a clash as street cars attempted service left three non union motormen and one conductor badly beaten. Three cars were wrecked and abandoned as police failed to quell the riot. In New York, Northern Pacific directors facing expiry were all re elected at the annual meeting.
New York, Oct. 7. Abraham Freeman, a rich Maiden Lane jeweler, reported $17,000 in uncut diamonds stolen from beneath his pillow while he slept. He had brought the diamonds home after being detained after deposit hours. Robbers entered his room during the night and took the jewels without waking him, likely someone familiar with his habit of keeping the stones at home.
Sumpter residents faced a drunken siege as Jimmie Granger a hotel lessee terrorized the town from his hotel to the Powder River range, firing shots, gambling losses tight, and prompting residents to seek safety. He was overpowered and hospitalized for temporary mental aberration after the incident last Saturday.
Miss Maddie Bain, a prominent Wheeling woman, confessed she deliberately pushed her rival Miss Gay Smith off the Wheeling wharf after learning of the Nolan Smith engagement. She admitted motives rooted in jealousy and love, saying Smith refused to give up John Nolan and she then fled.
A Roanoke & Southern passenger train collided with a switch engine in Walnut Cove yards, killing Engineer Pigart, fatally injuring Fireman Richardson and injuring 12 passengers. A misplaced switch caused the accident. Also noted are remarks from Shaw and Gage at the cornerstones laying of the new Custom House in Bowling Green with prayers, addresses, and music.
Thousands flock to St Louis Missouri as the Veiled Prophet makes his 25th annual visit. The procession is set to depart the den at 7 o'clock, travel the main streets, and conclude at the Chamber of Commerce building where the Veiled Prophet Wall will mark the year’s grand society event in Br oule.
Mayor Drake of Lincoln New Jersey and a real estate firm offered three acres of standing hardwood timber to residents. Volunteers cut and sawed the wood into cordwood lengths for winter distribution to all families. The firm also owns five acres in Treetop and another near Plainfield where timber will be given to the town’s needy.
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