08 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
1
A large crystal stone reportedly found near Nome by Miles McNally is described as a potential diamond worth about 50 dollars. McNally plans to take the gem to Tiffany's in New York for appraisal, as Nome's mining fame grows with rumors of new diamond yields.
A large congressional committee from Missouri and Kansas met to discuss flood prevention along the Kansas and Missouri rivers. Proposals include a railroad across the Missouri bend, widening the Kansas river channel, and building a long levee system under federal supervision to secure the Keay river region.
Washington reports the state department says a commercial treaty granting open access to Manchuria at Mukden has been signed by US commissioners and Chinese officials. A separate Indiana grocery combine led by Chicago interests is expected to finalize in Indianapolis with plans for a nationwide order system.
The new penitentiary matron is described as highly qualified. The statute, championed by the W C T A, was debated after a prison scandal involving an officer and a female convict. Miss Jumper is said to meet the job’s high standards, having held multiple trusted public positions and experience with the public.
Quotations furnished by Coe Commission Company with local manager E Kennedy report market dullness in steel and wheat futures. News notes a deadly mining incident near Eureka Washington where William Beglowe and others were overcome by smoke. one miner survived as investigation continues.
Surgeons General report notes cholera deaths raise army death rate in the Philippines. Five hundred glove makers strike for higher wages amid muttering workers in four states. Among casualties, 174 soldiers killed in action or by gunfire. 11 accidental wounds. suicides 7. other deaths in operations. Black and white troops show differing sickness and death rates in 1902.
Damaged text on a statue base in Athens Park reports a inscription reading Lest We Forget. Unknown vandalism left a fragmentary line and the scene prompted inquiries by local authorities and the Athens Cemetery Commission. Police investigate possible motives and suspect unknown.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a speech by Belgrads and Beige Seley. The text references Dems and a new era speaker, with unclear details about a行为 or leader. No clear events, dates, or organizations are readable to establish a definite news item.
Fragmentary OCR text notes an appointment of someone named Bir Nicholas and mentions a ceremony at Cornelian with individuals named Henhert and Wohin. Details are severely garbled, no clear date or location beyond rough place names.
An unreadable fragment mentions Bear Creek, a hast wight, and January crop work. It hints at vehicle or wire work and an apparent repair task, but lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes. The readable bits suggest local utility or farming activity with incomplete details.
A garbled report notes a resumed incident involving defense, a person named Léa Mimony leading Gonzales threat related to a code. A deed was introduced, with references to John Mo Ot Be Revere and a large monetary figure. An electric alert was mentioned as winning in a tile lead.
An aircraft at Widemater Va fails to sail or swim after a maiden flight ends abruptly. Charles Maahey and others observe the craft overturning, while Naviga iy Mauve Opyteed and Bath officials coordinate recovery. Munley, initially confident, is disappointed as the wreck is towed to the shore and security crews assess the water surface and initial lift sensations.
The report notes it is too early for definite conclusions, but initial outcomes are decidedly favorable. It mentions two white soldiers and 29 Filipinos died of berberi tut bone of bubonic plague.
A large Maryland and guest delegation attended the dedication of a granite monument at Orchard Knob honoring Federal and Confederate troops from Maryland who fought at Missionary Ridge and Chickamauga. Governor Smith of Maryland spoke as the Third Maryland Union Infantry and Third Maryland Confederate Battery were commemorated.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on a Sunday session the Lutheran general council debates a proposed church unity service for all Lutherans who choose to join. A committee from Utungy reports its progress and aims to present findings at the next general meeting.
Washington reports pursuit of the open door policy in Manchuria with Russia sending troops to the Korean frontier. Talks in Shanghai seek a settlement of China’s international status, peace in Asia, and protection of American patent and trademark rights while opposing extended warlike measures.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a bid of 2500 for a pill in London tied to political and economic stakes. Mentions names like Chamberlain and Star with unclear context. Reads as garbled 1910s era newspaper snippet about value, withdrawal, and political position signals.
A fragment describes an incident near a Union Pacific station in Kansas with unrooted lawn scenes and disrupted traffic. Details on injuries or exact timings are missing, but the piece notes a disruption to transit flow and nearby building access due to the uprooting.
A heated discussion on tariff reform seeks to balance the exchequer needs with public burden. Proposals include limited duties on colonial staples and preferential food pricing, while opposing sides warn against raising costs for workers. Leaders urge unity to avoid imperial fragmentation and advance federation policies.
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