09 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1903
Page
1
A United States court in Texas hears suits by Kellogg and others challenging railroad and express company monopolies. Plaintiffs allege conspiracies to restrain trade via merger and charter arrangements. Defense argues stock rights and regulatory limits, with references to West Texas routes and related conveyances.
Citizens in Chelan Washington favor petitioning the next legislature to create Wenttchee and Chelan as separate counties. With the county seat 40 to 45 miles away by boat or wagon and no local officers, residents urge division to shorten legal and business travel.
Washington officials report Dr David Starr Jordan and Dr Aoermann will advise the president to set up government hatcheries funded by a tax on canning factories. Assistant director Ervermann, appointed by the president, has returned after studying the Situtation amid a push to regulate salmon industries.
The Rev Bell of Boston at the Presbyterian church proclaims a permanent cure for liquor and tobacco habits. He notes long public interest and endorses the remedy as safe and effective, with Tallman & Co. as local agents.
After a historic downpour estimated at 24 hours, five horses died and many residents on Harrison Street were trapped as water rose to five feet in streets. Firemen waded through deep floods to rescue, and streetcars halted while the Bronx areas flooded wholesale districts and basements. Food lines and rationing were organized as authorities assess widespread damage.
Grain markets opened dull in Pendleton with prices easing about 4% on wheat and lower on corn. United States Steel touched a new low of 14% in early forenoon trading before finishing unremarked. Portland post office to add nine carriers due to overwork.
Reports from New Chwang and Yokohama indicate Russia defying evacuation pledges in Manchuria while Japan parcels preparations for possible war. British and French outlets relay Kaiserin’s regime and Sevinghi notes on Tokyo’s demand for concessions. Seattle sources quote experts predicting imminent hostilities as Port Arthur fortifications intensify.
The Commercial Association leads a committee coordinating plans for the State Irrigation Congress to be hosted here next month. Governor Morrison of Idaho and Governor L. Chamberlain of Ohio are among expected attendees. Officials aim to showcase irrigation potential with exhibits, music, and speeches, stressing local resources and future farming reach.
Frightful accident during a grouse hunt in Cumberland Victoria coast. Ex mayor Carthew attempted to warn a boy when his gun discharged and struck his year old daughter in the chest. She died in his arms as he stood overwhelmed.
Dent R Rabert editor of the San Francisco Examiner says he has orders to start a new paper as soon as possible indicating a coming Hearst venture in San Francisco with expected local impact.
St Heles Or Om FW White reports on the September 1 quake and eruption. US engineer and two Miller brothers in the Rolowary region search for animals amid uprooted trees and burning oil drums. Hundreds of crevasses steam, and the opera house in Hinghampton burns destroying the stone opera house with losses around 100,000.
Nation wide graft and staffing disputes roil the guard with mentions of General Bell and Chase not accused in the corruption. Court martials postponed until recalls at Cripple Creek, with nine bonded men involved, half to be recalled this week.
The county organizes foreign born classifications with 422 applicants taking naturalization papers. Patrick Keller is noted as the first to be certified in 1863. Milton’s Will Young is named as among early residents, with 1868 final papers presented before County Judge at Mertonbie. The system now records details for each case to simplify future verification.
Widespread panic surrounds Camp Casely as militiamen report illness after drinking water. Authorities investigated poison claims, detaining six persons and sweeping the garrison for suspects, but no arrests were made.
Crowded tents filled the carnival grounds for the third night of armvead wie Brot success with best balloon ascent. The big tent drew beyond seating capacity as confetti and music added to the spectacle. Professor Frank Miller released a 4000 foot ascent balloon. parachute failed but landed safely beside the reservoir. A public wedding was planned for Saturday evening, with details pending official clearance.
La Grande directs 60000 for a new water plant and 1800 feet of redwood pipe. Morgan Jake Co prices 300 feet of pipe for water from Morgan Lake, 18 inches in diameter, with heavy banded joints to prevent leakage. Additional 200 feet of transfer pipe to be laid along the route. Total project cost estimated around 6000 for the water sale to the city, plus 410000 for dam and reserve work and hauling. Resignation accepted in Washington for Postmaster Henry A. Cawbe. ex‑Governor Leggatt dies in Helena.
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