22 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
1
Official report details Lit tler statute challenges, contract payments, and limitations in a war depart case. It notes a judge finding no recovery due to limitations, while goods and value in dispute are referenced. Separate items cover Portland officials, fair advertising, and public notices with updates on emblems and upcoming installations.
The report notes Liverpool and Minneapolis wheat openings and later declines with December and May futures movements. It mentions a stronger May due to buying interest and cautious cash wheat demand. Separately two men arrested on arrival of the Miner Philadelphia were arraigned in London regarding a contractor murder in McDonald, Pennsylvania.
In Oct 22 dispatch from Laredo Texas authorities report 46 new yellow fever cases and 45 deaths with 20 more deaths in San Antonio. Thousands flee the cities as slum districts remain fever zones. Municipal officials pledge a sweeping overhaul of water and drainage, and a winter expansion of the water system to extend health measures citywide.
The report notes the death of John J. Berken of Salt Lake City from pneumonia in Chicago. It also mentions President Roosevelt address to Commissioners Turner and Roo, a London note, Richard Croker's Clonmeli victory in London, and counts YMCA members and Chinese branches.
Pendleton mayor Halley waves police oath as he orders raids on city gambling rooms. In a tense night, venues dimmed lights, chairs stacked, clerks and players watched by silent streets while authorities prepare informations against gamblers and owners. The crackdown cites Oregon statutes punishing gambling with fines up to 600 dollars and jail time, and promises further prosecutions of officers failing to act.
The seventh annual Tennessee River Improvement Association convention met in Chattanooga with packed seats at the Auditorii. Delegates from Tennessee Mississippi Alabama and other Tennessee Valley representatives attended as committees were appointed and routine business conducted while plans for wage and funding negotiations were outlined for the river project.
Atlanta October 22 Hearst arrives to be guest of the Interstate Fair Association and meet editors of nearly all Georgia papers as preparations continue to nourish a Hearst presidential nomination boom.
London, Oct 22. The Congress of Miners of Great Britain passed a resolution condemning Chamberlain's silver scheme. The vote was unanimous amid intense nationalist sentiment and strong public reaction.
A trio named Haliat OlMera, Ase Reyburn and Glen Baling, all in Portland, testified before a federal grand jury over alleged irregularities tied to the Granite land office. The case, handled by United States District Attorney John Hell, remains unsettled with grave charges against several officials and no indictments yet as the grand jury weighs further action.
The Tilt Hols Young Women’s Christian Association begins its three day convention in Galesburg with hundreds of delegates arriving by train. A welcome meeting kicks off the program, the first business session tomorrow morning, and Dr Cleland B McAfew will deliver the annual address. A new Decatur unit with 70 members has formed at James Millikin University.
NEW CRUISER DENVER Washington Oct 22 The official speed trial of the cruiser Denver is awaited with interest at the navy department. Commanded by Captain Sitman G Chase the ship carries a crew from Neafle y Levy. The Denver a small unarmored steel protected cruiser was designed for service in the Philippine Islands and must average 16 1/2 knots per hour.
Moscow and Lewiston are the focus of reports that Northern Pacific and Oregon Short Line and Nez Perce surveyors are plotting a Moscow Eastern railroad through western Idaho. Teams are near Potlatch and Towell Siding, pursuing right of way options as observers note a potential race into rich white pine country.
John King Wee was arrested after police found a large stash of counterfeit nickels on him and real money obtained from passing the queer. He was using the notes to play a slot machine in a local saloon and faced charges as a green looking suspect from Pendigion.
Birmingham October 22 The Post reports official quarters favor concessions to Canada and American commerce trading terms after the Alaskan award. The article notes leftist pressure and possible changes, with emphasis on negotiations and potential policy shifts.
Washington reports the First National Bank of Allegheny enters voluntary liquidation after a run tied to its Federal National Bank connection. insolvency shown by assets and surplus to be distributed to creditors. In Minnesota, Cold Storage Co of Minneapolis Falls shows a total surplus of 1.75 million with liabilities of 400 thousand, as Acme Company creditors seek investigation of a distress situation.
The fifth annual convention of the Michigan branch of King’s Daughters and Sons opened with delegates from 11 counties. Reports and a social occupied most of the session. Mrs J C Thexford of Phebratt served as secretary treasurer. An interlude of entertainment followed and plans for the next day were announced.
A garbled notice reports a large, irregular gathering of Indians in Southern California at Portrony for an annual ritual to avert an end of the world. The piece hints at ancient superstitions and dangerous excitement among attendees, with scattered references to a Mexican rider and a city hall fire investigation.
Unclear fragment suggests officials discuss war risk between Mimal and Japan. Mentions Federal Weather service and a chartered panel, with figures and places mishandled in OCR. Readable portions indicate tensions but no decisive actions or dates.
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