26 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1903
Page
1
Reconstructions of a dramatic bank heist describe masked robbers blowing the Bank of Ty and securing about seven thousand dollars. The pair fled toward Portland on horses, pursued by a small force that crossed McMinnville toward Portland, before the trail went cold.
The Georgia State Farmers Congress began in Macon with record attendance. Delegates formed committees and permanent officers were chosen after a day focused on Cotton Growers, Stock Breeders, and Sugar Cane Growers. John Hamilton of the Agriculture Department spoke on Agricultural Education as the sessions adjourned for lunch and planned to resume tomorrow and continue through the week.
At a country dance near Weiser on October 26 Tom Stoddard fatally stabbed Sam Roseborough. Roseborough is in precarious condition and may die.
Stockton patrol reports a massive smokestack at Holt Harvester Factory blasting at 4 this morning. Night watchman Grimsley sustained fatal injuries in the explosion. Authorities investigate the cause as workers assess damage to the plant in the collision with the fiery blast.
City business people and residents respond generously to furnish the new St. Francis hospital. Each city guild or private citizen will donate a room ward bed or supplies with plaques noting the donor. Dedication arrangements are near completion as the building nears completion and opening to the public.
Washington October 26 C B H Booth chairs the National Limitation Association and Jon meet with the president who backs repeal of the desert land act and homestead act claiming frauds harmed settlers. The president will study the matter as fire damages Celtic hold at Boardsday in Liverpool before extinguishment.
Grain markets opened strong with heavy stock trading as Northern Securities U.S. 5 led gains. Liverpool wheat edged up 1½ pence while Chicago and Minneapolis futures showed firmness. details mix across cities with uncertain opening quotes and month dates.
In St Louis on October 26 attorney James Roberts testified before a grand jury about former Worlds Fair general counsel James Blair. Accusations include forged notes and titles to bogus deeds of trust and embezzlement totaling 400000 dollars, with 240000 linked to Dick Brothers Philadelphia bankers and 62000 from the Hiowe estate. Blair denies all charges. He is ill but improving according to attending physicians.
A special East Oregonian report from Oct 26 notes Pocatello Mayor orders police to clear the city of gamblers and rough characters. The move comes after a spasm of vice with many gaming rooms and salons shuttered, reducing street activity and quieting the area around Chi o rooms. Reportedly a recent high stakes race saw $3,000 to $6,000 wagered with police involvement.
New York on October 2h Sam Parkes defense asked for an immediate trial and for a delay citing the defendant's tuberculosis and inability to endure strain. The court denied the motion with only McCarthy present among Parkes' officers. The leader appears to be de sented.
The New York incident recounts Dowle and four Chicago horses being seized by a deputy sheriff outside Madison Square for a $1,000 claim from lawyers for advice given to a Dowle lieutenant. Dowle denounces allies claim that Wie wife had shipped $7,000,000 in purities to Australia.
Washington officials announced that John Turner, a self confessed anarchist, will be deported to England after consultation with the Commissioner of Immigration and Secretary Corley. This marks the first deportation under the anti anarchist provision of the immigration act of 1908.
Nevada Senator Stewart will marry Mire Coveog of Madison Georgia tonight in Avante Georgia. The couple plans a small ceremony as details emerge from local sources. A note indicates Stewart’s first wife died in an Alameda California car crash last year. London stock quotes show Southern Pacific opening strong with a one point gain.
In Delaware at common pleas court, Joseph Stoy, charged with a June assault on a prince, pleaded guilty. The judge sentenced him after he admitted the unprovoked attack. Stout claimed his prejudice stemmed from a belief about Koreans.
Philadelphia October 26 William Elkins the millionaire traction magnate in critical condition has improved and rests easier but recovery is uncertain. Green's Ferry Idaho October 26 Brakeman Eugene Williams, formerly a Salem dispatcher, fell from a train top to the track and died after three hours. Dalles Oregon October 26 Cleveland Denkel acquitted of murdering his father in Prineville, the four day circuit court case.
October 20 report from Stokholm states explorer Nansen denies upcoming polar voyage plans. Also note: October 26 in Poland Indiana a business section was burned by thieves, causing about 60 000 in losses.
Neill Dupuis arrested for violating city ordinance by firing a gun. He pleaded not guilty after arraignment and city attorney to review the case. Report notes a local youth gang previously shot chickens belonging to residents, wrecking poultry then discarded.
Frederick Hewitt former Ukiah postmaster was indicted by a federal grand jury in Portland for abusing postal laws. He was found guilty of using stamps to purchase goods last March while serving as postmaster. The offense carries a heavy fine. the case will be heard in the current court term.
A freight train on the Cleveland & Pittsburg railway struck an Euclid avenue trolley at a grade crossing in Cleveland this afternoon wrecking the car. Seven persons are believed seriously injured or fatally hurt. Separately, Baker City reports the first wire for the Rock Creek power plant arrived and work on a 15 mile line will start, adding a 400 horsepower generator for all day service.
In New York on October 26 a whirlwind campaign marks the close of the majority contest with several thousand meetings planned this week. Indications point to an exceptionally close contest as betting odds run even.
Three hundred fifty thousand brick will be used for the Purl Bowman Building with thirty five carloads arriving daily from Weston. Construction will press ahead as timber and floor beams arrive and front brick from Colorado Springs reaches the site.
J H Stewart aged over 70, a pioneer of Lane county and former Eugene merchant, died at his Springfield area farm when a windlass handle struck him while lowering an irrigation ditch gate. Visiting son H H Stewart and brother Harry Stewart had been with him. J W Stewart and another relative left for home after the death. Dan Coombs of Ukiah, a cattleman, is in town on business and reports good grass and cattle in the Ukiah area.
In a long running case First National Bank of Walla Walla vs McDonald the court considers if a mortgage deed proves title. The bank claims no legal title to a strip of land while asserting security rights. the dispute involves rancher Alex Walker and the defendant. Separate wage suit RB C Naker vs HP McElroy concerns harvest services and agreed pay.
Weary Shirley Thomeon died at his parents home on Birch creek Sunday morning at 26 after a long illness typhoid fever. He was 26 years old and a member of Wolweraathy county community. Funeral arrangements are set under the auspices of Bieler Folwom with a local funeral service to be held tomorrow under the Mauna pastorate.
Athena residents Brooke La Fave and others wed this morning at the office of Justice Wu Gerald in a ceremony led by Judge Wu. The principals, well known in Athena country, have lived there for years and will reside on the Martin farm on the reservation to the Kutwre.
An Ae train halted at the O W & N depot after a child from a family traveling to Portland fell during the car incident and sustained a severed ear. Dr Cole attended the injured, who will be transported to Portland for permanent dressing as time did not permit on site. The Philippine commission announces demonetization of the medical lars from January 1, now worth 60 cents on the dollar.
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