30 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
1
The article details Oregon and Washington counties disputing pauper shipments, with Spokane and Pendleton involved. It notes judges and officials debating who bears costs, and hints at broader cross-state practice limits on receiving paupers from outside counties and states. It mentions a Spokane hotel issue and a real estate case tied to a $450 mortgage foreclosure.
Russian officials and leaders named Lansdorf and Minin reportedly attended talks with Fort President to advance a plan for peace. The conference aimed to push a multilateral approach and align on terms for France, signaling a shift toward international cooperation.
A high profile divorce case involves Lucile Gay as the plaintiff and Cane as the defendant. Judge Turrence 8 Woolion presides. The proceedings yield no settlement and the case concludes with no material gains for either party.
The judge rules against the applicant and denies the divorce petition. She had also filed suit seeking two hundred thousand dollars in damages.
A two day meeting opens at Northwestern University in Chicago to determine the function of the art school and whether it should be an independent institution or a preparatory unit for college. Attending are principals from top high schools academies and seminaries nationwide.
President Prescott of the Virginia Coal Company onderweg en route from Knoxville on a special train believes missing millionaire Wentz is near Atlanta. Local police will cooperate on his arrival.
Horace Green, 75, and his wife, 71, were found suffocated in their Chicago home. Initial signs point to suicide due to financial reverses and illness. Green was known as editor of a freethought magazine. Secretary Root returns to New York from London after attending the Alaskan Boundary Commission meeting. Mrs Root and Secretary Chance accompany him.
National Industrial Council accused of defrauding across America by funds meant to pension freedmen and fund industrial schools. Senator Hanna’s endorsement linked to influence wealthy and influential African Americans. Booker T. Washington declined involvement as promoters called it a gigantic flim flam. Paris Labor Riots provoke fears of further disturbances after bans at Labor Exchange.
Oct 30 Pendleton reports a strong market outlook with buyers showing recognition, yet overall activity is unusually dull. Traders note rising money rates and New York bank losses dampening sentiment, with Chicago and Minneapolis prices showing narrow moves. Wheat opened weak and closed around 60 cents per bushel, reflecting cautious sentiment in the cash market.
A eastbound Santa Fe flyer derailed at Apiah Creek Colorado after a bridge rail removal. Engineer John Brown of Pueblo was fatally scalded and about 100 passengers injured. they were taken to La Jota hospital. A private car carried A S Kimberly and bankers from New York. investigation cites deliberate rail tampering on a 250 foot bridge.
Eureka reports the large blaze behind Turkey Hill and nearby mines ended today after three weeks. About four hundred miners have returned to work at the Bullion mine and adjacent shafts.
Chicago report warns 60,000 stock yard workers may strike next week in sympathy with 2,000 Hall fire makers out. Referendum to decide, with November 9 as accession limit. Packing Trades' Council to meet. Illinois Board of Arbitration seeks mediation amid miners’ wage demands.
Portland dispatch reports Senators Mitchell, Fee, Hatley, and Lowell say A B Thompson’s guilt cannot be sustained. Thompson’s lawyers deter action on appointing a successor until trial ends. Thompson travels to consult with attorneys and insists he will prove his innocence when the time comes.
The street commissioner prepared a comprehensive report praising overhauls of sidewalks and bridges within the city limits. He notes winter readiness with improved walks and crossways, plans for sewer-related street levelling after contract acceptance, and Webb Street work with crushed rock paving. Seven thousand feet of sidewalk have been installed along with ongoing bridge projects, while city lots once claimed by Byers are clarified for potential park adjacency.
World’s Fair notes a Made street under construction this week featuring a 42 foot wide center walk and grass borders. Utilities including sanitary power gas pipes water and electric conduit being installed. A model hall will rise at a turn with a Civic monument by sculptor J Massey Rhinds and many cities have applied for space in the department of social economy.
A railway wreck near Whitney involved nine cars on a spur breaking loose and colliding with a log loader. The loader’s engineer was badly scalded by broken steam pipes. A special engine with doctors was dispatched from Sumpter. No serious damage to the loader or leader. Floods in England worsening with the Thames at peak. Petersburg submerged.
The eminent German historian Theodor Mommsen, 86, suffered an apoplexy and is near death after a long stormy career. Born around 1835, he authored History of Rome and The barbarian Inhabitants of Italy, edited journals, and earned high honors. a recent carriage collision preceded the worsened condition.
The body of Consul Booth Tucker was removed from the morgue to Princess rink for a state ceremony. A large crowd gathered as prominent figures paid respects before services. The body will depart for New York where formal ceremonies are planned at Carnegie Hall Sunday afternoon. General Booth expected to appoint Eva Booth as commissioner.
Despatches report Chinese assassinated 41 Henin soldiers and 20 Kuselan in Manchuria prompting regional unrest. Berlin dispatch notes a despondent death by own action. In San Francisco G A W Harvey, a nail carrier from San Jose, shot himself in Golden Gate Park amid distress.
Students of Pendleton High School prepare an all school program at 7 30 PM featuring instrumental solos recitations and a debate. Walla Walla High School football team arrives to be entertained by Pendleton pupils with a 2 40 PM start for the game at West Alta Auditorium.
The Federationist plans a tract by Comper on Open Shop Hyppertay linking President Roosevelt to Miller action. The piece argues Roosevelt’s stance wavered amid moves to curb unions, claiming he favored forceful measures and opposition to union rights.
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