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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
1
A fragmented report mentions unruly passenger trains, rifles, marines, and a freight train disrupted by insurgents. It notes Commander Cincinnati's Panama voyage, marines guarding convoys, and a controversial steamship alliance with confidential backing. Details are scattered and partially unreadable.
An assist analyst reports that officials consider surveys and actions to divert Grande Plateau waters to make the eastern city fertile. A special district withdrawal is discussed with a call for a successor on Sept 18 in the third district.
An army of strikers pickets formed to stop non union men from reporting to the collieries in Mahoney City Pennsylvania. Troops were hurried to the scene by a special Shenandoah train and blocked the strikers allowing the North Mahony washery to keep operating.
On September 18 at North Sidney New Virginia the Windward brought Lieut Peary and Dr Diedricke reporting a high latitude of 84 degrees 17 minutes as highest yet reached in North America. The Greeley expedition outfit were recovered with records and specimens. Peary described the dash as very successful despite not reaching the pole and cited health issues in Mrs Peary. In Indianapolis the Bryan train crash left him shaken and refusing to discuss Henderson.
Fire at Victoria Coke and Coal Company destroys immense coal bins and adjacent buildings in Capertown. Supposed incendiary act by strikers. Aerial tram cars released amid flames, fire protection limited. Fayetteville sheriffs posse seeks perpetrators. Mine owned by New York capital.
A Pekin dispatch reports the restoration of Southern Manchuria and the New Chwang Railway to China set for October 6. London dated September 18 notes the transfer will occur in the near future, signaling a shift in regional control after Sino foreign agreements.
Nicholas Fish was buried beside his son at St Mark's Church with pallbearers including Louis Lorillard and Charlee Peabody. Ex-District Attorney Jerome stated there is no romance or romance behind the case, calling the incident a common saloon brawl over a check dispute, noting Fish used a vile name before Sharkey struck.
Commodore Peary will return from his northern trip and be assigned to duty in the United States Navy. He has been on leave since May 1807 after a promotion to commodore, and his services as civil engineer are badly needed as only two exist in the navy now.
Newport News Sept 18 The cruiser Vinta flagship of the German South Atlantic squadron and the first foreign warship to enter an American harbor for repairs sailed this morning for Venezuela after a complete overhaul.
Tallahassee Florida September 18 The State Agricultural Society reports the orange crop in poor condition with about two hundred boxes affected as the fruit splits badly due to wet weather.
Berlin reports indicate Kaiser William asked Lord Roberts and General Corbin to compose confidential comments on his recent maneuvers before Corbin left Germany. The request underscores the German monarchs interest in Allied military perspectives amid ongoing tensions and strategic posturing.
Denver reports forest fires across the Rocky Mountains are spreading rapidly with new fires appearing daily. Authorities say hope to extinguish is practically gone and focus shifts to self protection as cited by the Detroit Free Press.
The outlaw George Bruce, sought by Southern California and Arizona authorities, was captured in Southern Nevada and executed by drag and burning after a fatal assault on Victoria Maria a Native woman from Hesperia. A second notice from La Grande reports a pension petition urging Governor Geer to pardon W. H. Siean for a separate incident.
Ira Pressley and his wife near Superior are hospitalized in Missoula after Pressley’s throat was cut from ear to ear and his wife was stunned with a skull blow. Pressley remains conscious enough to speak in a strained voice, denying any trouble with his wife as authorities seek the attacker.
San Francisco reports State Mineralogist Aubrey warns that over 250000 acres of public land in mineralized California have been grabbed by Eastern speculators using dummy locators. He notes many viable mineral sites and dam prospects seized, urging a careful review to determine land classification and ownership.
Los Angeles reports official concern as Navajo and Pueblo communities in Arizona near a starvation period. Monger states exploration and collection among the tribes flag looming distress. Government action urged to prevent widespread hardship and possible deaths.
Police report a nude 18 year old girl found floating in a canal in Jersey City on a September afternoon. A knot or weight was tied around her neck and a severe stab wound to the abdomen is noted. Investigators seek clues in the apparent homicide.
J S Parry fire commissioner of San Francisco and prominent labor leader departs Chicago for the anthracite coal fields. He plans to gather material for a speech and then address labor groups along the Pacific coast upon return, urging support for miners and highlighting fire department conditions.
New York market nervous on heavy tone from lower cases and higher receipts at primary markets. Prices finish about half a year lower than yesterday with Liverpool down 6 to 10 percent. Stocks in New York and Chicago show opening and closing variations, with Union Pacific at 110½ and Steel at 41. Wheat prices described for Chicago and San Francisco with figures around 1174 and 117.
Soldiers who died in the Philippines will be brought home and forwarded to relatives for burial at government expense. A US burial detail left for shipment preparation, with arrivals first in Honolulu then Guam before final interment in the Philippines.
A large fire along the Wilson River near Tillamook threatens the town if the wind shifts. The blaze has consumed substantial timber and is advancing toward communities while relief efforts and volunteers gather to battle the flames.
Charenton West Virginia reports Governor White ordered OH Lono back home from New Ithwar tol Helde amid tensions. No further details provided about the incident or the expected outcomes.
A bound trade return from Great Britain reports that 670 sailors were lost on merchant ships and crews perished aboard vessels and many died on stone ships. All losses affected employees, including 12 named.
The Northwest Livestock and Woolgrowers Journal reports a harmonious session of woolgrowers who adopted a new constitution and by laws after conciliation. The next annual meeting is set for Baker City, with Pendleton and The Dalles considered for future venues. The official journal and organizer were selected, and key topics included the coyote issue, wholesale salt purchases, and association welfare costs. The salary for the secretary was fixed at $120, and the body adjourned after approving the measure details and funding. The constitution and by laws were to take effect January 1, 1900, with old rules continuing until then.
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