23 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
1
The notice reports will renew bonds due, amounting to about 480 million dollars, held at the Treasury. It mentions per cent circulation, substitution plans, and ongoing instructions for maturing securities. It also notes a daylight chief, a river crossing, and various local incidents including a fire and deaths.
Weather across Missouri Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and Kansas remains favorable for crops with forecasts of light frost. Market activity shows a feverish tone tied to crop outlook for Wheat and Corn with opening and closing prices registered in Chicago and Minneapolis markets.
Joseph and Lostine area rancher N. Wilk lame hosts scientists studying a rock on his land discovered three years ago. They claim the ore contains a new element called uranium capable of emitting rays stronger than X rays. The claim is a notable scientific excitement with only a few similar finds worldwide.
Orders to exterminate reach Bucharest amid rumors of a Gomel riot in Russia. Reports say many Jews were beaten and crippled. no deaths confirmed. Constantinople dispatch notes Turkish war minister ordered Monastir troops moved to Adrianople for Bulgarian frontier concentration and possible renewed offensive.
A telegram from Die Zelie Kir killlaga reports Turkish authorities arming Muslims and threatening extermination of Bulgarians. Fifty villages have been destroyed. In Evkarion Muslims plundered a Greek church while soldiers paraded, and many women and girls were taken to Turkish camps, with survivors in desperate captivity.
ChicagoSept 28 William Levis contracting agent for United States Pipe and Steel Company attempted to end his life with a razor after relapsing from the Keeley cure He had recently returned from Dwight where he underwent treatment for alcoholism.
September 23 at Ocean View Bijou quarry, a boiler exploded due to water shortage. Engineer John Rainier was blown about 200 feet and died. Six other workers were seriously injured, including Bijou, son of the owner, who was among the injured.
Kansas City paper faces strong opposition from assembled unionists after a majority report on the credentials committee says the case of a New York Bridge and Iron Workers suspension cannot be decided. Roosevelt’s stance and local press cast a charged atmosphere as visitors clash with Kansas City supporters over alleged intimidation.
In Cripnie Creek the hearing resumed with about 20 militiamen posted around the court and soldiers in bayo rifles. The attorney general objected to their presence and left. Counsel for the militia argued to quash the writ and the judge planned a decision for tomorrow afternoon.
The annual convention of the United Miners in Pueblo California convened early to vote a district wide strike. The action targets Utah Wyoming New Mexico and Colorado where operators refuse an eight hour day and an equitable weight system. About 25000 miners are expected to strike October 15.
Sept. 23 late edition reports Me i Kie of the Chronicle was badly beaten by a Southern Pacific yardman who demanded a retraction. The editor, claiming all men are animals, tried to explain but was kicked and seriously hurt.
Commissioner Watt speaks for the railroad in a hearing on taxing the Ashenert of MO Streety. He argues for uniform valuation and asserts rail expansion benefits counties and farmers, noting freight cuts and lower rates since the road's arrival. Watt praises Strain's judgment and predicts continued discussion tomorrow in Portland sessions.
Baker City Sept 23 Citizens seek to lynch Charles Ger, saloon keeper, after he is accused of raping 11 year old Mabel McCauley, daughter of a Durkee hotel keeper. The girl lies in critical condition.
Juneau Alaska Sept 23 The cable ship Hurnalde laden with 600 miles of Alaskan cable arrived after a near total wreck by an iceberg at Admiralty Inlet She struck head on bending plates She will be repaired here before resuming cable laying The accident occurred within a mile of where the Islander was wrecked by an iceberg a year ago
City council votes to purchase a park site and allocate funds to protect city water intake pipes from contamination. A plan involves acquiring lots in block 18 and near Mrs. Jeane Vert’s property, creating a public park, with the city paying half the land and the water commission covering the rest. The council also changes the Pendleton Electric Licht & Power Company name to Northwest Gap & Midetiie Company.
Plaintiffs Donald McDonald and Harry Cohn operating as McDonald and Cohn sue C. H. Walters in the Clinton court for money due on an account. They allege Walters bought merchandise in January 1903 and has since refused to pay, seeking $116.43 plus interest from January 7 1908 at 6 percent, plus costs.
About 106 men have registered in the city office toward an estimated 1,600 voters. Progress is slow because registrants must pay a poll tax, deterring some from completing registration and thus delaying the election process.
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