26 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
1
An August catastrophe report lists Artush head as the hardest hit in the Kathigar district. About 867 people killed or injured as buildings and walls collapsed. The official nationwide agency release notes widespread devastation across the town, with continued casualty tallies and rescue efforts underway.
A man was hurt at a carnival after slipping and falling due to a loose cable. He was treated at the scene and is reported in stable condition. Witnesses described a chaotic moment as the crowd scattered and the event paused briefly.
Yachtier William contends with Herreshoff schooner as Wattens? similar steps surface, signaling a competitive performance moment in sailing.
A late 19th century note records John D. Deas, once wealthy after panning for gold, dying in poverty. He returned to town after years in the gold fields, with scattered notes of wealth and a local orehouse. The fragment mentions collar buttons and an orehouse, with a reference to eight thousand pounds in speculation.
In Colorado Springs on September 26 the local committee reports the National Irrigation Congress will attract a record parade of delegates from the West and East. Topics include colonization forestry and the key issue of the West under the national irrigation act directing land proceeds to arid land reclamation across 16 states and territories.
Washington September 26 Shaw announces plan to buy 5 per cent registered bonds now at 1.05. Shaw offers 105 per bond for about 19 000 outstanding bonds releasing 26 006 000. Port Townsend September 26 A McGills passenger from Skagway on the steamer Topeka commits suicide by jumping overboard in the Gulf of Georgia.
Sept 20 Justice Brewer of the Supreme Court suffered painful burns to his hands and face after pouring gasoline on a brush fire to hasten it. The flames engulfed his face, causing injuries described as painful.
Doctors report Roosevelt’s condition remains satisfactory after microscopic tests of wound serum. Experts find no traces of bacteria or toxins indicating blood poisoning. Washington and Indianapolis dispatches confirm no danger as three specialists concur on results.
Kansas City September 26 an elevator at Emery Bird and Harmon Dry Goods collapsed from three stories high injuring a dozen young women. Several were severely hurt and initially feared dead.
In Hinsdale Montana John M Davis was shot and killed after a quarrel over drinking. William Norval fired twice wounding Davis with a bullet severing the jugular vein. Norval surrendered after the incident and Davis gun was found cocked and undischarged. Wireless System for Martinique Commissioned by French Government to install wireless telegraphy on Martinique and Guadeloupe to curb interrupted service due to volcanic activity.
Dramatic clashes unfold over a $2,000,000 Bennett estate dispute in Long Branch and Scranton bribery allegations. Miss Laura Bigger, once claiming marriage and a posthumous child, drops claims while warrants issue for her, Samuel Stanton, and Dr Hendricks. Authorities seek the actress as Stanton and Hendricks face arrest. Michael Grimes, tied to mine operators, allegedly offered $25,000 to each local president and $10,000 to ten men to push pro-work resolutions, with $26,000 for incidentals and Erie lease backing Nichole testimony.
Fort Riley Kansas on September 26 marks the end of preliminary drills and the start of real maneuvers. The maneuver division splits into two armies led by Lieutenant Colonel Steadman and Colonel Minor. Umpires accompany each side to enforce conditions for attacks and defenses.
Akharay Varadhara Siamese minister and Herbert W. Pierce arrange reception for the crown prince of Siam and party sailing from Cherbourg aboard the Auguate Victoria. The royal guests will tour New York Boston Harvard Newport Washington and a sweeping train itinerary to Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago Denver Los Angeles San Francisco and the Yosemite with stops at military academies and notable sites.
A civil suit has been filed against former Kansas City postmaster 8. F. Scott and his son F. Scott Jr. alleging loss of a registered mail package in 1941 containing $8000 sent by the National Bank of Commerce to J. Co. Brinkman & Co. in Great Bend Kansas.
New York report states Morgan has transferred the Louisville and Nashville to the Atlantic Coast Line. The move makes Morgan a factor in the latter company's interests, aligning with previous stakes in the region.
The Indiana Photographers Art League gathered for an annus session with leading state photographers in attendance. An exhibit of amateur photos accompanies papers and discussions on photography advances, with valuable prizes awarded by a committee of experts. Rome reports the grand master of Italian Free Masons orders lodges to open subscriptions for the deathtute Boers.
Washington dispatch reports Russia has begun Manchuria evacuation and has turned over the railway possession to China. The transfer is to be completed by October 1 under the agreement between Russia and China.
William J. Bryan spoke to a large crowd at Convention Hall in Fort Scott Kansas today focusing on the taxation issue as part of the Kaneas campaign. The address marked his first appearance in the campaign in the region.
The state association of elocutionists holds its annual convention in Dayton with attendees from major cities. The two day program features papers addresses and discussions spanning the full elocutionary field from kindergarten to advanced instruction.
Market report by J L Ray Co notes a firmer tone with gains in wheat and corn, soy unchanged. Prices opened at 79% and closed at 74% in New York. Chicago and St Paul show varied figures. Oleomargarine producers plan a major challenge to the Butterine law, while a Depew Improvement Company meeting discusses financing a new industrial township plan.
Gov Cumming issues a sharp interview denying direct advocacy of free trade and arguing that tariff laws should not permit monopolies to benefit. He accuses Speaker Henderson of petulancy for being out of harmony with his constituents amid a growing Iowa split and a White House fight over trust remedies.
The State Department disclosed major ministerial changes in Washington this morning. Charlemagne Tower of Pennsylvania becomes ambassador to Germany. Bolamy Storer, minister to Spain, moves to Austria Hungary. Arthur H. Pardi, minister to Switzerland, becomes minister to Spain. Charles H. Kryan, minister to Brazil, moves to Switzerland. David B. Thompson of Nebraska becomes minister to Brazil. Effective November 1.
A gas explosion in a St Louis residence morning Sept 26 wrecked the building. William Barnes the owner was fatally injured. Mrs Albert Munn and son Thomas were seriously injured. Barnes was trapped in a gas filled room due to a broken pipe connection.
Washington reports a 2000 strong US marines and blue jackets at Panama arousing Colombian fears that the United States intends to seize the canal territory without pay. Congressman Moody says no ulterior motive and vows to honor treaty obligations while maintaining free Panamanian transit.
Lady Somerset, president of the British Women's Christian Temperance Union, will visit the United States for the first time since Milas Willard Willard's death. She plans to attend the national convention at Portland Maine and tour Montreal, Washington, and nearby locales, delivering several public addresses.
The Bilbao court imprisoned Senor Arana, chief of the national party, for eight years for congratulating President Roosevelt on Cuba's independence. The Spanish government deemed the act not illegal, and pursued charges against him as a director.
Texarkana dispatch reports a territorial charter granted to the Kan vie Oklahoma Central and Southwestern Railroad with capital of Li Mui Te. Incorporators are Ohl hou capitaliete. The proposed line would run from Cedarville Kansas southwest through Stillwater Guthrie and Mirkland Tex to the Texas border with branches from Stillwater southeast to Fort Smith Arkansas and north to Woodward. Total length about 640 miles. Principal business would be Stillwater.
London wool auction results show 14 108 bales offered today with American buyers taking smaller parcels in cross breds. Prices rose about 7 percent above the July series as demand held steady.
James Craig died this afternoon at his home one mile from Pilot Rock My. He was 84 years old and had lived alone for many years. Little is known of his relatives. He will be buried at Rock tomorrow.
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