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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
1
IT UR MEAT AGAIN discusses new immigration and patent tariff measures. It notes German butchers raising prices and threats of discrimination, with aims to protect against diseased flesh and a projected rise in imports. The article mentions a tariff bill affecting cat meat and brewing malt and lists naval expansions and a migration trend from Glasgow to Canada in March and May.
The IROM labor centers meet in New Orleans with President Wright presiding as national commissioner. Over 80 commissioners attend as bureaus discuss conditions affecting workers including wages, machinery, and industry impacts, plus reports from state bureaus.
Former secretary of the treasury Lyman J. Gage assumes control of United States Trust Company in New York, succeeding John A. Stewart after decades of service. The firm, capitalized at 2 million dollars with a large surplus, is linked to Standard Oil interests.
The International Bank, led by Edward F Cragin and built on Marcus Hartley’s legacy, opens today at 1 Wall Street. The bank already serves US government interests in China and the Philippines and plans branches in Shanghai plus future overseas outposts in South America, Europe, and Asia.
H. W. Whipple of the New York Security and Trust company and other New York capitalists have leased the New Orleans lines and taken charge today. Whipple said they have not purchased the lines outright but leased them, calling it a big deal with a promising project.
Elkins Widener Dolan syndicate gains control of Cleveland's consolidated street railway lines in a move dated April 1. Philadelphia reports the deal transfers management, signaling a major shift for the urban transit system and its operators.
Reports from New York St Joseph and Kansas City detail higher minimum carload weights for several grain products due to larger cars. St Louis area discusses the Big Four starting a major dock project on Lake Michigan to support a Duluth Milwaukee steamer route. Kansas City notes Northern Connecting Railway lines sold to Chicago Rock Island Pacific. Baltimore announces a new management system on B&O under division superintendents. Atlanta covers architect Bradford Gilbert presenting a plan for a new union depot with state aid possible. Bristol reports J L Brass resigning as general manager of Virginia Iron Coal and equipment firms.
Portland April 1 report states State Senator J N Williamson of Prineville was chosen for Congress in the Republican second district with Moody not nominated. The session lasted 30 minutes as Williamson received acclamation after Dr M E Brink of Crook County named him. Proxies were numerous and G W Phelps chaired the convention.
Alberts and Botha called to discuss surrender terms as Devilliers sends a flag of truce. Military actions persist with a British cordon of about 1000 Dewet men in northwest Transvaal. Standerton district reports daily surrenders and a punitive ambush near Heidelburg where sixty constabulary and native scouts were killed.
New York stock activity after three holidays shows Liverpool at 5-11, 6-4 earlier, with New York opening 77% and closing 77%. Chicago quotations suspended due to election. Commodity notes report sugar at 132 and steel at 42 while Union Pacific stands at 99 and St. Paul at 164. Wheat futures in San Francisco for May reach 108% on April 1.
Winnipeg reports a severe flood across Manitoba with bridges down and traffic cut in all directions. Officials warn of a repeat of the 1882 disaster when the province was entirely underwater. In Knoxville, 15 Dayton mine disaster victims have been recovered with several others missing.
The annual bench show at Mechanics' Building in Boston begins today and runs through the week. The event features a record number of high quality dogs, with standout displays from collies, fox terriers, St. Bernards, and Russian wolfhounds.
Washington reports disquieting progress of the revolution in San Domingo prompts the Navy to send the gunboat Machias to protect American interests. The move underscores concern over stability and safety for U.S. personnel and property in the Caribbean port.
In St. Louis on April 1 councilman Emil Meysenburg, jailed for three years on a bribery conviction tied to the traction franchise, has appealed to the supreme court.
Washington on April 1 reports that William Williams has been offered and accepted the post as commissioner of immigration at the port of New York. He assumes duties immediately, to oversee policy and processing at the nation's busiest port.
Pretoria April 1 A meeting between President Steyn General Delarey and President Schalkburger is expected to be arranged shortly with Botha possibly attending. Boers and English continue fighting while surrender remains under consideration amid arranging the Boer meeting.
Los Angeles April 1 The San Jacinto forest reserve covering 34 000 acres in San Bernardino county was opened to public entry this morning a rush of squatters occurred overnight in the chartered sections and officials fear trouble. The Los Angeles land office, where places had been held in line for two weeks, is crowded.
Dallas dispatch notes bubonic plague outbreak in California with two deaths in San Francisco. Quarantine rules to be enforced at El Paso and other Western Texas towns.
Golf enthusiasts from the north and south gathered in Asheville on April 1 for the Swannanoa Country club annual tournament. Prizes for the week include the Battery Park Cup Citizens' Cup the Manor Cup and the Kennilworth Inn Cup.
Honolulu dispatch reports Bishop Alfred Willis retires after three decades leading the Honolulu diocese. The announcement comes as the church notes his long tenure and service to the community.
Beet sugar Republicans in the House vow to oppose the Cuban reciprocity bill on the floor, declining amendments and planning to explain their stance while expecting enough Democrats to back passage. In Washington on April 1, a congressional committee opened bribery testimony linked to the Danish West Indies sale, with Neils Gron detailing alleged translations and his aim to stop funding for the sale.
In Baltimore on April 1 a banquet honors the 1634 ark and dove landing at St Marys City. Many speakers of note are to be heard tonight at the Maryland Pilgrims Association event commemorating the historic voyage and settlement.
War Office reports 49 soldiers killed and 45 wounded in a railway accident near Barberton Eastern Transvaal on March 13. All victims were British troops.
Newark newspaper reports that Thomas Dunn English, author of Ben Bolt, died this morning in Newark New Jersey. The obituary notes his literary works and influence in 19th century American poetry and fiction.
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