10 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
1
April 10 report from Belgium cites growing laborer and coal miner unrest across the country. Soldiers were called out as clashes intensified between police and demonstrators who fired revolvers and sang revolutionary songs, leaving several injured, with threats to extend strikes and further confrontations.
Reports from April 10 describe violent demonstrations in Liege and Charleroi with arrests as troops and civil guards mobilize. meanwhile a grand procession arrives for a benevolent society dedication with notable officers from Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and other states, escorted to a new Elk hall for ceremonies.
A fragmented report notes a departure from Charleston and a northern journey beginning this spring. The text references April afternoon memories of hospitality and a change in schedule, with other items to follow as details are clarified.
A shocking tragedy last evening in Everett where Mrs. Shepard Bucey killed her husband, their 4 year old son Eugene, and herself. Shepard Bucey, a respected local, was a nephew of Henry Bucey of Tacoma, a Pendleton lawyer. A servant reported the sequence of shots and the family was found with suicide notes? The text notes insanity as the suspected cause.
General William Booth celebrates his seventy third birthday amid telegrams of congratulations. He has recovered from winter illness and will likely visit America next fall. Born in Nottingham in 1829, Booth founded The Christian Mission in London in 1865, evolving the Salvation Army by 1878 with global reach, 500 corps, 80,000 weekly services, 15,000 officers, and a War Cry organ launched in 1880 with a circulation near one million.
Miss Alice Roosevelt arrived in Washington from Cuba and said she enjoyed the trip immensely. She spoke of her travel experiences and the warm reception she encountered during her visit.
A death reported in this city this morning notes the president's cousin died of heart trouble. The announcement gives no further details about the deceased or family.
The Democratic state convention in Portland placed George E. Chamberlain in nomination for governor by acclamation with John P. Wager leading the nomination. Pennoyer unlikely to seek senator. Pennoyer favored for US Senate and Hamilton for Supreme Bench debated as convention proceeds amid committee assignments and reassembly.
In New York aboard the Deutschlander Miss Stone recounted captivity and sea sickness during the voyage home. She said captors fed them and showed no personal cruelty, as brigands feared harming young captives. London reports say no communications from Boer leaders, talks under consideration with little chance of agreement.
A conference of most Boer generals is to be held soon at Klerkedorp Brein. Attendees expected include Brein, Dewit, Botha, Shhalkburger and De larey. The event is reported from Pretoria on April 10.
A fragment notes that the mother and child suffered a terrible wrong and that Mme Tsilka’s baby was born in captivity. It adds that all money Miss Stone earns from her lecture tour will go to repay contributors to her ransom.
Two brutal killings shock Detroit with Carrie Jenette slain and George Heywood murdered. Boarder William Jones arrested for Heywood crime, ex-music teacher James Miller held after fainting upon charges. Police noted Miller with prior relations to Jenette. bloodstains found on his clothes. Parents of Jenette described as well to do.
Reports from San Francisco dated April 10 indicate unusually heavy crops ahead. All deciduous fruits are in good condition and grain is growing rapidly in the Coast and Bay regions. Light frosts occurred but early fruit suffered little damage.
The wheat market in New York was slow while awaiting the government report due later today. Liverpool closed unchanged at 5-11. London, New York, Chicago futures moved between modest levels with New York opening 78% and ending 78¾, Chicago at 71, and various stocks lower. San Francisco reported wheat at 1 08 1.08 1/4 per cental.
Secretary Root released Major Cornelius Gardner’s report accusing US troops in Tayabas of brutal conduct. The governor cites burning barrios and harsh tactics that blur friend and foe, risking destroyed sentiment and a potential perpetual revolution against the United States.
Fulton Kentucky April 10 deputy marshal Frank Taylor was shot by Blackford Young a farmer on the Tennessee side of the river. Three hours later a mob broke into the jail and hanged Young from a bridge.
Champaigne April 10 President Draper of the University of Monola was injured in a runaway accident on Sunday. The artery burst leg was amputated last night and he is not expected to live through the day.
Washington April 10. Robert Winne, Washington correspondent for the New York Press, has accepted the post as first assistant postmaster general.
Paul Kruger lies seriously ill with influenza in Amsterdam on April 10. His entourage fear the worst as reports note the ailing president’s condition and concerns spread among officials and supporters.
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