18 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
1
The report notes Democratic victory in Peoria Illinois and lists varied items including a Mormon temple project worth 800000 dollars, a Boxer chieftain mission, possible Manila scandal clearance for Col Woodruff, potential railroad strikes, UK related notes on indemnities, and other national and international briefs.
A sweep of partial notices reports sale of 2000 whee to Utah buyers in Clark county Washington injures from a frontier incident. A $20,000 dredging plant halted at Blackfoot. Indications of ore from Vale Malheur county. Boise to vote on $25,000 high school bonds. Ernest Rathbone convicted of cattle stealing at Shoshone. Presbyterian Woman's Board in Salem. State may buy wood from a mountaineer outside the trust. John R R Haronett heirs to fortune Thurston county. Circle City to Valdes mail runs 1 day 4 hours by all American route. Walla Walla begins county exhibit preparations for the Lew Williams Clark exposition. Geographic mysteries surround Geo Fisher murder at Gem Idaho. Judge Dugas awarded $1 damages from Daily Colonist Victoria. Transport Thomas arrives Manila with troops and volunteers. Senator Mitchell and Turkish policy clash over Palestine stay.
An old advertisement extols Favorite Prescription as strengthening mothers to ensure healthy, happy babies. It claims strong babies come from strong mothers, urging use of the remedy for mother and infant care. The notice cites testimonials and notes free medical advice from Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser.
Final votes to be taken by the Amalgamated Association of Pittsburg members this evening after morning talks. Officers say there will be no strike as concessions from both sides are anticipated. Four advisory board members warned a strike if asked, while President Shaffer favored a strike if workers’ interests were jeopardized.
Berlin reports a major blaze at the imperial residence in Pekin where Field Marshal Waldersee headquartered allied forces. Major General Schwarzkopf died while aiding others as Count Waldersee barely escaped. Fire suspected to be arson with unknown further casualties.
A series of fires swept Mayville and East Rochester causing extensive ruin. In Mayville a county jail, sheriff’s residence, Episcopal church, opera house, and Sentinel plant burned, with 14 buildings lost and property damage around 800000. In East Rochester a fire at the New York Central car works and 50 accompanying structures burned, origin undetermined. Cumberland Victoria also reports a blaze destroying 12 houses and Chinatown in the aftermath of a mine disaster.
William Edward Coffin, formerly of Coffin and Stanton, files in U S district court for bankruptcy. He lists liabilities at 4 100 000 plus 29 and assets at 25 cash, with secured claims around 2 166 172.50. unsecured about 873 154.74. Coffin says only his clerk salary remains and insists he bears no personal debt.
Cleveland city officials announce a strict crackdown on gambling dens with Mayor Tom Johnson’s order to close all gambling houses and dives. Chief Corner warns gamblers to exit now or face immediate enforcement and possible workhouse confinement. Public crackdown signals end of illicit gambling activity in the city.
Some expressed the belief the mayor’s order aimed to head off a flood of visitors hoping for a wide open town. The remarks reflect concern over crowded conditions and local response to an apparent influx.
Reports from J L Ray & Co note a higher wheat market with Liverpool and New York gains while Chicago bears persist on crop prospects. Prices in New York opened higher, with ranges around 8 to 8 1/4 in a volatile session, and sugar, tobacco, and steel shares shown broad strength alongside miscellaneous commodity quotes.
Turbulent Reichsrat session in Vienna heard Herr Hersog denounce Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand for backing church aligned sentiments. Emperor summoned the Archduke to reprimand him as Premier Koerber faced removal after a clash. Austria readies a rebuke to the royal claim.
Leading diplomats and distinguished ecclesiastics attended a Vatican consistory in Rome on April 14. The ceremony invested the new cardinal with insignia, the pope loudly cheered and pronounced the benediction, and a private reception followed for the cardinale and commissioners.
Governor Odell signed four bills based on the Hewelt tenement reform plan. They criminalize renting to women of bad character, require bathrooms in all dwellings, improve light and air, and tighten health and fire safety enforcement. The measures classify apartment houses as tenements and aim to curb overcrowding, amid opposition from some real estate interests.
In Havana on April 14 rumors spread that Afro Cubans plan to take active part in politics under the leadership of Juan Gualberto Gomes. Reports from eastern provinces say negroes seek political office and will campaign in upcoming municipal elections. Politicians fear a united black bloc could win several mayoral posts as white factions split.
London reports a preliminary budget showing a 53 000,000 deficit for the year and total next year expenditure at 187,000,000 pounds. The measure keeps duties on beer wine tea and tobacco, imposes new taxes on molasses glicone and exported wool, and seeks authority to borrow 1,000,000 pounds to cover expenses until new taxation takes effect.
London dispatch from Pretoria cites General Kitchener saying Kitchener’s forces failed to move the Long Tom after it was blown up by the Hoera near Lydenberg. The column captured thirteen prisoners. Cal Douglas occupied Colntroom after a clash in which six Boers were killed. Plummer’s column took Kathfont, capturing thirteen more prisoners.
A U S Consul reports that Russia tightly controls printed matter with the chief censorship committee approving all content. Americans facing refusals note strict press laws governing issuance and circulation of material in the Russian language.
The text alleges a plan to monopolize coastal racing by the Antifuente Joy club paying 200 000 to Han Fran claog to secure Gret installation on the Tanforan and Ingleside tracks. It claims former club monopoly on the coast.
The War Department received a cablegram from Gen. MacArthur about the Manila commissary frauds. It is withheld for now but is believed not to confirm the charges.
A brief note lists Tete laxative Bromo Quinine Teblew as a home remedy. The fragment suggests quick relief for a cold though details and context are minimal.
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