23 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
1
A large Pendleton gathering for the Woodmen and Circle jubilee ends with visitors departing west and east. Remarkable calm and no lawlessness mark the event, with open hospitality and shared meals among locals and guests. Leaders praise the effort, a royal welcome, and a grand ball that capped a successful fraternal celebration.
In Fayetteville on April 28 about 400 delegates and visitors gathered for the fifteenth annual Arkansas State Sunday School Association convention. Reports show gains in Sabbath Schools and membership across the state. Rev. BE R. Steel led a morning prayer service. Prof. EH A. Fox of Kentucky spoke on organization results and R. BE. Wait of Little Rock gave the afternoon president’s address.
In Indianapolis on April 23 a conference aims to organize a majority of Indiana's about two hundred electric lighting companies into one mutual association. The group will not form a trust but seeks to improve business conditions through cooperation and coordinated effort.
The thirty first annual meeting of the Woman's Presbyterian board of missions of the west began today in Omaha Neb. Delegates from numerous states attend along with missionaries from several foreign countries. Reports indicate progress and discussions on mission work.
King Albrecht of Saxony turned 74 with a royal- and public-celebrated day in Dresden. The court led the honors while citizens adorned the capital with streamers and flags, reflecting broad loyalty to the occasion.
A fragment notes the authority of Queen Wilhelmina guiding the Netherlands as a restoration progresses. It highlights assurance of recovery under her leadership and a period of stabilization for the nation.
Washington April 23 General Funston officially reprimanded by President Roosevelt for calling Senator Hoar afflicted with an overheated conscience He was ordered to stop public discussion of the Philippine question The war department released the letter from Acting Secretary of War Sanger stating the president’s instruction to cease further discussion of the Philippines and to refrain from criticizing a senator Funston in Denver said he had heard nothing from Washington and would say nothing until informed by the war department
Chicago April 23 reports Beef and products from slaughter houses including glue fertilizer and lard show advances. the market moves up from a fourth to a half cent as demand and supply shift.
Washington reports Guatemala suffered a terrible earthquake on the 18th with widespread destruction. Quezaltenango city is in ruins. the consulate there was destroyed and about 200 people are known dead, with many more killed and aftershocks continuing.
Portland April 23 Alexander le Lean of Pendleton failed for 2698 dollars and asks to be declared bankrupt in the bankruptcy court in this city.
In Newberg Oregon six college prohibition speakers will vie for honors next Friday evening under the newly organized Oregon Intercollegiate Prohibition league. It is the first state contest of its kind and will become an annual event.
The Greater Balem stake for pacers 2 18 class closed April 15 though irregularities in the lists were found. Secretary Wisdom expects at least 18 and possibly 20 entries for the $2000 event. Portland stake entries likely close about May 1.
A Central Washington branch train of the Northern Pacific derailed near Cheney, sixteen miles west of Spokane, due to a defective guard. Six year old Neil Bowie was killed and his mother fatally injured. J Kellogg suffered internal injuries. the express messenger and three passengers were seriously hurt. about twenty others were bruised.
Knoxville hosts the Tennessee Federation of Women's Clubs annual state convention. Attendance is the largest in federation history with an elaborate exhibit of Tennessee club women’s handiwork on display.
A British patrol surprised a Boer laager at Kroodras in the Orange River Colony. Five Boers were killed and twenty captured, as reported from Bloemfontein on April 23.
Thousands of veterans and friends arrived in Dallas for the Confederate veterans reunion. General John B Gordon, commander in chief, spoke to enthusiastic cheers as the convention opened in Machinery Hall. Memorial services were held at noon with mourning flags and eloquent prayers marking the day.
The New York grain markets were wild on a midsummer wear outlook as temperatures neared 100 degrees. Liverpool finished 6% higher, New York opened at 81½ and closed 83, Chicago opened 76½ and closed 78¾. Wheat in Chicago quoted TA% to 76½ cents per bushel.
Pennsylvania Democrats gather in Harrisburg with leaders and committeemen from across the state. They discuss routine business and likely re elect William T. Creasy of Columbia County to direct the fall campaign with the state executive committee. The group will set the date and place for the state convention, with Erie pressing to host.
Cleveland Ohio April 23 At the first western convention in many years nearly 1000 delegates from Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland Delaware Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee attend the Women's Presbyterian Missionary society opening. Foreign missionaries will give addresses during the two day session and two popular meetings are planned.
Preparations are complete for the first annual dinner of Minnesota residents in New York City to be held tonight at the Waldorf Astoria. The executive committee includes W. H. Truesdale Jacob L. Greatsinger Frederick D. Underwood and other prominent business and social figures.
Selma Alabama April 23 The Alabama state federation of labor begins its second annual convention in Selma with a large delegation from labor centers across the state. William Kirkpatrick of Pratt City presides as sessions continue for several days addressing issues affecting organized labor.
Democratic state committee unveils a campaign plan with George E Chamberlain to speak in Baker City on Friday April 25 opening the campaign. He will also address Pendleton May 28 and Athena the same day. Additional dates include Salem May 18. Congressional candidates run a separate district campaign with details to follow.
Off for Los Angeles and New York April 23 the Bennial Special leaves the city with New York and New England delegates to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention. En route stops are planned at St. Louis Little Rock Hot Springs Austin San Antonio and El Paso. The journey is the longest yet attempted but well planned. travelers expect only pleasure barring accidents.
About 500 dogs are on display at the sixth annual bench show in Mechanics' Pavilion San Francisco opening today. The painters field trial classes are large and representative. Judges include Hon Ho Yow Imperial Chinese consul general G M Carnachan J T Rathbone John Davidson and De George W Clayton.
In Colon on April 23 government troops retook Bocna del Toro after insurgents seized it on the eighteenth instant. Reinforcements arrived and a government gunboat threatened bombardment, forcing the insurgents to capitulate.
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