03 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
1
Continental news notes Bryan siding with Rear-Admiral Schley regarding the Santiago victory while diverse items span Boer incursions into Portuguese territory Guanete naval matters roving labor reports and a planned New York to Buffalo endurance motor tour with about 100 vehicles.
James McKeown 28 of Portland killed by live wire on Bonanza Creek Alaska. Warden Catron plans to bore a well to obtain artesian water near Walla Walla. Gret free rural mail delivery starts in Walla Walla County covering 24 miles. Thomas B K Merry and wife travel from Portland to Europe. Merry has a long journalism career in Los Angeles. Turner shot and killed in Deadman’s Gulch near Missoula by Henry Suden, his father in law. Joseph McKee, Portland saloon man, files bankruptcy with liabilities around 17 970. largest creditor W J Van Buchuyver at 15 000. Elwood Brown elected president of National Parl Steeee ite League in Buffalo convention. About 2200000 boys and girls under 21 in this league.
An 19th century advertisement claims Golden Medical Discovery cleanses poisons from bites and boosts vitality. It extols cures for nerve debility, improves nerves, feeds vitality, and promises a pure, antiseptic effect. The ad urges readers to request Dr. Pierce’s Medical Advisor and Golden Medical Discovery details by mail.
San Francisco officials report no progress in negotiations to end the steel strike as unions threaten a general walkout if no peace deal is reached by nightfall. In New York J P Morgan hosts talks with Amalgamated executives to salvage a settlement while other labor groups press claims amid alleged concessions.
Pekin dispatch reports Li Hung Chang, dangerously ill yesterday, is better today. Arthur Gibson returns from Lehuan Springs to prepare for work on Judd's new residence for construction to begin next Monday.
The New York wheat market opened lower but closed with a modest gain from the day’s low. Prices on the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade fluctuated, with exports for the week totaling 6,465,800 bushels versus 9,427,000 a year earlier.
Hartmore Md Aug 5 The Democratic state convention met to pledge that if successful in the election the party will eliminate the negro from Maryland politics. The convention nominated candidates for comptroller and clerk of the court of appeals Dr Joshua W Herring Carroll and J Frank Turner Talbot and backed the slate for state offices and legislature in 1902. Arthur P Gorman is expected to succeed George T Wellington as U S senator.
The War Office backed away from restricting the Daily Mail after the paper and agencies challenged the move. Officials had cut out official news and ordered agencies not to supply stocked notices, prompting protests from provincial papers before the boycott was recalled.
Washington reports United States may deploy Marines to suppress revolutionary movements near Panama. A war envoy will guard US interests during unrest in Venezuela and Colombia. If danger grows, more warships will follow. Transit between Colon and Panama could be disrupted per American consul briefing.
The Lennox arrived in port this morning towed by a steam vessel from San Diego. A telegram from Washington reported the transport Lennox reached San Francisco safely after several days adrift due to broken machinery.
Chicago August 5. Work on the books of Corn King Phillips continues. A statement will be made on Wednesday. Immediately thereafter, in case the firm is willing, they will be able to resume business activities.
In Wellsville Ohio an Amalgamated strike flare up saw about 100 strikers surround a boarding house housing non union workers. Shots and stones flew as the keeper repelled them with revolvers. The mayor and police arrived and Peter the boarding house keeper’s wife armed with a revolver confronted the crowd.
Three masked men attempted a bullion robbery at the Golfrey and Taber mine near Sumpter and Granite in Oregon. The plan failed as the bullion was not taken, and the incident occurred amid the miners’ payroll period with details unclear.
At the University of California Berkley session James Barr Russell dean of the teacher college and professor of history and education at Wimbura university criticized teachers as narrow and bigoted and unprepared for their work. Teachers in the audience largely applauded the remarks.
In Bronton's loint at Columbia on Aug 3 the Independence at Columbia led early but the Columbia finished two minutes ahead after a fifteen knot breeze. The race ended with Columbia crossing the line first, ahead of the Independence.
The Dowager Empress Frederick is reported in critical condition in Hertin, prompting Emperor to cancel all engagements including a reception for Count Walder. Adulterated milk and cream are to be seized at all railway depots in Chicago, with formalin detected to prevent contamination. Michael Davitt arrives in New York from Southampton to plan campaign speeches across the United States.
A damaged report from Salem describes a timber site accident where a falling wreath saw struck a worker’s left hand causing severe damage. Surgeons amputated three fingers between the moon and third knuckle. Further details are unreadable.
A local ad promotes a mid summer sale on outdoor and harvest footwear. It highlights mountain and beach shoes with a large stock in Peodle ton and claims savings of up to 1.00 on each pair.
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