Beveridge in Pekin visit and naval changes noted
United States Senator Beveridge arrives in Pekin for a two day stay after extensive talks in Manchuria with a Russian commander in chief. Rear Admiral Mortimer L Johnson named to replace ill Admiral Sampson as Port Royal commandant. Bank of Childress fails with unknown assets liabilities but expected to pay creditors in full. Ballard founder of Ballard School for Colored Persons dies in Brooklyn from stroke complications. Rockhill cites free list inclusion of cereals and flour in Chinese tariff as aiding wheat and flour exports. A double homicide in Baltimore linked to jealousy. Imperial yeomen report unpaid arrears from South Africa. J Pierpont to be temporary San Francisco resident for Episcopal triennial. tied to Charles Crocker mansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer L. Johnson
Port Royal Naval Station
Sampson
Bank of Childress
Childress
Texas
C. W. Waddington
Stephen Ballard
Ballard School For Colored Persons
Lincoln
Brooklyn
Rockhbill
China
Adame
Charles Houck
Cedar Avenue
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore
England
South Africa
J. Pierpont Mas
San Francisco
Lis
Eald
Charles Crocker
California
Taylor
Notable Local, Regional Incidents and Weather Updates
A string of varied items includes the death of C. F. Knox in Eugene from pneumonia born 1845 in Missouri and arrival in Oregon in 1853. A Columbia River fishing closure via Master Warden Van Dosen and Fish Commissioner Littie is set for August 15 midnight. A street duel in State Line Utah leaves Jim Hedges dead, with Jim Glendenning jailed at Cedar City. Denver Ed Martin defeats Fred Runsell in Seattle on a two round contest ended by a foul. 11 year old Glenn Davidson of Independence suffered a powder burn to his face and eyes but likely retains sight. The Grande Ronde River runs low with water levels under ideal conditions for a fish. Oro Dell’s electric plant runs on steam despite splash boards catching overflow. F B Cabell, Granite miner, files for bankruptcy in Portland with liabilities of 548 825.00 and no assets. The Cabell Mine on Elk Creek was once rich but now depleted. W B H Kernan, Portland bicycle owner, faces charges of dishonesty and misappropriation in a suit filed by Miami Cycle & Manufacturing and the United States Fidelity & Guaranty company. The claim totals 1837.08, with Kernan acknowledging bicycle purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Knox
Eugene
Sebulger County
Missouri
Oregon
Columbia River
van Dosen
Littie
Washington
Jim Hedges
State Line
Utah
Jim Glendenning
Cedar City
Hedges
Glendenning
Denver
Ed Martin
Fred Runsell
Seattle
Glenn Davidson
T. Davidson
Independence
Grande Ronde
Hilgard
Oro Dell
Averfiow
F. BE. Cabell
Portland
Cabell
Elk Creek
W. B H. Kernan
Miami Cycle & Manufacturing Company
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Kernon
Strikers' Sky Now Overcast In Industrial Deals
Strikes ripple through mills as Chicago and Ohio plants report lockouts and refusals to strike. Painter plant hoop and cotton mills see partial reopens while National Tube Works faces mass withdrawal of about 1,000 workers. Non union lodging limits pace as Shaffer awaits reports from aides in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vittelurg
Shaller
Chicago
Hayview
Weetery
Themelver
Separa
Shaffer
Hie Aawistante
Painter
Moorning
Pittsburg
Angli
Hoon
Carnegie
McKeesport
Batt Weld
Lap Weld
Americans mobbed mistaken for English in Amsterdam
An American family touring the Netherlands was mobbed by crowds who mistook them for English travelers. The incident also involved the Belgian king’s secretary and his wife, who were staying at the same hotel and faced the same rough reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Baligium
Ammerdan
Aug. K
Fetesland
Leopold
Belgium
Water Bailiff Wickman Dies as Astoria Fishing Season Closes
Water bailiff Fred Wickman of the Oregon Fish Domain dies suddenly from heart failure in Astoria as the fishing season ends. The tally shows 245,000 cans packed, with Leniden bone in cold storage. Commander Wise also reported dead in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Fred Wickman
Oregon Fish Dominion
Ware and Davis Champion Team at Newport Tournament
Ware and Davie won the national team plan event at Newport. Jonehip and Jayercentelo performed in the morning sessions. Commandant Pretorius of Orange River Colony was recently shot through the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Ware
Davie
Jonehip
Jayercentelo
Orange River Colony
Pretorius
Lipton Sailing to America Amid Enthusiastic Sendoff
Lipton departed Lomion on August 14 en route to America after a cordial farewell. Sir Thomas Lipton received a warm sendoff from supporters and officials at the port before setting sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
Lomion
Sir Thomas Lipwe
America
Ile
Bear hunt and bear shot near Gila Creek reported
John F. Kebingen, recently at Kingham Springs, returned on the delayed train and recounted Gus Kil led a bear hunt. He said Startaugh killed the old bear with a rifle on Tuesday evening August 13, then shot two cubs as the bear moved. The incident occurred high up back of the canyon two miles from the springs. Local inspection confirmed the two cubs were killed. President Francia announced John Barrett, formerly of Portland, named commissioner general of Asia and Australia for the world fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kebingen
Kingham
Gus Startaugh
Auavet
Bob Uied
Cuba
Mir
Stamwich Ber
Seattle
Mr. Ee
Francia
Louie
John Barrett
Portland
Asia
Australia
Barrett
Orinot
Wheat market opens higher then declines on cord break
The New York market report from Pendleton and major exchanges notes wheat opening higher on improved cables then sharply selling off as cord breaks 1 percent. Liverpool and New York activity are listed with small gains and highs reached near the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Miss Rowe Crowned Queen At Tacoma Carnival
Mire Edith Rowe, Tacoma News society reporter, elected queen by popular vote at the Elks carnival coronation in Tacoma. Events begin with crowds, large attendance, and promises of ongoing festivities as Elks raise funds for the carnival. Portland Bike excursion to Tacoma Friday brings about 178 riders in uniform and a drill. Salem delegation of 126 will pass through Thursday night for local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Elke
Mire Eadith Rowe
Tacoma News
Elks
Portland
Salem
Kika
Loal Brothers
Peculiar Poisoning Case Captures Baker City News
A young man, KEJ Newton, son of a prominent family in Baker City, was fed tainted candy by a stranger after friendly calls to a young woman. He nearly died, survived after medical care, and police investigate letters threatening a second attempt to force him from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Aug
KE. J. Newton
Pannel
Bombay
You Worday
Mas Antil Thay ii
Grain Sacks In Demand Amid Threshing Season
Farmers report rising demand for wheat sacks as threshing advances. Initial fears of crop damage faded after warmer weather improved grain prospects, boosting expectations for the 1901 wheat crop. Some sacks were inferior and even failed under load, prompting renewed caution among buyers who prefer not to stockpile at high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adame
Presidents Escort Through Pendleton Along Northern Pacific Route
A garbled report describes President A. L. Mobler and President Hughitt guiding a party including President Bert and President Marvin Hooghitt as they travel by rail near Pendleton. The group returns from a count, riding west and east via Chicago routes. they refuse to pay extra fares, claiming no business significance. Mrs. S. H. Allport of Johnstown praises One Minute Cough Cure for her child’s croup relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Mobler
H. J. Burt
U. PL
Marvin Hooghitt
Chicago and Northwestern Co
J. EK. Blat
Northwestern
Pendleton
Eael
Mahler
Bart
Chicago
Hughitt
Allport
Johnstown
Tallman & Co
RIGHT MEN PERISHED TODAY IN WATERWORKS TUNNEL FIRE
Five men were suffocated and three drowned when a tunnel fire trapped workers at Crib Number Two. Rescue teams pulled survivors from the tunnel as authorities consider criminal negligence charges against contractors and city officials. Property losses are estimated at 1,900,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cribe
Teachers Examination In Progress For County Schools
County board of examiners conducts a teachers examination at the court house with applicants from Pendleton Athena Weston Milton and Weeton. Grades listed include first second and primary with candidates Nettie Cannon Elizabeth Warner and others seeking certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Hoge
Olar Board of Examiners
Nowlin
Kew
FL. Forbes
The
Pendleton Aendecet
S. Cherry
Adame Public Ghoel
Viret
Nettie Cannon
Athena Elisabeth Warner
Uilot Rookin
W. Maylwe
Weeton
Elizabeth Hamer
Milton
Howe Carrier
Pendleton
Nettie Klackburs
Lewis W. Kewer
Florence Kelley
Nellie Herndon
Helic
Laeyvich
Mowe
Ukia
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United States
Beveridge
Pekin
Weth
Manchuria
Jiroceries
J. R. Demott
Alexander & Hexter
Boston
Childrens
Vincennes
Horkaway
Cambridge
Caldwell
Nd Girls
Resus Pricins
REQN
Bana
Oriental Mite
Els Royal
Cambestia
Ine
Geran
Drewes
Rohman's
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
Peerless Ice Cream
It. C. Taylor
Pacific Northwest News
Tie
Oman
Gollen
Ollicere
Crescent
Wheeling
W. Va
Ang. U
Wickman
Commander Wise
Navy Department
Frederick Win
Gus
Gus Stambaugh
Hecord
J. L. May & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
St. Paul
U. P
Miss Rowe
Bakker City
Hailmoad
Quthur
Ourcans
Ooriouss Oorruurt
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