11 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1900
Page
1
A listing shows Claus Headquarters offering lime toys games blocks fancy goods lamps books and pocket knives for Christmas shoppers. It highlights sets popular books and Xmas items in a compact catalog style notice.
The text reports various local items including a partial payment for public improvements from Walla Walla to Mond, a land and reservation matter in Oregon with the Klamath Indians, and multiple obituaries. Mrs F W Redmonows of McMinnville dies at 47 from internal cancer, Frank Huth arrested in Roger on forgery linked to a Davis check, Riley Shadden of McMinnville dies at 44, and T J Shadden described as an early North West figure. The article also notes a failed school funds transfer and a 5000 value land issue tied to Oregon. Mrs Mallie H Edtinger of Mortland dies aged 67 leaving a daughter.
Washington December 11 A House debate centers on Cadet Boorse death at West Point with investigation ordered. Rep Dries and others clash over War Department regulations as Rowe and others respond. Porto Rico agricultural station message referenced.
Reports show ongoing strike action affecting routes to New Orleans and St. Louis with crews arriving in Topeka and other cities. Officials deny rumors of broad Texas sympathy and warn freight movement faces disruption while rail executives urge normal service.
A southbound freight collided with a northbound freight at Clare in Southern Kansas during a telegraphers strike. Noble Thomas, age 18, seated in the caboose, died. Several others injured as communications failed and no station operator was present.
The Ohio Supreme Court dismisses the contempt case after a divided ruling. The suit alleged Alloy Three violated crimean law and a $400,000 bribe to Attorney General Monett to drop the promotion against the company was a highlight of the proceedings.
Fragmentary report notes a fire at Clowland involving the Pee Vike with a seal of the suit mentioned. Details are unclear from the OCR passage.
Portland reports a lone highwayman shot W. C. Fortier, city railway engineer, while returning home near Mount Tabor. Fortier was struck in the left breast after a confrontation with the attacker who demanded his valuables. Fortier’s condition is critical.
The Hague reports the Dutch government cannot take the initiative in arbitration and will wait for others to lead, amid ongoing pressure from international powers and calls for mediation.
A unnamed American Army officer returning from Volin recounts alleged Boxer and allied atrocities in China. He claims foreign troops terrorized civilians and criticizes Count Waldersee's mediation efforts while noting fear among Chinese loyalists and anti reform factions. The officer describes martial law like conditions in Pekin and Southern China as foreign forces withdraw from riverfront posts.
In London and foreign posts, a heated exchange centers on Chamberlain and family shareholdings in firms with government contracts. George’s motion fails 200 to ../ LT. The imperial edict names Sun Chin Nal president of the board of rites, signaling reform momentum amid a Kentucky governor inauguration and a civic parade.
An advertisement promotes Dalvage resound Acker’s Eng fish remedy claiming it cures coughs and throat troubles. It offers a guarantee and notes sales through local dealers in multiple states with nationwide reach.
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