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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
1
Local ad lists hundreds of goods at various prices from five to five dollars. Items include steam engines mutual toys rubber games dolls chake and rockers trunks steamboats hook and ladder fire gear writing supplies toilet sets jewelry boxes travel cases and prayer books with mentions of new designs and discounted lines offered in Pendleton.
Senator Clark of Montana purchased a Mexican mine owned by Fort Worth interests for 800000. Baltimore Presbytery favors revising the confession by 47 to 24. Edward Kean, a wealthy Michigan merchant, dies at Nanock. Emperor Nicholas comes outdoors for first time since reign began. Minnesota receiver appointed for Stillwater Threeather Manufacturing by Massachusetts Loan & Trust. Cornelius Alvord Jr. pleads not guilty in New York federal court. trial set for December 20. Berlin lawyer Lensmann expelled from Prussia. France's Paul Antoine acts as consul. San Francisco man wounded last night, reportedly dying. Bell Chappell remains silent on motive. Illinois circuit court upholds anti-trust statutes despite constitutional flaws. firms deny involvement with trusts.
The Fossil Journal reports a December meeting planned in Arlington with a lease, a Kerr Clifford deal, and nearby exports. It notes three hundred cans shipped to Manila, a 50 tax on militia brokers, a bill to keep war revenue features, a Willamette Valley linen factory plan, the death of Thomas Nelson Kelly in Portland, a suspension of Chauncey Rathbun, ships with 400000 wheat tonnage removed, Baker City temple dedication on December 21, and Oregon’s potential army recruitment impacts in Manila with local preferences for candidates.
Attorney General Griggs argues Porto Rico and the Philippines are foreign under the 1807 tariff law and not integral parts of the United States, while opposing counsel contends the treaty of Paris made them parts of the U.S. and subject to constitutional powers and rights. The court's ruling will determine the constitutional status of these territories.
Washington reports Senator Lodge leading debate on a proposed amendment to strike the no fortifications clause from the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The House rules were suspended as Cromwell's civil service bill for veterans faced defeat. The House censorship committee favored a bill fixing membership at 437 for ten years, with a minority report pushing reduced southern representation.
Washington reports a Republican congressman predicts President McKinley will call an extra session in March as several major bills fail to pass before the current session ends.
Washington, Dee 17. Mark Hanna faces mounting opposition from senior Republicans in the Senate and allied forces within the party. He is pressured over the tariff and tax reduction stance and the ship subsidies bill, with key dissidents led by Allison Spooner McMillan Thoronton Hale urging a pause. Many senators oppose the current measure and demand concessions to ship interests.
The New York University Senate decided that the name of Robert E. Lee shall appear in the Hall of Fame. The vote supports commemorating Lee, reflecting on his character and the esteem of the American people.
Indiana investigation ordered into a Rockport lynching after reports of a mob attacking Black residents. Telegrams claim threats of further violence as unrest spreads to Indianapolis and surrounding areas in December 7 dispatches.
Emotions flare as reports claim a race war could erupt after the Simmons murder. Authorities vow to protect a suspect amid threats, with rumors of a supposed conspirator captured and to be executed tonight. Reports say blacks flee surrounding towns.
George Gear of Honolulu urges the house elections committee to block Wilcox's seating citing lack of authority over the election. Gear prefers no direct opposition to Wilcox but argues the credentialing was unlawful and out of proper jurisdiction.
Reports from Malaga say the steamer Gneisenau went aground with 271 passengers unaccounted for and many feared dead. Survivors being cared for, with 40 seriously injured and officers among the lost, including connections to Chancellor von Ruelow.
A historic outline shows a phased war tax cut taking effect after passage with February or March implementation. The list details revoked taxes for brokers shipments charters and many duties across theaters circuses warehouses and more with reductions from 2 percent to 25 cents per item and prices adjusted for proprietary articles and patent medicines.
Fragmentary text mentions a laxative and quinine cure and references Grove and a guardian or guardian tone. Details are incomplete. no clear event or identifiable individuals are provided.
Dispatches report a renewed clash at Crate river with British forces surrounding the Boers. General Duwet led about 4000 men in an attempted breakout from Thabaniche, but reports vary on the outcome as sources remain unreliable.
A large blaze in Cleveland destroys the Brown Wolstiow and Conveying Machine Company plant. The fire causes extensive property loss estimated at 1 million dollars and likely job losses for workers at the facility.
Varia reports a heated debate today in the chamber over the amnesty bill. Observers believe the government’s policy faces strong opposition and uncertain passage as lawmakers weigh the bill’s implications.
Walter Yates of Linn County and farmer Joseph Yates on a Willamette Valley wheat field uncovered millions of grain aphids while plowing. Neighbors Lon Locke and others confirm sightings. An experiment station official previously stated the insects were not aphids, leaving the issue unresolved as harvest prospects dim.
In a dated discussion the piece argues that accusing someone of theft without proof is libel, while using insulting language proves temper loss and thus may avoid liability. The writing frames profanity as non actionable if the speaker’s tone demonstrates loss of temper.
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