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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
1
The holiday sale at Frederick Nolf's Toys features hundreds of items including iron toys steam engines melon toys blocks dolls and wagons. Prices run from a dollar to several dollars with discounted albums toilet sets and gift boxes also highlighted along with a large Drummoer's line and new designs.
Reports from Turner, Marion County note the death of Boweman aged 26 after being struck by an Albany local train. In other news, JO Miller of Glencoe Washington County wins the champion turning weight class, while Southern Oregon faces a cholera outbreak with many deaths.
A patient letter describes chronic headaches weakness and fatigue among women working under harsh conditions. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Savior’s help as the cure for female disorders, regularity, and weakness, claiming it restores strength and vitality.
The steamship Alpha foundered on a rock near Union Bay, Vancouver Island. Of 44 crew, nine drowned including the captain and owner. the rest were saved by a line to Yellow Island. Cargo of 740 tons salmon and 50 tons coal bound for Yokohama, value 125000, with total insured loss of 5000.
Madrid reports the Gneisenau disaster amid violent winds and heavy seas. The German training ship sank after being driven toward port. casualties were fewer than first feared. Captain Kretehiat’s body was recovered in Malaga, wrapped in a German tag with head wounds, suggesting suicide.
Paris reports a Chinese plenipotentiary privately warned that a winter Boxer uprising may occur and danger to the Allies in Pekin exists. In Washington Americans note a Kuomintang prediction of a Boxer uprising this winter, with foreigners in North China uneasy about rebellion continuing. Secretary Hay informs cabinet that Britain will respond to China policy in due course.
Washington December 18. The constitutional case involving Porto Rico and the Philippines opened in the Supreme Court with representatives arguing whether birth in Porto Rico after the treaty action confers citizenship under United States law. The discussion centered on who is considered born in Porto Rico under the act and treaty terms.
Washington reports say Secretary Hay announced Britain aligns with the United States on China policy. The cabinet expects possible Hay Pauncefote treaty ratification with amendments. Senate moves to executive session on treaty rights with Colombia while House handles District of Columbia legislation. Presidential appointments named to Turkey Switzerland Greece Roumania and others.
The military court of inquiry started in the afternoon to investigate the hazing incident leading to Cadet House’s death. Dick is chairman. Washington reports: Congressman Dick of Ohio accepts chairmanship of the booze hazing investigation committee.
The Nupatave newspaper claims six cabinet ministers took subventions for policy tips and legislation affecting the market. It also alleges premier Herr Dewell’s involvement and states 118 deputies accepted bribes from firms seeking influence in parliament.
The arbitration conference in Chicago features Hugh Loak attacking Samuel Gompers saying he has the faintest conception of liberty. Gompers replies with a jab that liberty equals choice, while Dr. Parker’s paper in London rebukes racing and the Prince of Wales for patronizing it.
Yesterday a major incident occurred on the Delagon railroad in the Seitern Transvaal. Many officials were killed and wounded though details are scarce.
An 1880s advertisement touts electricity to the brain base as a method to delay aging. It asserts brain cell decay causes aging symptoms and promises renewed vigor, improved health, and a long list of cures including digestion and liver issues with Stomach Bitters as a recommended remedy.
Pendleton Sportamen's Association selects a design for a gold medal to be hung as a trophy. The event will be held on the association grounds on the hill south of town on Sunday January 14 to decide ownership of the trophy amid local preparations and rules.
Detroit December 14 Governor Pingree quits the Republican Party over the Michigan Senate's defeat of his tax bill. He accuses Senator McMillan and railroad interests of defeating the measure with railroad money. He says he will now work for and contribute to the Democratic Party. He laments the senate chamber denial of a banquet he planned.
In Columbus Ohio this afternoon the Selle divorce case ended when the court announced no compromise and no further evidence. Selle agreed to pay his wife 20000 alimony and Bella had sought a decree on neglect while denying adultery charges. In Washington Senator Sullivan facing breach of promise suit plans to wed Mary Atking in Baltimore. Hope Indiana reports Kennedy’s bank in Hope robbed by two men with nitroglycerine. safe blown and loot estimated around 1900 to 25000 dollars.
Reports say a Boer command unit that invaded the Cape Colony on Saturday met the British near Rouxville. The British reportedly suffered heavy losses with eleven killed and fifteen wounded, and 48 taken prisoner in the Thursday engagement.
The court ruled in the morning that Jessie Morrison is released under bond. The notice mentions a 000 bond and refers to a cough remedy claiming a one day cure. Also notes over 632,000 worth of blankets shipped from the Aison Woolen Mills this month per the Republican.
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