21 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
1
The notice advertises a Cur tine thie youth extra large edition from Juvenite and Oz Books featuring new illustrations and art. It highlights Modillions and a design update, with prices noted for the Lapeer area and a preview of forthcoming titles and features.
An Austrian engineer William Kross touts a new airship as superior to Zeppelins. The Novoe Vremya notes Russia’s neutral stance on the Nicaragua canal. Manila hospital reports Captain Montgomery Parker of the Eighth Infantry died of dysentery and liver trouble. General Fitzhugh Lee hosts a banquet at the Commercial Club in Kansas City honoring the John Jay treaty anniversary. Mayor Harrison of Ohio halts prizefights before a new anti-fight ordinance takes effect. Secretary of the Navy Long buys a residence site in Colorado Springs for his family. J K Jones reportedly plans a Democratic National Committee resignation meeting in Washington, with J G Johnson likely to succeed.
Seventy homestead entries were filed in the Walla Walla land office since the first of the month. The report notes measles cases in Eugene and a small school attendance due to illness. Salem’s total taxable property is projected to be about 250000 dollars less than last year. Phill ip Woll, 73, found dead in bed at Shobel Clackamas county. Andrestte Swannon sues Seattle for 10000 dollars over a defective sidewalk. A lone cargo ship heads to Portland from Europe, with limited cargo. J B Taylor of Roseburg petitions for bankruptcy in Portland liabilities 2902.25. John F Brewer of Goshen learns of son J H Brewer’s death in the Philippines. Thyra transport arrives in Portland to carry 670 horses and hay oats to the Philippines. animals at Vancouver barracks. Samuel Chaimoy of Portland files bankruptcy petition liabilities 2500.80. W H Wood of Portland files bankruptcy petition liabilities 550.20. Thomas Robertson, noted Portland planter and citizen, dies at 83 after six months illness. born Cambridge New York and came to Oregon in 1855. wife linked to Hon. W. Corbett of Portland.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for “bad blood” causing rheumatism and skin eruptions. It claims cleansing poisons from blood and liver, improving complexion, and restoring health, including claims about throat ailments and a weight gain. The text also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation and general relief.
Fred Walters proprietor operates a local custom mill offering flowt flour and mill feed products. The note highlights chopped foods and related mill services with emphasis on accessibility and ongoing offerings.
President McKinley plans a May departure from Washington to reach the Pacific coast for the launch of the battleship Ohio. Washington officials said Representative Jones urged adding Washington to the itinerary. The trip will include a ceremony on the Pacific coast.
In Benton Harbor Michigan Sadie Pipp, once wife of Henry Pipp, marries Roger Morgan son of Elisha Morgan the National Envelope Trust president. The elopement followed a prior marriage to Henry Pipp nine years earlier and a California exile during a divorce over non support. Morgan plans to move to Springfield Michigan.
A published table lists national popular votes with McKinley at 7 017 077 and Bryan 6 807 853. It notes state results including ties in Minnesota and Louisiana and various minor party tallies, with overall totals and minor candidates from National Union Reform and United Christian parties.
Two young men, Frank Jones and Emery Cooper, are involved in a pistol incident in the Russiaville area as of December 21, amid a dispute over a woman named in local reports.
The Grundeschuld bank failure exposes about 60 million marks in mortgages and loans with only five percent recovered. The Kreniwieche Pypothoken tank collapse threatens liens, while Daneelw bank may save most of the 56 million marks held. Bankruptcy proclamations are expected in January.
A great northwest gale pounds the English and Scottish coasts. The Ocean Liner Curle Disablad reports heavy seas and a near wreck. White Star steamer Cafle thintering and Cate hewame Uiesbled endure dangerous weather, but anchors hold and she is towed to Liverpool. other ships suffer damaged propellers and telegraph reports unfold from London and Portland.
Norfolk Va Dec 21 The Atlantic storm swept the coast with winds feared at fifty miles an hour. Several wrecks reported from Cape Henry include the schooner Mary Headleon sunk with crew saved the gunboat Annapolis in harbor eight miles north of Cape Henry the Jennie Hall ashore twelve miles north and Leeward near Cape Henlopen the crew saved and the Rapidan aground near Thimble Light.
Reports from Onna dated December 21 discuss the Cudahy kidnapping with several circulating tales. One claim suggests Eddie was involved in a questionable report about disappearances, while others describe the elder Cudahy in a distressed state and a plan to abduct a girl from the family.
The subject, John Owen, hanged at Lilfoeluk for the murder of James Hogue on a Be Four freight train box car on September 22. He claimed an alias Julia Owens and referenced Ky parents and property. He served in the Philippines and joined a North Pole exploring party, with notes on a liquor habit.
William P. Sarven is serving a sixty day jail term in Walla Walla after being found guilty of attempting to burn the Wallula hotel. He was placed under bond to cover costs but could not pay and had no friends to help him post bail.
Former Governor Wolcott died at his city home this afternoon at 3 40 o clock, Beaton December 21. The death ends a long public career and prompts tributes from state leaders and residents.
The ad urges Christmas shoppers to visit Baker & Folcoms during the season. It touts a complete line of rockers ladies desks dining tables buffets and Morse reclining chairs in Pendleton with a wide assortment and very low storewide prices.
London and Cape Town reports say Lord Kitchener asks for 40000 more mounted troops for South Africa. Boer activity around Pretoria and Johannesburg prompts fears of revolt as Colesburg records move to Cape Town for safety. Great Northern tunnel opens with first eastbound passenger train passing through.
In Omaha on December 21 Pat Crowe, long suspected as the ringleader of the Cudahy kidnapping gang, remains at large as authorities intensify the search. Local polled circles say police have him in mind as the principal abductors.
A midnight mass will be hosted in the catacombs on December 31 to mark the start of the new century. The event invites attendees to observe the ceremonial beginning of the century in Rome.
Martial law declared in Northern Qulong amid rising tensions. Cape Town authorities state security measures will be enforced to stabilize the region and protect civilians.
Residents push BR and N to deliver wheat and merchandise to Astoria at Portland rates. They envision Astoria as a major wheat shipping point if terminal rates are extended. A city committee studies feasible plans to compel action by the U and N Oregon enterprises.
Fragmentary ad text touts Lazative Brome Quins as a one day cure for colds. Claims include rapid relief but no verifiable medical backing and warnings about side effects are not present in the readable fragment.
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