21 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
1
Washington December 21 Secretary Long by order of President Roosevelt demanded the resignation of Edward Maclay the historian whose attacks on Schley branded him a coward and caltiff causing Schley to demand a court of inquiry.
A garbled passage cites unfavorable comments from officials including Milo and Per a, with references to Briley court, Secretary Root, and President Rouse. The text is fragmented and contains numerous misspellings, offering little coherent fact.
The American colony in London attended a brilliant wedding as Helena Grace of New York wed Earl Donoughmore at St Michael's Church Chester Square. The ceremony was followed by a grand reception at Belgrave Square, hosted by the bride's father, Grace of New York. The Grace and Donoughmore families have long had friendly ties, with Michael Grace, brother of former New York Mayor William R. Grace, connected to Perth finances.
New York December 21 Democrats and Republicans hold conventions to fill the vacancy in the Seventh District caused by Nicholas Muller's resignation. Percy Belmont is favored for the Democrats and Cornelius Vanderbilt for the Republicans, with both Helmont and Vanderbilt as strong opposing candidates. Election set for January 7.
Greenville Tennessee voters held a town meeting today to decide whether to renew a charter and whether to incorporate under a charter forbidding saloons. The campaign has drawn strong but polarized support and is one of the most spirited in town history.
All metropolitan amateur swimmers are entered for the New York Athletic Club meet tonight. Events include 10 yard scratch open 100 yard novice 500 yard invitational and other races.
In New York on December 2 a notable banquet will honor Forefathers Day with prominent speakers including Senator Hoar of Massachusetts Representative Charles F. Littlefield of Massachusetts and the Rev S Parkes Cadman of Brooklyn among the participants described in the Brooklyn New York report.
The East Oregonian notes Penland town is enjoying a retail surge with trade up across stores. Clerks hired are more than before, and renewals in subscriptions peak as merchants tout strong holiday sales. Local shops from Carver to Wakefield report brisk, varied merchandise and plans for continued strength through the season.
Wade, cashier at Firet National Hank, notes strong deposits and rising loans as the holiday season brings brisk trade. Morris, Pendleton Savage Bank cashier, confirms deposits exceed last year by 200 and expects continued prosperity across the county in wood, grain, and general commerce.
The correspondence notes better than prior years holiday trade in several listings. Peoples Warehouse and Cleaver Bros Dry Goods report strong overall sales with good light merchandise demand and improving prospects. East Oregonian advertising credited for a share of growth. Boston Store mentions continued dual effort with positive results.
Derailed Erie line eastbound at Bergen tunnel injures engineer and several passengers in Jersey City. A boiler explosion at the Einger Ninmick Crucible plant in Pittsburgh wounds eight and injures two others. Milan express collision near Malagnano kills six and injures fifteen. Geneva express crash into a tram in Lyons results in four deaths and twenty injuries.
New York market reports strong wheat momentum with gains from opening as Liverpool and New York prices rise. Daily action shows New York up to 86 percent and Chicago movement near $1 with export shipments at 4.39 million tons for the week, surpassing last year.
German source snippet notes wheat in San Francisco with figures 107M and date Der 21. context unclear but records a market reference.
Vienna reports the heir apparent to Emperor Franz Joseph, Archduke Ferdinand Karl Ludwig, 38, is viewed as unlovely, cold and selfish. He is said to be unpopular except with Jesuit priests, fond of hunting, boasting a 4000-bird record, and seen as rigidly conservative with church clashes. Prophesied to face resistance as throne succession nears.
President Roosevelt reportedly knocked down a stranger who assaulted him on Massachusetts Avenue. Secret Service and police deny knowledge of the encounter. The assailant, described as intoxicated, was taken away by a companion. Lord Pauncefote and witnesses were noted.
Ames, Iowa, Dec 21 The second annual convention of Iowa State Gla coun, the Christ in Travelligs Men's Association of America, opened today and continues through tomorrow. State president W T Darner of Marshalltown led the opening session. Charles J Han of Mason City led the consecration meeting. State Chaplain W Wright of Senada reported progress as other officials spoke. The opening events conclude with religious services tomorrow.
Dr. Sleokie announced at Governor Crane's office that Crane had been called to Washington by President Roosevelt and that the treasury portfolio had been offered. He was expected to decide next Monday after consulting with Roosevelt.
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