01 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1902
Page
1
Ed Biddle lies near death after a failed escape attempt with sister in law Mrs Soffel and brother Jack. Officers pursued the trio, gunshots fired, Ed dying soon, Mrs Soffel in pneumonia, Jack expected to die. The plot aimed to deliver the Biddles to freedom by killing or self-inflicted wounds.
Washington reports greet Secretary Gage’s departure with broad regret as Leely M. Shaw assumes the treasury portfolio. Speculation centers on whether Shaw will alter bond purchases or government deposits, but most expect him to follow Gage’s line. Shaw’s swearing in drew calls from department heads, senators, and foreign diplomats.
The house will consider the Grout Oleo margarine bill the legislative appropriation bill the Indian appropriation bill and the abolition of the war tax bill. The latter is expected to pass. The senate will mainly handle the Philippines tariff bill and speeches on the Philippines situation.
Leavenworth Kan Feb 1 The conductors and motormen of 11 cities street car lines have struck in the Sunflower State. The walkout affects public transit across multiple urban areas as crews demand labor action.
Millersburg reports the rural delivery route No 4 opened today serving 400 residents, including 117 named Miller. The Amish settlement on the route presents frequent baptismal name duplicates, complicating mail delivery for the carrier.
Eight heavy draft harnesses were discovered cached in the timber five miles down the Umatilla river. Sheriff Blakley investigated after a tree blown by the river created a hole where the harnesses were hidden under leaves. The owner or source is unknown, and authorities note no reported losses or identifiable crew.
Taft testifies before the Senate Philippines committee stressing the need for roads across the islands for strategic and commercial reasons. He notes a million dollars spent and cites ongoing disruptions from war and rinderpest. Estimates place Christian Filipinos at five to six million, Moros and non Christian tribes around two million each. The Thomas sails today with 1500 unannaigned recruits, including officers from multiple infantry regiments. The Nashville welcome for Admiral Schley includes a tabernacle address and a banquet with Governor McMillan and Mayor Head.
Rome reports Dowager Queen Margarita intends to visit the United States. She will travel to Niagara Falls Yellowstone Park and possibly California during the trip.
Washington February 1 Roosevelt issued orders forbidding any government employee to influence legislation under penalty of dismissal.
Pendleton Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange Brokers report a quiet wheat session with traders awaiting snow recovery for winter wheat. Prices show slight shifts, openings around 6 7 1/2 percent, and closes near 6 1/2 percent for wheat. Blacks steady. money at 4 percent. Union Pacific at 101 1/2 percent.
Charleston exposition crowds swell as trains arrive and visitors pour in. A formal program in the auditorium features addresses by leading state city and exposition company representatives plus a variety of attractions prepared by management.
Great Northern and Northern Pacific issued a new tariff lowering rates across ten classes. Reductions range from 5 to 15 percent, mainly on tonnage and commodity shipments like cows lumber and wheat. Wheat rates postponed to later this year as farmers expect relief.
The niece of a Confederate general, Miss Bragg, died after taking carbolic acid in a dramatic event tied to a gypsy fortune teller who allegedly angered her. A forecast of murder within ten days followed the fortune teller’s warning. The text notes Congress pension appropriations for six and a half million dollars, lower than last year.
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