14 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
1
The house of commons heard that Pauncefote acted as dean of diplomats in Washington when summoning a meeting on April 14 1898. He allegedly acted on his own initiative forwarding notes as routine and was instructed to take no notice of the matter.
Reported talks among representatives of other powers in Washington on February 14 discuss possible retaliation against Germany over the Pauncefote note and a push to force someone from a diplomatic post. Headlines hint at coordinated action after Manila and Missouri about U S retention of the Philippines.
In Washington on February 14 Wheeler delivered a 15 minute speech attacking Secretary Hay and the recall of Ambassador Pauncefote. He blamed the government over its handling of relations with England ahead of Henry's visit, denounced war spending, and claimed responsibility for the republic's political drift. He criticized the effort to send a Dutchman aboard a small vessel and urged action on England's stance.
News from Honolulu dated February 7 reports strong excitement over Parker's appointment as governor. Dole faction supporters vow to contest his removal while Carter is reportedly slated for a role, with officials summoned to address the political shift.
February 14 report from Constantinople says the ransom for Miss Tsilka has been paid and an announcement notes her son is expected. Francisco paper reported sold.
Oxford Miss Feb 14 crowds gather for public execution of Will Mathis and Orando Lester for the Montgomery murder. A third man Whit Owens saved from gallows. The case began after agents hunted Mathis for counterfeit money and a fatal fire revealed charred trunks. Trials drew statewide attention.
Governor Taft told the senate Philippines committee there are no trials by jury in the Philippines as natives are too immoral to sit on a jury. He said it would not be safe to organize a native regiment under native officers and that another operation may be fatal if he returns for treatment.
Three railroad workers died and five were injured in a rear end collision two miles west of Altoona Pennsylvania this morning. The victims include conductor A B Grove and brakemen W B Westner and F W Cooney.
A St. Petersburg message reports a treaty of alliance between Russia and China, forming a union to complicate eastern questions. The Paris dated note indicates both powers committed to cooperation on regional matters.
In Lapore India on February 14 the bubonic plague has the district in its grasp with deaths mounting. Officials report about a thousand fatalities as the disease spreads with frightful rapidity through the area.
Vienna reports a palace plot against the Turkish sultan. Abdul Hamid's aide de camp Osman Pasha and another official have been arrested after discovery of the conspiracy in the sultan's palace.
Report from New York notes violence among six day walkers as Hegelman attacks a trainer with a bottle while Guerra shouts at imagined foes and Hurst brothers are carried from the track. A separate dispatch reports Schemakha in Asia wiped out by an earthquake destroying a town of about 22 000 inhabitants.
New York Feb 14 Bob Fitzsimmons accepted Jeffries terms for a bout. He will meet his son and sign the articles. The winner to receive 60 percent, the loser 40. Fitzsimmons kept all the boxing picture privileges.
Denver Denver area boxers Parker and Armstrong finish training for a ten round bout tonight under the Denver Athletic Club. Parker returns from a prior loss that hurt his stock but locals believe he will win the decision and purse. Also Syracuse hosts a New York State White Association tournament with clubs affiliating for two days in Rochester and Buffalo, promising strong showings.
The article reports Chicago's 1500 hello girls fading from use as maps pursue release from thrall. A new machine is developed to take the place of the hello girl, signaling a shift away from the traditional role.
Santoe Dumont nearly perished as his airship collapsed above the bay off Monte Carlo on February 14. The craft plunged into the water in a vertical fall. Dumont was rescued by a lifeboat from Prince Monaco’s yacht after almost drowning.
New York market reports from J L Ray and Co with brokers at the Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange note light speculative activity and steady prices as winter reports arrive. Wheat quotes show modest fluctuations with New York opening 84 and closing around 84. Sugar at 44, St Paul 165, Union Pacific 1094. Wheat in San Francisco referenced.
The Carnot medal debate between Stanford and the University of California is this evening at Hearst Hall with wide attendance expected. California’s chosen representatives are H L Rothehhild F M Allen and Jo E Martin. Stanford’s delegates are F B Wagner E W Huce and N C Jones. The topic is direct election of the French president by popular vote.
New York on February 14 sees a notable art sale at Mendelasohn hall. The collection, valued highly, includes twenty six works from the estate of E F Milliken. Notable names feature Titian Degas Millet William M. Chane Puvis de Chevannes and Adolphe Monticello among the holdings.
Washington February 14 The house military committee held a hearing on Representative May of Virginia’s bill to establish a national military park at the Fredericksburg battlefield General Torrente of Minneapolis Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic testified expressing views on the project and its significance.
The Pacific Coast gathering begins its three day program covering all phases of charitable relief and correction. A notable entry mentions a 20 hands high horse weighing 2412 pounds owned by farmer Stont in Doniphan County Kansas.
The Missouri Republican meeting at the Midland Hotel in Kansas City featured Governor Cyminins of Iowa as a main speaker and aimed to strengthen party organization for future work. A banquet hosted by the Association of Young Republicans highlighted the gathering. A separate note from Washington reports the Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be the largest in its history, with delegates from all states and territories, opening Monday under President General Charles W. Fairbanks.
The Washington Federal Five The Womanhood Suffrage Association has decided to hold its next convention in New Orleans in March. The move reflects ongoing efforts to organize and promote suffrage activities nationwide.
Reports indicate Housevelt Jr continues to show progress toward recovery following a bout of illness. Family and medical staff describe the condition as stable with movement returning and plans for continued care at home. President Roonewell arrived in Washington amid public attention and brief shots of ceremonial activity.
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