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15 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
1
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German crowds cheer as Prince Henry departs Bremer-Haven aboard the Kron Prince Wilhelm toward the United States. Berlin papers hail the departure, while Rear-Admiral Evans in New York prepares to greet the prince. American officials and German officers make ceremonial calls in Kiel and Hoboken.
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons signed articles for a 20 round world heavyweight title bout to be staged before May 15 at an as yet undecided venue. Articles indicate San Francisco as a possibility with final arrangements expected by March 16.
Young Maas, February, slept the greater part of the day and woke bright and cheerful in a brief readable note from a historical newspaper segment.
Walter W. Bell, a veteran newspaperman and last survivor of the Last Man's Brotherhood, will dine alone tonight at his Philadelphia home. The table is set for 33, with Bell toasts 32 departed comrades, drinking Madeira from 46 years ago as he recalls Civil War era bonds and annual reunions dating back to 1865.
Washington issues strict year round patrols to guard northwestern forest reserves. Inspectors will curb timber cutting and fires and protect watershed areas of rivers throughout the region.
Racine hosts a state Y M C A athletic meet with teams from La Crosse Oshkosh Milwaukee Marinette Wausau and Asti among contestants. Events include running high jump forty yard dash pole vault shot put and potato race. A costly silk banner honors the state championship offered by W A Starkweather of Milwaukee.
Deming New Mexico February 14 The Bisbee Southwestern railroad between Deming and Douglas is practically completed and ready for traffic It will directly link with major mining camps and direct products from the mines will be shipped east to El Paso and south to California via the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific lines.
New York February 11 The twenty first annual meeting of the National Lawn Tennis association convenes at the Waldorf Astoria. Officials will select officers for next year review the regulation report and discuss proposed law changes for lawn tennis in the United States. Potential action on an international tournament planned for the summer is expected.
The New York Fencers Club sent Langdon Erving Vanzo Post Fitzhugh Townsend Marshall Kernochan Thememnon R D Gatewood and C J Rowcliffe to Annapolis to face the United States Naval Academy fencers. Both teams are touted as the country’s most skilled and interest runs high in the result.
A Commercial Association proposal seeks to raise county valuations from six million to ten million dollars. Assessor Bazan favors basing the increase on the earning power of railroad and telephone properties, with railroads proposed at four million to four and a half million more. The plan includes a higher tax rate to pay county debt, and backs from property owners who may benefit from reduced reassessments.
Brace of tremors near Shamaka caused deep fissures swallowing many, with over 100 bodies recovered by last night. Reports describe mass panic and women in homes swept by the first crest shock as the quakes continued. Vienna details indicate widespread destruction and ongoing aftershocks.
Billy West, famed minstrel dancer, died in Chicago this morning from cancer and related diseases. He had been ill many months and underwent fifteen operations. He recently moved from San Francisco where more procedures were done, and his condition worsened despite care. His last weeks included a brief return to managing a theater show before complications led to his death.
New York reports the sitday walk ends tonight with the Hegelman Cavanaugh team leading by over 100 miles, likely securing first prize as they surpass the world record distance.
In Worcester on February 15 Holy Cross will back the affirmative and Brown the negative on the question of Britain’s war policy in South Africa. Judges named include Clark University president G Stanley Hall Worcester High School professor Arthur G Lew in Worcester and Clark University professor Author G Weber.
Chicago officials including ex Governor Francis arrived and were warmly received as the Chicago Press Club organized a dinner to show appreciation for Missouri efforts toward promoting the World’s Columbian Exposition. A program aimed to leave no doubt of Chicago’s strong interest in the upcoming fair.
Feb 15 in St Louis L M Hardy assumed duties as general superintendent of the Missouri Pacific railway and its leased lines in Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Colorado He succeeds H O Clark who has recently resigned.
Senate Democrats and Republicans expect the Philippine bill to pass next week with sessions devoted to the measure. A Danish West Indies treaty will be taken up in executive session on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by further action on the war revenue reduction bill. A note is anticipated Thursday.
Mies Sawan Ho Anthony, in Washington for the annual National Woman Suffrage Association convention, reaches a milestone and remains in fine health. Her long career and enduring work draw congratulatory messages from supporters, with gifts and tokens of remembrance arriving from sympathizers.
New York broker reports show wheat prices in a narrow range with export shipments for the week at 2,200,900 tons versus 800,000 the prior year’s week. Liverpool and New York markings, sugar and steel figures listed. rural mail service expands in New Mexico via a flat route covering 21 square miles, serving 600 people in 120 houses.
Washington February 15 The Industrial Commission’s work ends with mixed momentum. Congress may align with or reject the commissions trade and labor proposals. The nineteen volume digest provides a comprehensive reference for future legislators and scholars.
Astoria reports a heavy gale off the coast on February 15 with the season’s strongest wind surge since the comet’s approach. No damage yet reported, but ship traffic and dis meters of ships are expected to be affected as weather conditions continue.
In Washington on February 15 Captain Seabury of the Pacific Mail Company told the senate immigration committee that Chinese sailors are superior to Americans in many respects. He said American seamen do as told but must be watched and urged stricter oversight.
In Havana on February 16 observers recall the sinking of the battleship Maine four years ago. Public buildings displayed half masted flags while memorial services were held in several churches as part of the observance in Havana harbor.
Across the world the contemporary circus differs in many ways from the past yet the ring remains constant at 42 feet 9 inches in diameter. From China to Peru and the frosty Caucasus to the Sahara, no circus alters this standard ring size.
The government says Miao Stone will be freed soon as brigands are out of danger with reports of ongoing negotiations. Washington dispatches confirm a ransom demand was met and efforts continue to secure her liberty despite conflicting updates.
A fragmentary report from Yalta outlines a death case tied to the 15th department of Toletale. Officials indicate a vile condition and prompt investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A Cincinnati warehouse blaze early this morning damaged the building and its contents with an estimated loss around 100000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames but the cause remained under investigation and no injuries were reported.
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