26 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
1
Prince Henry toured New York amid drizzly weather visiting Grant's tomb and dining at Sherry's with leaders of Wall Street and financiers from Chicago and beyond. The yacht Hohenzollern, 161 feet overall with teak deckhouse and marble wash stand, set sights on grand display as experts described its projected warshiplike fittings and sails.
Prince Henry spend most of the day sightseeing in New York under escort of the local entertainment committee visiting mammoth office buildings parks monuments and other sights. At Sherry's he attended a banquet hosted by leading business men including J Pierpont Morgan William Rockefeller William K Vanderbilt and Abram S Hewitt. A torchlight German American parade at Arion Hall was reviewed, with plans and toasts for a press dinner at Waldorf Astoria. The German emperor’s new sailing yacht design and construction are noted as an American effort costing about 175000 dollars and to be completed with American materials.
New York market news from J L Ray & Co Pendleton Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange brokers shows wheat trading within a one cent range. Prices moved from a lower opening to a peak around 14 over yesterday, with Liverpool futures down. Equity indices remained steady. closing levels quoted for yesterday and today indicate modest movement and a narrow trading range across commodities and stocks.
Delegates from all parts of Utah met in Salt Lake City on February 26 to discuss irrigation questions. They examined the condition and needs of irrigation across the state, the advisability of a strong water users organization, and state and federal legislation to protect and expand irrigation works.
Bowling Green Kentucky February 26 The Baptist Young People's Union district opens its annual convention with a large attendance. Over two days the convention includes addresses by prominent Kentucky Baptist ministers.
Chicago February 26 there was an increase in attendance at the second day of the Association of American Universities convention. Discussions focused on the association’s membership and policy.
The board of bishops of the A. M. E. Zion church began its annual conference in Little Rock on February 26. The nine members are noted as among the most learned and enlightened men of their race.
Miss Stone and Mme Tallka arrived in Salonica and were greeted by an ovation from American residents. They left for Constantinople without delay.
A Berlin dispatch disputed by a news agency reports a rumor that the King of Servia has been assassinated in the capital.
Sir Prince Henry of Prussia's commanding officer is noted amid the fleet's latest movements. The report highlights leadership on the battleship as part of broader naval activities in the region.
London reports a Pretoria dispatch describing a clash southwest of Klerkstorp where Boers attacked a convoy and caused casualties. The exact numbers and full details remain unavailable.
Portland February 26 H W Corbett president of the Lewis and Clark centennial selected W D Fenton Adolph Wolfe John F O Shea G W L Bates Jen Friede A Ho Devers and I N Pleadner to form a ways and means committee to collect subscriptions for the additional capital stock.
Washington Feb 26. It is practically decided that formal ceremonies to mark the transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States will be performed by the army. A Porto Rico detachment is likely to be sent after ratification to raise the flag and formally take possession of the territory.
John Queen a famed minstrel died at St Vincent's hospital in New York City after a long illness from consumption. He was a leading figure in variety entertainment and the author of popular songs including many noted tunes of the era.
In New York February 26 a jury in the Supreme Court awarded 7 year old Vincent Muessman $30,000 damages for injuries after being run over by a street car. The amount is described as the largest award to a child in similar cases.
Fragmentary text notes a death event at a site with unclear details. It mentions possible timing and a referenced individual, but the exact circumstances and identities are unreadable in the surviving lines. Further readable data is needed for precise summary.
A dispatch from Macedonia reports captors of Miss Stone and Miss Terrell aim to pressure Turkey by demanding 210,000 dollars in ransom to fund the Macedonian cause. Locals express sympathy for the kidnappings as a political move toward freeing Macedonia from Turkish rule, with fears of broader consequences if Turkey mishandles the incident.
In Paris on February 26 the Hugo centenary ceremonies drew many officials and artists. A formal tribute occurred at the Pantheon with floral emblems around Hugo’s tomb, following a day of readings, receptions, and performances in honor of Victor Hugo.
Educators gather in Chicago for the NAEs superintendents convention with scholars from Michigan Indiana and Illinois. Delegates split into 48 conferences to discuss city and county administration teacher training and advanced schooling plans. An address on Porto Rico education is set for the evening by M G Trumbaugh commissioner of education for that island.
The Rev Horace Trettien of Vivelon was bicycling to the country when his machine broke down Two men in a cart offered a ride and then stole his purse after he arrived in town Mr Dutton tried to confront the drivers but they whipped up their horses and fled The incident occurred yesterday in Rome on arrival day
News from New York reports the death of James Mawdsley a longtime English labor leader highly regarded alongside Joby Burns and Kerr Hardie He was known in trade unions here having served as a fraternal delegate from the British Trades Union Congress to the American Federation of Labor convention and was widely mourned by colleagues and unions alike.
Hollins Bingham faces forgery charges in a hearing related to a deed on property owned by his stepmother, alleged to have secured $20,000. He surrendered in Texas and requested to be brought back for trial after a long pretrial period.
Washington Folio 24 The comptroller of the currency appoints Nations Bank Examiner J W Delay as receiver of the First National Bank of Helmont Ohio after telegraphic notice from directors that they closed the doors. Deposits total 261696 with 20000 cash on hand.
Rev Joseph Cook a pioneer in Indian missions in Wyoming and the Dakotas dies in St Louis of valvular heart disease. He was among the best known Indian missionary workers in the western United States.
A heated senate debate over discipline for two senators ended without expulsion. Leaders split on punishment as a resolution of censure was favored by some, while others urged a written apology from each senator to the state.
Washington February 34 The House Ways and Means Committee instructed Chairman Payne to report to the House the Philippines Tariff bill. The measure was amended by the Senate with recommendations. Conference negotiations suggested the House would accept the bill as passed by the Senate.
A February cablegram to the war department from General Charfee reports the capture of General Lukrak, a noted guerrilla chieftain, signaling a strategic success for allied forces in the theater. The dispatch confirms the removal of a key insurgent leader amid ongoing operations.
Unclear text describes teeth found on Devay Road as possible evidence in an emilnme case, with no coherent details or identifiable names or locations.
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