12 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
1
A damaged text advertises a grocery store flow of goods offered with emphasis on quality. The note mentions available products priced reasonably and a stack of items described as proven and fresh though some wording is garbled. Local customers are urged to place orders and expect reliability from the shop.
A barge load of thirty men at the Carnegie works near Pittsburg capsized Friday, seven men drowned. The report notes ongoing recovery efforts and details of the incident. Modern mentions of unrelated political and military items are included in the imperfect text.
The Oregon volunteer fund for a twentieth century war memorial totals 12410 50. Mrs Ida Dyer of Lewis and Clark river Clatsop county was found dead from heart disease beside the road near her home. Washington prepares a legislature not to elect a U S senator for the first time since statehood with evasion beginning at Olympia next Monday. W A Clark fails to unite fusion members and is accused of pressuring Speaker Corbett to block committees until nominated by caucus. Fourteen ninety four dollars paid into Tacoma federal court by the Preferred Accident Insurance Company of New York on a judgment for Sarah McMillan whose husband John McMillan died from an accidental revolver discharge in Spokane in February 190?. King county prison transport reaches Walla Walla with a full carload of prisoners from Seattle courts. A mining figure from nearby Neey woh is described in brief as well known and recently in Spokane. A Salem shooting incident at a party ends with four enslaved individuals involved. Wade detained after escorting a young lady to a dance.
A historic health ad notes pain in the head and back as common for women, attributed to derangements of the womanly function. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a permanent cure for ailments described as nervousness sleeplessness and loss of appetite with private correspondence from Dr. Pierce and staff.
The readable text shows an unclear query about newspaper sales, prices, and publishers but lacks concrete names, dates, or locations. No definite events or entities are present to summarize into a coherent news item.
Washington reports indicate the administration plans to accept Minister Conger’s resignation as the U S diplomatic representative in Tekin. The move follows sharp criticism of Conger’s handling of negotiations in China and his signing of a joint note by the powers, which clashed with official wishes and state department instructions.
Portland dispatch notes the Oregon Legislature opens in Salem with Reeder of Umatilla leading for speaker while McBride and Corbett canvass for the U S Senate seat. Contenders include Smith and Bory for the house pro speaker post and Fulton and Howe for the senate race as Corbett supporters prep a Sunday caucus call.
The Febo de Paris cites a revolting orgy aboard the wrecked creamer Rawwle with officers and women drinking and dancing. Crew threats and forced compliance with unsafe meals followed, and passengers objected to officers showing favoritism to certain women.
Congressional forecast from Washington notes the Army Reorganization Bill will attract Senate attention next week with a probable vote on Tuesday. House actions include river and harbor measures and codification of power laws as part of the upcoming legislative program.
Cape Town reports no Boer forces near Kimberley as General Dewet's group splits into several independent commandos. Subordinates say they will pursue separate hostilities, citing fatigue with Dewet's policy of constant campaigning.
Peasants in the Hungarian region rise in open rebellion against enforced serfdom terms. The Vienna report notes officials committing outrages including coercing peasants to surrender daughters for concubinage as part of abuses faced by villagers.
Loui Car vier in Albany S Y shot his wife at 6 this morning and battered his son Archie with a baseball bat. He killed himself with a razor after leaving a note blaming his wife for their trouble. The letter notes prior calls for action by the wife who refused to testify. A second item reports Grover Anderson in Indiana found dead, identified as a prominent local youth and agent.
A child aged eight years and one month died locally. The body measurements and weight changes are noted, including a four foot ten inch height and a weight of 251 pounds. The cause of death was fatty degeneration of the heart.
A Minneapolis woman described as insane murdered her sixteen year old daughter Alice with a bottle in a fashionable townhouse. She reportedly said the girl was too pure to live and later showed the bloody weapon to residents as police were called. The girl died without a struggle.
Wont Point reports Superintendent Mille addressing a long list of commanding and immoral items alleged by committees. The inquiry notes failing practices at West Point academy are largely abolished. In Reading Pa a strike at a street car company ends after a week as workers secure concessions.
Washington reports President Mc Kinley showing steady improvement in the morning, suggesting he may not be disturbed for part of the day. Also notes a corporate action in Trenton where the American Cigar Company with 10,000,000 capital is incorporated by the tobacco trust. Chinon peace commission receives order from the court to sign the pact among powers.
Tom Tracey of Australia knocked out Dick Chee of Beattle in the ninth round last night in Portland.
A 19th century critique cites Rockefeller Morgan and Hill as a global railpower trio, predicting consolidation of major rail lines under their influence. The piece discusses their vast wealth and reach from Wall Street to Asia, framing them as transformative yet ominous forces. A short advertising aside follows urging a cold remedy.
The California state senate paused to honor the late SenatorC K Davis of Minnesota. Mrs Davis attended from the gallery as Minnesota officials and workers gathered for the tribute amid national quarantine protests.
Dana Review reports weekly yields with 424 in the United States and 274 in Canada compared with last year 274 and 7 in Canada, indicating market figures for the week.
Smallpox from Benora Mexico rages in southeastern Arizona with quarantine in effect. May wheat in Chicago is quoted at 77 to 77 1 4.
Mrs Lord Fowler touts Acker's English Remedy as a universal cure for breathing troubles. She credits relief for herself husband and children, praises quick action against croup, and claims neighbors in New York rely on the medicine nightly. The notice promotes sale through W J Hooker Co and Brock & Moomas Pendleton Oregon.
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