13 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1902
Page
1
Under Lewis Nixon’s leadership a shift in policy emerges to end graft associated with gambling. The U S news lists a heavy naval guard in the Caribbean amid broader war preparations. Key figures such as Tam policy and Joe Walcott Jackson are noted, with references to race and boxing events shaping this period.
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Reported by J. L. Ray & Co Pendleton, the Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange brokers describe continued wheat weakness from Saturday. Prices closed lower with Liverpool, New York, and Chicago opening and declining. Visible supply fell by 812,000 for the week while other commodities such as sugar, steel, and various city prices show mixed movement. Wheat in San Francisco also noted with price points for January 12.
Washington report that General Fitz-Hugh Lee will lecture on Peace and War in the United States and Cuba. Major General Lee plans 26 to 60 talks across February March April July and August 1902 beginning February 3, 1902.
London reports Portia Kulehi of Salem Oregon reached a settlement with the Duke of Manchester. The actress will drop her case for damages after the duke paid £1000 and agreed to cover legal costs and proceedings.
In Bucharest on January 12 the police seized the infamous Luke Babeanu, a brigand blamed for two decades of crime including 620 murders and 3000 robberies. He denies involvement in the Mise Stone kidnapping amid ongoing inquiries.
A blaze in Syracuse New York on January 13 damaged the business section, causing about 100000 dollars in losses. Albert Shoulte, a noted local figure, was killed by falling walls. Several firemen and policemen sustained injuries.
Daniel French a local capitalist died suddenly in The Dalles on January 13 after a brief illness leaving community and business circles to mourn his loss.
Dr. F. W. Vincent, ending his Pendleton term January 1, urged letting voters decide the marshalship controversy. He proposed submitting the issue to a city election to allow the public to arbitrate and express views, arguing it is the right way to settle the trouble.
A mayor appointed committee reports on police department irregularities including gambling dens slot machines and prostitution. Court action follows as Heathman files injunction to block Lane from serving as city marshal and Frazier from acting as recorder, with dates and statutory references noted.
Jones from Oregon’s sister state urges Congress to approve a ship canal from Swattie to Lake Washington and to improve the Columbia River at its mouth and The Dalles. Delegates Turner Foster Cushman spoke, seeking $4,000,000 of $5,000,000 total for the project.
In the senate twos Hepburn isthmian bill was reported from the house Mason of Tilnets introduced a bill regulating duties on articles from Cuba imported into the United States and a resolution urging the United States to give Cuba a board of Cone Teciproneal trade. The motion was laid upon the table.
The court announced it would owe attorneys on the twenty seventh in relating to Minnesota genin. The filing concerns an application for leave to bring a complaint to the court's attention.
In Mealoo city a riot broke out at a Pueblo bullfight as bulls angered the crowd surged toward the ring. The mob burned the arena to the ground, endangering matadors and bystanders and prompting authorities to intervene.
Two trains collided early morning near Okene Oklahoma Territory killing several people and injuring others. Names mentioned include K H Baer of Wichita Kansas and A A from Fay Kan. The report notes a construction train involved and a passenger train with fatalities.
Massachusetts Governor Crane held a conference with President Roosevelt at the White House on January 14. The meeting involved Secretary Long, and the outcome appeared to influence Crane and Long's positions in the cabinet as reported in the dispatches.
Washington report notes confusion as Jan 2 session opens with preliminary actions after recent events. Officials stated attendance expected but details remained unclear amid ongoing political maneuvering and procedural questions.
In New York on January 13 Henry Watterson organized a movement to establish a home for newspaper men. Alex Moetdure assisted, and Carnegie was applied to for the first contribution to support the project.
Washington January 18. Dubois of Maho introduced a joint resolution proposing direct election of United States senators by the people.
The pension appropriation bill was taken up after district bills were reported and phased upon in Washington. The move signals the next step in funding for veterans and civil service pensions as lawmakers review the measure.
Ranch eggs guaranteed fresh at Standard Grocery on Court Street. Four dozen? The ad offers 26 conte per dozen, implying a low price for eggs at the local market.
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