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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
1
The article reports on a conference hearing proceeding with inquiries into related matters. It mentions a Cuban governor’s expected appearance and committees considering tariff reductions. A murder trial in court faces publicity challenges and potential jury concerns. The piece references trials, court actions, and wartime rhetoric.
Disjointed report notes Metropolitan bank reopening tied to Charles McNa and the Vanderbite family at The Vanderbilt. Mentions Jacob Vandowbilt and a nephew, with references to Jan 15, Montague elected Republican firm in New York, and a McKinley memorial item amid other political notes.
Fragmented item mentions Missis ter of Federal iu Mirriel Roosevelt trip to Philippins and pier 4 Convention. References Young People Be Uniten Preabyter. Tacoma annual conven lily with thousands attending. Nebraska customs of supe Building. Senate for MH Wroodling Portland Oregon.
New York January 15 record dividends bolstered a buoyant Wall Street amid large payouts to stockholders. The day’s total approached twelve to thirteen million dollars with major sums listed for American Telephone and Telegraph American Woolen General Electric Lake Erie and Western Metropolitan Street Ry New York Central and Western Union among others. The four week period ending February 1 will see about 45 million distributed by corporations.
Paso, Texas January 14 The eleventh annual meeting of the Texas Livestock association opens as delegates from across the state gather. President Charles Schriner Kerrville calls the session to order and delivers the principal address. Secretary treasurer reports show a laudable condition as Governor Sayers and other notable figures plan further sessions through the week.
Chiefs of police and sheriffs from Alabama cities gathered in Birmingham on January 15 to discuss organizing a state police association. Led by Chief Austin, the plan aims to adopt a regional identification and capture system already used in northern and some southern states, with about 200 Alabama chiefs expected to join.
In Grace Church Brooklyn today the consecration service of Rev. Dr. Frederick Burgess as Episcopal Bishop of Long Island took place with Bishop Potter of New York as consecrator, assisted by Bishops Doane Albany and Davies Michigan. Presenters included Bishops Hrewater Connecticut and Lawrence Massachusetts, with Rev. A. H. Vinton Worcester and Rev. Dr. Wittemore Dorchester presbyters. Elaborate musical services highlighted the program.
The Georgia Dairymen's association opened its annual meeting in Charleston. The auditorium was filled as two days of papers, addresses, and discussions began focusing on the dairy industry. Attendees will inspect the elaborate dairy exhibit and cattle show during the sessions.
A morning blaze in Los Angeles destroyed the Newark and Co wholesale coffee house and Plarden and Lewis harness works on Los Angeles and Commerce streets. Damage totals about a quarter of a million, with partial insurance. The blaze, started by a coffee roaster, also battered nearby properties including the National Bank and La Francaise.
Henry Payne was sworn in as postmaster general by Chief Justice Fuller this morning. The event was witnessed by a notable gathering including President Roosevelt who warmly greeted Payne and exclaimed Mr Postmaster General at the conclusion.
Brussels report states Queen Marie I is suffering from heart syncope. A consultation of physicians is called to assess her condition and determine treatment options.
Washington Jan 15 The Isthmian canal commission will meet to consider the Panama Canal Company’s offer to transfer its property and rights on the Panama route to the United States valued around 40 million dollars. A French sale attempt is under scrutiny and a favorable report is expected. In Pokin a US consular report notes arrests of American officers and sailors by Russian authorities amid street clashes with the Vicksburg’s crew, with an investigation ongoing.
Edna Darche, adopted by Madame Calve to pursue musical studies, has returned to Los Angeles with homesickness reported. She may be taken to France next fall to resume education if she tolerates separation from her parents.
In Columbia Ohio January 15 the Delta Tau fraternity division of the north opened its twenty first annual gathering at Ohio State University with Sherman Arter of Cleveland presiding. Delegates from twelve chapters in Ohio West Virginia Michigan and Indiana attend as the meeting continues and will close with a banquet tomorrow night.
Chicago January 15 Stake entries for the Washington Park Jockey Club summer meeting begin June 21. Entries, by number and value, surpass officials hopes and mirror last season’s lineup from the Derby with 20000 added to Lake View Handicap at 2000 added. Total money to be distributed will exceed last year with overnight handicaps of 1000 dollars and up.
In Corinto Nicaragua on January 5 President Balvador of Guatemala joins leaders of Nicaragua Honduras and other Central American states for talks. The aim is to improve cordial relations and discuss methods to raise wages and mutual cooperation among the republics during the conference.
The German embassy received an official biogram announcing Prince Henry's planned voyage to the United States. He will depart on the Kronprinz Wilhelm on February 22 and arrive in the U S in March, with a return date to be determined.
Report by J L Ray Co with Pendleton brokers notes wheat trends slipping from last Friday high. Liverpool and Chicago futures show mixed moves with openings firm or soft and settlements near mid sixty to mid eighty. Market details include miscellaneous price quotes and minor gains in related grains and stocks.
The Democratic state central committee met in Richmond on January 15 to review a Newark convention backed primary plan. If approved, it would govern nominations for city, county, state officers, and U S representatives next spring. Key points include viva voce voting, partywide participation by registered Democrats for general assembly races, a pledge to support the nominee, and selecting the candidate with the lowest votes cast.
Promoters meet at Manelon Howe to finalize structure for a circuit including Ben-ton, Reading, Wilkes-Barre, Lebanon, Lancaster, and a sixth city to be chosen. Harrishire likely chosen. Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre also discussed. William Abbete Witman of the city is slated to become president.
Fraktort Kentucky January 15 The governor ordered a militia and a battery detail to Flemingsturs where a mob prepared to storm the jail and lynch a negro. An attempt to take the prisoner from jail was unsuccessful this morning.
Neighbors found the bodies of Mrs. Vincent Vanelsteh and the Wadly hacked forms of her husband and three children in their home this morning. Police suspect a violent domestic dispute led to the husband killing the wife with a rail cutter before turning on the children who were in bed. The father and children are expected to recover from their injuries.
New England base ball magnates gather at the Hotel Savoy for an annual meeting to decide the eighth city to join the circuit. Indications point to Fall River as the selected franchise.
A magazine storing fifteen hundred quarts of nitroglycerine two miles from Marion exploded this morning, shaking the northeastern region of the state. No injuries were reported.
A chaotic altercation in the Tam Chan channel involves the steamer Manning owned by Hiong Kong firms and the ship Glory. Chaplain Charles Breown was struck and wounded by a bullet. Chinese authorities have not released a cause for the action and details remain unclear.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on January 15 an 11 percent wage increase took effect for conductors and motormen at the Consolidated Traction company affecting nearly 200 workers.
Atlantic City Jan 14 The second trial of Giovanni Bonafigallo started today. He was convicted at the December term of murder in Alwecon last summer and would have been hanged December 6 but for an appeal for a new trial by his counsel.
A damaged OCR snippet shows readers in Oregon may face tax payments. the fragment lists line items and jurisdictions but lacks complete amounts or dates. The readable elements point to local tax obligations and a notice style typical of civic reporting.
In the circuit court yesterday William H. Minard was granted a divorce from Mary K. Minard and Lee M. Bleving was granted a divorce from Iderle Blevins. Peter Weet appeared as attorney for both plaintiffs.
Jane Ambassador Choate, long on leave, waited in New York to assume duties at the court of St James, marking a return to official service after an extended absence.
London January 15 The King reviewed the troupe awaiting South Africa and told the men he hoped the war would soon be over.
A fire at the Premium Manufacturing Company’s shirt and overall factory in St Louis destroyed the plant this morning. The loss is estimated at 100000 dollars.
Boston board of health rules for barber shops require sterilization of shaving brushes after each use, a separate clean towel for every patron, blood-stopping materials used only in powdered form on a towel, and prohibition of powder puffs.
Senator Foraker’s reelection was ratified at a joint session of the Ohio legislature in an address of thanks. He lauded national questions, warned about ongoing trade balances, and proclaimed the United States as a world power in the fullest sense, paying tribute to McKinley and Roosevelt.
Oregon Electric Company completed a land purchase extending up the Clackamas river about five miles. Surveyors will be in the field in ten days to locate a trolley line from Portland south. The line from Garflell to the south will be completed to within about ninety miles by November.
In St Paul January 1 19xx reductions of 8 to 16 percent will take effect February 1 on the ten classes mainly affecting coal lumber and wires. Wheat rate cuts postponed to later in the year to avoid harming farmers and the wheat harvest.
Officials in Washington report agitation over the proposed transfer of Danish West Indies to the United States. The stance is opposition, yet work completed will not be abandoned entirely. The subject may pause and be revisited at a later suitable time.
Renewed reports from London indicate the pope remains in frail health. Following prior coverage of a fainting spell, observers note he takes little nourishment and is generally only half conscious.
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