17 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a large earthquake in Guerrero state Mexico centered near Chilpancingo with buildings damaged and casualties reported. The report notes tremors spreading through the area as delegates and officials reacted.
Washington January 17 the commerce committee backed a bill to subsidize ships by a strict party vote directing Frye to report to the senate. Also the Pacific cable question was argued before the house committee as officials urged government control amid war fears and competition with Western Union.
Washington Jan 17 Democratic caucus committee met to consider party policy resolutions. Henry of Texas offered a motion asserting caucus members follow the caucus action and that the platform cannot be set or reversed by the caucus. A subcommittee was named to study the San Blas tunnel route with General Sorreia's interest noted. Hanna supports a canal plan across the Isthmus from Mandingo to Ban Bilas, 20 miles, 60 percent shorter than the Panama route.
Tonight in Philadelphia Tom Sharkey meets Peter Maher in a six round bout seen as a major pugilistic event. Maher enjoys strong local support and Sharkey’s status heightens interest ahead of a potential rematch with Jeffries for the championship. The earlier encounter in New York ended in a police stopped draw at the Lexington Athletic Club.
Washington on January 1 the house committee on Judiciary began consideration of an antiarchy bill. A new measure, opposed by Attorney General Knox, would make fatally assaulting the president a capital offense tried in US courts. If the assault is not fatal, the court may deem it a capital offense at its discretion.
Hevapa Jao 17 Neeley described as defendant in misappropriation of postal funds. He was to testify this afternoon and expected a severe arraignment, but stated he was prepared to meet all comers.
London reports confirm the steamship magnates are moving to transfer the White Star line to the American ocean shipping combine Morgan is forming. The development, tied to transatlantic traffic, was published in Liverpool today as the transfer nears execution in the near future.
New York market reports show a steadier tone with higher intraday ranges though prices changed little. Liverpool, New York, and Chicago Wheat and Stock figures are given with opening and closing levels, while sugar steel St Paul Union Pacific and related equities are listed. Wheat prices in San Francisco and Chicago reflect modest movements on Jan 17.
Amsterdam reports a high authority says after visiting London Premier Kuyper persuaded Kruger to waive demand for immediate independence in the South African republics. Kruger agreed on the condition that the republics’ people approve the move, a vote that can be quickly secured.
Vienna dispatch reports King Alexander of Servia requesting the Greek church to arrange his divorce from Queen Draga. Four co respondents are named in the filing and the case details are outlined.
London January 17 a movement to reconcile opposing factions in liberal leadership in parliament is blocked. Rosebery rejects taking leadership in the house of lords while Campbell Bannerman would stay as leader of the commons.
New Haven Jan 17 Cornell university basketball arrives to face Yale tonight in the season opener for the Intercollegiate association also including Harvard Princeton and Cornell. All teams report strong and prospects are bright for a record season in the history of the game.
Henry Boyd, a colored man, was executed in the county jail yard in Upper Marlboro Md today for the murder of a young girl named Martha Oden. Weeks ago he professed repentance, joined the Catholic church, and appeared reconciled to his fate.
Ludington Jan 17 The Pere Marquette steamer Hoe Went ashore this morning and was spread across ten feet of water. Nine passengers and 30 pall ors were rescued. No lives believed lost. The vessel and car are total losses.
Constantinople January 17 Montenegro has demanded indemnity from the sultan for the murder of a Montenegro maid in the royal harem. Russia supports the claim.
Baltimore January 17 Mother Margaret superior of the Sisters of Charity of the United States is critically ill at Emmeteburg hospital according to reports from the order.
Washington Jan 17 The managers of the St Louis World’s Fair will urge Congress to postpone the celebration from 1909 to 1904 arguing foreign governments will not be ready to display in 1909 but will be prepared in 1904.
Aberdeen O Jan 17 A half dozen states are represented at the 5th annual convention of Old Maida of Brown County which began today and will run through the week. For nearly a century this group has held annual meetings and when a vacancy occurs the members vote to fill it keeping the organization with a full membership.
At a Fleeter Bellevue meeting on January 17 in Philadelphia preliminary steps were taken to organize the National Association of Masters of Recognised Hunt Clubs to advance fox hunting. Masters of fox hounds from every recognised club in the United States and Canada will be invited to join the new association.
Stand by the Standard Price's Cream Baking Powder is presented as the universal, high quality baking powder. It claims purity, strength, and health benefits, warns against low grade powders and unsafe additives, and promotes value with no lotteries or schemes.
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