18 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
1
The Panama Canal Commission favors a plan to purchase the canal for forty million dollars. The president would become owner of the property, with the sale expected to be approved today.
Fragmented report mentions Henry's reception and a tentative royal visit with the president, plus a state event at the White House. It covers probate hearings for Joseph A Sloan and a search for his wife. Also references the international skating championships with competitors from France Germany and elsewhere.
Fragmentary notice notes memorial observance by the Monument association and mentions political context involving Austria Hungary and related propagation. Dense OCR errors obscure precise actions, dates, and organizations. The readable elements imply a memorial event tied to representations of states and politics rather than a clear local action.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Canary Islands Grona Canaries January and possible property or abi b terms. Readable facts are minimal. no clear event, names, dates, or organizations emerge to form a full item.
At a New York tunnel hearing yesterday, engineers testified that signal lights are often obscured by smoke and visibility, supporting engineer Winker’s claim. An engineer reported running a train length past a red light obscured by for smoke.
In Baltimore on January 18 the appeal from the court of Inquiry findings Schley plans to send to President Roosevelt is completed but kept secret until filed. Admiral Schley heads for Washington with attorney Raynor to review, sign, and file the document with the president. In Savannah Schley hunts with General Gordon. In Philadelphia two men Sharkey and Maher are arrested on a conspiracy to breach the peace charge linked to the fight and the bout is abandoned after three rounds.
Iowa women request Mies Roosevelt christening the Kaiser's yacht to be water not wine at the ceremony. Greater New York women organize a resistance to Sunday saloon openings with a monster meeting at Carnegie Music Hall and a petition drive. They plan to appoint a women’s committee to Albany to fight liquor legislation.
Journal notes from Pendleton Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange brokers on January 18 report wheat market firm today with openings in New York at 1.44 and 1.50. Export shipments for the week listed. stocks lower. money rate at 1 percent. Prices for several commodities and railways show shifts.
In Philadelphia on January 17 actress Isabelle Everson won 15000 damages against Florence Ziegfeld, husband of Anna Held, for breach of contract. While on the stand Mise Meld drew rebukes for courtroom theatrics and an attorney for the defense accused Ming Everson of making "goo goo" eyes at the jury.
Richmond observes a general holiday with a parade by teen companies of the Seventieth Virginian Regiment and an artillery salute by the Richmond Howitzers. Other celebrations under United Confederate Veterans auspices occur in Charlotte, Savannah, Atlanta, Montgomery and other southern towns.
Washington reported President Roosevelt met with a delegation inviting him to attend a young black Christian congress planned for Atlanta next summer. The group said the gathering would mark a major event for African American religious and civic life, with southern and national Negro leaders among its supporters.
Notable swimmers from across the country gather for the annual New York Athletic Club races. Events include a hundred yard handicap, seventy-five yard novice, and a university relay with teams of men, each member swimming one hundred yards.
An important dinner planned for Marquette this evening will host all the announced senatorial candidates. Attendees expected include Senator Mason, Charles G. Dawes, former U S Treasury comptroller, former Congressman George Eli, and Congressman Albert J. Hopkins.
Indiana University and University of Illinois face off in the annual debate in Bloomington. Local students are on edge awaiting the result as the dispute centers on the resolution that early annexation of the island prevents the wicked solution of the problem of Cuba.
London reports Misa Wakeman the celebrated American girl who went insane weeks ago shows slow improvement and now believes she is the sleeping beauty of a fairy tale. Mrs McKinley franking privileges noted by Senate committee in Washington as a favorable report on the bill.
London January 18 The jury found Dr Keaiee Krause not convicted of treason and guilty of attempted misdemeanor. He was sentenced to two years imprisonment. The more serious charges of inciting to murder and high treason failed.
Dee Afolne La Jan 18 The dedication tomorrow of the Cantley Memorial Church will fill the day with services. Rev W M Weakley of Dayton Ohio will deliver the morning sermon followed by addresses in the afternoon by Governor Cummins Mayor Martenbower and Lafayette Young.
In Victoria Iowa this morning a boiler on the Rock Island fiver exploded killing engineer William Williams fireman J W Howe and two railroad workers. The conductor and baggageman suffered severe injuries as four coaches derailed and rolled down an embankment. No passengers were hurt.
William J. Bryan, famed free silver advocate, arrives in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, to deliver a public lecture tonight. He is brought by A. B. Turner, president of Blaze Normal School, and will speak in support of the institution.
In Barcelona on January 18 a boiler exploded at a spinning factory in Puente de Vilumbar. The building collapsed burying many workers. Casualties were heavy and rescuers work at the site.
Reports from Thursday's quake confirm large loss of life in Guerrero with scores of farm houses and villages destroyed across the state.
Washington Jan 18 Senate Judiciary Committee authorized Mason of Alvide to introduce measures relieving Postmaster Coyone of Chicago from responsibility in connection with the robbery of 74000 dollars worth of stamps from his office.
In St. Louis on January 8, World’s Fair officials refuse to consider postponement. Secretary Stevens stated contracts require completion of structures by October 1, 1902, keeping the exhibition on schedule and signaling firm deadlines for construction.
Washington January 18 The senate judiciary committee agreed to report favorably the nomination of Judge Baker of Indiana to be circuit judge.
Washington January 18 Kahlo of California introduced in the house the Chinese exclusion bill approved by both House and Senate.
Washington January 16. A move to form a Republican house caucus to abolish all war taxes is abandoned at Chairman Payne's request. Action deferred until Cuban hearings conclude and a final statement of conditions is obtained from the internal revenue department.
London reports Baroness De Roque, mother of Florence Maybrick, who is serving life for her husband's murder, believes her daughter will soon receive a pardon. She says semiofficial assurances point to a pardon during the coronation celebration.
The imperial yacht Hohenzollern departed Kiel this morning for the United States to attend the launching of the Kaiser’s new yacht. The voyage is expected to take 25 days.
London reports the death of Sir Bilis Ashmead Bartlett a long time noted MP and prominent English statesman occurring this morning leaving a void in political leadership and public service.
United Mine Workers delegates have arrived in Indianapolis to begin the annual convention. Credential hearings run through the day at headquarters as the wage question and other issues are considered. John Mitchell is expected to be reelected president with Wilton as secretary.
A conference with coal operators is planned to address new terms and licensing. Proposals aim to raise pay for workers and set royalty or licensing standards, with invitations extended to participants from various states and prior disagreements noted.
New York June 8 news notes the return of mime artist Lilas Blauvelt to the American concert arena. She resumes a broad European tour and will perform tomorrow evening at Carnegie Hall. The engagement includes appearances with notable artists and venues in the city and country.
Stool holders of the Cooma Valley Coal and Mining Co are meeting today to discuss boosting the capital stock from 50,000 to 100,000 dollars. The principal concern noted is wind in Alabe, with Alu Jan Findeden and others attending.
London reports Hart, the American runner, continues his marathon at the Royal Aquarium today at noon. He has entered the twenty-fifth hour of the contest, running ahead of his planned pace as observers note his sustained pace and progress.
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