23 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
1
The Interstate Commerce Commission seeks expanded powers and new authority to regulate practices not covered by existing rules. The report to Congress notes deliberate misconduct by traffic officials including destruction of vouchers and improper bookkeeping as evidence of systemic rebates and abuses in railway commerce.
York reports a large turnout of distinguished army and diplomatic corps representatives at the Old Guard ball tonight at the Puritan Opera House. The grand band parade is set for mid evening with every guest in uniform to participate, featuring many prominent social and material life figures and a slate of well known records.
January 22 report on the Indiana Editorial Association annual meeting with an ad representative in attendance. Business dominated the day and focus centered on the convention banquet at Denison Pershing of Tipton. Topics include ex-Governor Mount Harrison and President Hur Party and The es Wife.
The Pure Pa reports that a Youngstown mill now operates on steel billets and tin bar, expanding production to a capacity of 10000 tons per year. The wage change is set to mirror Carnegie wages for workers, with revised shift schedules and productivity targets.
Report notes Washington shingle mills have been idle from January to April with prices holding, yet mills can still operate at a profit. The edition highlights the prolonged downturn and limited activity affecting production.
A 26 man yeomanry unit was attacked by tem at Linriquesprult today and forced to surrender. The enemy killed one and wounded four. Casualties for the yeomanry included one killed and several wounded.
Fragmentary OCR note reports death of an individual named Den Jamie. Limited legible details include no date location or context. manuscript text lacks confirmable facts beyond the apparent obituary reference.
Lloyds newspaper reports Ambassador Choate’s welcome in London after two months in America. It praises his role in Anglo American relations and credits his mediation of Nicaragua canal negotiations with easing tensions between Washington and St James.
Des Moines hosts the Iowa Congress of Mothers first state convention as members convene to press for labor restrictions compulsory education juvenile court protections kidnapping penalties for negligent parents and guardians and humane child laws during this weeklong session.
London reports a Wellington decision to send all future steel bridge orders to American firms. The move follows Manawatu Railway bid results where American quotes were about a quarter of English firms.
Fayetteville Arkansas January 23 The Arkansas State Horticultural Society opened its annual meeting with members from across the state in attendance. The welcome address was delivered by Hon R W Buchannan and the president John P Logan gave the annual address. Afternoon sessions focused on profitable production and marketing of apples in Arkansas as the convention continues through the week.
Buffalo on January 25 reports a planned conference at the Genesee Hotel after a major bowling tournament. Bowling alley owners and managers have discussed forming a national association for some time and now announce readiness to found it. The group says the new body would benefit alley keepers in many ways.
Washington January hearings open on statehood bills for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma. Governors and territorial delegations present to press for admission as states and join the sisterhood of states.
Figures released this week show the prosecution and conviction of Dis De Bar and her alleged husband cost upwards of eleven thousand dollars. The report notes it as the largest sum spent on any trial since the fi we Tabane a.
London report says Lord Stavendal forgot a wedding present in a taxi on the way to his fiancee. The cabman returned the item to police with details. Under police rules, the finder is entitled to 10 percent of the item’s value, estimated at 002 pounds.
A wealthy man named A Dean Cooper was beaten to death early today at a fashionable Turkle bath establishment. The assailant, William Strathers, a colored attendant, was arrested. Diamonds worth $2500 and a bloodstained hammer were found hidden in the cellar.
New York dispatch details a planned revolution against Colon Panama. General Herrers heads the liberal junta. Paraiso waits for reinforcements before an assault, while Colon remains defended. A successful capture would halt government reinforcements to Panama and give the revolutionaries control of the region.
Vienna reports the Archduchess Elizabeth wedding ceremony completed this morning. Her grandfather’s gifts include a palace valued at £60,000, a substantial multiy, plate, jewelry, and a solid gold dinner service totaling about £1 million pounds plus £2000 in investments.
Washington Jan 23 Mason of Wilnius today introduced a resolution in the Senate to express thanks to Schley and provide for a sword of honor. The measure was referred to the naval affairs committee amid Mason's protest, and observers believe the move will kill the bill.
Jan 28 report from Pendleton and major exchanges shows wheat easing with corn, then firming. Liverpool close at 82 to 82 2. New York open 81 and close 81 4. Chicago open 70 4 to 74 and close 77 4. Stocks and money near 4 per cent, sugar 12 5M, Btuel 42, St Paul 163, Union Pacific 101 1/2. Wheat in Chicago and San Francisco notes follow regional prices.
In Stoines, Louisiana, January 23, the Iowa State Veterinary Association convenes at the Baroy Hotel with score or more prominent members attending. The group discusses proposed legislation to bar unlicensed and incompetent veterinarians from practicing in Iowa and urges passage this session.
Washington January 24 the president submitted the following California post office nominations to the senate today B E Ide Arroyo Grande Marcus tuanace Aetna Mille
San Francisco reports at noon rain from Eureka to Port Harford with showers reaching San Jose and Sacramento. Weather officials predict further storms across the state, indicating broad storm activity and widespread rain.
Secretary Long directed the gunboat Marietta to Colon to protect American lives and property. The vessel is currently at Culebra, inland of Porto Rico, awaiting further orders.
Berlin reports crown jeweler ordered by Prince Henry to prepare jeweled items including a diamond scarf pin and cuff links for distinguished contacts in the United States Miss Roosevelt may receive a jeweled bracelet and the president a hunting itinerary. Washington notes the tour plan schedules a first stop in Cincinnati March 1 with visits to Chattanooga Cuickamaqua St Louis and Chicago.
The most notable poultry show in this region opens in Charleston on January 23 under the American Poultry Association. The exhibition features a wide range of prize winning chickens turkeys geese ducks pigeons rabbits and other poultry and pets.
Helena Jan 2 Montana reports a year of extraordinary mining activity with many new properties started and expanded operations. At least twenty new properties begun in the past year, including copper, gold, silver, and lead ventures, plus reopening of abandoned mines due to cyanide and improved concentration methods.
In Portland on January 23 a twenty round contest is set for the Pastime Club. Mysterious Billy Smith and Nei of San Francisco have completed preparation and are ready. Both fighters have strong Pacific coast followings and expect keen interest in the match.
Harrisburg Pa Jan 21 Jack Horr of the city and Joe Hanrahan of Jancaster have completed training and are ready for a six round catchweights bout tonight. John Wangmaker of Philadelphia and Mr Peavey of Chicago are noted in the text for other boxing matters with life insurance details.
Washington January 24 Ex Secretary of State Foster urged rejection of the Chinese exclusion bill before the Senate immigration committee. Senator Miltenelli of the Pacific Coast attacked Foster as violating the treaty with China while Foster argued Congress cannot extend Chinese labor limits beyond 1004 without treaty violation.
Indianapolis January 29. The United Mine Workers convention adopted the Investigating Committee report without debate. Charges against President Mitchell and Secretary Wilken were reported. the convention reaffirmed old officers and victory for their leadership.
Clark of Missouri introduces a joint resolution in the House urging Congress to declare strong sympathy with the South African Republic and Orange Free State, lamenting reports of Christian suffering and hoping for favorable consideration by the House and Senate.
Washington January 23. President Hogwsevelt signed a bill restoring the franking privilege to Mr McKinley. The action formalizes mail conveniences for the former president in official correspondence.
A girt in Vindoenmen collapses after a high kick misstep. She fell backward, struck her spine on a chain, and is dying from the resulting injuries.
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