25 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
1
Fire swept a frame block bounded by Seventh Park and Hoyt in Portland last night, destroying a Wake orse Transfer Co. horses and lodging house, with a total loss around $35,000 and insurance at $20,000. Several residents escaped with difficulty.
Three burglars robbed a general store in Ersline, Pennsylvania, blowing open the safe and escaping with 2500 dollars in currency and checks totaling about 20000. No injuries reported. Police hope to track suspects by the method and time of the break-in.
Denver Colo June 26 hundreds of delegates arrived for the Tenth International School convention. Hoke Smith of Georgia is to speak. Delegates from the United States Canada and Porto Rico attend. Committees met at the Town Palace to finalize reports for presentation.
Philadelphia June 25. Mrs Panckson Coppin principal of the Institute for Youth for thirty years closes the school today. She is a widely known educator and will in October join her husband Bishop L J Coppin in South Africa to assist in Bethel church development at Town.
In Minneapolis on June 26 John Lind is set as the Democratic nominee for Minnesota governor. The convention opened near noon with delegate representation. The Populists plan to entice Democrats as the ticket may be left with vacancies to be filled later.
Auspl conditions surround the big trap shoot tournament of the interstate action at the Raleigh Gun Club. Preliminary events were shot off to very high scores as champions compete for top honors. Prominent marksmen from the region are present and expected to give their best in the championships.
Congress W. G. Bentley was renominated today by the Democratic convention of the th District in Brantley to succeed himself. The action confirms Bentley’s bid for another term amid local party reinforcement.
Havana dispatch to the New Ark Herald reports veterans uniting to press for pay for their services in the revolution. Authorities aim to quell fear while handling the protest as General Masso, a presidential candidate, is set to preside but has not completed plans.
Colorado plans a monumental Mines and Metals pyramid at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis featuring one million dollars in raw gold bars as its apex. Captain George W. Thatcher notes the display’s value may surpass any prior exposition, with heavy security including a burglar proof safe and six guards for six months.
Cottage Grove saloonkeeper Al White killed himself at Goshen five miles south of Eugene. He reportedly suffered mental strain over trouble with his wife, Etta Spong, who he married in Eugene only weeks earlier.
W. F. Mills head of the Southern Pacific land department visiting Portland to bolster forest protection. The company owns about 1,100,000 acres in Oregon and aims to establish a continuous patrol, creating districts with an official for each. Ten districts last year will become twenty, with new permanent reserves proposed on the Mohawk and Siuslaw rivers, while 160 bales of Lewis county hops sold at 16 cents.
London reports show the king in a grave, fluctuating state with conflicting bulletins. Doctors warn recovery is unlikely as tubes are used to repair the bowel while princes depart by special train and intercessions sweep churches.
Spokane report says Dr H B Strathy arrived seeking his son John Strathy who died hours earlier in a fatal accident. The younger man, a prominent local figure, was due to marry Miss Fairlamb next month.
The New York wheat market opened lower and slid through the day, closing at 77 1/2 cents, down a half cent from Tuesday. Liverpool closed down 5/16 to 7 1/16. Corn held steady near yesterday’s 64 1/2. Stocks rose with St Paul at 173 1/2, U S Steel 37, Union Pacific 184. San Francisco and Portland regional wheat prices followed local variations with values around 118 1/8 to 67 1/4.
Washington June 25 The house conferees on the canal bill have agreed to recede and accept the Senate bill. This move ensures a practically unanimous vote in the house for Panama.
Washington June 256 The senate agreed today to turn the omnibus statehood bill into unfinished business with a new December 10 deadline set for action.
Grand Island Neb June 26 After a deadlock the fusion state conventions agreed on W H Thompson Democrat for governor at 11 this morning The populists tried to force Bryan s nomination as a compromise but Bryan refused Democrats showed a disposition to break away and name an independent ticket but Bryan headed them off in a speech accusing Cleveland organizers of having agents present The populists hold balance of the ticket.
Pauncefote departed Washington for England to arrange for the transfer of Lord Pauncefote's body to the ancestral Preston home. The Brooklyn cruiser is being prepared at the New York Navy Yard to convey the coffin across the ocean.
The jury found John Tharp guilty of stealing a mare from Norton A. Robinson and Harry M. Robinson. The judge ordered no sentence yet, with motion for a new trial to be sought. Tharp was jailed pending sentencing, and jurors were discharged except nine held for July 16.
June 25 Lexington Virginia VMI held commencement with Governor Montague presiding over Jackson Hope medals and Congressman DeArmond of Missouri delivering the graduation address.
Mrs F A Mack wife of a Cheney area rancher was found dead in their field this morning with her throat cut ear to ear. A razor remained in her hand and a note stated she was tired of life. Police investigate possible motive and domestic distress as cause.
Lady Pauncefote leaves Washington on June 25 accompanied by the Honorable Misses as part of a social departure. The schedule lists no further details about her destination or companions.
President Roosevelt arrived in Boston at seven this morning to attend the Harvard commencement exercises. He was greeted by Governor Crane and his staff and a sizable enthusiastic crowd. The party went to the Somerset hotel for rest after the ceremony.
A Vancouver Washington despatch reports no word from Tracey and Merrill since last Sunday night after they raided Pat McGuire’s farmhouse. The fugitives are believed to be hiding near Lewis River, with a dwindling posse remaining. Sheriff Marsh says no further pursuit unless they cross borders.
The next royal visitors to the World’s Fair in St Louis include Grand Duke Boris of Ruasala, cousin of the czar, and the crown Prince of Elam. Grand Duke Boria will arrive in San Francisco in a few weeks. The Prince of Siam is in Britain for the coronation and will travel to the United States after London.
Alice Thompson six year old great granddaughter of the late James G Blaine died after falling down an elevator shaft at the Monticello apartment in Helena Mont Her father Randolph Thompson private secretary to Governor Toole died soon after in the incident authorities reported Tuesday
Light rains spread across Washington state with moisture aiding garden soils and easing wildfire risk. Weather officials caution on scattered showers and cooler temperatures throughout the day.
A terrible cyclone struck Hancock county with Maxwell Wilkinson and Pendleton among the affected towns. Reports indicate 10 to 18 deaths and widespread destruction as houses and factories were blown away. In Cleveland and Greenfield, fatalities and injuries followed, with a funeral procession disrupted and horses killed.
At Champoeg in Marion county this morning J. F. Markley shot his partner J. D. Fain during a business quarrel, wounding him dangerously. Police were summoned and Fain received aid at the scene.
Mercur Utah a rich mining town is ablaze the main street is destroyed as fire spreads through the town in Salt Lake June 25 report says.
The Methodist Ministerial Association lists a series of lectures during the Chautauqua Assembly at Gladstone Park near Portland. Topics cover sermons archaeology Christology and church outreach with speakers including Bishop Earl Cranston Rev. T B Ford Rev John Parsons Rev F J Locke and others.
A reader voices a blunt mockery of rivals in a sharp line about differing sea views and attitudes. The comment hints at regional tensions and a sense of superiority without naming places or events.
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