05 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
1
Frantic crowd at Cleveland greets Prince Henry as a former valet Peter Kapp tries to board the special train. Secret service eject him. the prince intervenes to allow Kapp aboard briefly, averting potential danger in a crowded station.
Major Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy, who confessed to forging the bordereau, was reportedly spotted in New York City. He spent about two hours in a Broadway restaurant in animated conversation with a young man and woman, dressed poorly and looking thin. Esterhazy refused to testify in 1899 and later fled to England, where he acknowledged authorship of the bordereau and lived in obscurity.
Detroit announces a cooperative effort to unite three quarters of the nation’s stave and hoop makers. The Central Cooperage Sales Company will be formed with headquarters in Buffalo and capital of 500000 dollars. Promoters include leading manufacturers from Ohio Michigan Illinois and Canada aiming to raise prices cut freight costs curb unjust claims and halt ruinous price swings.
In Seattle Washington voters backed the Republican ticket for city offices led by Mayor Thomas J Hume. Republicans won mayor comptroller corporation counsel treasurer and eight ward council seats while Democrats narrowly missed electing Godwin. Heavy turnout noted with substantial GOP majorities across offices.
The eighth annual show under the national Sportsmen's Association opened today at Madison Square Garden and will run for two weeks. Organizers have transformed the arena into a sportsman paradise with aquatic sports, shooting contests, fly and ball casting, and other events.
Report from Hong Kong on March 5 notes rapid rebel activity in Kwang Si with unrest in Kwelin and Nankin, linked to former soldiers of Marshal Su. Rebels aim to overthrow the Manchu dynasty and establish a new Chinese dynasty while aiding oppressed Chinese. French backing is rumored.
Immigrants arrive after reduced rates. Tonight the first train brings homeseekers to Tacoma as over 1000 people reach Western Washington. Rail officials say no heavy traffic expected for six weeks while wheat lands in Eastern Washington are rapidly being bought.
Cincinnati Ohio marks its centennial with a banquet hosted by the chamber of commerce. Invited guests include Senators Hanna and Foraker, Ohio congressmen, and governors of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky as part of the city’s anniversary observances.
Pittsburg Pa March 5 The annual show of the Duquesne Kennel Club opened in Old City hall with over 1000 dogs on benches. Great Danes cockers St Bernards and fox terriers were well represented. Judging began this morning and will run through Saturday night. Awards chaired by W T Payne James M Taylor James Mortimer G Muss Arnold and A Albright Jr.
The wheat market closed a bit higher amid quiet but firm trading. Crop condition reports grew less favorable, signaling potential for higher prices soon. Liverpool rose, New York opened 824 and closed 824, Chicago opened 76% and closed 760, range 82% to 824, close 82%. Sugar 127, Steel 42% St. Paul 169, Union Pacific 99.
The Prince of Wales received a royal welcome in Bristol on March 5 as he cut the first sod of the Avonmouth dock. Crowds filled the streets, banners flew, and arches lined the route. A special train carried him from Bristol to Avonmouth, nine miles away. The docks, among England’s largest, are funded at about $10,000,000 and are expected to boost Bristol’s trade.
Glendive Mont March 6 James Donaldson and William Broadhurst prominent Eastern Montana wool growers were found guilty of stealing sheep and sentenced to eight years in the state penitentiary. The case drew wide attention due to the defendants wealth and prominence.
Chicago March 6 Martin Duffy western lightweight champion and Jack O'Brien former top challenger to Frank Barne will collide in a six round bout at the Acme club tonight. The winner earns a chance to fight Frank Fine for the championship title in a likely lively contest from the opening bell.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Long will retire May 1 with no formal announcement yet. Representative Foss of Illinois is now the leading name mentioned as his successor.
Wichita area dispatch reports Congressman Shester I. Long was renominated without opposition by the Seventh district Republicans in Hutchinson Kansas on March 6 with unanimous support and no rival candidates present.
London March 6 dispatch reports fifteen Boers captured near Steynsdorf in eastern Transvaal. Included are Field Coroner Michhel and Botha's chief telegrapher Cooper.
New York on March 6 reports a large meeting at Carnegie Music Hall tonight. Speakers include Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute, Edwin A. Alderman of Tulane University, and Robert C. Ogden of the Southern Educational Association, focusing on Hampton and Tuskegee industrial schools.
Washington March 6 It is expected that Attorney General Knox will soon initiate injunction proceedings against certain railways charged by the Interstate Commerce Commission with persistently violating the law prohibiting rate pooling cutting and rebates The aim is to obtain a judicial ruling on the matter.
Alfred Booth head of the A Booth Packing Co known as the fish and oyster trust died in Chicago this morning from hardening of the arteries. He is survived by two sons and leaves an estate valued at several millions.
A March 6 report from Bostop says the circulating rumor that Julia Ward Mowe is dead is unfounded. It states Mrs. Howe is not ill.
Washington reports Congressman Rufus Polk of Pennsylvania collapsed and died this morning at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia. The death leaves a vacancy and prompts immediate political reaction from colleagues and constituents. Polk served in Congress and was known for his work on national affairs.
A severe late winter snow storm cripples transport and business from Ohio to New York. Three feet of snow halt rail and interurban traffic in Wheeling. Cleveland reports heaviest snow of the year with suspended electric and railroad traffic and mine closures. Pittsburg and Nashville areas report widespread disruption and crop damage. Western Union wires down east and south of Portland sever communications with the East and California.
A malignant smallpox case was found yesterday in the Star or Spanish lodging house on Idaho street. Warren Johnson was discovered with pronounced a eruptions and was under the care of Dr Ah Fong the Chinese physician. The lodging house was quarantined and guards stationed around it.
Dover reports a torpedo boat destroyer was sunk in a collision during a fog in the English Channel this morning. The incident involved likely damage and prompted naval authorities to investigate the cause and casualties.
A burglary occurred at the Indiana National Bank in Montgomery early today. Thieves gained access and stole more than $4,000 before fleeing the scene. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
One hundred workmen began digging for bodies in the ruins of the Battle Creek sanitarium after a recent fire. The charred skeleton of one man has been found as crews search for victims.
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