20 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1900
Page
1
Obituary notes Andrew Balter a leading American entomologist and longtime Chicago resident who died on Sunday. The item also mentions various 1920s items including Kansas expo plans, church and military notes, and a domestic crime in Montana.
A series of brief items describes deaths, arrests, and local business events. Mrs Walden, 20, died of consumption at Fossil leaving a will and two daughters. Alvin Kelser faces embezzlement charges in Colfax. H G Maxon died in Salem after starting a box factory. his body to be shipped to Elkhart Indiana. Governor Geerlux receives 27500 85 from the War Department for Oregon clothing volunteers. An unknown man shot dead on a Seattle street. death likely suicide. W Fieh of Elmira NY and Professor S F Marge lease 1200 acres on Yakima reservation at Simco Station to start a large stock farm feeding cattle sheep and horses for spring market.
Washington March 20 Hull reports from the committee on military affairs the Sulzer revolution plan to fortify the northern U S frontier with Britain. The committee favors tabling the proposal and notes information remains confidential though Britain is not fortifying on U S rights. Sulzer accuses the administration of pro British policy and seeks Downing Street consent. Scott keeps his seat as West Virginia claims Senate entry. Puerto Rican tariff debate continues. Pacific Cable bill advances with naval power to deploy cables and support present or future use, enabling Honolity and Navy vessels as needed.
Platform adopted in Lincoln reaffirms Chicago plank, opposes a standing army, denounces tariff policy, and backs popular vote for a national dictator choice. Bevan praised by both factions though his personal influence is highlighted. Debates over commissions and state monopoly controls feature in the text.
Washington reports two national issues advanced in the Senate. A war claims measure authorizes a commission to adjudicate and settle United States Spain war losses with a 25 million appropriation plus 0,000 annually for its operation. Davie defended broad claim types tied to property damage in Cuba and elsewhere. The bill also empowers Alaska and U S timber sale provisions, while another measure covers timber and mineral land use for domestic needs.
The appropriation bill for sea coast defenses was reported today by the appropriations committee. It allocates funds to continue planning and erecting defenses begun last year, with total projected costs around 112 million dollars and about 47 million already provided.
A daring theft from the Northern Mail Road Company in Paris saw 400 000 francs carried from the station to the bank in a cart. Two men distracted the clerk and coachman while a third seized the money and escaped. The crime was not detected until too late to find the culprits.
Muratay denies publishing a statement claiming he renounced a claim tied to President McKinley and the chair of international law at an American university in Washington and Philadelphia as of March.
A brief report notes a drowning near the Danube involving Bodapent as a boat attempted to repel from the crossing. Local authorities are investigating the March incident and identifying witnesses.
Sir Edmund Veitch Fane former minister to the court at Copenhagen has died in London at his home. He served in the British diplomatic service and was noted for his elder statesman role and service abroad. His passing marks the end of a long career in foreign affairs.
A batch of dispatches from Frankfort and other cities details alleged involvement around the Goebel murder case. Reports describe investigators pursuing suspects tied to Goebel’s assassination amid Republican links, with mentions of Goebel family connections and a plan to arrest a key figure once funds reached a target in Eastern Kentucky. Additional items note Germany’s humanitarian move, Pacific Northwest travel checks, a large fire loss at Port Kiehwound, and Oregon tariff stance by Senator Simon.
A total wreck and ban on freighting claims the British ship is destroyed near Half Moon Bay. The alert notes a general disruption with sparse readable details and no further official confirmation.
Herman E.F. Taubenck, known as former chairman of the National Committee of the Peoples By, died here yesterday after arriving recently for health reasons.
London reports no news on Maprings relief as Boers retreat north and bridges blown. Sir Alfred Milner proclaims imperial government stance in the Transvaal and Orange Free State while Delarey confirms burgher actions.
Fragmentary text depicts a disputed leadership scene with anti foreign policy sentiment and shifting power. Mentions include a dowager engine figure, a governor, and regional appointments amid unclear chronology and names.
In Sioux Valle eight defendants appeared in federal court on March 20 with editor Mroble of Maotihus penieesias led to the hearing. The Tone Detements are unclear but one defendant refused to pay a fee and a nine year old resident of Chavyen named Sitrable, wife of Wallace Sitrable, is connected to the matter amid unsettled details from Meda Welcome and Morthand.
Dr Sanden operates a medical belt service at 169 Fourth Avenue in Portland Oregon. The notice lists contact details and service or product offerings related to belt fitting and orthopedic support in the local area.
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