24 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
1
A wide array of items fills the page including pension law actions in Congress, bankruptcy rulings, and property transfers involving Northern Pacific. Obituaries recount deaths from heart failure and pneumonia. Local crimes include murders near Raleigh and Lewiston, plus a fatal shooting in Grinite.
Telegrams from London report Boer forces rallying at multiple points while British columns push southward toward Mafeking. Colonel Plumer’s forces and General French’s battlegrounds are cited with anxious updates on movements near Gaberones and Kenhardt as Sir Adna Woodgate dies from wounds.
A brief reference notes a labor dispute seeking a remedy described as ne remedy for the Veafurniet fever once fed, highlighting the evolving approach to worker health concerns in the period.
Report from Vancouver dated March 24 describes the capture by natives of three crew members from the steamer General Hel, followed by brutal torture and cannibalism. Four officers from the General Hel, ashore aboard Tote New Gaines of Awetratia, were seized. one officer was wounded, others killed or captured. Government considers sending a non-o war from Rumatew to avenge the atrocity.
London reports Lond Hoberts' main army awaiting near Bloemfontein while Colonel Mlanwr retires to Crocodile Poole. A dwindling relief effort at Mafeking grows sentimental as French forces clash east of Bloemfontein and tracks of Basutoland frontier movements extend toward Kroonstad and Ladybrand.
The Committee of the Republican Bar Association reports charges against District Attorney RK Sewolawin and deputy were not proven after an investigation in Portland. A separate St Joseph incident recounts a bank or train robbery near Marburg with a gold watch, cash, and railroad bonds seized before the offender fled.
In Hackfoot on March 24 the jury in the State vs William Haun returned a not guilty verdict after an eight day trial. The charge accused Haun of killing Fred Sinclair at Victory Ilahe on Cheimtinae day by striking him on the head with a bottle.
New York March 24 Frank Erne of Botulo defended the lightweight title against Joe Gane of Baltimore before the Broadway Athletic Club in a brisk bout. Erne used steady boxing and superior defense to edge a decision, maintaining his claim to the championship.
Washington March 24 the senate adopted the conference reports on the Puerto Rican relief bill by a vote of six to six The practically a party expression No Democrat voted for the report with Stewart Silver of Nevada Wort withy Une regeatel lewtis incert.
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A vintage ad style note touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as producing absolute cures for female troubles with many years of testimonial letters from satisfied women published in the paper.
Washington March Mo The senate considered a bill to authorize a presidential commission to study China and Japan and report on their commercial and sociopolitical conditions. Party lines surfaced as Republicans pressed on Puerto Rico relief and free trade proposals. Conference report on Puerto Rican relief was agreed to and sent to the president for signature.
In New York on March 4 a devastating factory incident caused the deaths of thirty firemen and left two injured. Named victims include Wm. J. Smith Peter Bowman and Foreman John Grady. In Richmond Virginia on March 24 a lynching occurred with O Grady white men killing Saunders and Welton as Cotten had been lynched earlier by a white mob.
A brief survey notes weekly business failures with 31 in the United States and 24 in Canada, comparing current totals to last year. Acting British consul James Lyall reports an incident in Kingston involving Marel P46 and local viewership.
In Sturdy Nebraska unknown burglars blew open the water bank door early morning. The robbers left no trace of the loot and no leads were found.
Secretary Moot recounts a cabinet meeting in Washington focusing on happenings from the recent weeks in Cuba. He emphasizes Hoot’s testimony and key observations from the wartime events.
President Gompore of the Federation of Labor and other union figures appeared before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on March 24 to oppose proposed limits on injunctions in labor disturbances. Clarence Darrow argued that workers see injunctive action as a grave infringement of rights.
The text extols electric theory and wireless telegraphy as improving life and health. It asserts stomach weakness causes indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, biliousness, and malaria, and claims Hortetter's Stomach Hitters can cure these by regular use, especially when seasons are variable, to keep bowels active.
Sensational testimony in Frankfort Ky on March 4 details a plot to kill Governor Goebel. Witness P Wharton Golden testifies that Caleb Powers pursued action to secure militia support and influence in the legislature, outlining plans to purge opposition and shape outcomes.
War department plans a Philippine governance program with a Manila arrival target around May 10. The effort aims to establish improved territorial administration, though work may be delayed.
A Tacoma jury found the defendant guilty of murdering his wife. The verdict was delivered in the morning court session, after arguments centered on motive and sequence of events surrounding the February incident.
An advertisement promises a free 80 page book titled Three Classes of Men mailed to any address on request. It touts Drt. Band en Electric Heilis cures for nerve, back, lung, kidney, liver and stomach disorders and sleeplessness. It warns against obsolete belt patterns from competitors and directs readers to offices at 169 Fourth St Portland Oregon.
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