03 May 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
1
Reports note strong demand for American beer in Asia while other world items include a planned Idaho university building, Buffalo exposition tickets, and global political and industrial developments such as Cuba’s presidency race, US steel listing appeal, and shipbuilding consolidations.
A Kalispell buffalo herd attracts attention while Mortimer Montpetit is reported dead and buried earlier and returns to Walla Walla. The Reardan Evangelical conference closes with all appointments set. Lewiston hosts a river and harbor committee visit to discuss coins. Oregon receives 11 703.5 axite 6 per cent of state land use proceeds. Harrie W. Croexe 46 confesses insanity at Colfax after two prior asylum stays. Alfred Mows, 82, found dead in the Columbia River. Tledin arrived from Vancouver last November. Eight thousand dollars was approved for upgrading the Astoria quarantine station. Salem Spanish-American War veterans form a preliminary organization seeking a charter. Ernest Bros of the Portland Oregonian spoke at Eugene on editors and newspapers of the 10th century. Spokane Tax Payers League backs reform pledges and Democratic candidates. Mrs. Tracy, recently married, signed her husband’s name to a $335 check and obtained $50. forgery complaint filed, she is mentally troubled.
A historical testimonial extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as curing female weakness and uterine troubles. The piece contrasts medical ineffectiveness with the medicine's claimed regularity restoration, drainage stoppage, and healing effects, citing a Mrs Stary Adam of Grunsyoreck Asive co. The ad-like passage promotes the product with patient outcomes and a request for the physician’s literature.
May corn on the Chicago Board of Trade opened frenzied with shorts scrambling to cover. The price surged to 58, up 40 cents from last night, then fell as hammering by shorts pushed the noon price lower, final at 55 1/4.
The Standard reports London that the war office is more hopeful of ending the South African war than in weeks. Food and forage arrangements for the army, set for prolonged hostilities, may be cancelled. In Cape Town on May 3 the Boers concentrate near Klerkedorp as General Babington engages the enemy.
Washington May 3 Army officers predict the prohibitory law will be revoked at the next Congress session and the sale of beer and light wines at army posts will resume. Port commanders report more court martials due to soldiers no longer being under offshore control of drinking.
A morning blaze at the Armour plant slaughter house in Chicago destroyed the building and threatened nearby property. Fire held to the fire wall spared cooling rooms, but a large stock of dressed beef valued at half a million dollars was damaged.
Tramway workers in Barcelona escalated action as night protests aimed to tear up car tracks. Police and guards dispersed the mob after shots were fired, with government weighing suspension of constitutional guarantees amid rising tensions.
A blaze from Cleveland's fibre factory engulfed Jacksonville districts on May 4. By 2 o clock about one hundred houses were destroyed with a strong wind driving flames through the residential area. Eight blocks were already in flames.
Castro orders continued organic law via a new court under the republic's constitution. The decree signals the asphalt dispute will be resolved only by Venezuelan courts. In Norfolk, Frank Gilbert, son of Angie, died last night in a tragic family incident.
Washington May 3 authoritative reports state Cardinal Martinelli will stay in the United States with the hope of probationary status and continued residence in the country under preventive measures.
Manila reports the Philippine commission has returned from a tour of the islands. It established civil government where conditions were suitable.
The market reports a weak start with wheat closing at day’s low and Chicago May corn trading over 58c. Sugar and other commodities show mixed readings while stock activity remains volatile with St Paul and Northern Pacific most active.
President McKinley rode through Houston as a parade formed for his arrival with Gov. Sayers greeting him. Eight thousand school children lined the march route and a chorus sang as flowers were strewn. A later formal banquet in Austin was planned with cabinet members joining the president.
A 7 year old twin of W B Mathews ex county commissioner was found dead near Lone Springs after going missing for five days while berry picking. She was barefoot, had eaten flowers, and likely died from starvation with a lack of food or water noted by searching neighbors.
Buffalo reports indicate Oregon’s mineral display may rival California’s elegant fruit caney. Officials note Oregon’s strong funding and keen effort, while California reportedly used Oregon pieces from a loan to the Southern Pacific for a Paria exposition. The clash sparks pride and questions on settling the matter.
At a Pendleton Benevolent Association meeting last evening members reported sawmill operators on Bear Creek dumping sawdust into the stream in violation of law. Deputy state game warden T. B. White was alerted and will enforce an end to the practice to protect fish health.
Ben Miller of Charles W. Gay is named in a district attorney matter as a power in the case, with the development noted as a key step in state proceedings.
Wild rumors spread on Wall Street amid a stock slump as reports said President McKinley had been shot, heightening fear of further market instability. Traders watched call money rise and prices falter as the nation faced uncertain headlines and speculation.
New York May 1 A Wall Street scramble pushes 800000 shares traded before noon as banks move to halt speculation and avert a crisis. St Paul Missouri Pacific and B&Os rise and fall as call money climbs toward 6 percent while authorities warn of a looming downturn in Union Pacific Rock Island and St Paul shares.
In New York May reports say the heavy bull market on the Stock Exchange has pushed brokers to the limit. A conservative estimate places those broken down at about forty, with some never recovering from the strain.
Reported agreement today among competing interests gives Edward Harriman control of the Union Pacific with Rowland Miller retiring from the board due to a dispute. The shift follows long contention and signals a major change in railroad leadership and direction.
Athens reports the death of two year old William Bell from smallpox on a Wednesday afternoon. The burial occurred at Athena cemetery. Dr Crapp examined the body and deemed the illness smallpox. Other local residents remain under care as doctors monitor the outbreak. The item also notes a baby boy breaking his left arm and a girl born to Mr and Mrs Jos Saling in Springville Iowa. A ball train trip details and a journey to Billings is mentioned.
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