06 May 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented listing shows garden seeds, toy sets, and 3 cent soap bars alongside fishing tackle, hooks, lines, leaders, and jewelry items like rings. It mentions pottery, glassware, and Panese furniture with scattered prices and descriptions.
Reports note Fifty Russian soldiers killed near Mukden amid ongoing fighting. Other items report debate on coal tax in Britain, U S investments in Mexico, Treasury bond purchases, indemnity claims, notable deaths in Notre Dame and Nova Scotia, and various international moves including steamship orders and a Victoria population count.
The text lists diverse items from Oregon and Washington territory: mine activity at Monumental in Granite. elk capture planned for Portland park. a $7000 Catholic church planned for Spokane. bond referendum contests in South Baker City. macadam work on Alder Street in Walla Walla. J Allen of Colorado acquiring the Monumental mine. the body of Alert Thrall found near Astoria. a two year old child in Troy dying after ingesting a toxic plant. Spokane Lumber mill starting operations with daily output of 175,000 feet. a water power project at Orotino creek with plans for a sawmill and electricity. over 100 horsepower to be generated. a curb obstacle noted at a building in Whatcom. weathered shingles on the first schoolhouse roof in Washington county. the state librarian Callison compiling journals and lacking certain territorial and state volumes.
An article extols Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a reliable remedy for female weakness, ulceration, and nervous distress. It claims the medicine calms nerves, suppresses inflation, increases appetite, and promotes sleep, asserting strong success and daily use.
A note about Farmers Custom Mill operated by Fred Walters highlighting capacity of 0 barrels per day and its barter system exchanging flour for wheat. The brief describes flour, mil food, chopped food and related items, noting no band.
The May 6 report from Jacksonville notes two charred bodies found in the St Johns River after Friday’s fire. Dozens more are feared dead or missing as residents evacuate. Architects and contractors assess costs while fire insurance firms prepare large loans for rebuilding. Relief teams distribute rations and organize transportation for the displaced.
Colombian minister Silva visited the State Department today and presented an offer from Panama Canal Company President Hutin to sell the property to the United States. The price was not named but terms were to be an arrangement.
Washington May reports that engineers finished a Nicaragua survey and selected a route across the Isthmus of Panama with a lock system. Estimates place costs at 210 to 250 million dollars for sea level or lock canal, and six to seven years to finish with locks. The final report scheduled for Congress in December.
Designer Herrebolt directs the launching of the cup defender Constitution in Brintal with workmen greasing the launching wave and decking coated with cork composition Shamrock Splits Again reports. In Cowes Shamrock II sails for a trial. the race to windward eight miles sees Shamrock II finish a minute ahead, with Bitten in the challenger about thirty seconds back.
Members of the President's party attended a bull fight in Juarez on Sunday. One bull gored a chore to death. This morning the party viewed the town and Mrs. McKinley was presented with a prank gift by local ladies.
May 6 market update from I. L. Ray & Co. indicates wheat easier due to lower cables and good weather. Prices in New York and Chicago futures show July wheat around 74 1/8 to 74 1/8, with various commodities like sugar and coffee noted for mixed movements amid a generally unsettled session.
May corn slumped further in Chicago trading with prices sinking from 53 to 5. Despite large shipments by country dealers seeking profits, Philippe’s hold on the market rouses concern as traders fear greater trouble ahead.
Stocks surged in today's market led by Northern Pacific common which jumped to 138 for a 25 point rise. Analysts link the advance to rumored new Northwest agreements with Mt. Paul, Atchison, Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific also showing strength as traders speculate on the potential pact effects.
Chicago May 6. M. M. Jamison one of the heaviest stock brokerage houses in the city failed this morning. Assets and liabilities are not known.
The International Brotherhood of Trainmen opens its fifth biennial convention in Milwaukee tonight focusing on a claims dispute. Officials warn California efforts to form a separate federation tied to the American Railway Union will be opposed as an attempt to disrupt the brotherhood.
London dispatch reports four Boers killed and five wounded with eleven captured. The trader says Galen 10,000 rounds of ammunition and 120 wagons were sold or seized.
Jacksonville relief committee in New York on May 6 described ongoing fund drive for Jacksonville victims collecting money food and clothing as part of a coordinated relief effort.
A man and his wife, Maya Chelugo and Hina Hevin, died by suicide in their bedroom this evening, reportedly to avoid bringing a child into a world they deemed intolerable under current social conditions. A joint statement from the couple notes their lack of belief in procreation amid present societal pressures.
The Duke and Duchess of York arrived by royal yacht Ophir in Melbourne on May 6. A large crowd greeted them as they walked the carpeted pier with a guard of honor and military procession accompanying the royals to the governor’s residence.
In Manila on May 6 General MacArthur announced the surrender of Tinano with Aguinaldo’s proclamation signaling a public celebration. Cailles camp was burned and hundreds of Filipino prisoners freed as part of the event. Meanwhile a court sentence was handed down in Alameda County for contempt after a writ of supersedeas. A discharged soldier, Chas McCommick, was found dead in San Francisco with a neck wound.
United States circuit court notes trial of the Nanker Hue Sullivan Concentrating Company versus the Shomlane Mining Co. in a pending litigation at San Kaneiwu dated May 6. Proceedings focus on appellate considerations and procedural posture in the case record.
In San Francisco May . United States circuit court officials ruled the Pacific Northwest Packing Company of Seattle to continue under charge as a receiver.
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