07 May 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented ad describes garden seeds, toilet soap, oils, toys and games, fishing tackle, rope, frames, music items, office supplies, glassware, curtains, perfumes, irons, combs, furniture and baseball gear. The text lists prices and assorted goods for sale in a general catalog style.
Reports show arrests in Ruasia for revolutionary acts and guerilla bands in Columbia. Lipton bets Shamrock II will win the American Cup. China opens Manchuria to powers on equal terms. McKinley hints aid to Jacksonville sufferers as relief trains arrive. Mrs. McKinley activates launch of the battleship Ohio. Chicago endures a fatal high rise fire with several killed. US Army in the Philippines may shrink to 40 000. Gypsies kill 15 in Hungary. wells poisoned. Immigrants flood New York with smallpox risks. Minnesota passes a law turning wife desertion into a penitentiary offense. Ramsey county seeks return of 30 husbands.
President McKinley visited the Congress mine near Phoenix Arizona where the operation yields about two million dollars in gold yearly. A gold brick valued at twenty eight thousand dollars was produced for his benefit as he toured the mine and viewed the flag flying fifteen hundred feet underground. The special train returned to Phoenix after the visit.
New York May 7 authoritative statement says the proposed combination of all U S locomotive manufacturers, Baldwin excepted, is confirmed. The consolidation will concentrate work at major plants, with smaller factories dismantled and equipment moved to central locations.
The president and party begin a two week California tour starting with Redlands and Los Angeles stops. They will visit Monterey Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Santa Cruz San Jose and Stanford University before reaching San Francisco for rest. The journey includes a floral parade and formal receptions along the coast.
The late E. B. McElroy’s son was buried at Corvallin. Reports from Oregon and Washington note bonds, legal cases, and civic moves. Key items include Centralia selling school bonds, Portland’s drydock plans, a 43 mile railway build, and disputes over warrants, law changes, and local leaders.
An advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach trouble and digestion related ailments. It claims to strengthen the stomach and the body, asserts no alcohol or narcotics are used, and warns against substitutes for the Discovery.
Farmers Custom Mill Feod and chopped food items are consistently stocked to meet local household needs. The mill emphasizes ready availability of staple products for community use.
May 7 report from Birmingham notes deteriorating ties between Russia and Germany due to perceived slights to Field Marshal War. Close correspondence continues as German officials object to many issues while Kugesan officers in China are under review. An army review at St. Petersburg involved eighty thousand troops across all services.
Albany New York May 7 500 streetcar workers strike halting all lines over demands for unionization and a twenty cent hourly wage. English Coal Miners Meet London May 7 national council drafts plan for possible general strike due to export tax with conference adjourned tonight without action.
The state board of prison wardens unanimously recommended the Younger brothers be paroled. Approval from the state pardon board is required, and a two member majority is doubtful. The Youngers have served 26 years at Bullwater penitentiary for the Northfield raid and are cited as reformed Christians supported by many prominent citizens.
May 7 Leeds Daily News reports J. P. Morgan now controls two additional major steamship companies after purchases completed today.
The New York market report shows stronger wheat with Liverpool up and New York up 6 to 8 cents at close. Export demand remains heavy amid reports of insect damage in Kansas and Nebraska. Sugar, tobacco, steel quotes mixed as NY and Chicago notes appear in the day’s trading wrap.
The New York stock market opened bullish with Union Pacific leading gains as most issues rose. By noon volatility and nervousness increased with Canadian and Northern Pacific among the strong performers. Northern Pacific jumped to 114 on heavy buying amid denial of a takeover rumor.
Washington reports from an authoritative source that Secretary Hay, during a London visit, held conferences with Lord Pauncefote on terms for a new canal treaty. An unofficial written memorandum was submitted. discussions are not official negotiations and details remain undisclosed.
San Francisco May 6 The Pont way broker Leigh Hunt a millionaire mining owner formed a syndicate of American and European capital to operate the oconcempelon varied in Hout by the Korean government The American cone Caen Od is said to have a capital of 16 000 000 formed in New York with partners including London and New York financiers such as Wernher Koit Co Paris Exploration Co Edward Sweet Co Mille J B Haggin Hoard estate and Smith Perkins The company elected H OC Porkine as president.
A snarled report from Sunrise City Alaska details a snowslide near Balth's camp on Lynx Creek 22 miles above Saprive killing ten miners including Lees Graham San Joe Calf Fred Shackleford Rhode Island tick Lane Freeno Henry Willoughby Hogan Koowa Old Man Hogan San Francia.
Paris May 7 The late Connat Stoquien de Pierrecourt with Normandy lineage proposed to Rouen a yearly 100000 France marriage gift to a couple of giants to regenerate the human species. The city would receive 10000000 francs for the project and candidates would be medically examined to select the healthiest couple.
A levee was held at the governor's house in Melbourne this morning. Attendees included Adpairal Wey and other American navy personnel who received the event.
Washington May 7 A Lemion dispatch quotes Perry Heath claiming no Republican could win the presidential nomination this early for Mark Hanna and that McKinley may not seek a third term Heath, a Boston official, is a political protege of Hanna prompting questions about a Hanna plan Heath declined to discuss the interview Senator Hanna avoided comment sparking mixed reactions at the capital
May 7 Jacksonville relief efforts report ongoing food clothing and money supplies for victims. Martial law remains in effect as authorities urge all able to leave the city and city rebuilding plans take shape.
A large steamer, likely the Tantallon Castle, is ashore at Tibbon imdand near Cape Town with troops and passengers aboard.
A major blaze swept Dawson on May 7 destroying the Vairohilde hotel and surrounding properties. Fire crews battled the flames for hours, with initial estimates placing the loss at about 75,000 dollars. Local officials opened investigations into the fire’s cause.
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