Frederick Nolf Surprise in Store on Proposition
The notice hints at a forthcoming surprise involving Frederick Nolf related to a regional proposition. Further details are expected in next week’s update.
09 May 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
1
The notice hints at a forthcoming surprise involving Frederick Nolf related to a regional proposition. Further details are expected in next week’s update.
A broad news column notes golf exports from New York totaling four million dollars this week. It also mentions political moves in Congress, estate values, lead prices, Nippon Yusen Kaisha's president visiting the U S, a shah’s Circassian wife in Europe, and various legal cases including Francis J. Wooks facing indictments.
Reports from London May describe a panicky retreat by Boers around Zand river with Free Staters and Transvaalers clashing. Bridges over Vet and Vaal rivers face repairs delaying movement as British forces advance toward Kroonstad amid scarce food in Mafeking and shifting governance in the Orange Free State.
The Illinois Republican State Convention passed platform resolutions endorsing McKinley and his administration, backing currency and monetary policies, and rejecting socialist threats. Fifer praised McKinley in a prominent speech. Administrations of McKinley and Tanner received endorsement, with delegates instructed to vote for McKinley for president. No sympathy for Boers expressed by Kehoe. Northern Illinois delegates named for the national convention and Yates for governor.
The Washington bulk coal shipment to California topped 500000 tons in the past year. A. 18 year old Mathiuen Hoschit died from clothing catching fire in Spokane. W B Kurts of Idaho sold several carloads of logs in Portland at four cents a pound. Idaho Midland road work began at Moose City and may extend to Butte Montana. George Beckingham, an Oregon traveler, died in San Francisco leaving a wife and four children. Portland’s Manisipal Judge Frank D Pacman married Miss Theresa D Hengton. Cottage Grove considers forming a Nations Guard unit. home numbers secured. Linnteny Horse cannery buys 0000 Indian ponies in Gilliam county for Portland cannery. Ex Governor John Whitaker of Kuvene celebrated a milestone birthday despite paralysis. In Grants Pass city election H C Kinney elected mayor over W T Coburn with 266 of 452 votes.
A blend described as suited for parties offers a non bitter, cheerful beverage that leaves ladies asking for more after tasting.
In a hard fought bout, Sharkey overwhelms Choyneki with relentless pressure. Sharkey seals victory with a powerful right to the jaw in the second round, prompting a referee stoppage as Choneyki collapses against the ropes.
May in a distant city sees delegates elected for the national convention amid a large turnout with temporary chair Jodie Wook and permanent chair George M. Pameron presiding. Resolutions back administration of President McKinley. In a separate notice a ship Sierra Nevada wreck off the coast with five saved and 28 missing including the captain. In Constantinople orders are signed for foreign ships to renew Turkey’s antiquated fleet.
The Populist party opened its national convention in Sioux Falls with nearly 700 delegates present from most states except Arizona New Mexico North Dakota South Carolina Vermont. Former Congressman Howard of Alabama named temporary chairman and delivered an eloquent address as Governor Diehl of South Dakota welcomed the gathering. Delegates began discussing a presidential nomination as several states signaled opposition to any candidate from the floor.
The Maryland Republican state convention in Baltimore elected at large delegates to the Philadelphia convention. Named were Senator MecCormas, Congressman S. J. Mudd, Mayor W. T. Maleter, and ex Comptroller PL Goldwhough. They pledged support for McKinley for president.
May date note lists I. J. Minton Hartford C. K. Brooks Atecnia Kawin Millner Mintonfield and Porkine as delegates elected to attend the national conventions. We highlight local party figures in Hartford as part of the state gathering.
Mount Vesuvius has shown three days of continuous eruptions with crater explosions casting lava and rock to great heights. Observers in Rome report ongoing activity and heightened volcanic intensity.
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