11 May 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
1
Frederick Nolf stationer at Harelep unveils a sale of various goods with low prices and steady stock. The notice hints at upcoming items including books and wool, urging readers to watch for further details at Jad Building on Court Street.
Widespread famine in India persists as cropress area spans 850000 acres with a population near 60000000. Jamaica's military reports dispatch orders sending West Indian regiment officers to Cape Coast Castle for Ashantee expedition.
Dairy butter is selling in Spokane at 0 cents. Portland and Multnomah County total registrations reach 16 243 through Wednesday. Several Hine dogs poisoned in Albany. Albany Ito & Gon Club offers 0 reward for convicting the poisoner, John Kern aged 0, died at his Stayton home of heart failure. Edward Blewett of Oregon Horse & Land Co reports 4 000 head of horses bought by capitalists for sale to British interests in South Africa. Robert Coombe drowns in Gironde River near La Grande after being swept under timber. O K N traffic manager Bur Campbell tests a 400 wire drive along Columbia Southern line to Joho Day country. miners refuse to talk for publication. Teonisno stone quarry in Washington uncovers urn-shaped relic embedded in rock. Yakima woolgrowers set May 16 and June 1 sale days at North Yakima. over 1 000 pounds of wool stored for sale and sharing better by cooperation.
In Sioux Falls on May 11 Senator Butler was re-elected chairman of the national populist committee amid the party’s discussions of presidential prospects. Reports from Chicago and Washington note related political movements and brief appearances by Roosevelt in the capital.
The national populist convention at Sioux Falls concluded with acclamations nominating William Jennings Bryan for president and Charles A Towne of Minnesota for vice president after a lengthy roll of alternately withdrawn candidates. A riot erupted during the balloting as the South Dakota delegation clashed with critics, with shouting and accusations filling the hall before order was restored.
The Herald reports from New York on May 11 that Senator Ocean says the Republican convention will choose the vice presidential candidate openly. He notes no single man has been decided as the preference and mentions Governor Roosevelt has not intervened in the choice.
Washington May 11 Senator Clark of Montana denied rumors he planned to resign from the senate which he still holds as charges against him are resolved. The report from Crawford North Carolina is unsealed and denied by Clark. The same day the House narrowly saved Pearson of North Carolina in a contested seat ruling.
Rioting and disruptions persist as streetcars run slowly under police guard. A fatal injury occurs when a brick strikes a woman carrying a child near a paving cafe. Coroner holds Dan Donovan for murder tied to the riot on the suburban line.
New York May unknown. Jeffrion and Corbett prepare for a twenty five round heavyweight bout at Seaside Sporting Club tonight. Both claim lawful condition and mutual respect as they enter the contest to crown the world champion after Jeffries. Estimated attendance ranges up to 10 000 spectators with prize money around 45 000. The winner earns 75 percent of receipts while the loser takes 25 percent. Betting interest appears subdued.
In Manila on May 11 reports describe Col. Hird leading units against insurgents near Masbot and Marindagne. Forces bombarded Halawe then advanced to seize the town, killing one scout and driving defenders from several outlying camps as they claimed to have unified control of the surrounding area.
fragmented list shows a Portland May 1 notice listing officers for regiments in Willamette Valley and separate battalion in Eastern district. It mentions Colonel Edward Everett and other ranks, plus a note on changes at the American Steel & Wire Company and wheat market figures in Chicago and Omaha for May.
War in Indian Territory shifts focus as Chickasaw women face high marriage license prices. Report claims white men routed. many abducted or fled as licensing disparity fuels a booming, illegal market. Observed 170 weddings in one month amid 500 unmarried girls over eighteen.
A woman faced light taunts after reading Lowbowl’s writings and was accused of mock hostility toward a man. She retorted with wit about throwing bouquets at her husband, joking that if she seeks the right to do so she would question whom to direct them at.
Reports from Lowen May 11 describe Sir Robert’s cavalry within 22 miles of Kroonstad while the Boer forces, estimated at 10,000, occupy a line 20 miles north to southeast of Thabanebu. Free Staters consolidate near Koranuaberg as Steyn rallies reinforcements and outsiders flood into Delagoa Bay.
In Albany Oregon May day a Gorvallia and Kartorn railroad brakeman fell between two freight cars during a switching move near a lighted crossing in the evening. He was struck by a moving car and fatally injured.
The Quite awaited Bombay with 800,000 waaters of comm for the famine relief. The ship was loaded in New York and prepared to sail to India amid ongoing humanitarian efforts.
A garbled notice references the Crevoeat Agency in the East Oregon law building and a wall about a balance payment plan. Details are unclear but indicate a monthly payment issue and a possible public inquiry.
A blend designed for parties promises a cheerful drink without bitterness. It aims to please guests and leave a favorable memory, with a focus on a tasteful, inviting presentation for ladies and other attendees alike.
A reader describes their Afternoon Tea as versatile and suitable for any time of day. They note it makes a good hot tea and a fine iced tea, calling it our Afternoon Tea.
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