17 May 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
1
Warm days signal dressmaking time with a major wash goods display. The May flowers inspire color and pattern in twill de Nord ginghams, zeyphr ginghams, Foulardine, dimity, Liama cloth, mercerized Fulards and more. Special week prices range from 1a to 65¢ per yard, highlighting value and fashion.
Advertising list includes bicycles tires handles and baskets priced low with many Sundries such as croquet sets hammocks water sets and glassware. Various agents and catalog references appear including Rainbow poles and Eastman products.
Reports for a broad audience include Rev. Kara Byington’s death in Newton Massachusetts a smallpox epidemic in Skagway crop failures causing famine in India and a Presbyterian general assembly in Philadelphia. Also noted are the Nicholeon wreck off New Caledonia a Havana stevedores strike and Dr Winfield Scott Schley near death.
Oregon notes report C and Burkhardt elected chief ranger of Forest era of America of Oregon while Vancouver bank deposits discuss a receiver. North Coast Limited nearly collided with a freight at Chehalis. Degree of Honor convention set for Rowena May 23. Ashland hosts a joint session with AOUW. saloonkeepers arrested for liquor ordinance violations. I C O F cemetery at Roseburg vandalized with missing vases. L D Gilleowater sheep camp burned near Prineville. herd moved. Union Library Association formed with Mrs Minerva Eaton president and Mrs M R Thorneon secretary. Sloan brothers resume Bull of the Woods mine, ore body found and plans for a hotel. Badger mine drift shot accidentally. injury fund raised.
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription boosting womanly health. It claims cures for disorders, brightens eyes, and strengthens wives and mothers, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Edortle of Dire Cayage County.
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In San Francisco on May 17 bulletin reports Mrs McKinley had a good night and grew stronger with nourishment taken. President McKinley and Secretary Cortelyou rested. a decision on public events will come later. By afternoon her pulse, mind, and consciousness improved, and she remained on the road to recovery as Mrs McKinley awakened for coffee and chores.
Chicago may corn contract is believed closed today after Phillips let May corn fall to rid and divest about a million bushels. Officials speculate Phillips aims to move into July corn dealings for the next phase of trading.
A disputed decision tests the reserve clause as Napolean Lajoie moves from the National to the American League. The ruling could reshape player contracts and impact baseball business, echoing into theater and other industries. An earthquake shock near Cleveland unsettled residents, causing structural damage.
Philadelphia May 17 commissioners of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church began a day of events marking the twentieth century.
A cryptic note claims renowned chess figure Von Snene was involved in a scandal in Berlin. Details are unclear and unauthenticated, with no official records confirming the allegations.
An unidentified brief notes a victory by an author or team named Gloge Russes over an unnamed foe in a grand event referenced vaguely with year and locale. The fragment provides few concrete details or context.
A fragmentary item notes a duel topic involving Peres and a party, with unnamed participants and unclear outcome. The readable portion suggests a confrontation or staged clash but lacks concrete identities or dates. Further text is needed to establish actors and setting.
A fragment notes broker items with a figure of $100000 connected to a securities context. The readable parts reference parties and a monetary amount but lack full names or dates. The item suggests a financial matter involving brokers and a paltry sum.
The New York Market reports a strong wheat day with gains in foreign and domestic markets. Bad Kansas reports and conditions in Germany and France buoyed prices. German crop outlook and Kansas territories' crop estimates weigh on sentiment while Liverpool and New York show higher quotes.
Albany May 17 troops are ordered to remain as streetcar workers strike grows. Negotiations continue for settlement while the city council seeks a halt to the walkout and removal of troops. Non union arrivals, tense patrols, and patrols around Frowident Proyn accompany reports of sporadic violence and fatalities during the confrontation.
The body of Father K S Phillips of Hasleton Pennsylvania was found in New York after a suspected foul death. Dr Kitt Stanley is under arrest and a tall blond woman linked to the priest and a drinks incident is believed involved as part of a larger coal miner intrigue.
Fragmentary text notes surrender at Faonarels Zambeles with General Mascardo commanding 21 officers and 3 men and rifles, mentioning General Mac Arthur and morning events.
Preparatory students from Fendiston Academy will perform declamations at Presbyterian Church this Friday evening. Program features include John Mumm with The Black Horse and The Rider and Pearl Porter with Flying Jim's Last on the Tar.
A Utah county ends its gopher bounty program after rapid gopher growth drains treasury and school enrollment drops. Officials cite fiscal strain and social disruption as the motive for abolishing the bounty and considering a jail project.
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