18 May 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
A fragment describes discounted tobacco and cosmetics items including Line of Box Stationery Tabiets perfumes and Woodhorn facial products offered at low prices. It mentions sales tactics, price comparisons, and an emphasis on value for customers.
Five tons of champagne shipped from France reach Vancouver B C and will be sent to Cape Nome. Dewey, returning to Washington, says southern reception encouraged his bid for the Democratic nomination. Manila advices report Bibid prison inquiry into prisoner exchanges and bribes. Buckner and Palmer campaign at Janieville claim party switch and Republican support. Transport Thomas arrives Yokohama from Manila. officers doubt Philippine situation. Marconi wireless links Hawaiian group to Honolulu and plan to connect with regular mail system over long distances.
The report cites Baker county registering 8800 voters and Marion county 6800 with declines in poll numbers. It mentions a councilor’s death in Salem, questionable figures about a local nurse accused of swindling, and a death of Mrs. Soploninia Rowland in Carlton Oregon. It references an Indian war veteran bill and a dispatch from Isler about Jaco BR Prenety’s death from dysentery while returning from Motolala.
London reports Mafeking relieved after a brave defense by Colonel Baden-Powell. Buller enters Dannahuser as war nears end. Lord Roberts at Kroondaal advances. Dispatches claim refugees confirm relief, with British forces sustaining no casualties. Newswire crowds await official confirmation amid wartime tension.
Washington May 18 Wharton Barker and fellow populists urge President McKinley to pay respect to their ticket. Barker says the nomination could yield a victory and projects large voter totals, while claiming Bryan’s defeat would shrink his own support. Norfolk and St Louis reports note train robbery thwarted at Longview Texas and a murder trial ongoing in Walla Walla.
Report from St. Louis May 15 notes transit authorities face delays as rails and signals fail at key intersections. An employee of the Pranere Company, John Piel, was fatally wounded near Fueled and Crdavon-tealay. Patribieni Mwetete was shot in the head while a bystander observed the scene. Authorities investigate possible causes and respond with safety measures.
Washington notes claim Boer emissaries may have violated protocol by publicly announcing aims before formal reception. Observers say the move could be improper and provoke diplomatic tensions.
In semlor Denver on May 15 the Weeters Federation of Miners amended its constitution. Delegates from each union will have expenses paid to future conventions. The executive board may sanction strikes by a majority vote rather than two thirds.
Tacoma May 18 reports the State Grain Commissioner Reed notes Washington state will see the heaviest fall and spring wheat stand this season following a Chicago market surge. July wheat prices advance as markets react to grain supply expectations.
A garbled item notes a killing of a Black man by a man named Wallace in May, with names Tintie May 16 and Newton involved, a house entry thwarted and a guard wounded. Another item reports two Yosemite stagecoach robberies at Brinkton California May 18, with an unknown quantity secured from a paramonyrons source.
Court approves final report for the will of Henry Miller. Mira May Miller, widow, is named executrix with pension and property provisions as directed by the will. Officials and county clerks are preparing ballots and replatting voters as part of ongoing local proceedings.
North of the city Rider Brothers brought in fourteen head of the finest cattle fattened on wheat. They averaged six pounds to the head and were bought by Brown and West of Seattle for their Klondike trade. The plan is to ship them to Alaska Territory and use them for pack work before final delivery.
In Washington May 18 the Senate committee considers the Clark resolution amid accusations of collusion and fraud in reappointment. The case, with Governor Smith cited, could move to Privileges and Elections for fuller inquiry and a final statement. The matter is postponed to Monday after party negotiations.
Havana May 18 authorities arrested principal Charer agate the Havana footmaster KV Thompton with W M Keever dignity auditor of the island and Edward Mowy and Jorge Miarecare clecks in the stamp department. They are accused of conspiring with Corydon Rich to alter books and hide transactions to shield FW Neoly, the financial agent of post. Reeves confesses receiving funds for services, while a detective reports counterfeiting operations connected to the Colunetlianters.
Philip Norland admitted planning and carrying out a deadly shooting aboard the steamer Prine Carl Wedoowtay at night. He killed eevee men and one woman and wounded five others, with authorities confirming the confession.
Report from I L Ray Co Chicago Hoard of Trade and NYSE brokers notes a firmer wheat tone with July futures opening lower yet advancing. Market activity hints at stronger demand as buyers step in and prices edge up on ideas of hotter weather.
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