21 May 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1900
Page
1
Readable bits mention Frederick Nolf and Pertunn amid garbled text about Iran and local items. Confusing fragments reference soap powder pesto gourds and Rostoon’s Cu ce Atami Oroeati di gous with unclear actions or outcomes.
U S District Court Judge Jigs W. OC Topeka Kans rules section of state law banning entry for liquor unconstitutional. Johannesburg to be defended by Koers. Central Powers consuls pledge to aid citizens as government won’t be liable for injury or Canadian property. Federation of Minors in Denver assigns bounty to Paul Corcoran’s wife and funds support for families of ten miners jailed at San Quentin. Barrel containing $40000 in gold hidden in Philadelphia home cellar found after Mrs Ellin Quinn’s death. Joseph Hays, a farmer from Missouri, dies after egg-eating bet. Odessa Russian newspaper notes U S missteps over straits and redress. Methodist Episcopal conference denounces McKinley over anti-canteen law. President’s role as commander-in-chief is questioned.
Money Stith dies at 28 from coregion. Quarantine officer to inspect vowels from San Francisco against plague crowds. Drowning of A Tarney while fording Walla Walla river. Edward Plonkett of Portland dies in Seattle at 25. Deaths include Amanda Covliran in Menineot and several regional figures. University of Oregon defeats Washington in interstate track. Local crime and accident notes include defalcation charges against M T writs, Miller admission about Walla Walla State newspaper purchase, and a rider gored by a horse during stock delivery. Mrs George Mines, pioneer, moves from New Haven to birthplace. Travel mentions and relatives listed across Portland, Philadelphia, Newark, and New Jersey.
Field reports from London describe Gen. Rundle occupying Ladybrand and relief of Maveking. Colonel Mabon's forces aid Doers with casualties and prisoners noted amid battles in Jamanda and Maleppo valley. Dispatches mention railway work, Kimberley convoys, and ongoing war strategy as May 21 updates.
San Prangigeo San Franciecn May 21 authorities deploy vigorous plague controls after a flood of inconsistent reports from port officers. Levee work, inoculation plans, and federal action loom as officials push to curb the spread amid ongoing confusion. A Northern Pacific wreck and bishop elections also appear in scattered notices across Spokane and Chicago.
The May 21 report shows cash wheat in San Francisco and Chicago markets with slight price movements. May 21 figures indicate price changes across cash and July contracts with varied bushel quotes and market notes.
A Pendleton tale recounts tailor Harry Wakely leaving town a year ago en route to Howehone. Friends say he sent no word, abandoning personal effects, while locating in western Oregon to work as a tailor. Witness W. L. Silverick in Colorado reported seeing Wakely near Arguita. Wakely planned to stay by waters, then move to Orange, Colorado to work at a shop. The piece notes unsettled health, scattered property, and involvement of Elwood Mining interests linked to a local firm with officers named.
A fragmentary report from Hlallocks details Judson of the O B H & W conducting experiments on forage grasses near Wallalong on the Columbia River. Alfalfa shows fine growth while red clover flags weaker establishment. Campbell notes upcoming hired help this fall to test arid conditions in Oregon farming communities.
A muddled report describes Sheripp Blakley's late arrival and a chaotic scene near the Hive Piel. Witnesses Mr Hinkley and Maloney, plus others, interact as a bogey and wagon halt a horse, with Blakley discovering a rib injury the next day.
Brokers report grain prices lower with corn and beans mixed. wheat dips from earlier highs. Visible supply for week ending May 14 reaches 46.209 million bushels. money rates around 1 to 2 percent. Exchange figures show slight gains and losses across stocks and markets.
On Kuyday evening Rev. W. E B Pot officiated the marriage of Mer deme Shull and Mre Liesio Bierey at the Damien A Rowser residence on Johnson and Alta streets. The couple, who will reside in Lawton with Mr. and Mrs Shull, were joined by a small group of friends and relatives.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals finds Beckham democrat has right to the governor’s chair, now held by Taylor republican. The ruling says state officer contests are settled by the political branch and dismisses the assembly’s appeal for want of jurisdiction. Justices Brewer Mcorhan and McKenna concur.
Washington May 21 reports Senator Clark of Montana advocating the Eight Hour Bill as the House suggests stalled action while Lange seeks continued appropriation for a pneumatic tally service. A cable from General MacArthur notes a Gulf engagement. enemy losses and American casualties recorded. Congress moves toward adjournment as a labor resolution and related actions proceed through committees.
A garbled May 21 dispatch reports a Silver Republican gathering in Kansas City with references to Frain, Towne, and Dryan. The text hints at arranging travel, endorsements, and possible long debate about party alignment and leadership roles.
Washington on May 21 reports Major Rathbone suspended and Bristow appointed acting head of post duties in Cuba. In St Louis similar transit confusion with watermen and conductors replaced by Tranagit firm actions. A 14 year old, Martin Aika, wounded by a bullet from a car on Towerheove line. Conductor Farley and Patrolman Drake arrested for the shooting.
A telegram arrives from London detailing a six million dollar loan for the Beattles venture. The message describes new investments and plans for expansion in early May.
A report notes the execution of Moyer by electric chair with details of the case and the sentence, referencing the timing and method of the execution.
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