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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
2
The article discusses rumors that ex Senator Pettigrew might head the Great Northern railway, with warnings about wealth influence on policy. It cites the Dallas Chronicle and cites reactions from The Eugene Guard and The Oregonian on political integrity and censorship.
The Chicago American reports Colonel T Baron famed for Confederate role and later financial flamboyance. He spread fortune on risky schemes, suffered a decline, and died bedridden from a fatal disease after years of great wealth and reckless investing. The narrative notes a final collapse after a tragic railroad incident and mental turmoil.
An advertising notice touts Nerve Waste by Dr. Danger of San Francisco, now in sixth thousand, praised for clear guidance and sincerity. It claims endorsement by religious and secular leaders, priced one dollar with mail order pamphlet and sample titles, from The Pacific Publishing Co.
The Chicago American recounts Colonel Baron’s obsession with destroying money. He burned and scattered bills, ignored silver, and refused to carry small notes. His family sought guardianship amid legal petitions, while he remained lucid enough to defend his actions as thrift in later years. His son Tom G Baron recalls the vast losses, including millions burned, with hundreds of dollars once vanishing in moments.
A Pendleton saddlery claims to be the only shop with no rent, the largest stock in the East, one fixed price, fresh goods, and up to date styles. It promises reliable service, fair refunds, and prompt attention with a focus on low prices and new work.
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