26 Oct 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
1
A new Agricultural Implement Trust announces that post January 1, 1901 all farm machinery must be bought at trust prices. Factories and patents are claimed, with many shut down, driving thousands of traveling agents from work by March. Major firms pool their products, forcing farmers to purchase plows harrows rollers and other tools through the trust with no remedy.
O M Cotterman of San Francisco has been chosen as director general of path in the Philippines in a move described as major. Emma Goldman the noted anarchist is expected back to New York by mid next month amid ongoing New York anarchist activity. Meanwhile the Pennsylvania Railroad reports large sewer construction projects and extensive galvanized wiring progress. E N Harriman and associates gain control of Pacific Mail with William K Vanderbilt tied to the deal. Sequels predicted to have far reaching consequences.
Spokane Sheriff aids Malheur county search for W W Wiledu amid short accounts. Clyde Vaughn arraigned before Justice Johnson for alleged murder attempt on Mix Jones, claiming insanity. Bonds set. father waives examination. Counterfeiter hunt expands in Wallowa region with losses to merchants. Antelope reports larger sums passed. Baker City figures head to Portland to face federal grand jury over accusations tied to Mallint, Leeton Balliet and Kinmet Callahan pursue press issues. Fraud charges involving Preity on Mars, Marx and other headlines emerge from Portland News sources.
Fragmentary text presents an advertisement style claim about scrofula a blood poisoning disease with symptoms on the neck face and throat. It touts a cure by building up blood and reviving the body claiming medical authority and a doctor endorsement.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers states after survey that victory is near and urges miners to stay off the job unless the last holdout companies raise wages by 10 percent and end the sliding scale. He says workers at compliant companies may resume Monday October 26 and may contribute earnings to support those continuing the strike.
Washington October 2 Senator William Sullivan of Mississippi is named defendant in a breach of promise suit filed by Miss Mary Linton seeking 600 000 damages. She alleges a five year relationship with Sullivan including periods living with him and promises to marry. She cites meetings at Oxford Mississippi and a divorce pursuit, with alleged payments and support.
Syracuse N Y crowds of about 40000 greeted the candidate Col Roosevelt as he spoke from a bandstand amid cheers and mass turnout. Orange N J Hoboken stops and Dover Patterson Newark meetings planned amid high enthusiasm for the campaign continuing across the state.
The Oregonian reports negotiations for Northern Pacific to acquire Southern Pacific lines in Oregon stalled by the death of Southern Pacific president Wootington. Observers say the deal may be abandoned yet could proceed, as Northern Pacific aims to secure Oregon routes amid hopes for Pacific Northwest growth.
Warby Winer was hanged for the murder and robbery of Watt Paulding. Major Green, allegedly involved, was pardoned at the gallows after claiming sole responsibility. The report notes the victims were colored and describes a somber farewell at the depot.
Report by J L Ray and Co notes a weak wheat market with a nearly cent drop at close Liverpool and New York opening firmer then weakening ahead of election trading. Prices show narrow range with early gains fading as sessions proceed and market observers await next cues.
A Manila cable relays Gen. MacArthur reporting on the Battle near Narvican Logon province. Lieutenant Feblyer with forty men of the Thirty-third United States volunteer infantry and Lt Holdile with sixty men of troop L Thint cavalry attacked four hundred armed riflemen led by Juan Villamor. The fighting forced a withdrawal to Narvican in an orderly retreat. Casualties listed include several lieutenants and one man killed, with numerous wounded and horses lost.
Washington reports two top Chinese officials accused of instigating outrages have died by their own hand to avoid imperial punishment. Kang Yi, a cabinet member, and Yu Shen, former governor of Shan, were reported dead as fears of further backlash and looting spread.
Reports say the Boers seized Jacobedall northwest of Kluw Berry in the Orange River colony. The Unities garrison resisted with stubborn sorties, and a detachment of fifty two reportedly engaged with thirty four casualties. City of London volunteers, famed for capturing Jacobadull, were expected to march to London tomorrow.
In Walla Walla and eastern Washington a Holt Manufacturing notice claims farmers favor a Holt combined harvester to harvest grain. The company cites cattle and farm efficiency benefits and describes efforts to demonstrate and sell the device to local producers despite incomplete details.
An unreadable OCR note mentions a contest or event with bakers and a price or vote. It references Saturday and a possible firmness in outcome but lacks clear names, places, or concrete details.
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