28 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1901
Page
1
A brief notice reports ex United States Senator Warner Miller is reportedly ill at his residence in Herkimer New York. The item references other distant events and opinions from various locations and organizations.
James F. Clarke dies after 31 years as a bookkeeper for Everding & Farrell. Joe Levy faces murder-murder impl icated case in Boise. Sellwood board plans Portland Woolen Mill founding celebration aiming for December start. Master Builders Association forms among Portland contractors. Boxing draws as Billy Smith vs Tom Traver exit in 20th round. Stevenson Washington ex-treasurer Gilder returns 1100.10 to county. Great Northern to test fuel in Cascade tunnels to verify ventilation claims. McKinley Memorial Association names state citizens led by Ankeoy McGraw Blethen James Dorham to oversee monument project.
Rear Admiral Schley resumed testimony describing how the cruiser Brooklyn fired 37 of 42 effective shots at Spanish ships. He denied the Brooklyn operated beyond range and noted fire concentration on the leading ship. He said orders and specifics from the Mare Department were not written or shown at the hearing. Separately Gen Miles urged a Pacific military school and decentralization of authority in his annual report.
A fragment from Sola dated Oct 24 reports no pews for Miss Stone fueling rumors she was killed and brigades have disappeared. The piece shows unrest and lingering fear amid unclear details and small-town rumor.
Walla Walla reports the first wheat movement to the coast with about 100 000 barrels sold in the city and fair sales at Dayton and Waitsburg totaling around 176 000 bows. Additional sales today hint at a busy week though large trades are not expected as farmers hold for harvest bills and sales focus on coast shipments to Tacoma.
The New York wheat market opened lower in sympathy with foreign trade. Liverpool closed 5 8 to 6 8 pence down. New York opened 1 8 lower at 77 1/4 and traded between 70 7/8 and 77, closing 77. Chicago settled at 71 68. Visible supply rose by 1 411 000 to 40 74 000 versus 45 775 000 last year. Sugar and steel listed as market movers with mixed signals.
Secretary Root announced that the War Department intends to reduce Philippine garrison to 15,000 men. The plan calls for bringing home soldiers whose terms end while not replacing them with new recruits, shrinking the force from 45,000 over time.
Weston normal school faculty arrange a year long lecture series with six lectures plus an elocutionary event. Speakers include J R N Hell Baker City Supt HH J Hackenberry La Grande Judge A Lowell Pendleton W D Lyman Whitman College WH M Marvin Walla Walla and EK Wilson Ellensburg president. First lecture November 5 on Hamlet.
A noon blaze at the four story Occidental hotel in San Francisco damaged the drawing room and bar for about 5000 dollars. Firemen quickly controlled it preventing a major disaster as guests fled the building.
Dr. C. J. Smith acquired 800 acres from Paine Brothers of Walla Walla, covering section 34 and the southeast of section 26 in township 6 north range 8. The $12,000 purchase is intended for rental. the deal was brokered by J. A. Howard.
Oct 2 reports a long dry spell finally broken with rain over the Wala Walle valley. Farmers, previously worried about harvest, see ground soaked two to three inches and fields muddy with emerging grain and stronger volunteer growth. Dust abates and a favorable harvest mood returns despite occasional soft soil.
A dubious medical pamphlet touts a product named Golden Merrival Remedy as a universal cure for multiple ailments including disfiguring conditions and bone diseases. It alleges blood requirements and dramatic testimonials, with claims of complete recovery and immunity from other disorders, despite lacking credible medical support.
In Walla Walla on October 24 Special reports that Company 1 8 W is at risk of being withdrawn from service unless members act. They anticipate a decisive meeting with Captain Kensie on November 2 to settle the fate and discuss reorganizing to artillery or other options.
Loen Caolgone sits unmoved as prison guards plan a death watch and execution is expected tomorrow. Father Sawleinski visits the prison but Cadlgosa’s body disposition remains unsettled amid offers for the remains.
A long letter from ex President Steyn of the Orange Free State to Lord Ritchieen argues the Boer stance has improved since last year and notes limits to British jurisdiction, asserting progress in the war effort and dismissing hopes for peace.
London officials renew to divorce the public revelation in Reynolds weekly issue confirming reports that the king is afflicted with cancer and the palace may be preparing a public handling of the matter.
The London divorce court today grants Countess Russell an absolute decree. The Earl may now legally marry Molly Somerville.
The liberal meeting scheduled for this morning in London was postponed due to absence of many expected attendees. An official note mentions Field Marshal Roberts likely to return and command British forces, with reports of potential renewed action.
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