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Newspaper
Condon Globe
Location
Condon, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
1
Hesbe Stretton’s tale continues with a stormy meeting as Olivia confronts Richard’s fading health and Martin Dobree’s arrival to escort her away. Dr Laurentie and Dr Senior plan safe passage while memories of Tardif and past vows surface amid shifting loyalties.
A condensed review highlights Russia’s stance with Governor Shaw and Secretary Gage, the NinChwang Park note, Admiral Wildes ordered to command the Asiatic squadron, and senators proposing limits on pension bills. Missouri gains a railroad charter while East St Louis bank robbers misreported sums. Germany’s Venezuelan claim prompts France to seek claims, another Boer raid falls to British, and a large cattle seizure is noted.
A sprawling, scattered set of notes mentions a Texas train fatality, Philippine and Cuban affairs, railway plans, and political moves. It lists Pearl Harbor era tone items: Cleveland’s recovery, Schley and Roosevelt, Philippine tariff amendments, and world changes from Vladivostok to Berlin, with a note on German education and Irish Catholic growth.
After a deathbed scene in Ville-en-bois, the narrator recalls a strained romance and a return to England. He reveals a future project to drain the fever village and install a public fountain, while pondering loyalty, memory, and the kindness of Monalour Laurentio before returning to Kingland a changed, hopeful man.
Medical authorities blame homesickness among American residents in the Philippines. Manila newspapers push for a daily cable news service from the United States to ease ties with home life, with support from officials and officers. Commissioner Moses urges English instruction for Pilipino children. In Batangas Province, Cols Wint and Wells report a successful Loboo expedition destroying enemy barracks and rations for 20,000 Filipinos, with no American casualties.
Astoria Jan 13 Thomas E Parker a night clerk at the Parker House has earned a local reputation for saving sixteen people from the river in three years. His duties on the water front amid winter hazards include several near drownings and narrow escapes, yet he has never sought or received reward.
In Pekin the French Minister M uu refuses to present credentials and a planned joint audience with the foreign ministers is postponed amid ongoing debates among colleagues. The Dowager Empress sends verbal thanks to ministers for palace care and foreign reception. Reports of Tung Fuh Siang's arrest are denied. the governor fears Mohammedan unrest if he acts.
Pretoria Jan 14 British forces surprised and captured a Boer langer twenty miles northwest of Ermelo. Forty two Boers were taken including Major Wolmerans.
Victoria reports grave anxiety over the Condor which departed Esquimalt December 2 for Honolulu. Advices from Honolulu dated January 3 say the vessel had not reached port. A big storm that day caused the Matteawan wreck, and if no news arrives by January 22 from Honolulu, H M S Phaeton will be sent to search.
A broad review of economic progress across Oregon reports new mills powered by White River electricity, rising tax levies in Clatsop and Portland, and robust agricultural activity in Summerville and Umatilla. It notes railway and mining developments, livestock cures, and a strong Beaver Hill coal output, with market quotes for Walla Walla wheat, oats, butter, cheese, and livestock prices.
United States documents allege China allied with Boxers in the uprising. The set includes an original block cut and a copy of a proclamation, plus letters and circulars bearing imperial seals. Sueene M. E. Gamewell helped fortify allied defenses at Pekin before foreign relief.
Governor Toole exposes a major forgery scheme aiming to obtain executive clemency for Tauncelot G. Livington at the Montana penitentiary. A letter claimed to be from Theodore Roosevelt was forged and a petition bearing 102 signatures from notable figures including Hugh Grant August Belmont Edison and Drebxel surfaced. Livington, convicted in 1900 for cashing a forged check, faced a new push for pardon.
The three masted British bark Caithnesshire led by Captain Furneaux nearly wrecked on Vandoyer shore with both anchors lost and 200 fathoms of chain. A sudden wind shift drove her seaward and she avoided disaster, entering harbor safely.
Washington January 18 The House committee on territories fixed hearings dates for the Oklahoma statehood bill the Arizona statehood bill and February 7 for the New Mexico statehood bill A sub committee headed by Knox of Massachusetts handles the Jefferson territory referred from Indian Territory and Flynn the Ok la ODA Colorado Land Opened Pueblo Colorado January 11 Land office opens over 260000 acres of land in Huerfano and Las Animas counties withdrawing from settlement creating the Las Antwan Reserve the area measures 24 by 18 miles.
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