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Newspaper
Condon Globe
Location
Condon, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
1
A condensed survey highlights McKinley in Washington and a broad set of happenings worldwide. It notes Cuban commissioners returning, Sino conflicts, Luzon pacification, Rampolla’s resignation, Alaska railroad rate shifts, and a range of political, military, and social developments across America and abroad including grants, elections, and notable deaths.
A massive explosion at a benzine factory near Brenkierk caused several fires and the destruction of nearby houses. Eighteen cylinders detonated in the blaze, fire brigades fought for hours, and hospitals were improvised as casualties mounted. Police ordered troops to Greisheim to halt spread toward the Main river.
Washington April 27 System atics used by Washington Traction and Electric Company employes led to an estimated loss of about 50 dollars. Six conductors and two firemen are under arrest for conspiracy. Tickets turned in by conductors were saved and sold at one dollar per hundred, then substituted for valid tickets. Investigations show daily ticket destruction and matching discrepancies between fares rung and passengers carried.
Reports from Manila on April 27 say rebel general Cailles ordered eight American soldiers shot on April 21, the same day he condemned staff officer Colonel Sanchio and wealthy native Senor Delarosa. Sanchio died after torture. others were butchered. Cailles, now hiding in Tuyabak mountains near Luxon, proclaims himself dictator and vows a war of extermination.
London reports 98,961 total enlistments for 1900, infantry recruitment weak despite war push and lower height standards. In San Francisco a Krutchnitt says Southern Pacific and Santa Fe back a new 24 mile Sunset District railroad in Central California, linking with Gossford, cost about 500000 dollars.
Brief review from across Oregon notes resumed work on the Golden Wette antec at Galies, new irrigation at Bly, and growth in wheat sales at The Dalles. Rail and road projects near Iasdora and Rise Hill, Elgin planning, and Ashland meat shipments are reported alongside tax deadline extensions and a skull discovery near Brasil. Market prices for crops, livestock, and dairy appear with regional notes on weather and public works. The piece also mentions the sole American Indian in the U.S. Navy, Chapman Shenandoah, and Japan's Diet composition.
The Alaska government military telegraph line from Valdez to the Yukon and to St Michael aims to connect Fort Gibbon with Fort Michael by summer’s end, cutting travel times to Skagway and improving official communication. Construction, routing along the Yukon bend, and survey efforts are being studied to avoid past Canadian-line errors.
Clayton New Mexico April 27 Thomas Iain Ketchum alias Jack Jack faced execution inside a stockade built for the occasion. At 1 17 pm the rope broke and his head was severed cleanly from his body in a grim spectacle as spectators watched, the head remaining with its cap and tumbling into the pit.
In Pueblo Colorado on April 29, the disappearance of 48 year old Mertie Buerger, a local teacher in the Pueblo schools, is reported. Bloodhounds traced a trail from her home toward a bridge over Fountain Creek, and authorities dragged the Arkansas River in search, though no trace was found.
Word from Cherry county reports disastrous prairie fires in the southwestern part of the county. One cattle ranch buildings were wiped out and others are threatened about 60 miles from Valentine. Fires began around 4 p.m. details remain sparse.
The provost marshal leads a court of summary inquiry in Bloemfontein where a plan to suppress utterances is discussed. Mitchell, a British subject, is ordered deported to Ceylon for abusing an army order that required householders to display a board naming all occupants of their house.
In standing appoints in the Philippines era Lat Comprises 565 men. Many previously served in regular or volunteer forces and passed exams for commissions. Oregon and Washington each have two appointees, Idaho one, with veterans chosen from among many eligible, now serving in regiments soon to be mustered out.
The remains of Abraham Lincoln and others from a temporary vault were ceremonially reinstalled in the marble sarcophagus within the Lincoln Monument crypt in Springfield. Governor Yates and officials witnessed, as state funds and federal officers noted the completed rebuild at an estimated cost of $100,000.
In Portland Maine April 26 George H Brainard a New England Telephone Company lineman opened fire from a fourth floor window killing one man fatally wounding another and mortally wounding two more. He also attempted to shoot a deputy marshal but was restrained. Motive attributed to insanity though no clear derangement was shown before or after the attack. The victims were fellow telephone company workers.
Lord Pauncefote the British ambassador met with Secretary Hay at the state department for an hour to discuss the canal project. The meeting followed Hay’s ongoing efforts since Congress began soundings to gauge what might be expected from the Senate if another treaty were pursued.
The state control offices have been moved to Olympia, with Governor Rogers announcing the board's membership. The transfer faced opposition from some in the business map and involves quarters in the Stuart building remaining until after the new capitol is completed.
Berlin reports marauding activity rising near Hosiwu and Matu with junks used for transport attacked. Lieutenant Colonel Arnatadt arrived from Tien Tobe to Kwan, forcing their retirement with guns. General Voyron plans to evacuate Shan Ha and return to Pao Ting Pu if outposts at Sin ia 1am stay, maintaining a force at Ansal ing pam.
The report claims German forces crossed into contested Chinese terrain during a 1938 operation. They reportedly occupied a pass after French forces handed it over, with German casualties listed as four dead, five officers and eighty troops wounded. Chinese losses are not known.
Washington reports a complete reapproachment between Austria and Mexico with renewed diplomatic links. Mexico plans to resume talks with South American nations, appointing a Mexican minister to Argentina as relations normalize after years of limited interaction amid growing regional ties.
The new comet, seen earlier at Yerkes in Williams Bay, is described as the brightest in 19 years. Harvard telegram notes discovery at Queenstown on April 23 and sighting at Cape of Good Hope on April 26. Early morning view shows an orange body with two streamers, moving rapidly northeast. Observed by Professor E R Frost and F B Sullivan before sunrise. visible about 16 minutes after dawn, brighter than telescope capability.
Washington Apria v Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes informs inquirers that the stamp tax on loss of lading was declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court and refunds will be issued. About 9,800,000 has been collected since it took effect July 1, 1898, with refunds to follow.
Senator Clark supporters clash with Nevada officers over a disputed right of way as wagons laden with supplies try to cross. After two hours of argument and small scale skirmishes, the wagons are unloaded and forces retreat to a second line while a court action is set to determine the rights of the claimants.
London reports from Lord Kitchener describe April 27 actions where 12 Boers were killed 47 captured and 42 surrendered. Additional dispatch notes Lieutenant Reid and Oliphant’s river area surrounded Boers causing immediate surrender plus 18 killed 14 prisoners and 3000 cattle and many wagons captured.
An American concern secured the Calcutta port commissioners locomotive contract after bidding against British rivals led by Neilson and Glascow. The American bid undercut the British and Indian officials accepted the tender, marking a notable abroad purchase driven by lower prices and prompt delivery.
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