25 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Condon Globe
Location
Condon, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
1
A condensed review notes Britain lacking a cruiser to Colon, fires in Pitinee destroying $160000 value, a wave of naval and political moves across the globe. Reports include Peary’s Arctic arrival, Boxer unrest in China, warnings of potential wars, forest fires in the West, and disasters from mine explosions to river floods affecting thousands.
The twentieth day of the Modern Valley Street Railway strike saw a car depart Gloons Falla under deputy sheriffs and militia. Crowds near Power House, Fort Edward, and Andy Hill gathered as the train moved, with a fire alarm and a damaged hose cart delaying operations. District Attorney Pratt addressed the crowd, which dispersed after a call for order. The Saratoga Citizens' Corps and Company L of the state National Guard were dispatched to Mechanicville and Stillwater amid reports of two people shot near Waterford earlier in the afternoon.
The whaler Julia B K Whalen failed to land at Marcus Island due to a Japanese marines presence. Captain Rosehill will pursue a claim for indemnity against the Japanese government, alleging prior occupancy by Rosehill and seeking compensation for the voyage and voyage losses. The Japanese claim occupancy by Kasagi and withdrew due to coal limits, leaving the dispute to be settled between governments.
Commercial and financial happenings recap growth across industries in Oregon. Notable items include a state printing office expense cut plan, a Skamokawa pulp mill site, diamonds in Yaquina County value, and a $5 million county assessment. Oregon City water system project at $12,000, Hood River forest reserve supervision change, and a new Northern Cascade forestry supervisor appointed. Coal field near Heppner expands with nine veins across 12 square miles. Police report at North Powder depot, and large timber and lumber sales to Minneapolis investors. Dalles salmon run strong with pricing gains, Mt Anjo College ties and completion of facilities.
A Soviet drafted edict declares American and Japanese poachers captured within Rossi's maritime jurisdiction along the Siberian coast will receive three months in prison. Vessels, craft, and equipment will be confiscated. Commanders may open fire on refusal to surrender or escape.
Pleasant Porter of the Crees calls a Sept 26 meeting at South McAlester to map a joint plan for admitting Indian Territory as a state when tribal governments end in 1906. Governors Morely Chickasaw Green Mc Curtain Choctaws Baffington Cherokee Johnston Seminoles attend to pursue dissolution of their governments and adoption of white governance.
The American Board of Foreign Missions receives 67,933 dollars as the first instalment of its share from a Boxer indemnity award for mission property in China. Secretary Moody launches a nationwide inquiry into Navy needs, directing the naval board to assess construction and personnel. A Chicago raid targets counterfeiters in Little Italy, arresting four Italians and seizing ten-cent pieces with no plant found. Italian residents report shock over the arrest of Spite Antino d'Andea and his wife D'Andea, once a priest.
Market report details Wheat from Walla Walla and valley bids, Barley and flour prices, Millet, hay Timothy and clover, potatoes Beat Barbanks and other varieties, Butter Creamery and store, eggs dairy, poultry prices for chickens ducks turkeys, geese, beets cows and veal, hogs and mutton, hops wool and mohair with per unit figures and regional references.
Cables from the isthmus report Americans feel relief with US warships at both ends of the Panama Railroad. A Panama Railroad official says natives and company property are protected under the 1846 treaty and Colombian contract, with efforts from officials and workers to secure duties.
A massive forest fire along the Lewis River north fork causes widespread destruction. At least sixteen lives are reported lost, thirty families homeless, and timber lands ruined. Authorities consider reseeding and reforestation to stabilize the burned district and prevent future fires.
Washington dispatch reports Colorado and Wyoming governors urging federal assistance to fight massive fires on timber lands along the Colorado Wyoming line near Charton county Wyoming. Secretary Hitchcock pledged aid and ordered personnel to mobilize forest rangers and local teams to battle fires in Mount Rainier reserve and private lands around Enumclaw Tecoma and Northern Pacific lines.
Empress of India reports the killings of Messrs. Bruce and Lewis in Changte Hunan amid a cholera outbreak. Mob violence killed Bruce with a spear and Lewis with a club, as violence spread through the city along the Yuan river. Foreign books and goods were destroyed while authorities and a British warship were dispatched.
The Washington state Democratic convention in Tacoma nominated by acclamation Representatives F Cotterill Stephen Brees and C R Holcomb for Supreme Court James R Reavis for United States Senator and George Turner for re election. A broad liberal platform condemns trusts and demands exclusion of Chinese and criticizes McKinley’s death. British soldiers arrive from India, with a contingent of Royal Horse Artillery under Captain R K Tithey set to travel via Montreal to Liverpool.
Oregon growers face a shaky prune year as acreage shifts and weather boosts some fruit yet fears persist of limited profit. California and France markets influence prices while European demand and hail damage affect expectations for 10 years of contracts, Paul Masson reports.
Horace Gray a longtime United States Supreme Court justice died at his Nahant home after failing health. Born March 24, 1823 in Bolton, he graduated from Harvard College in 184? and Harvard Law School in 1849. He served as Massachusett s reporter, became an associate justice in 1864, chief justice in 1879, and was appointed by President Arthur to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1881.
In St Paul a crowd outside a new Zion synagogue caused a scramble at the entrance. Police intervened to restore order and prevent crush injuries. A few people were bruised but no fatalities occurred. Separately, London reports national finances show March liabilities at 3.282 billion with a rise of 219.07 million due to the South African war. In Kansas City beef prices jump to 8.75 per hundredweight for 17 head of native cattle.
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