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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
3
A digest of recent happenings including ten fishermen dead in a Fraser River gale US and Manila cholera outbreaks a boxing match in San Francisco strikes in Chicago and royal coronation uncertainties. Also notes on naval maneuvers rail labor talks and political appointments.
Disruptions in Paris continue over government enforcement of laws against unauthorized gatherings. About 300 arrests reported with many prisoners released. fresh protests planned in support of religious orders. Clerical and nationalist groups clash with counter demonstrators near Catholic schools and the Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul amid mounting government support for Premier Combes.
At Bernijillo a trio of Americans boarded the Mexican Central train and two rode the blind baggage into the express car. They threatened the messenger and took 50000 in currency from the Banco Minero consignments, then escaped into darkness after stopping the train to eject a troublesome fare dodger who may have been a robber ally.
Omaha July 26 The Union Pacific Railroad brought in 38 new men to Omaha shops but strike leaders report 2 deserted before work. Officials say most nonworkers were found incompetent and released. Superintendent McKeen says piecework will be extended and soon adopted systemwide.
Elwood Indiana July 26 renewed efforts to win Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers acceptance of a 25 percent wage reduction to secure an order of 1 500 000 hoes of tin from Standard Oil The four hour meeting ended without agreement as President Shaffer urged acceptance and the workers refused
Vienna Daily Express dispatch reports an agrarian strike in Galicia ending in a clash at Caort how where 23 people were killed and 40 wounded as troops confronted strikers.
Boston July 26 The cruiser Des Moines built at Fore River Ship and Engine yard will be launched on Saturday September 20.
A broad review notes a plan for first class waterworks in Dallas Marion and Umatilla counties. School populations fall in Weston and Yamhill. J A Beattie resigns as Weston State Normal head. Wheat yields look good in Renton county amid harvest. State fair projects and features touted. French barkdale repaired and sails from Portland with cargo. Clock project in Oregon City linked to Lick Observatory. Salt price cut tied to Portland salt war. Pacific Coast Lumber Albany incorporated with 40000 capital. State insane asylum picnic routine continues. Fort Stevens fire attempts fail to cause damage. Snake river placer mining yields up to 10000. Nebraska horse shipment to East. Flax field labor in Salem difficult and underpaid. Nickel copper gold vein found in Josephine county, large ore body in Southern Oregon.
Market notes show wheat and barley prices at Walla Walla and valley levels, flour and mill products values, hay and potato prices, dairy and poultry figures, and meat prices across Oregon. Also mentioned are the Jesse James burial plan in St Joseph, a gauge shift for the Burlington & Northwestern, Grover Cleveland’s fishing ethics book, Canada’s lower story repair, French officials to Cuba, and General Wheaton’s report on sanitation gains after American occupation of the Philippines.
The crest of the Mississippi River flood sits at Quincy after reaching its maximum at noon and likely moving south by morning. Levee breaches along Lima lake north of Quincy threaten farmlands while Illinois levees hold. Refugees surge across Missouri and Des Moines lowlands, with Peoria dikes failing and railway tracks washed away flooding vast grain areas.
Manila July 24 Mentallen and Felizardo led a breakout from a constabulary cordon in Cavite province escaping to the mountains. The pursuit involved 1200 men under Captain Baker forming a 60 square mile ring. The clash left 14 constabulary dead and 15 captured. one ladrone killed and another wounded as leaders papers and supplies were seized.
Washington reports heightened US naval activity in the Caribbean as Marietta investigates a claimed Venezuelan blockade at Carupane and a possible Puerto Cabello attack looms. three US warships patrol the coast while Hayti tensions surge with incoming troops and warships endangering foreigners.
Paris reports say President Loubet ordered the immediate closure of twelve congregational schools in Paris and four in Seine. A heated demonstration in Angers led to fights between Catholic students and Radicals, injuring several and resulting in twelve arrests.
The Panhandle limited bound for New York wrecked at Trebin's station near Xenia. Engineer Clark burned alive beneath the engine. his fireman fatally injured. Seven dead, at least 15 hurt. A loaded coal car on the main line caused the disaster after straying from a siding. Gas tank explosion ignited wreckage and two Pullmans were laid across the track, blocking both lines. Cries for help rose as two women and a man perished before aid could arrive.
Indianapolis July 23. President Mitchell and a few national executives direct efforts to raise a defense fund for the strike. Secretary Wilson in Chicago will organize contributions, with about 400000 dollars from districts and locals expected in ten days. Ohio sent 10000 and Illinois 50000 anticipated. Aimed weekly drive totals 244000 from 24 districts, plus 7000 from Colorado. About 150000 Pennsylvania anthracite strikers and 750000 dependents, and 25000 West Virginia bituminous strikers with 75000 dependents.
Secretary Root sent to the president the findings in the court martial of Major Edwin F. Glenn and Lt Julien E. Gaujot and Lt Norman E. Cook. Glenn was found guilty of administering the water cure or allowing it and suspended a month and fined 50 dollars. Cook was acquitted of ordering the killing of three Filipino prisoners. The Filipinos thought the order meant to shoot prisoners if they fled. The secretary recommended approval of sentences and findings with no further action. Glenn’s record shows excellent service and pacification work.
The War Department funds Puget Sound defenses with 240000 dollars to build frame barracks officers quarters guard houses stables and offices for two coast artillery companies at Fort Worden and Fort Casey. Plans by the quartermaster's department call for one company at each post before full equipment. Additional funds cover small buildings repairs including at the mouth of the Colombia River.
The Windward, provisioned for months and fitted for polar conditions, sails today toward Cape Sabine. Aboard are Mrs. Peary and daughter Marie. Mrs. Peary is hopeful her husband Capt. Peary will be found and that news of his discovery of the pole will signal civilization.
London dispatch from Cairo reports extreme alarm over cholera spread with 42 new cases in a single day and widespread infection across the city. Temporary hospitals rise as British regiments prepare to move to desert camps. Upper Egypt shows slight improvement though totals reach 307 cases and 227 deaths by July 15.
In McConnellaville Ohio July 28 a rear coach of the Ohio and Little Kanawha railroad plunged 40 feet from a trestle near Douda. The train at 30 mph wrecked the coach with 50 passengers aboard. Two killed and nine injured, three of whom may die.
Berlin July 24 reports the Cologne Gazette surveys the business scene noting production and consumption reconciling, exports rising slowly, trade expanding, monetary rates easy, and a return to normal times seen. The journal cautions syndicates not to raise prices.
In New York on July 25, about 25,000 garment makers walked out for higher wages and shorter hours, joined by roughly 15,000 others seeking a 54 hour workweek. The lull season slows pace, with negotiations expected to take several days as about nine unions participate.
Shanghai July 28 The viceroy of Wan Chang has received the Chinese government's sanction for Sheng one tariff commissioner plan approved by the viceroys for total abolition of likin throughout the empire ensuring free transit of all merchandise native and foreign Sheng's scheme provides for increased import duties and possibly higher export duties
Hamburg reports the Primus partly raised near shore with 104 missing and 61 bodies recovered. An inquiry cites a severe lack of lifesaving appliances on Elbe excursion timers. The Primus carried six lifebelts and one boat. Dolphin, with 400 passengers, had only one boat for seven persons.
The Kansas supreme court issued a writ removing the American Book Company from the state and depriving it of corporate rights until it obtains a charter. The order followed Shawnee County’s petition and relates to the bid to supply school books to public schools statewide.
New York on July 28 reports an 11,129,269 ton three month shortage of anthracite coal versus last year. With a strike unsettled, the local market tightens like a cornered grain market as dealers struggle to meet immediate needs. Resuming mine work now would not quickly satisfy winter demand.
The sultan of Bacolor Mindanao, who earlier threatened offensive operations in August, has sent a friendly letter disavowing any desire to fight. He promises to confer with the American commander in the future, and the general situation is reported as favorable.
Washington July 24 Land Commissioner Hermann and officials urged the interior secretary to temporarily withdraw about 6000 square miles in Crook Grant Harney Baker Malheur Umatilla Union and Wallowa counties Eastern Oregon. The area covers the Strawberry Blue and Powder River mountains to protect timber and water as reservoirs are planned. Withdrawals form an irregular L shaped block and include headwaters of multiple rivers. Also 410 townships south of Strawberry withdrawal proposed. Springfield Ill July 24 United Mineworkers meet votes $50000 in aid for miners in Pennsylvania anthracite fields. funds telegraphed to Indianapolis.
President Mitchell heads to Wilkesbarre via China trip aftermath to manage strike affairs. National officers emphasize a resolution on mine disasters and the danger of workers returning to unsafe mines. Contributions flow totaling $5,000 from Iowa District 13 and $546 from allied unions. Indianapolis locals approve a weekly 1 percent assessment to fund the anthracite strike, about $2,000 weekly.
In Havre Montana railway officials report the Great Northern plans to repatriate over 1000 Japanese workers. The Isisi company reportedly found such labor unprofitable prompting a shift in meat production. An Italian worker currently in Havre is involved in arrangements.
San Francisco reports the transport Sumner arrived from Manila with over 1,400 cabin passengers and their families aboard. The Seventeenth Infantry and Twenty-fourth carried 203 enlisted members. A soldier, Richard Johnson of the Twenty-second Infantry, died of pneumonia en route home. Sergeant John Kelly of the Seventh was nearing retirement as the voyage ended.
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