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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
5
A sweeping summary of global happenings from war taxes and diplomacy to crime and disasters. Reports include a Johnstown mining riot death toll, burglaries in Toronto and New York, and heavy rains delaying rail traffic. Also noted are political shifts in Trinidad, immigration to Alaska, and colonial tensions in Manila and China.
A long list of late 19th century items notes civil government for Puerto Rico to be inaugurated May 1. Other brief notes include drownings in Oregon and Germany, political shifts in Louisiana and Nebraska, and various international tensions and events across Europe and Asia.
An officer of the Northern Pinette steamship Goodwin reports over 10,000 Japanese booked for passage to this coast from Kobe and Yokohama. More than 8,400 arrived on Puget Sound in three days aboard several ships, with agents in Japan recruiting under false promises of easy jobs and high wages.
Lively day in Croton valley as civil and military authorities crackdown on strikers. Sheriff Molloy secures 32 warrants, 26 Italians held on riot incitement and weapon charges, and 100 Italians flee to avoid arrest. Searches in Bowery and Little Italy lead to 16 more arrests. work resumes with no further laborers present.
Governors from western states meeting in Balt Lake urge Congress to retain control of public arid lands. They oppose leasing and favor cession to states only if terms ensure homesteading and prevent land capture by large interests. Lee of South Dakota opposes the resolution. Mexican Indian Rebels near Yaqui war front reported with 4000 troops rushing in and Yaquis valued at 16000, facing government forces with several engagements and casualties.
Chicago police probe a bold two stage robbery at the Industrial Trades Union offices on Michigan avenue. J H H Smith president was arrested on robbery and disorderly conduct charges after allegedly forcing a foreman to sign a paper and stealing $46 and valuables. Gustaveon reported the incident and a hear ing is set for today.
Washington reports the Army will ship canned roast beef to the Philippines due to cattle shortages and long transport, with Major General Otis approving a plan to deliver about 100000 tins and 40000 more as available, all to ensure proper preservation and supply during the long journey.
A group of patrons from a rural Oregon school district petitioned the state department in Salem to revoke the teaching certificate of Mollargue alleging gross misconduct. They accuse him of engaging with older girls during school hours and improper conduct at a meeting where a complainant was allegedly threatened. The petition seeks reversal of Mollargue’s credential based on these charges.
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