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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
2
A condensed survey highlights global and domestic events from the past week. Reports mention strikes, political shifts, economic notes, and weather impacts, with references to wars, rail, mining, and public concerns across multiple regions and sectors.
The Enters national Mining Congress concluded with adoption of a report and resolutions urged by President Prince. Delegates debated methods to expand federal support, create a department of zones in Washington, and amend national mining laws to speed claims and parallel surveys.
The report lists river and harbor improvements across Washington Oregon and Idaho with a total of 2 147 596 87 dollars. It covers Cascades Columbia River Snake Willamette and other routes with proposed expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30 1908 and outlines work and future funding recommendations.
Vienna dispatch reports heavy rains flooding the Danube valleys and other Austro Hungarian rivers. In Budapest 300 dwellings became untenable and villages were swept away. twenty six people perished at Lipels where two story homes fell.
The latest market report covers commercial and financial happenings across Oregon and neighboring counties. It notes spending on infrastructure and mining operations in Wallowa and other counties, with details on mine development, timber and quarry activity, college intercollegiate regulation discussions, and regional price listings for agricultural products and livestock.
July 9 General Hughes cables news of the first surrender of insurgents on Samar island. About 500 men give themselves up to U S authorities with two field guns 30 rifles and 70 baloes. Officers foresee years to complete General Corbin’s economic plan and urge continued protection of minor posts. The first Manila legislative chamber meeting discussed charter issues and federal city status. Commissioner Wright argues Manila should be a federal capital. charter critics claim it denies suffrage to residents. Major Shields of the Thirty third Infantry is appointed purchasing agent.
A 75 mile wide tremor zone from Deeth to Carlin rattled Nevada with shocks lasting up to five seconds. Elko reports severe damage including a cracked new high school brick building while other structures sustained minor damage. The quake was followed by a violent wind and rain storm with thunder and lightning.
Reports from Paria and St Cloud note keen interest in renewing the attempt for the Deutsch prize of 150000 francs for a round trip by Santos Dumont’s airship. The motor runs well, but rain and wind hinder testing while the Aero Club faces stiff competition. A 400 franc prize is offered for the first member making the St Cloud to the Eiffel Tower leg. In Philadelphia fruit orders surge as Middle West relief demand grows amid continuing market vigor.
A train on the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf road wrecked near Palestine Arkansas after colliding with an open switch. The engineer and fireman were killed and a brakeman injured. Authorities suspect an attempted wreck and robbery of a passenger due shortly.
New York July 29 General Secretary White of United Garment Workers of America announced the strike by big fellow craftsmen has ended. About 70 000 workers were affected. In Philadelphia July 2 steelworkers strike pushed tinplate prices up from $4 per box to over $5 with today’s averages around $5 to $5.25 per box.
Washington reports reveal Admiral Schley may delay the court of inquiry into the Santiago campaign until September due to heat. Secretary Long discusses the process, possible witnesses, and the need for a larger panel while noting naval regulations and the defense of officers connected to the campaign.
Port Townsend reports July 93 steamer Nome City arrived from Nome with 23 passengers. Rich strikes in the Fairhare miles north of Nome were reported, with the incident occurring earlier.
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