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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
2
A condensed week in review lists global and domestic events. Items include Jamaica annexation chatter, robberies in Aetoria, Vatican friars in Philppines, explosions in New South Wales, Philippine unrest, Panama canal talk, rioting in France and New Jersey, and a Portland carnival pony prize. Corresponding notes mention naval, railway, and political developments across continents with several fatal incidents and property losses.
Earthquake terror grips Las Alamos and surrounding towns in Santa Barbara region. Residents flee or shelter as the quake rattles homes, topples chimneys, cracks streets, and opens springs. No casualties reported in readable text, but widespread damage noted.
Tired crowds gather as 1200 state troops encamp on a hill in Shenandoah. riot last night ends with no further violence and peace appears restored while officials note the militia’s presence deters further disturbances. General Gebin leads the Third brigade with staff on scene. In Havre, France, Secretary Root meets General Pistor aboard the Savoie. Ambassador Porter and General Wood accompany Root.
Government troops hold Agua Dulce after days of fighting with insurgents. About 200 rebels killed, government losses high with 11 wounded and numerous casualties. Armistice granted to bury dead, renewed fighting anticipated as Morales Herti pledges support to General Berti.
First Warden J T Janes of the Oregon penitentiary calls for the entire $1,500 reward to Mrs Waggoner for returning Merrill's body. He argues rapid payment promotes discipline and aids the hunt for Tracy, despite Superintendent Lee's stance against paying beyond a partial amount.
Waterville dispatch says a man matching Tracy's description was seen about 15 miles north of Coulee City as officers pursue him toward Moses Lake. Deputy sheriffs track the suspected escapee who claims a $5000 reward for help and plans to reach Wyoming's Hole in the Wall to join thieves.
In Shenandoah a street clash between striking miners and deputies left Joseph Beddall dead and several officers and strikers wounded. Deputy Sheriff Keddall escorted workers, a bundle revealed clothing items, sparking violence. Sheriff Reddall sought militia. Governor Store authorized troops if petitioned. The mob attacked the station, beat Joseph Reddall, and he died en route to the Miners’ Elm Grove.
Bayan Vines dispatch from London reports the Nile reservoir near Assouan will allow two crops per year, expand tillage in waste districts, and boost sugar cultivation. The Assouan dam spans about one and a quarter miles and will use roughly 1,000,000,000 cubic meters annually. completion is seen by year’s end.
Tokio dispatch from Times correspondent reports Japan’s press on Marcus Island ownership tender, noting conflicting claims by an American citizen and the Japanese government. Public opinion seems to expect the United States to act with strict justice and regards guano treaties as illusory due to heavy rains washing guano away.
Portland reports a Belt Line Railway project planning 15 miles along the bay from an East Marshland bridge to the harbor jetty, with city franchise granted and rights secured for completion. Construction to Empire will begin, aiming for a through connection with Southern Pacific and a transcontinental link, amid labor expansion from Moody and crews across the country.
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