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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
2
Long list of varied items from international politics to local business. Notes on iron prices, Colombian agents, brigand Maaseling, and transport disasters. Mentions Kansas Indian Territory, Kansas City area, and World events affecting Oregon.
Reports recount violence at Daye washers and guard attacks across Wilkebarre and Wilkestarre. Deputies repelled assailants near the barracks as mob activity and arrests follow a night of chaos.
Reports from Fanaa and San Jone indicate rebels seized a gunboat at Bovace after a naval engagement. Government soldiers and two generals were captured, with provisions and munitions of war also taken. Fears of insurgent attacks persist amid unsettled coastal activity in the Vie Imilem district.
Reports say Castro’s fate tied to Venezuela as gunboat Marietta reaches La Guaira. Castro allegedly blocked on three sides and may be evacuated to safety if needed. Earlier, he reportedly headed from Caracas to meet a revolutionary general, then returned.
The county court no longer has authority to extend payment time for delinquent taxes under the new law. Delinquencies now occur after the first Monday in October, with penalties and interest fixed by statute. If collectors cannot reach payment, the sheriff must sell seized property after proper rolls and credits are processed.
Pier A Aug 18 report shows a $60 000 000 capital stock corporation to buy sell and deal in grain provisions livestock and all produce on commission. It plans grain elevators warehouses cold stor age plants stock yards and related facilities with stock partly funded by farmers banks and trade credits across twenty states.
Eight dozen men and boys from New York allege they were abducted by a railroad detective and coerced into work in Pittston coal mine washeries. Some escaped and returned to the city while others remained with an armed group guiding them to a mine field. The detectives claimed there was no strike. In another dispatch, Turkish forces and Macedonian rebels clash near Gradak, with heavy casualties on both sides after a 15 hour battle.
Governor Geer issues Oregon's free Labor Day proclamation urging closure of all businesses on September 1 1902. He emphasizes cooperation between labor and capital and calls for observance to strengthen mutual understanding and productivity. The proclamation is dated August 11 1902 at the Capitol in Salem.
A dozen Moros attacked an outpost of the Twenty-seventh infantry at Camp Vickers in foggy morning light. Sergeant Foley and Private Carey were killed, and Private Van dom wounded. Moros from Bacolod used spears and swords and escaped after the sentinels were mortally wounded. The attack may trigger a punitive move against Bacolod. Constabulary Inspector Schemerhorn was mortally wounded in a separate clash with Ladrones at Iligan Mindanao.
The Port land Elks announce a repeat carnival set for September 1 to 13 in Portland. The event will extend from Seventh to Washington streets, covering park blocks with midway attractions similar to the two years ago showcase.
A garbled Aug Portamouth dispatch notes General Beate and President Roosevelt in a dispute over authority to increase a court martial. The fragment hints at opposition to retirement statements and a push to compel participation in a contest, with unclear references to the army and political figures.
Wilkesbarre reports Mitchell stating information from a strike group in Pennsylvania. He says workers will be at a cite region and West Viepined region to seize efforts. he claims miners will win. A sea otter was killed at Aberdyen Beach and forest fires rage near Montesano and Blair mill. Silver prices fall as Mexico City records depreciation.
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