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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
2
A digest of diverse events lists de Peary’s polar claim, Franco-American invitees, German farming students, strikes in Marseilles, and society notices. It notes Roosevelt appointments, guardrail incidents, a Portland football loss, a Danville wreck, and color line politics. Also mentions Havana color restoration, Yukon elections, and rail earnings rise.
A massive blast at a Chicago Swift & Co packing plant wrecked the boiler room and damaged adjacent buildings. Dozens of workers were buried or injured, with early figures suggesting 50 to 100 people caught in the wreck. Fire crews and ambulances rushed to the scene as rescuers combed the rubble and the company estimated losses around 25000 to 50000 dollars.
Alfred Mosely a retired English merchant and a group of workers conclude a six week U S tour. They praise up to date factory conditions and American employer courtesy while noting unions will hear of their findings on return to England. They claim American workers are about 25 percent better off overall with better sanitation and longer life expectancy than English workers.
Reports from London and New York outline a covert plan to settle Venezuelan foreign debts with Anglo American bankers involving a European mediation. President Castro aims to secure US approval via a secret delegation, while Cuba considers a 25 percent tariff cut under the reciprocal treaty with the United States.
In a fierce Lake Erie gale the steamer Sylvanus Macy sprang a leak and sank near Point Burrell Ont likely with all 18 hands lost. The barge Mabel Wilson towed by the Mary reached Amherstburg later, confirming the wreckage linked to the Macy. The Abight reported wreckage 30 miles southwest of Long Point as the search continued.
Salt Lake City reports that American capitalists with Utah principals plan a vast cattle empire by purchasing nearly 4000 square miles of Mexican border land 150 miles from El Paso. The initial outlay is about 1 million dollars with 7500 to 10000 cattle to be placed on the land next season.
William Landon, reputed Texas cotton exporter, arrested in New York on suspicion of felony tied to a large swindle. The case involves Ladenburg Thallmann & Co bankers, with details withheld as investigators proceed. The arrest occurred at the bank's offices with public notice delayed until an assistant district attorney announced the prisoner at police headquarters.
Manila reports an aggressive constabulary campaign against Jadrones in Leyte and Biliran. Inspector Crockett’s force killed 89 near Ormoc. Corporal Montague’s detachment killed 13 near Biliran town. Charles Dykes and Kid Murphy, linked to November raids, were captured in the mountains after eight days with little food.
Siam declares a gold standard scheme with the mint closed to free silver coinage. If successful, profits from minting will form a reserve to support establishing a gold currency.
A prisoner awaiting the northward transfer clings to freedom and a hoped for sale of a stone quarry tale. The narrative centers on a soldier who refuses to divulge details while authorities weigh terms and potential gains from a valuable uncut stone reported by the York Tribune.
Notice of sale under the Congress of Jemi Act for lands in California and Washington states. Names include McKinley, Joseph Robinett of Portland Oregon and others. Property involves Lots 1 and 3 in Town of Roseburg Oregon, with filing deadline and sworn statements required by February 9. Interested parties must file claims at Roseburg Oregon by the stated date.
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