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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
2
The week’s digest covers varied items from rabbiit suppression in Chicago to Boer battles in South Africa. Notable notes include promotion designations for generals, canal bill prospects, and a range of international, political, and social updates with several deaths and major industry mentions.
The bulletin surveys unrest and policy, noting a Texas special session pending, a Dawnton fire damaging property worth 100000, a smallpox quarantine in Northern Washington and Idaho, and Alaska expansion plans. It covers Zola defending his father’s honor, a Paris dispatch, and global events from Peru to Venezuela. Additional items include lighthouse funding in Alaska, an emperor transition in China, and naval incidents and appointments in Washington and San Francisco.
The U S House adopted a resolution by 268 to 50 excluding Brigham H Roberts from Utah and declaring his seat vacant. The vote split 168 Republicans and 96 Democrats for exclusion, with 47 Democrats and 2 Silver Republicans opposing. Roberts defended his plural marriages as a moral duty and stated he would not run again.
English press reflects unease after Spionkop actions with General Buller’s retreat noted. Reports cite incomplete casualty lists and censorship while observers warn of potential further setbacks as troop transports reach Cape Town and the Seventh Division sails.
The senate committee on commerce discussed forming a new Department of Commerce headed by a cabinet officer. A comprehensive report proposed moving functions from several agencies including life saving and lighthouse services, marine hospitals, steamboat inspection, navigation, immigration, statistics, coast and geodetic surveys, and more into the new department. The plan would also place labor and the fish commission under its supervision.
Washington reports the house committees will study salary and mileage for Mr Roberta with about 1000 dollars in mileage and a similar amount in salary under review. Attorneys general and the treasury controller defer or refer the matter to the committees to determine proper law and jurisdiction. The Idaho labor troubles probe set for February 14 will hear from state officials and Major General Merriam with potential additional witnesses named by Sulzer, Zonk, and Tanta.
In Philadelphia on January 2 a jewelry robbery occurred at Joseph E. David & Son. Items valued at about 6,000 were reported stolen from the showroom. Attendees noted a lack of marked items and that a temporary disturbance followed as investigators questioned witnesses nearby.
Readable notes describe a forthcoming Salem gathering on agricultural interests with California and Washington ties. The event aims to unite fruitgrowers stockmen horticulturists and related workers for sessions across departments. Secretaries Dunbar and Th tied to chamber spaces and a League of Republican clubs meeting in February.
Chicago Jan 29 George H hurst a Kong merchant says Philippine policy favors Ameria rule and will unlock resources and development for the islands. He expects improved markets and venture prospects as U S interests guide reform. In San Francisco Father Algue and Father Clos arrive with scientific data and maps at President's invitation for Philippine study.
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