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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
5
In a drawing room drama, Vera and Griselda confront secrets about their cousin Dysart. Griselda urges Vera to act to smooth relations as Dysart prepares to leave after a tense confrontation about affection and propriety. The old father looms over the unfolding social unrest.
Chicago unions forced an eight o clock stoppage as 100 drivers halted coal deliveries to major buildings including Old Colony Truildings Monadnock Palmer House and Auditorium. Union leader Albert Young vowed a continued campaign until winter fuel needs are met.
Senate substitutes a bill authorizing the president to pick between Panama and Nicaragua routes for a canal. It authorizes buying the Panama Canal Company assets including the Panama Railroad for 40 million dollars if title is satisfactory and securing Colombian concessions for a long strip. price caps are 136 million for Panama and 160 million for Nicaragua.
At New York's Park Avenue shaft of the Rapid Transit tunnel a large explosive blast killed six and injured about 100. The explosion damaged Murray Hill hotel and several nearby landmarks, with total damage estimated over 1 million dollars as fire crews and ambulances swarmed the area. Police set up barriers while investigators probe causes ranging from powder room fire to electrical sparks.
Washington reports an effort to exploit the canal bill delay while Senator Mitchall vows to uncover every opposition point. In committee, no requests for further investigation will be allowed and once the bill reaches the Senate debate will be concise though probing questions may arise about gathered facts. Senator Hannah concedes the committee has gathered the facts.
The article reports Sam Parker, once prominent in Hawaiian affairs and a national figure, being considered to succeed Dole. It notes uncertainty at the White House about appointing him, possible delay, and that Parker may be replaced. Also mentions Milena and Dewey possibly going to Europe to aid the St. Louis exposition and needing department permission for actions.
Bruneels dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports Mr. Kruger has received invitations from Cuba New York and Philadelphia to visit those cities and will likely set out on an American tour in April.
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