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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
2
A chaotic summary notes Bryan seeking the popular nomination, Lord Painsefote’s retirement, and calls for presidential election reforms. It reports Boer War actions near Tugela, Texas and London markets, a gas lamp of international honors, and a spate of disasters from fire in Minneapolis to a train wreck in California.
The dispatches report varied events including battles in the South African war, deaths of notable figures in Madrid and New York, political upheaval in Kentucky, plague precautions in San Francisco, fires and wrecks in Pittsburg and Dayton, and a train robbery attempt amid ongoing global tensions.
London reports Mr Wyndeare's Commons declaration that Britain will deploy 180000 regulars plus 7000 Canadians and Australians and 26000 Rhodesian volunteers to South Africa, totaling 813000 troops with 442 guns. Sir details credit lack transport and supply organisation, with Ladysmith, Cape Colony positions, and Buller’s forces.
Representative Joseph Sibley of Pennsylvania denounced Democratic colleagues for opposing expansion while recanting his own free silver stance. He argued expansion is a core Democratic principle echoed by Jefferson and Madison. The speech drew strong applause as the debate shifted to mediation in the Transvaal, lynchings in the South, and Hawaii’s jury law.
Washington reports outline General Bates's treaty with the sultan of Sulu, detailing payments from Philippine revenues and a stance on slavery. Otis and Root confirm the agreement, emphasize sovereignty, and discuss emancipation inquiries. The piece also notes a Dayton warehouse fire and Mexico liquor crackdown efforts.
Washington reports an effort by Pettigrew to discuss the Philippine question in the Senate was blocked by a point of order. Allen of Nebraska praised Secretary Gage’s argument against alleged manipulations with the National City Bank. The House focused on the Indian appropriation bill and possible education for Indian children without new contracts.
Washington reports reveal the Privileges and Elections committee delaying Hobson case hearings as bankers and witnesses describe large sums linked to Hobson and Clark. Witnesses recount alleged loans and questions over $95,000 in funds, noting Hobson’s wealth and unclear sources.
Report from Cairo cites Havas agency that a rebellion flared among Sondenese forces in Khartoum causing anxiety at the capital. Details are fragmentary with denuded defenses and unsettled garrisons amid a tense security scene.
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