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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
2
The day features a treasury rise to 500000 and a forthcoming presidential address. A new California company forms to manage Mindanao affairs. Troops patrol France amid strikes while airship tests lead to a burst. Theodora Roosevelt Jr. improves as health stabilizes. Russia backs the Anglo Japanese pact with caution. Booth Tuchor takes oath as US citizen and LondonKitchener mobilizes against Dewet though Boer forces slip away.
The piece surveys a string of early 20th century events including Theodore Roosevelt Jr.'s perilous standing, a looming senatorial war tax cut, oleomargarine legislation, Japan Britain and China shifts, and canal debate. It notes battles in Kentucky, riots in Spain, a sinking Columbian gunboat, and the Mohen yacht’s New York arrival while detailing canal route discussions between Panama and Nicaragua and engineer Colonel Haines’s views on feasibility and tradeoffs.
Washington feb 17 the cabinet meet discussed the presidents reply to admiral Schleys appeal. the president aims to announce his conclusions within days likely by midweek and outlined views guiding his decision. a separate proposed act would tax lemon margarine and regulate coloring to prevent deception with penalties up to 500 dollars and six months in jail.
Alfred Noble, civil engineer and Isthmian Canal Commission member, testifies before the Senate Committee on Canals. He notes Panama and Colon tie logistics as a route. He says yellow fever risk is high most of the year on the isthmus while Nicaragua shows no yellow fever. Noble deems the Panama Company’s $40,000,000 price fair. Operational costs for two proposed lines would relate to their lengths.
Washington February 14 The house passed the oleomargarine bill after a largely symbolic vote on a recommitment. The measure limits imitation butter products by state law for use sale or consumption and preserves inspection and branding provisions in modified form.
Joseph R Whitney of Albany, a long time Oregon editor and newspaper man, seeks the Republican nomination for State Printer. Born in Marion County and a University of Oregon graduate, he has spent nearly 20 years in the newspaper business.
In Monterey Mexico on February 14 General Rafael Reyes of Colombia stated Colombia would back a Panama canal and offer full guarantees if the canal is built via the Nicaragua route. he warned against European powers joining the project and indicated Colombia might intervene to secure US interest.
At a Portland meeting on February 16 the Lewis and Clark celebration stock was raised from 300000 to 800000. A full by law code patterned after the St. Louis fair was adopted, directors numbered 25 with 10 new seats to be chosen later. About 175000 of capital was represented. 140760 was the quorum. The Mallory resolution to raise capital to 500000 passed unanimously while Killingworth urged 1000000 but warned against overcapitalization.
Report describes a vessel aided by donkey engines to haul and lighter freight amid a hedge anchor mishap. A large hole opens in the forward engine room and salvage prospects fade as deep water fills compartments. Authorities fear total loss of the vessel.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Liber Creapo vessel near Caracao and a strike with damage aboard a boat in Venezuela. Details are unreadable and names unclear, making precise identification difficult.
Missoula Mont Feb 15 The Northern Pacific switchmen in the yards here ended their strike after a conference with Superintendent Russell. The settlement reportedly granted every demand, with all strikers reinstated and no pay deduction. Two crews resume work easing yard congestion, marking the first victory for the men since 1894.
Feb 5. A passenger train numbered 406 veered off the track between Helena and Millerville. The wreck involved the engine baggage car smoker and two passenger coaches. No details on injuries or causes are given.
In Washington on February 16 officials discussed the exhibit trade and a related price issue. The meeting focused on potential government actions and timing for the event.
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