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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
2
A compact overview compiles varied items from politics to labor strife. Governors race discussion, national strikes, and regional incidents mix with shipping, rail, and mineral news across the United States and abroad.
Pekin reports the Taotai of Shanghai informed bankers that China will not pay the July indemnity at the nominal amount but only at the April exchange rate. The foreign office cites U S statements signaling willingness to compromise, while Chinese ministers seek a favorable settlement aligned with Allied interests.
Report from Washington notes General Jacob H H Smith was not acquitted after a court martial review. Advocate General Paves the proceedings were examined with results kept confidential by the administration as President Roosevelt and others weigh next steps.
At Moody suggestion cabinet approves names for six new warships to be built under the naval appropriation. The four larger ships will bear Louisiana Connecticut Tennessee and Washington. The two gunboats will be named Podecah and Dubuque. Local notes report Oklahoma officers killed in a bandit battle near Guthrie. The Philippines report discusses progress in Albay province and highway expansion. A Kansas City Cotton Mill project is announced with a $10,000,000 investment and 4,800 jobs planned, powered by electricity.
Robertson, Wells Fargo paying teller and city council member who disappeared Saturday morning, has returned home and resumes charge of the police chief, while the bank shortage is noted around 80,000. A chaotic tale includes an Oregon escape and a tense incident near South Bay with captives and an armored vessel.
In Keyston Wo Va on July 3 the United Mineworkers strike in the Norfolk and Western coal fields is practically over with most returning to work. Strikers except for about 15 percent have resumed duties and all laid off train crews are back on duty.
United States cruiser Philadelphia sails north from Phitadelphia as Governor Guleser and Generale Guiterres and Allaye make a farewell call aboard the vessel.
Engagement events in Meveng on July 3 and 4 draw a wide audience and involve regional participants. The prose notes a promotional or social gathering with local officials and attendees.
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