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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
2
A condensed weekly digest notes allied troops preparing to leave Chinese territory and a plague case in Landon suburb. It reports a bank robbery in Ohio netting $4000, a fraud inquiry linked to Manila, and a demand for a special session by Washington's governor.
Instruction to Major Edgar Bo Roberts guiding 160 troops of Company B of the Ninth Infantry stationed at the U S legation in Pekin. They will quarter at the Temple of Agriculture and near the forbidden city gate with supplies through December 31. Armaments include 10000 rounds of pistol cartridges and 100 revolver rounds per authorized man. Roberts is told to maintain discipline and consult our diplomatic representation, using force if necessary to protect American interests.
A broad scan covers cattle movements frosty conditions near Vale and Mesopotamian trade shifts. It notes a Manila court case on embezzled supplies, a dynamite incident on a Missouri river freight boat, and political chatter from Venezuela to Ireland. The piece also reports on Porto Rican affairs, Philippine finances, and health trends among soldiers.
A rowboat carrying eight young people overturned at the Schuylkill River dam near Philadelphia. Seven youths, five girls and two boys, drowned after being swept toward the dam as a swift current carried the craft downstream. One boy was saved.
Honolulu reporters describe a grand jury inquiry into bribery in the Hawaii territorial legislature. Gov Dole and Attorney General Dole appear. Acting Gov Cooper and Gazette head L A Thornton are summoned. Dole cites privilege, others refuse to name bribery sources. Thurston notes a corporation involved but withholds it. Helen Gould cited for nervous strain. Treasury auditor Youngblood resigns, to be replaced by Pierson.
Reported fighting to mark the Johanneburg entry anniversary sparks heavy losses. General Dixon's lines near Hfontein withstand assault with numerous dead and 174 wounded including 3 officers. Battles at Vig and Nagaliesburg threaten Windfontein in a series of fierce engagements with heavy casualties.
Scattered reports claim Nicaragua fears a Colombian invasion via Corinto and Panama Bay as authorities move ships and crews. General Bruise is said to have fled earlier, with references to President Zeleya and Buffalo exposition plans.
A bulletin from Washington reports Mrs McKinley remains feeble after illness and that her husband Mr McKinley travels fatigue from San Francisco. The statement notes slow improvement but warns she cannot yet be considered out of danger. Attendance at the ceremony is noted with concern for her strength and recovery.
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