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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
2
Comprehensive review of notable events from the past week. Highlights include Boer forces, British Derby winner, Spanish labor crisis, library fire in Pekin, naval cadet dismissal from Annapolis, Alaska Yukon river opening, and press notices on immigrants and global affairs.
Commander Benjamin F. Tilley reports to Washington on the population of Tutuila and the Nami group, estimating about 5 000 and 2 000 residents respectively with roughly 100 native women. He notes a light head tax, growing copra harvests, and improving native cooperation and sentiment.
The state report notes ore mining gains at Benansa mine with May cleanup earnings near zero, Sumpter Valley Railroad reaching Whitney, and Patterson school site in Eugene. Oregon Agricultural College commencement lists 35 graduates in Corvallis. Marion County cherries show poor yield. wool sales at The Dalles reach 100000 pounds at 10 cents. John Day cattle thieves protection discussion and Eugene veterans meeting with eighty members. A Salem death case raises murder suspicions for John Stanley. extended weather and regional plainer notes across Eastern Oregon.
Obituary notes COL Weisenburger died after a career in the regular army and later a law practice. A native of Tinos he served as colonel and reached general officer rank before leaving active service. He resided in this city at the time of his death.
Madrid reports critical conditions with gendarmes in Corunna and unrest in Prats and Vigo. A general strike looms amid factory demands for 500 workers, while movements in Galicia and Corunna indicate escalating tensions.
Washington reports a cadet at the Naval Academy was dismissed following a court martial held June 30. Cadet Calvin Joy Creasacey, fourth class, was found guilty of the charge under an act of congress. The superintendent ordered the dismissal with public details withheld.
Dawson reports a booming Klondike season as winter dumps are washed out. Month by month proceeds rise with $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 more expected. total camp output projected at $15,000,000 for spring and $10,000,000 for summer. Dust arrives at Dawson at $30,000 to $40,000 daily as crews push washing on many creeks.
Washington reports the cabinet met over two hours to discuss Cuba and the Philippines. A Wood communication on the Platt amendment terms is not public yet, but officials feel acceptance may come after initial resistance fades. Civil government plans for the Philippines are outlined, with civil administration under military supervision and parallels drawn to New Mexico and Southern states during reconstruction.
The state board of pardons commuted to 18 years the life sentence of E O Kelley who killed Bob Ford, the Jesse James slayer. The killing occurred at Crede Col on July 12, 1892.
A 96 inch Newtonian reflecting telescope mirror from Pittsburg and C broke while being drilled for a cassegrain conversion at Lick Observatory. The accident likely postpones the southern hemisphere exposition. Professor Brashear plans a new class for Lick scientists within six months. Value stated at $3,000.
A Washington board appointed under an act of Congress reviews a plan to establish a naval basin near Seattle on Puget Sound. Proponents urge the project for navy welfare, while critics warn of maintenance costs and engineering challenges, arguing for a reef basin elsewhere.
A rift within the army over a $100,000 purchase of ordnance and fortification shells prompts Secretary Rest action. The board led by Maj. Birneys tests in several sites but Buffington declines patent acquisition. Trials show limited efficiency, leading to discontinuation and claims of board influence from Maximite.
Washington June 8 The president considers civil government for the Philippines under secretary of War with a governor archipelago and a legislature. A general commanding in the Philippines may hold supreme authority, with the War Secretary directing civil affairs. No final decision yet. Weddell the city address notes a sudden event.
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