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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
2
A scattered roundup reports fires in Rogby North Dakota damaging business areas, shipments from Samar Philippines, and various political and labor developments. It notes legal actions in the United States, Panama Canal regulation debates, planned presidential nominations, and pension steps for Northwest veterans, with international items from Norway to Cuba.
Washington reports say the president hosted about a dozen Republican senators to discuss a plan to reduce the Cuba trade barriers and speed relief to the island. Aimed at prompt Cuban prosperity, the effort may come via bill or treaty, with decisions pending. Separately Secretary Root answered a Senate query showing Philippine war costs and obligations totaling around 170 million dollars through various fiscal years and months.
In Omaha on June 21 300 to 400 boilermakers are called out by the Boilermakers Union amid labor tensions at Union Pacific. Local shop employment is under 60 with all workers quitting. Leaders cite wage and hour disputes as catalysts despite broader causes. A separate incident reports a mixed train derailment on the South Carolina & Georgia Extension near Rhelley NC injuring one and slight injuries to others.
The House and Senate race over the Panama Canal route with Spooner amendment, delaying canal begin until a decision. Members split on whether to accept the Nicaragua or Sangaraua route, aiming to avoid further delay and secure canal completion this session.
June reports from Seattle describe the steamer Portland of the Northern Commercial Company stuck in ice near Nome. Captain Healy is urged to attempt rescue as the vessel drifts toward the Arctic and risk of crushing, delays, and shortage of supplies increases. The Thetis has departed Nome after petitions urging aid for the endangered ship.
The Senate approved the Spooner substitute by eight votes, backing the Nicaragua option if needed and favoring the Panama route overall. Debate centered on titles to canal lands and funding beyond the $130 million gold bonus, with Morgan and Allison urging Nicaragua while others pressed Spooner. The chamber sought a conference with the House to resolve amendments to the army bill as the issue loomed.
King Albert of Saxony dies after illness resigning affairs to his eldest brother Prince George who becomes regent and heir. Albert, born in 1812, long ruled since 1473, participated in major wars and left a civil list of 740000 annually. George inherits throne with Princess Mathilde noted for loyalty during illness.
A head-on collision occurred near Staples Minnesota at Lower Lake Rid ing two miles east of town on the Northern Pacific line at 1 30 this morning involving No 7 passenger westbound.
A major blaze in Upper Creede, Colorado, destroyed property worth about 200000 dollars, with two believed killed and many injured. Sixty families became homeless as the fire, possibly incendiary, burned a vacant saloon building and raged until 1 PM with firefighters risking their lives to save the town.
The Fort Hall Indian 148000 acre settlement near Blackfoot Idaho draws immense crowds as claimants rush the land office. J R Mullen and F E Debsy lead a horseback sprint from Pocatello to file claims before others arrive, with twenty seven filings made in the first hours as grafters attempt to secure parcels.
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