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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
2
A collage of brief notes covers global events and notable deaths. Topics include political moves in Alaska and Chile, a fire at Theatre Fravais in Montreal, labor strikes in Chicago and Pullman Arkansas, and naval and military tensions in Manila, Togota, and London.
British troops again hold Reanberg with Joubert resisting Buller. A land conference is set for Salt Lake April 18. Mexican actions, Puerto Rican tariff vote, and naval losses dominate wartime dispatches. A major Newark fire racks commerce. Kroner strikes, Kimberley profits reported. and Manila dead voyage ships return with bodies.
Senate approves a bill providing a form of government for Hawaii with Cullom and Clay contributing speeches on the Philippines question. Puerto Rico tariff bill unfinished business. Democrats win first session victory on election contest in Alabama. Police pursuit and a Kansas City shooting near a train incident also reported.
Major General John R. Brooke, in Washington after duty in Cuba, is assigned to the military department of the East with New York as headquarters. The command shifts occur next June when Major General Wesley Merritt retires, with Otis to be promoted to major general in the regular establishment.
The Aorangi brings news of the worst Victorian bush fires in 60 years devouring Warrnambool county for two days. Four hamlets burn, 1,000,000 acres scorched, seven dead, 40 miles by 80 miles burned, six wool warehouses lost, 2,009 sheep and 1,000 cattle perished.
Secretary Long told the House Naval Committee the navy should order three armored ships of about 15,000 tons, three protected cruisers of about 4,110 tons, and twelve gunboats of about 600 tons. Admiral Dewey urged dropping the gunboats for three new battleships, noting recent purchases could fill Philippine needs. In Chicago meanwhile boxing clubs gain school approval under Principal Smith and City Superintendent Andrews. Paris, France, deputy Lockroy argues France must sacrifice for naval strength shaping foreign policy.
Bishop Gilbert, conductor of the diocese of Minnesota in the Episcopal Church, died today in St Paul at age 52 after previously serving in Montana.
London March 5 Lord Osfontein faces the re formed Dew army near Paardeberg as British forces regroup northward. Camp at Osfentein moved amid rain and improving veldt supplies. Cecil Rhodes champagne toast to troops. Roberts praises their endurance after forced marches. Skirmish southeast of Osfontein. mutiny rumored before Cronje surrender.
President backs immediate passage of a bill to place all money from Puerto Rican goods since evacuation in hand for relief of Puerto Ricans. House approves the measure 162 to 197 with 18 Democrats 2 independents and 9 Silver Republicans voting with Republicans.
A Wheeling based Tribune dispatch says a combined iron and industry coalition totaling about one billion dollars will be completed by April 1. The venture includes American Tim Plate Company and National Stel Company along with Hoop and Wire and a forming Steel Company. Some details remain withheld as investors await official action and broader peace related outcomes.
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