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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
2
A sweeping weekly digest notes the Boer peace commission nearing America, amid reports of General Olivier’s wounding and other international incidents. It cites political shifts, fires, drownings, and protests, including Dewey’s Chicago reception and Manila taxation protests.
A mining disaster reported in Hoanoke Virginia state that four miners perished in a fire at a local mine. The article also notes other global and national events including deaths and political appointments. Records mention Munkacsy dying in Bonn and Charles Towne considered for Bryan’s running mate.
London and Bloemfontein dispatches report General Broadwater and Tucker divisions advancing near Thabancha with French and Rundle troops enacting a broad front. Lord Roberts commands about 50 000 British along a 40 mile front, cautiously pressing a dispersed Boer defense amid large cattle and sheep herds driven north toward Ladybrand.
In Manilas report a U S garrison of 80 from the Forty third regiment at Catubig on Kamar island fought rebels for five days in a church. Twenty Americans died, the rest were rescued after reinforcements arrived. Rebels suffered heavy losses, while Funston uncovered a Malolos archive warehouse near Cabantian.
Salt Lake May 4 Every effort in Scofield is mourning as mine relief began yesterday. Hundreds volunteered to aid in rescue and recovery while workers faced after damp and toxic fumes. Three hundred ninety eight men entered the mine yesterday and most perished. total deaths likely to rise.
A Pretoria letter cited by a New York dispatch reports Boers divided over postwar independence with many seeking emigration. State Secretary Reitz said he would move to America if English takeover occurs, and others plan to relocate to German West Africa or other countries. Some say President Kruger would spend his final years in Holland or Germany.
City of Mexico May 4 An important arrest has been made in Chilipa Guerrero the prisoner is Colonel Vega civil chief of the district and a notable figure in local affairs The arrest was reported as an unexpected development in the region further details were not available.
May 7 report details a catastrophic fire in Bandon destroying Spencer's hall and other buildings, with 1,200 homeless and losses estimated at 1,000,000 dollars. Rescue efforts, relief measures, and shifting dangers from the mine disaster near Salt Lake are described as officials and miners cope with fatalities and evacuations.
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