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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
2
A condensed survey cites Mount Patee signs of con issues, Madrid fetes, and a statue to Frederick the Great. It notes Indian war measures, Boer peace talks, Croker's Bob Van Wyck support, and shipping, currency, and volcanic disaster items from St Vincent to St Pierre.
May 14 report from Baker City Oregon describes a major gold strike in the Golceondasining vein opened by the main shaft. The ore shows a rich pay streak averaging 4A inches wide with specimens near pure gold and milling ore prospects. The vein appears permanent with a pocket opened. the syndicate includes Pendleton residents and JHE Robbins of Sumpter.
The article discusses concessions to England as a pretext for Russian occupation and a widening European diplomatic rift. It references the Pekin conferences and Manchurian issues, noting rival powers anticipate shifts in the Asian balance and potential evacuations under pressure from the Manchurian convention framework.
In a May session the state court ruled that the Port Chalmette case may conflict with federal power over interstate commerce. The judge warned the executive branch against obstruction of shipments and outlined potential actions to curb liquor and transportation concerns.
In Hazelton Pennsylvania on May 1, a coal miners convention endorsed a plan to strike nationwide. President John Mitchell announced a call for a national convention of United Mine Workers to consider actions that could halt coal production and disrupt industries across the country.
A plan proposed by Charik M Schwab allocates funds from a foundation to build facilities on Staten Island for underprivileged children. The initiative envisions a productive coastal site with a fresh water lake and high dams, funded to provide care and education, with a focus on long term support and safety.
Hazleton Pa May 17 The anthracite mineworkers meeting here voted to continue the strike of 145 000 men against mineowners and to fight it out to the bitter end Leaders are cautious and may extend actions into bituminous regions and other industries The eight month buildup leaves workers financially ready for a prolonged clash and wary that owners aim to ruin the union rather than grant higher wages and shorter hours.
Still erupting Mount Pelee obscures Castries Saint Lucia as 50 000 refugees flee. British steamer Savan reports ongoing eruption while search parties recover dead from St Pierre. Cathedral is toppled nearly all walls gone as convent and college vanish with 70 boys 22 priests gone.
Louisville May 17 the Continental Tobacco Company increased wages by 10 percent for all Louisville employees. The move affects more than 5 000 workers locally and is said to benefit 3 000 to 25 000 workers nationwide.
May 17 in New York Dr Henry Van Dyke professor of literature at Princeton University was elected moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly on the second ballot after delays in the afternoon session had begun its deliberations.
Fragmentary notice from Sweden dated May 17 reports a colonial secretary statement on rulings affecting American engineering, electrical and mine shipments to South Africa after peace. The text is garbled but centers on requirements and tender conditions set by authorities.
Washington May 15 A report to the British foreign office cites Consul Wyndham Chicago detailing American commercial success. Education fosters independence and responsibility, athletics in schools, prudent money management, and merit-based advancement drive business growth. He notes firms favor internal and external talent, with leaders seeking capable outsiders and rewarding merit.
Vancouver reports the Yukon river breakup occurred quietly on May 15 after a blinding snowstorm and ice jams. Water stood six feet high with little damage, but further flooding is possible if jams persist. River from La Barge to Big Salmon is clear and steamers begin following the ice dows, risking delays.
A fragmentary 19th century paragraph from Oregon City discusses a land site in Ov tied up by a commissioner order dated May 16 and notes the land being raised as part of the process. The readable text is sparse and includes unclear references to sections and location.
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