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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1902
Page
2
General Chaffee arrived in San Francisco after reports on the army in the Philippines. The day’s items note Chaffee’s reception by the public and his forthcoming work with naval and diplomatic circles.
News from San Francisco reports a catastrophic eruption of Guatemala's Santa Maria volcano. Coffeeworkers fear thousands dead as ash, mud, lava bury towns including Palmar and Mazatenango. Telegraph lines vanish. survivors uncertain as western highlands suffer massive destruction.
In Iahanon Pennsylvania on November 16 a boiler at Scrap Puddle furnace No 4 of the American Iron and Steel Company plant exploded without warning. Four workers died and about 40 were injured. many may die as ruins are cleared. Fire was controlled in 15 minutes. Hospitals were turned into temporary care centers as crews aided the maimed.
The Anthracite Coal Strike Commission began hearings in Philadelphia to decide if miners receive fair wages and improved conditions. John Mitchell faced cross examination from David W. Wilcox as lawyers for mine owners argued the union is irresponsible. The session noted union disbursements and consideration of nonunion workers’ status.
Notices signed by J M Walls announce a 10 percent wage increase for all permanent employes east of Pittsburg earning under $200 monthly, effective November 1 1902. About 12 000 Pittsburg division workers will benefit. the raise is voluntary and targets the eastern system.
Olympia Washington November 14 1902 Governor Henry McBride proclaims November 27 1902 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer statewide urging charity and church observance and noting the seal and date of the proclamation.
Luke E Wright of the Philippines urged Congress to readdress financial relief as markets fluctuate. He proposed a Filipino dollar worth 10 cents gold to fix the system, likening it to Japan. He also discussed limited Chinese labor entry to ease shortages, and noted his departure with his wife for the East.
Honolulu reports Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalani anemia reelected as delegate to Congress and a Republican legislature in both houses. Five home rule senators from the last assembly were succeeded by Republicans, signaling the probable end of the home rule party and a split along Republican and Democrat lines similar to the mainland.
The appeal of Cuban children detained for inspection at New York destinations for the Universal Brotherhood school at Point Loma Cal is sent to the treasury department. Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent is in San Francisco and Taylor Lane telegraphed him to proceed to Saint Loma and investigate the school’s character. Awaiting Mr Bargent's report.
The Ontario cabinet accepted the navy plan as part of a Canadian defense effort. Details remain sparse in this fragment, but the approval signals governmental support for naval expansion or collaboration.
The Chronicle reports a renewed search for the schooner Louisa D and a treasure believed lost in 1908 near the Gulf of California. Funds and property fees tied to the Golden Gate wreck are noted as part of the ongoing efforts.
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