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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
3
A digest of imperial, political, and social developments with highlights in Britain’s Boer War actions, U S political rhetoric, German and Chinese affairs, and domestic incidents. Included are railroad accidents, labor strikes, census updates, and notable deaths shaping public discourse.
London reports focus on a general election while Western powers urge unity over Germany's note. Dispatches describe renewed Christian persecution in Shan Tang and rising Triad activity in Canton. Kowloon measures are noted as unrest spreads through the two Kwong provinces and Manchurian conflicts draw attention.
Reports from Minders Island detail the total loss of the Japanese mail boat Fetaini Maeu after striking reef in a gale. 150 aboard were saved. News also notes Pacific cable contract to Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Co for 99.5 million pounds and 18 month build, plus Newcastle coal strike idling 1,100 workers.
The Skagway Seattle telegram marks a business epoch with a seven hour transit and plans to cut time as systems stabilize. The message traveled Skagway Atlin Lillooet Ashcroft Vancouver and finally Seattle via a temporary link. The Canadian government line is incomplete but expected to finish by October 10 opening a through commercial route.
Cablegram from Washington reports 4th Whele Regiment to Marinduque to crush insurrection with 18 infantry companies and inland command by General Hareie. Dispatch notes losses of Captain Bhislda’s men and actions around October 3 as MacArthur iterates reinforcements aboard Yorktown and volunteers.
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