25 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1897
Page
1
The dispatch reports a looming street dock strike at Havre after an employer refused a wage increase. It notes Chicago sweltering, the Ohio Valley facing record heat, and other global events including crop forecasts, mine fires, and political tensions.
Dr W Norgaard of Denver announces a tick dipping method that allegedly cures cattle fever. He reports 27 ticky cattle exposed to a petroleum solution produced a near complete tick collapse, with 17 hours later no ticks found and no eye damage. If verified, 500000 head could move north seasonally, prompting new dipping rules at a Fort Worth convention of cattlemen.
The Guatemala uprising widens as 8,000 to 6,000 rebels attack Quezaltenango. Leaders include General Morale, Fuea Barrios, and Feliciano Gutierrez, opposed to Barrios’ rule. Garrison defenses hold but reinforcements are needed to avert fall.
A would be Italian attacker lunged at President Dias in a park during a troop review in Mexico City. The minister of war restrained the assailant, who was arrested, as crowds and police swarmed the scene. Later in the city, Arnulfo Arroyo was killed by a mob after infiltrating the municipal palace amid chaotic unrest.
Mobile reports a new yellow fever case and two suspected cases amid cautious officials. Edwanta records eight cases, Biloxi totals reach twenty two with one death, while New Orleans notes a hopeful turn as cases decline.
Downing Hopkins reports the market steadies after a speculative lull as winter wheat harvests grow and spring receipts rise. Corn prospects worsen with potential drought damage but early planted crops look promising. overall demand and cash buyers keep prices supported with awaiting exports and rising center stocks.
News from Oregon towns reports steady growth with gains in cannery output at Nehalem, prunes to New York, and wheat stockpiles in The Dalles. Boom in Helix and rising land sales trend, plus railroad tie purchases for O R N and minor fishery boosts. Reports cover disease precautions, fish hatchery efforts, and infrastructure plans.
A Wisconsin Central collision six miles west of Chippewa Falls results in five deaths and four serious injuries. Names include Engineers Warren and Smith, Fireman Smiley, Brakeman Miller, and an unidentified man. Some bodies believed buried. blame not determined. Two brakemen rescued seriously injured.
In Pittsburg district from 15 000 to 18 000 coal miners resumed work under a 65 cent wage scale agreed at Columbus. The rest of the 23 000 miners are to restart by week’s end. The strike cost the district 5 to 7 million dollars, with miners losing about 3.25 million in wages.
News from Port Townsned Washington reports David E Brown a former mail carrier has broken the Chilkoot Pass record He left Juneau August 29 for Dyea then Lake Bennett to Dyea by boat paying 460 for passage The journey included two Fedlans and a tense moment at Sheep Camp where Brown faced a revolver threat ending the trip with heavy detail about the route and rates
Reports from Sumas Washington describe a newly discovered quartz district eight miles south of the international line northeast of Mount Baker and 46 miles from Suama. Assays show free milling gold up to 10 000 per ton prompting a mass departure from Sumas and plans to rush capital equipment to the mines. Mining experts view the discovery as a continuation of existing districts across northern Washington.
Sep 10 report says inspectors fear a government fraud plot tied to counterfeit postal cards found in Denver mail. Arrests likely as officials say cards are sold to merchants and investment houses for large profits. at least one operator is believed to be based in this city. Separately, a Russian crop failure threatens 1905 harvests across 17 provinces and may impact 1006 sowing due to drought and winter wheat shortfalls.
In Havana for two days residents have lacked meat and milk with hospital supplies limited. Under a war time accord, General Calizzo Garcia released prisoners at Holgoth Cantobercado Puerto Principe and about 100 sick and wounded near Puerto Padre. Berlin reports allege Emperor William squandered the Guelph fund, private fortune of the former Hanoverian royal line.
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