Fragments of 1902 Oregon thoughts on politics and war
A late summer column from August 19 1902 discusses varied topics. It mentions Alger in the senatorial race, local robbers and the Bartholin case, and praise for the Boer generals. It notes printer charity, a Maine battleship, Sheriff Taylor pursuing Tracys, and a mock naval fight in New York. It reflects on Edward, Governor Geer as author, and a meeting between Mitchell and J Pierpont Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geer
Mt. Adams
Crater Lake
Relative Sea Power of the Nations Review
A Naval Annual survey traces ten years 1892 to 1902 of global battleship holdings. Britain maintains lead with 29 first class battleships, Japan matches Britain for Asiatic purposes, and Russia Germany United States reach France's previous level. France increases armored cruisers. British naval expenditure nearly doubles from 76 million to 150 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Annual
Russia
Germany
United States
France
Great Britain
Japan
Grea Britain
Haitian Turmoil Alarms as Firmin Backed by Killick
The piece reports ongoing revolution in Hayti with Firmin proclaimed president by Killick and the old government branding them outlaw and pirate. It notes a long history of upheaval, nearby Cuba’s potential involvement, and fears of regional spillover affecting West Indies stability and possible Cuban intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayti
France
Firmin
Admiral Killick
Killick
Negro Republic
Heyti
West Indies
Cuba
Santiago
West Indies turmoil and Haitian unrest noted in era analysis
The text surveys regional trade shifts between Porto Rico, Hayti, and Santo Domingo, Mayan linked ideals, and the Haitian republic’s fate. It cites Antonio Maceo and the Antillian League, notes ruins and perceived savagery in Haiti, praises some Haitians yet critiques widespread ignorance, and ends with Castro replying to Germany over Venezuela claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Hayti
Republic of Santo Domingo
Antonio Maceo
West Indies
Antillian League
Havti
Hearst
American and
Journal
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Pendleton
Cesena
Alger
Bartholin
Mr. Tracy
Edward
Wilamette Valley
Maine
Taylor
Tracys
Till
New York
Manila
Eagan
Mitchell
J. Pierpont Morgan
Federation of Labor
Pierpont
Atlantic City
Castro
Venezuela
Dr. Pierce
Oregon
State Fair
Salem
Pacific Coast
M. D. Wisdom
R'Y
Portland, Ore
Cale Fermants
Pacific Northwest
THE
Portland
C. Bowers
Happy Canyon
Blaine and
Mark Streets
F. A. Campbell
Tennine
B. F. Beck
Cottonwood St
Neagle Brothers Water
Colesworthy
Alta Street
Pendleton Soda Works
East Oregonian
Daily East Oregonian
Lumber
Pendleton Planing
Robert Forster
Columbia Lodging House
Bet
Alta & Werbets
F. X. Schempp, Prop
Besa
C. L. Cox
Alba, Umatilla County
Orem
J. T. Williamson
la Grande
Ore
la Grande Land District
Umatilla Reservation
Evey
U.S
Umatillas
United States Land Office
U Ss
Bart
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