Turbulent Daily Dispatch from 1902 Philippines and Politics
The August 28 1902 fragment surveys Miles trip to the Philippines as a business matter amid civil unrest and political talk. It comments on Teddy Roosevelt Bryan Republican themes, Puerto Rico immigration, and silver debates. It warns of land speculation, irrigation projects, and labor migration to the Inland Empire, noting racial attitudes toward Japs Chinese and Filipinos and social race questions.
Changed Immigration Shows Major Shifts in Source Regions
A long report notes total immigration over the past year reached 648 742, up 160 822 from the previous year. Arrivals in 1883 were 602 822 and in 1892 627 0374. The piece highlights sharp rises from undesired quarters Italy and Austria Hungary, with Southern Europe up sixfold since 1883 and Russia elevenfold, while Northern Europe declines, especially Norway, Sweden, and Ireland. Germany's immigration is just one seventh of 1883 levels.
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Italy
Austria Hungary
Europe
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Ireland
Germany
Work Force Tension and Injunctions Demand Equal Obedience
The New York World argues that contempt of court for injunctions against violence is punishable and must be enforced equally. It cites Federal Judges Jackson and Keller and notes striking miners jailed 60 to 90 days for disobedience. The paper urges all workers, including meat packers, to obey court orders to prevent lawlessness.
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Jackson and
Keller
Puget Sound log price to rise after September 1
After September 1 the price of logs on Puget Sound will be advanced to 5.50 per 1000 feet.
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Puget Sound
Making and Breaking Injunctions
Federal Judge Grosscup issued an injunction in Chicago prohibiting entering into or forming any contract or conspiracy that restrains trade in fresh meats across states. In defiance the meat packers openly organize a new merger to disobey the order.
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Grosscup
Meat Packers’ Combine
Lasued
Chicago
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