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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
2
A collage of satirical notes and brief items from across the United States and abroad. Chats on sugar beet labor, Kipling in South Africa, Pan American tensions, rat elimination in Honolulu, British moves near Botha, and various political quips. Includes mingled sayings on senators, lawsuits, writing and poetry, economic defalcations, and scientific forecasts.
General Wood, Cuban military governor, in a Havana letter urges Congress to grant concessions on Cuban sugar imports. He argues Cuba faces collapse of sugar and tobacco industries, requests a 33 1/3 percent price reduction to secure profits, and warns delay risks ruin for Cuban people and stability. The appeal stresses immediate, liberal relief.
Bouller Colorado February 2 Former Senator Johnson of Florence takes charge at the Arnold well amid optimism the move will boost output. The pump change to a more effective style resumes pumping as oil flows regularly, with McKenzie waiting on a Denver road tank and a sidetrack due Wednesday.
Delegates from Montana Idaho Oregon Washington Utah and Wyoming arrive in Helena for the Pacific Northwest Wool Growers Association meeting. About 1000 sheep breeders are expected as discussions include marking goods for sheity and land leasing policies plus selecting an agent to represent wool interests in Washington.
A Eagle Pass dispatch reports 84 bodies recovered and 18 miners still missing at the Hondo mines near Honaton Texas. The shaft employed 118 men and 25 mules were killed. rescue work resumes after disinfectants arrive as grieving families gather at the scene.
Secretary Root urges funding for 50 Philippine companies totaling about 5000 men with a deficit appropriation of 515000. Congress debates reliance on private steamers for troop moves. Navy reforms shift Rear Admiral Wildes to relieve Kempff. Tacoma mint bill advances for Alaska bound gold and silver. January 1902 receipts total 465821431, expenditures 38545277, surplus 8085800. Congress weighs ore mining air safety, irrigation bills, pension court appeals, and oleomargarine tax. Senate discusses Far East tariff, canal delay, and ship subsidy changes. Navy retirements and promotions reorganize command structure. Industrial census shows rising US manufacturing and meat packing metrics.
A New Yorker recalls a London hotel stay with a wheezy lift and a third floor room, noting a sign near the shaft declaring guests should walk downstairs since the lift is for ascending only. The anecdote captures cross‑channel humor from an American traveler.
Dar es Salaam once a village with 100 natives has grown into a town with 9 Europeans and 2140 natives, now hosting three hotels and hundreds of stores along with a newspaper. A jumbled line from the source mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption and ends with garbled phrases likely from OCR.
Mrs J E O Donnell offers an unsolicited acknowledgement praising the Dean Mrs Pivxuan for extraordinary help and support she provided. The testimonial reflects deep gratitude and personal impact from the assistance received.
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