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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
2
A collage of brief items reports fires in Japan and Beaumont Texas, unrest in Russia and Cuba, political shifts in Washington, Oregon, and Chicago, naval and railway developments, and talks on Manchurian treaties and the Panama Canal. Mentions Aguinaldo, Morgan, Plague cases in San Francisco, and public debt changes.
In Havana the radical bloc including Gomez Portuondo Alman and Mandaley conferred with Governor General Wood about the Platt amendment. Wood said the U S seeks to deal justly and not retain the island, defending the text as protecting a weak nation from outsiders and internal strife. He noted a treaty clarifications process and favored a Washington commission to ease objections. Municipal elections are ordered for June 1 with 16 days of registration from April 19.
Washington April 6 The navy begins a definite plan to cut ships on the Asiatic station based on needs of the service. Homeward movement would not start before summer and no decisions on ship disposition exist yet. The North Atlantic squadron will gain one or two ships while South Atlantic and Pacific stations receive reinforcements. Many ships will go out of commission for overhaul after long tropical service.
Reports from Alaska via the steamer Dolphin describe a customs dilemma at Skagway over bonded ships from Whitman Yukon Co. Three river steamers entered in bond and destined for White Horse. Owners refuse to break up ships or ship damaged portions. a British and American officer are aboard to decide duty on unsent vessels. Ottawa orders coal royalty following Klondike discoveries, prompting protests over fuel costs.
Washington April 6 bids were opened in the secretary of the navy office for the Milwaukee protected cruiser No 21 Two bidders submitted three bids Union Iron Works San Francisco and Cramps Son Philadelphia with the latter firm sending two separate proposals Secretary Long said late bids held up by storms will be considered if timely.
The new sawmill at Frances, Washington, led by O A Custer, began framing with machinery expected daily. Slated to run by May 1, it will produce 20 000 feet daily and replace Mr Custer's cedar shingle mill tied up in a land contest. A spur line will connect the mill to the Northern Pacific rail.
Grant County taxes due June 20. Miners arrive at Newport mine. Weston selects site for new normal school. Reed of Grant's Pass sells Klondike mine claim. Gem group mines near Alamo employed. Bandon broom handle mill to operate. Scio buys 84 head of cattle for 2190 dollars. LaGrande to start 10000 dollar cold storage plant. Wallowa academy to incorporate as regional educational anchor. Imnaha miners Ross and Legore return with three claims sold for 9300 dollars. Lone Rock ranch to range 140 head more cattle. Canyon Creek Monarch mine tunnel reaches 60 feet depth with better ore. Grant's Pass Banking & Trust to build 60 by 24 foot brick bank by July 1. Coos River coal vein 11 feet thick confirmed. Athena negotiating skimming plant. Susanville Badger mine milling plant planned. Philomath two-carload mill machinery received. Buena Vista steamer Modor damages ferryboat. Echo man injured with compound leg fracture.
Wheat prices for various varieties in Portland show Walla Walla at 57 cents per bushel and blue stem at 59. Farm goods include flour grades around 270 to 340 per barrel, oats at 125 per cental, hay prices for timothy and clover, and wool rates. Livestock and dairy items list butter, eggs, poultry, cheese, turkeys, veal, and beef with per pound or per dozen figures and typical weights.
The War Department reports a regulation linked to the Philippine commission amending provisional customs rules. It requires that supplies for the army or navy to the islands traveling by non government vessels carry a certificate from the custodian proving exclusive use for military or insular government, prompt customs notice for nonacceptance or sale cancellation, and sellers to affirm they have sold goods without retained interest.
A Boer commandant General Botha letter to Lord Kitchener dated February 13 urges ending the bloody war. It notes a desire for mutual discussion to discover terms for peace and references a verbal message from Kitchener. The document circulated as a preliminary paper amid peace conference debates.
Lord Kitchener reports to the War Office that Colonel Plumer has advanced 20 miles beyond Nyletroam toward Pietersburg, unopposed on the way. The Daily Telegraph notes the Boers moved their parliament seat 196 miles southeast from Pietersburg.
A detailed review from St Petersburg outlines Allied positions with China and France on a draft peace plan. It discusses mutual relations, a potential modus vivendi, and unresolved issues in Manchuria amid troop movements and regional tensions.
A damaged dispatch describes a storm in the Marylam area with mountain roads flooded and streams rising. The piece notes impairments around Hagerstown and mentions limited visibility and wet conditions from the weather system.
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