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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
2
A wide range of items spread through Europe and beyond, including a general strike in Poland, Russia signaling reform in its cabinet, and Kharkov arming to form a republic. Finland sees revolutionary arms landings, China proposes legal reforms, and Turkey objects to a U S ambassador. Meanwhile commerce and rail rates face review, and £ Billions shift due to inheritance and charity plans.
In Portland at 12:17 this morning the jury found Martin G. Hoge and Charles Nickels of Medford guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States. Miller and Rinecart, also of Medford, had pled guilty earlier. Clemency was recommended for Hoge and Nickels. Proceedings note future action on Hamilton Hendricka's case for perjury related to George W. Hawk's homestead entry.
New York July 27 The New York grand jury investigating Western Trank railroad rebates to American Sugar Refining Co heard W E Foster general auditor for the sugar firm decline to produce certain books and documents. Foster said he lacks possession of all papers. some are in the president's safe. Judge Hough gave him until 10 tomorrow to comply or face contempt proceedings.
A group of six large underwriting concerns pledges to pay only losses from fire not caused by the earthquake. They credit the quake for damage in the April fire and state they will not cover losses where liability is not clear. The British and American companies together claim up to 15 million pounds available for actual losses.
London health officers propose labeling and inspection rules for canned goods. Manufacturers would must show name and address and can date, one percent of each consignment opened at import for examination. Independent official pre approves all foods intended for canning.
A fire likely started by an electric light wire damaged an attic ward at the Oregon state insane asylum. About 120 patients were evacuated safely as six lines of hose fought the blaze with help from asylum staff convicts and the Salem city department. Estimated repair costs range from 3500 to 65000 with no insurance on the building.
New York July 28 J Bache & Co bought 5.8 million dollars of Panama canal bonds allotted to Samuel Byerly, an ex clerical worker. Bonds sold to Fisk & Robinson, price up to 104.40, forecasting a profit of 27024 for the clerk. Byerly agreed to deposit the funds by August 1.
The State department informed William J. Buchanan that Pan American conference delegates adopted resolutions thanking President Roosevelt and President Diaz for their mediation. The president conveyed appreciation through the State Department and Mr Bechanen in reply.
The correspondent reports that provincial authorities have ordered an ban on meetings of all members of the Constitutional Democratic party and the executive committee. The move blocks gatherings in Petersburg and surrounding districts.
Stolypin orders governors to crush the enemies of society in a nationwide effort. The intensified crackdown targets revolutionaries liberals and progressive press as the government mobilizes troops and recalls General Muller Fakomelggy to manage anticipated disorders across Russia with clashes expected from the south toward the capitals.
A building collapse on Plum Street to Leopeet left fifteen dead with four bodies found in the ruins. Emergency crews battled debris amid rising toll and ongoing rescue efforts.
The government shifts to a misdemeanor charge against Standard Oil and its officers in Chicago. Federal authorities will file information, skip a grand jury, and seek fines only if convicted, reducing risk of prison terms for executives. Attorney General Moody aims to obtain heavy fines under the Elkins act.
The National Retail Grocers Association, 150000 members, saluted President Roosevelt for the pure food law. John A Greene praised the act while noting defects but calling it a major step. The group plans a state campaign to align laws and prosecutions with the national standard. The convention will convene next January in Dallas, Texas.
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