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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
2
A rapid summary of events includes a looming referendum vote in Norway and diverse global items from Roosevelt on the Monroe doctrine and China treaty issues to a New York soap factory fire injuring many. Reports cover fires, floods, strikes, political tensions, and notable searches or rescues worldwide.
Portsmouth Aug 11 peace envoys open second session as terms are presented in writing. Russia to study offers with written reply awaited. Major points include cession of Port Arthur Dalny and Manchuria, open door principle, Chinese Eastern railway, Corea protectorate, Sehing rights, interned ships, and limited Far East naval strength.
Anthony Fiala's polar expedition aboard the Terra Nova is rescued off Homgway. One Norwegian seaman died. The party, guided by William Ziegler, reached 82 degrees 82 minutes north before their ship entered heavy ice and sank. In Panama, Theodore Shonts and Dr. Ross departed for New York aboard the Mexico. The canal commission agreed to move bodies to the United States and fund a 386 room hotel for canal employees.
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Portsmouth August report says M Witte presented Russia's answer to Japan via Baron Komura. The reply rejects indemnity and Sakhalin cession, accepts other points for discussion, and demands prompt adjournment to study a fuller reply. Russia expects rapid talks and hints at possible immediate discussion before returning home.
State Health Officer Tabor reports yellow fever active in Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida and the Republic of Mexico. Texas lies between infected districts and faces quarantine strain. He urges no mobilization of citizens or soldiers to avoid panic and railroad disruption. ranger forces should be held ready to enforce quarantine as needed.
Chicago August 12 new reports claim buyers of large blocks of Wisconsin Central stock may give Great Northern and Northern Pacific owners a majority of securities. The move is tied to anticipated through traffic growth and potential shifts in management and revenue control.
In Albany New York a department store building at North Pearl Street collapsed during repairs trapping hundreds of workers and shoppers. Officials say up to forty wounded and dead lay beneath debris as rescue teams dig for survivors. Most victims were young women and Italian laborers were part of the wrecked pillar removal crew.
Major General Corbin hosted a dinner for the Taft party with Rear Admiral Enquist and staff present. Taft toasted the Russian emperor while Enquist saluted deeply, and Mrs Alice Roosevelt joined later for a royal reception at the Malacanang palace before about 3000 attendees.
President Roosevelt has been informed that a Venezuelan federal court nullified the Bermudes Asphalt concession. Action by the U S government cannot be announced yet. Secretary Root is away and will review the matter with the president after returning from Labrador.
Washington August 9 Attorney General Moody returned to Washington after two days of vacaum but did not bring word of a Federal judge appointment for Oregon. No selection has been made Moody said I am not in a position to name any.
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