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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1904
Page
2
A historical article discusses whether recognizing contraband of war could curb neutrals by restricting fuel, cotton, coal, and other goods from neutral ports to belligerents. It citesRussian and British views on extending contraband to all useful war materials and the implications for neutral conduct and maritime rights.
A terse dispatch notes the American government attempting speed in conveying a message through the minister to Turkey for transmission to his home government. No further details are provided in readable text.
Aug 10 Bogota reports say the American consulate was stoned by a mob and troops protected Charge d'affaires Alben G. Snyder. U S officials have no confirmation but note Colombia's possible political tensions from General Reyes and Panama issues.
A Missouri Pacific freight train derailed over an arroyo on the Denver Rio Grande line about eight miles from Pueblo early this morning. Dozens were reported injured with some fatalities feared as crews worked to remove passengers and provide aid. A relief train transported the wounded while rescuers searched the wreckage.
The Chicago Federation of Labor pledges moral and financial support to the striking Butchers union. Each member will be assessed a small weekly sum to aid strikers and their families during the labor dispute, with total contributions expected to reach thousands.
The Vladivostok court decision, dated August 4, is sent to the United States for review after the Portland and Asiatic line steamer Arabia was captured by the cruiser Gromoboi on July 22. Russia weighs objections about contraband while no final decision is yet made.
Vladivostok August 9 The prize court has adjudged the eunken steamer Knight Commander and its cargo a lawful prize The cargo mainly railway material was consigned via a Japanese port to Chemulpo and likely intended for the military railway under construction from Beoal to the Yalu
The Post reports a new coal combine valued at 26 million dollars is in formation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, comprising 28 independent companies. Its main objective is to sustain and fix coal prices.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon July 21 100 Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the 1st section act for the sale of lands in the states California Oregon Nevada Washington Territory as extended to all public land states by act August 4 1908 Anon of Roseburg Douglas County Oregon files sworn statement No 682 for the purchase of land described in the notice proof to show land is more valuable for timber than agricultural use and the claim is to be perfected before this office on Wednesday the 19th of October 1904 persons named above are listed to appear and file their objections by that date
Notices are given that in compliance with the act of Congress a entry has been made in the land office at Portland Oregon by William Coon of Douglas for a parcel of land. The applicant must file objections or proof before the land office on August 4 in the year specified. J. T. Bridg is the supervising official.
The Chicago News reports Mrs. Adams declares rocking off limits for her infant. She cites lectures on child development and enforces a no rock policy, removing chairs and watching relatives secretly indulge. The four week old child becomes the center of a family showdown.
Miss Reynolds of Grinnell Iowa will sail to China to tutor the Dowager Empress’s grandnephews for two years. A Carleton College graduate with strong religious training she goes at the Carleton Mission Board’s invitation and will live with a missionary family in Pekin to teach English in the royal palace.
An elderly waiter recalls a tropical squall and a sudden rain cloud aloft. Thousands of seabirds wheel above the cloud waiting as rain falls and the birds bend back, bringing a momentary curtain of relief.
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