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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
2
The recap notes mixed strike news from San Francisco and Ohio. It reports political nominations, naval movements, and shipping orders, with headlines on German Italian figures and Cripsi death. The piece mentions the Panama canal focus and a Belgian to Japanese tension re warships.
Five men died and several were injured when a fire destroyed a temporary water works crib two miles from Cleveland harbor. Twenty men fled to rafts and were rescued. five bodies were recovered and two other workers were missing as crews battled the blaze for hours. The loss is estimated over 200000.
A sensational pamphlet supports church powers and criticizes Judge Taft, calling for rising popular resistance as part of a wider attack on U S government. The broader note claims war against God and stirs political controversy in New York. The navy plans four new Brooklyn structures and a major coaling pier costing about 2 million dollars.
Baltimore Aug 16 Isador Raynor Maryland attorney general has been retained as one of Rear Admiral Schleys counsel for the forthcoming court of inquiry. Raynor received Schley’s letter Sunday asking him to act and he accepted immediately.
State Department reports reliable mail advices from three sources in Colombia and Panama indicating revolutionary movements intensifying. Guerrilla fighting reported between Colon and Panama, Gatun area attacked, and a possible general uprising with Panama's government alert. Navy also notes departure of the Pova from Paget for Pacific service.
The issue reports a mass of confounding and sensational claims about candy poisoning and alleged conspiracies. It notes warnings to the public and references police attention, with broad mentions of individuals and groups amid chaotic sensational language.
The Shamrock II and consort Erin arrived off Sandy Hook lightship shortly after 11 PM and anchored inside Nightship, awaiting details on the voyage. Captain Matthews of the Erin and Captain Sycamore of the challenger prepared to report. The Shamrock II is projected to cross the Atlantic in under 14 days, faster than the first Shamrock.
On August 1 the Arihem Oregon post office in Linn county will be discontinued with mail sent to GwEs. On the same date the Eton Alaska post office will close and mail will be routed to St Michael.
Aug 17 in Tuccaloosa Alabama a mob of about 50 men broke toward the jail before daylight seeking to lynch Henry Pratt during an assault case. Pratt seized a loaded shotgun in a closet and warned the mob he would kill them, prompting the crowd to withdraw as guards intervened.
The Maryland Steel Company launched three destroyers named Truxton Worden and Wordes at Baltimore on August 17. A large crowd of officials and civilians witnessed the ceremony with women in attendance. Miss Isabella Truxton and Miss Elsie Paul christened bow and midship positions as the vessel slid from the ways amid cheers.
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