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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
2
A sweeping roundup recalls violent events and political clashes across Europe Asia and the Americas. It notes threats in Warsaw and Russia riots in Poland police murders and agrarian unrest plus bank failures in Chicago and political maneuvering around Roosevelt Cannon and Bryan. Explanatory items cover earthquakes wars and economic turmoil including rebates banking probes and international talks.
Reports from Libau describe ongoing riots with hooligan elements in control of the city. Five storekeepers murdered in 12 hours and hundreds of shops looted as police are overwhelmed. Three police officers killed since Tuesday. troops reportedly needed to restore order. An infantry regiment in Libau lacks ammunition and mutinous sentiment spreads.
The Rosenthal Shoe company sues Willamaburg City Fire Insurance in a belt of quake clause disputes. Judge Hebbad set a trial for August 27 after arguments over jury trial demand and test case feasibility to speed resolutions amid widespread insurer litigation.
Testimony in a Milwaukee incident reveals Paul Stensland, president of Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, planned a rapid departure with a woman. Authorities report he removed bedding, curtains, carpets, rugs, and a heavy ironbound trunk, with items traced to Naraboo Wisconsin, and a 375 pound bar moved on an express wagon. A separate warrant accuses Cashier Hering of forging a $10,000 note in Marina Kirby's name.
In New York on August 15 three BRT division employees were arrested on assault charges. In response the company shut down all surface lines to Coney Island citing rioting since Sunday morning. Elevated and express trains to the beach were increased.
A New York Herald report describes Valparaiso Chile struck by a powerful two‑wave earthquake at night, causing hundreds of deaths, widespread fires, and chaos. The port city’s business core is largely destroyed, with refugees roaming the streets as rail and communication networks fail.
New York Aug 18 The executive committee of Union Pacific announced no dividend for the year ending June 30. The road reported transportation income of 67 281 642, expenses and taxes 36 963 773, surplus 2 201 844 after preferred dividends, with 2 206 610 spent on betterment and repairs. Southern Pacific showed gross transportation 106 619 119, expenses and taxes 70 586 649, surplus 21 560 712 after 7 percent preferred dividend. 2 117 286 credited for betterments and equipment.
Santa Fe railroad becomes owner of the 8059 acre San Dieguito ranch just north of San Diego for 100000 dollars. The property aims to supply eucalyptus for land reclamation with plans to plant about 660 acres annually and grow trees quickly for eventual land use.
Chicago police trace cash from Henry Hering cashier of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank to bets run by a syndicate. Harry M. Smith, longtime Buffet manager, handled funds for the group and authorities question several named members about Hering’s bank ties and wealth claims.
New York reports confirm E. H. Harriman has acquired control of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line through the Southern Pacific, now under Union Pacific influence. The move mirrors his Illinois Central takeover and marks a significant shift amid past Hill opposition and standard oil interests shaping the deal.
London dispatch describes hospital overwork and crowded morgues after Wednesday disturbances. Scenes include a girl laughing at a torn brain and a youth bayoneted then revived in the morgue. Over 300 beaten or clubbed in the Jewish quarter. relatives fear brutal treatment at authorities.
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