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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
3
The city rebuild is underway aided by insurance payouts totaling 50 million dollars, about 20 percent of policyholders’ claims. The process faces disputes over earthquake clauses and delayed payments, with organized policyholders pressing for full compensation and confronting insurers.
St. Petersburg reports Grand Duke Nicholaus Nicholaievitch declined the post of commander in chief amid martial law. The decision follows the Kraenoye-Selo assassination attempt on August 10 and favors General Linievitch, though the emperor has not ruled. Terrorists target officials across provinces, including an attack on General Kanesef and wounding of Captain Ivanoff in Libau.
Engineers meet in Beles Idaho from September 3 to 8 to discuss administration and work under the reclamation act. Prominent experts will present brief papers on design, equipment, and present engineering advances to further irrigation projects.
Chicago reports that railroad officials will reveal all dealings with the Standard Oil group to a federal grand jury, hoping immunity from prosecution as part of a deal with the Justice Department. The move follows earlier reluctance by officials to come forward, now overturned by prosecutors and railroad counsel. Fort Worth also notes banker Paul Stensland’s appearance and rumored Mexico trip after a failed bank.
Chicago reports allege major theft of collateral backing notes at the Milwaukee Avenue bank. Security disappeared, sparking speculation on the fate of estate and securities and potential loss to creditors. President Stoneeland noted land holdings in Menies and a possible Southern visit. officials expect rapid action to resolve the incident.
Washington August 14 inventories taken of contractors to investigate. It is likely the carry will continue the works with the equipment and supplies added rather than award a new contract. More than 1,000,000 is involved in the two projects.
A fragmented Aug 14 item notes a heated exchange involving Warehouses and Relivead, suggesting discussions of a bribe. Cursory mentions indicate a public or corporate dispute and potential corruption allegations under review.
Berlin reports a German soldier in South Africa confesses a unit captured five native women and, due to the presence of 200 blocks nearby, killed them with bayonets after a suggestion from a fellow soldier. The letter details the execution by five men in front and five behind the victims.
United States Land Office announces a timber land sale filing by Bruce of Pomeroy Washington for the E and SW quarter of section 4 and related parcels in township 60 south range 13 west. Hearings will occur at Coquille Oregon before Sept 8 1906. Witnesses listed include John M Whobrey and Willis Whobrey.
OTTOR FOR PUBLICATION. Henry B Steward of Myrtle Point files a timber land claim in Coos County Oregon for the NW and SW of section 34 township 8 south range 9 west. He will prove the land is more valuable for timber than agriculture before the County Clerk on September 6, 1906. Witnesses listed include John M Whobrey Wilts Whobrey Warren W Deyo Elisha N Smith.
Notice from the United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon May 39 1876 for Hiram S Kribb of Oregon filing sworn statement No 6873 to purchase rural land described as NW ky section 8 township 6 south range 33 west and to prove value for timber and mineral use. Public examination set before the Clerk County Court at Coquille on August 15 1906 with witnesses Foster Carter Edwin Roberts Laura Roberts John Barklow. Adverse claimants urged to file by August 16 1906. Also notice of final proof for Charles L McVay at Coquille Oregon August 12 1906 with witnesses to establish residence and improvement.
A fragment lists rail car types including vestibule trains chair cars Pullman cars and elegant observation cars indicating a focus on historic train configurations.
Readable times show a transit timetable with multiple city names Portland Rosebury and San Francisco. Entries list various hours like 8:30am 8:51pm 11:40am and 7:30am across different stations. The fragmentary data hints at arrivals and departures but lacks complete context or schedules.
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