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A多数条列的散篇记录示多处冲突要点 包含俄海军远东行动对港口的攻击 Port Arthur 及相关战况 日本军队对 Port Arthur 的攻击和损失 西部美西部新闻 俄罗斯弃舰 芬克罗夫事件 等多条新闻摘要 提及蒙特纳州森林火灾 奥勒冈州产量与收成 快报式汇总的战事与地缘信息
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1904
Page
2
A多数条列的散篇记录示多处冲突要点 包含俄海军远东行动对港口的攻击 Port Arthur 及相关战况 日本军队对 Port Arthur 的攻击和损失 西部美西部新闻 俄罗斯弃舰 芬克罗夫事件 等多条新闻摘要 提及蒙特纳州森林火灾 奥勒冈州产量与收成 快报式汇总的战事与地缘信息
The acting secretary of the interior reorganizes public land inspections into nine districts with a chief special agent in charge at each, reporting directly to the general land office. Oregon and Washington form separate districts. Idaho and Montana share one. salaries rise to 1600 with daily subsistence, plus a 1000 clerical post.
The U S Department of Agriculture weighs wireless telegraphy to alarm ranger patrols and settlers as fires threaten West reserves including the Black Hills South Dakota. Secretary Wilson directs weather chief Moore to study feasibility and report findings with possible congressional funding.
In Washington on August 20 the Navy Acting Secretary responds to Christian Endeavor protests against keeping wine on the battleship Connecticut. He urges the groups to reconsider their stance and implies that 3 million people share the belief wine does not threaten their souls or cause human sorrow.
A violent tornado hit North St Louis late today causing one death, about 50 injured and property damage near 100000. The funnel cut a path from Nineteenth and Angelrodt streets eastward then north along Broadway, then to Breman street and the river, tearing roofs, shattering windows, and tossing a ferryboat. Venice and Granite City suffered severe damage with additional fatalities and injuries.
Chicago August twenty second reports a 4000 strong mob in the stockyards district attacking escaped cattle as 120 police dispersed rioters with gunfire and clubs. Fires sparked rumors of incendiaries while Grease Wagon teamsters vote to back meat dealers, promising broader action citywide.
Aug 22 Moses reports Britain protests Dar danelles passage of volunteer steamers St Petersburg and Smolensk. Secret orders seen to the Sarafof, a spotted ship to St Petersburg, to depart soon as a hospital ship. Ammunition holes have been placed and a battery of rapid fire is known aboard.
Chicago reports that talks between Mayor Harrison and labor leaders broke down as expected. Packers refused joint conferences, claiming control of Oblesge's major industry and that meat prices would stay stable. Strikers led by Donnelly refused to attend, saying the mayor ignored their calls for fair police treatment.
Boston August 18 The Grand Army of the Republic paraded through crowded streets with 26 000 Civil War survivors marching for five and a half hours. Dozens fainted and one officer John P Pyron died of exhaustion as spectators watched the veteran procession end with a commanders review and a 10 000 strong campfire gathering.
A Chefoo dispatch reports Japanese forces at Port Arthur bombarded Fortified positions stronghold and silenced several siege guns after two hours. Japanese now focus mining operations rather than using high positions, while garrison spirit remains high and Lieutenant General Steeves moves among troops. Fort is supplied with ammunition and provisions.
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate that one act of grace in the birth of an heir to the throne may be the total abolition of corporal punishment across the realm. The information appears to come from authoritative sources in the imperial court. There is no independent corroboration yet.
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