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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
3
The steam ship Hilda bound Southampton to St Malo wrecked on Fontes rocks during a Sunday blizzard. Weather raged with bitter cold snow and wind as 19 aboard perished after the vessel struck the promontory and broke apart before lifeboats could be launched.
Intense excitement surrounds a new ochre mine above the Necanicum bridge on Elk creek road in Beaside Oregon as prospectors discover ochre and reports of diamonds and rubies. Claims are staked and ore is being shipped to Portland for refining, with expectations of a growing industry and employment.
Havana reports the Sale of Pines municipal council denies charges by J H Keenan and states the lands in the Isle of Pines have Americans owning far fewer lands than claimed. It notes taxes paid by Americans are small and that the principal land company offices are in Havana. The island should be considered United States territory but no campaign against the Cuban government.
Washington reports the Board of Consulting Engineers splits 5 to 2 in favor of a sea level canal but the decision is not final. A dual report with minority views will go to President Roosevelt and the canal commission for consideration. General Stevens will travel from the Isthmus to Washington to present the engineers views and support for an expedited, economical waterway.
Washington reports Steve M. Shaw will stay as secretary of the treasury in the Roosevelt administration until the current congressional session ends, possibly for several months longer. He had been expected to retire around February to back his own presidential bid, though he has not declared candidacy. The president was made aware of recent reports that Shaw had submitted resignation for February.
The document notes the inauguration of new Mew Services as the Fiorida sails from Naples yesterday signaling a shift in maritime operations. The fragment hints at a broader program tied to port activity and crew redeployments.
In Washington the senate commerce committee begins live talks on railroad reform with chairman Stephen B. Elkins facing a December 14 deadline to report. Debate centers on how far to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to set rates and whether a bill can be ready within a week or requires more time.
The Navy department expects the battleship Oregon to stay at Puget Sound for about two years for a full overhaul. Turrets will gain electric controls and obsolete features will be replaced. Work starts January after the ship arrives from the Philippines.
Washington reports that no Panama bonds will be issued without congressional authorization to base them on national bank circulation at one half of 1 percent. Two percent bonds would be worthless if bank circulation is taxed at 1 percent. Treasury officials doubt the plan’s feasibility until Congress acts and appropriates funds. Mr Shaw urged timely legislation, with Speaker Cannon promising support to secure passage.
Travel notice outlines routes for fine acete, dr ains, chair cars, and elegant observation cars heading toward California with connections to New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana. It details passenger options and directions for coastal and inland segments.
Schedule lists depart and arrive times for trains between Drain, Portland, Rovsburg, and San Francisco. Times include 2:51am 1:04pm 1:56am for Drain, 6:45pm 4:40am 11:40am 11:38 for Rovsburg, and 11:00pm 10:90am 7:30am 7:00pm for San Francisco.
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