12 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1898
Page
1
Mixed readable scraps describe a range of events from an almanac style world brief. Mentions include a hospital near Rano Nevada, a saline toll near Newport valued near eight million dollars, and a fatal incident involving fumes. References to McMahonys and a cathedral dispute appear amid dispatches from London and San Juan.
A Pittsburgh blast at the Union Storage and Chautauqua Lake companies leveled a block, killing twelve, missing eighteen, and injuring many. Fire, explosions, and collapse buried firemen and onlookers as crews recover the dead and wounded amid charred ruins and a morgue scene.
Fragmentary OCR notes report delays and mentions Topeka, miners, and public officials. References to Depron Jenasry and Dayeen Jenasry are noted with uncertain spellings. The text lacks concrete actions or outcomes.
Madrid reports the cabinet under the queen regent accepted De Lome's resignation after a letter admitting authorship was published. Spain vows the De Lome incident will not affect US relations and will appoint a new envoy for commercial talks. In Washington the State Department confirms recall of the Spanish minister and notes De Lome relinquishes his post to become a private citizen.
Reports from Guatemala City dated February 14 describe chaos after President Barrios was shot near the palace by Oscar Sollinger a 38 year old British subject and former employee of financier Juan Aparicio. Manuel Estrada Cabrera temporarily governs as ministers seek stability amid rival claims to the presidency.
New York February 14 The De Lome affair triggers a Washington Madrid exchange as Minister Woodford in Madrid handles all communications amid De Lome’s resignation. The Spanish minister to Washington offered his resignation after the letter’s publication and the United States awaits official word from Madrid.
Washington notes a vote against barring widows and children of soldiers who marry after service from pensions. Norton spearheaded the defeat after a heated committee vote. Senate debates on Indian appropriation continue with amendments as Alton attacks Speaker Reed. Quorum issues halt progress on minor bills. adjournment set for Monday. Oregon Yaquina bay improvement favored with $1,000,000 funding anticipated.
Senator Frye secured Senate passage of a bill amending navigation laws to affect the coasting trade. It targets preventing Canadians from gaining an undue share of business between Alaska and U S ports and aims to protect American shipping interests.
A long column lists farm prices and market rates for grains, hay, livestock, dairy, and produce across multiple western regions. Wheat futures show varied bids in Wheat-Walla Walla and Onte-Cholos markets, while hay and oats fetch different per ton and per bundle figures. alongside, fresh meats and fruits display regional pricing with notable disparities.
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