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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
4
An issue column discusses wireless telegraphy and the hoped for wireless telephony, contrasts Prohibition era stats with Ob to crimes, and cites editorials on public buildings, a Myrtle Point wagon road project, and Henrose’s push for a $10,000 appropriation. The piece laments roads, regional poverty, and political opportunism.
Ed White, a 26 year old convict who recently escaped from the Oregon penitentiary, was killed near Eddyville in Lincoln County on February 6. He shot himself after a gun battle with Deputy Sheriff Robert Warnock, who ordered him to halt. White, who had fled from Cuy County in 1889 for robbery, died at the scene with his mother living near Bandon.
United States Senator John H Mitchell remains in a very weakened state following an illness tied to an attack in Washington three weeks ago. Medical aides say he is steadily improving though still fragile. Senator Mitchell's son Captain Hiram Mitchell traveled from Portland to be by his father’s side in the capital last week.
Notice is hereby given that bids will be received until noon April 1, 1903 for a two story brick building on Lot 4, Block Myrtle Point Oregon. Five percent deposit required, bond of $2000, contract within ten days after award, materials furnished by contractor. Plans and forms at Bank of Myrtle Point. I reserve right to reject.
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