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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
3
Reports from New York describe a severe blizzard that halted traffic and crippled streets and rail lines. Dozens reported dead or missing as snow and wind battered the coast from Newark to New England, with trains delayed and ships stranded.
Reports from the port fortress describe heavy losses and high casualty rates among the defenders. Russian and allied observers debate surrender prospects while torpedo boats and forts are cited amid chaotic scenes at the war office.
The Japanese publish the capitulation terms for Port Arthur. Russian officers are to be paroled to Russia while privates remain prisoners. the fortress, ships, fortifications, government property, and mine data are surrendered to Japan. Officers may keep arms and private property.
Portland January 4 fire at the Union Meat company plant on Fourth and Glisan totally gut the three story brick building. Loss to structure about 100000 and contents 150000 with partial insurance. Fire started in heated lard and threatened a nearby oil car before firemen saved it. Night Engineer John Sleight first spotted flames and ammonia spewing from the cold storage area.
President Roosevelt signals a move to mediation by offering a fresh peace initiative. The plan aims to ease tensions and push for negotiated resolution through diplomatic channels and allied support.
Investigation under General Crozier finds two ball cartridges among 1,750,000 blanks issued for Manassas maneuvers. One packed cartridge traced to California, the Virginia case unrecoverable. Arsenal overhauled, one half cartridge found, packers discharged, and all blank cases weighed before sealing to detect ball cartridges.
The Washington grand jury, in its final report to the supreme court of the District of Columbia, urges establishing a whipping post to punish wife beaters and petty larceny. It argues the device would reduce these crimes and aligns with the president's prior proposal.
Paris January 4 The French government has not yet completed security plans for Moroccan towns. Delays stem from insufficient time since the task began and many details to settle before Maint Rebe Taillander conducts talks at month end.
A report from St Petersburg states the cruisers Orel and Izumrud of the second Pacific squadron were ordered to return. Official confirmation is lacking. Vice Admiral Rosentvensky may wait for reinforcements from the Third Pacific Squadron.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon publishes notices for Annie M Loucks of Aberdeen Washington and Robert Scott of Aberdeen Washington filing sworn statements for timber land in Section 8 Township 9 North Range 3 West with proofs to be provided November 8 1901. Adverse claimants must file by November 8 1901.
Several timber land filings under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 involve Simon A Ravnum and SAR Cannon of Roseburg Oregon plus witnesses from Big Butte and Roy Washington. Adverse claimants urged to file by November 9 1904 with Roseburg Register and Receiver.
Public land notices filed by Lester B. French and William J Moon in Roseburg Oregon under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878. They seek to prove lands are more valuable for timber or stone than agriculture and name witnesses in Roseburg and nearby towns. Notices publish legal filing dates and inspection details.
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