15 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1898
Page
1
A historical item notes Bereses and Galie presenting a tiled work in a themed event. The snippet mentions their names in connection with design or craft, suggesting a local cultural occasion and a showcase of tiles.
Thirty five pioneers arrived on the Buena Vero route to Dawson reporting a harried trek with 300 to 800 men on the trail. Returns estimate wealth at up to 156000 dollars and note large outfits and valuable drafts. Police aid and transport details are given along with reports of rivers, camps, and the condition of food supplies. The article covers the journey, routes, and outcomes of the Klondike migration and a Seattle race draft. The City of Seattle steamer race and the Brackish War end are also mentioned with date references.
In Jon Gan Quentin California on January 8 Theodore Durrant was hanged for murder. He spoke of innocence and forgiveness before the crowd as priestly rites were performed. The execution proceeded without incident after the Supreme Court declined to intervene.
The government relief expedition awards were announced by Captain Brainerd after bids from Portland and Seattle. Awards went to the lowest bids meeting specs, with some proposals rejected for non conformity. First Lieutenant Preston of the Ninth Cavalry is assigned to organize pack trains for winter service in Alaska, ready by the 8th. Fire Lieutenant James A. Ryan is noted.
A chaotic set of cables reports Russia seeks ports near Port Arthur and negotiations over treaty ports while Britain backs loans and an Anglo Japanese alliance rumors surface. In Africa Bishop Hartzell travels to establish missions near Sefra and Angola as conflict and religion intertwine in global headlines.
Oregon and Washington plan to grow cotton next season under the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, with Mohier at the helm and agricul tural colleges guiding the program. Experiments will cover arid Eastern Oregon and parts of Washington, aiming to test drought tolerance and irrigation, plus tobacco raising and other industrial ventures to stimulate regional development.
Traders discuss Leiter’s influence with about eight million bushels cash wheat and four million bushels ready for delivery. Bulls expect May and July futures rise, while bears fear price swings and delivery pressures. Armour and Weare predict Leiter wins out, shaping milling demand and export activity to absorb stocks.
Minneapelie tests a new long distance telephone link between several cities including Lowell and Glkides. The operation connects multiple exchanges, achieving a circuit length of 1,348 miles and marking a significant step in telephone service expansion.
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