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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
3
January discussions show House Committee chair Burtons stance on river improvements. He refuses both Celilo canal and mouth of the river jetty. signals preference for Celilo while leaving option open for future funding. Oregon lawmakers and delegates press for action.
Secretary Wilwen replies to Russia on China neutrality violations. He asserts China acted to admit intentional breaches and notes Russian invasions triggered reprisals. He says the United States will weigh the Sa government attitude and not Washington, while awaiting powers to enforce any agreed limits on hostilities.
The American Chamber of Commerce of Berlin urges President Roosevelt to press Congress for a reciprocity treaty with Germany and asks for new laws to reform the appraisal system for imports. It notes that Germany's new tariff approach could harm American trade and offers to help gather information.
Boston speech marks 40th anniversary of Division 61 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. President Lucille Tuttle of the Boston and Maine argues congressional rate regulation would affect up to one million railroad livelihoods and cites constitutional limits and past returns. He warns further rate cuts would force lower operating expenses.
Washington January 18. Reclamation engineers will survey the Pahsamari valley in Custer and Jemhi counties Idaho to assess irrigation potential. District Engineer D W Ross will supervise a field reconnaissance as the season opens. Data suggests reclaimable land may be in smaller parcels along the river.
A Chicago fire prompted thirty five firemen to battle a blaze tied to the Baleborger Oil Company scene. The department reported the flames were extinguished after efforts by the crews.
Washington January 17. Japanese minister Takahira and acting Secretary Loomis discussed China's neutrality and Russia's circular note. Japan's stance remains unchanged and opposed to suspending the belligerents' zone limit. if Russia withdraws, Japan likely will follow quickly.
Public land notices from Roseburg Oregon dated August 1904 announce timber land claims in California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory. Names include Simon A Ravnum J Rogers Wilber Franklin Roseburg and Roy Washington claimants with shows of proof due by November 8 1904 before Register J T Bridges. Attorney noted notices request adverse claimants file by deadline.
Midshipman Kliserich says the 2 266 800 rounds of rifle ammo cited by General Nogi were unloaded shells from Port Arthur and not usable by Russian rifles. He adds 82 670 large shells were Chinese and useless to Russian artillery. Locks of the 5252 rifle given to Japan were broken before surrender.
Jewish citizens in Chicago organize to aid and house hundreds of Jewish refugees fleeing Russia. The Jewish Agriculturists' Aid society, led by president Adolph Loeb, plans large scale colonization of three refugees on fertile lands in the Midwest and has lent funds to Jews willing to become farmers.
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