29 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1898
Page
1
A fragmented wire service digest reports mine explosions in Russia killing forty and injuring eighteen, a British ship disabled off Russia, several suicides in New York, and hog cholera advances with a preventive antibody. It notes a railroad workers’ meeting in Peoria, corporate misfortunes, and a series of industrial and political items across the globe.
The senate voted in executive session to confirm Joseph McKenna as associate justice of the U S Supreme Court. The session also saw a dispute over the Teller silver dollar bond payment resolution with a final vote set for Thursday. In the house, debate over a Methodist publishing relief bill stalled action while Alaska land laws and a general right of way were advanced. The urgent deficiency bill headed to conference after amendments removing bullion transport costs from deposits were approved by silver supporters.
News from Yokohama reports a Japanese fleet of nine warships departing for Chinese waters within a week, signaling mobilization efforts. The dispatch notes Britain and Japan in a broader defense of China, with Russia and Germany affecting regional power dynamics.
In Bangkok a mixed commission prolonged 20 days and ruled the Siamese government to apologize. Officers are to be publicly reprimanded and degraded, men fined three months pay. The decision marks a Barrett victory as arbitration concluded without an ampfire and charged Siam with accountability.
Kansas City January 24 Judge Wofford upholds police court ruling fining Mrs. A J Baird, a Christian Scientist, 50 and costs for failing to report a diphtheria case. The child died under her treatment. judge condemns Christian science as unsafe and laments insufficient penalty.
The Bank of Goldendale retires from banking and posts a notice for depositors to withdraw all funds at once. The First National Bank existed a decade earlier and was liquidated in 1896, and Klickitat county ends up without a bank, a loss seen by many local businessmen.
William Jennings Bryan appeared as a witness in the Draper murder trial in Jacksonville with the crowd showing excitement. He testified to sharing an office with Draper for four years and vouched for Draper’s honesty while noting Draper’s quick temper upon cross examination. London reports a possible navy expansion and commissioning of the Hannibal, but no official confirmation exists.
Berlin reports German missionary Homeyer from Nar Jang station wounded near Lang Then has returned to Nam Jang and is out of danger. Chinese authorities pledge protection of the station and promise satisfaction. In Corfu Greece a Catholic church attack during services killed Father Ernest Laltoux and wounded another priest.
Washington reports a 41 to 25 senate vote backing the Teller plan to pay U S bonds in silver at government option. House leaders Reed and Bailey engaged in a tense dispute over a recommitment motion as Cuban diplomacy catch headlines amid broader fiscal debate.
Washington reports Assistant Secretary Vanderlip orders local hull inspectors and assistants to pass a civil service examination to prove fitness. Exemptions apply to those already qualified through competitive exams or special technical routes. About 63 inspectors fall under the order.
Two missionaries sent to the Klondike by New York women report establishing the first church in Dawson City. They found a saloon space to rent, faced a fire that burned the building, and then used the former opera house as a church with a growing congregation plus a Young People Society of Christian Endeavor and an M C A branch.
Soeven and two crewmen from the English ship Marion Frazier were sent back aboard at Tacoma while jailed for desertion. They pocketed iron pieces to break two pirate-glass windows during boarding, sparking a struggle by deputies. Captain McDonald says court costs will consume their wages. voyage detention charges will be billed to the men.
Victoria B C January 34 HM OB Pheasant sails today under orders as Leander to depart next Wednesday Admiral Pallister refuses to name destination naval men split China or South America Itwan claims Imperiose will not go English Indiana January 24 floods wash away Angileh Bridges Little Blue river five bridges down three hundred saved amid panic Vintonne steamer Miramer arrives with despatches from Brazil ports
Tecoma reports a glut in the labor market with Juneau, Drea and Skagway facing more workers than jobs. Wages are falling as many men leave for work and others remain idle, awaiting opportunities.
Market note surveys Argentine export prospects and European demand as bears and bulls move May and July wheat futures. It cites Rosario data showing a potential 46 million bushels export surplus and notes London freight shifts, gold shipments to Argentina, and U S stocks to January 1.
Riots in Havana ease after a dynamite blast with no injuries. About 16 000 volunteers are stationed near the city as generals arrive from Matanzas and Havana provinces reinforcing the force. Rumors of a revolt and disarmament circulate but are said to be baseless. A separate report describes John Reilly fatally shooting Duff in a doorway before fleeing amid a crowd.
Reports from Kentucky and Tennessee describe rising rivers, drowned animals, and destroyed barns as heavy rains and windstorm spread havoc. A drummer Thomas Cross drowned near West Baden. a farmer’s son and a Black farm hand also perished riding across flood waters. The Cumberland, Licking, Green and Big Sandy rivers flood banks. churches and farms suffer damage. A Yukon expedition detachment is being prepared from Beattie to sail for Skagway in February. A Venezuelan fundraising effort in Missouri aims to aid Cuban relief efforts as money is sought.
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