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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
3
A New York jury finds steamboat company directors and officers liable in the Slocum disaster inquiry. Coroner Berry and a jury report faults lifesaving gear, inspectorates, and vessel safety. Bonds set for Flanagan and other defendants as investigations proceed.
Admiral Togo reports the harbor entrance at Port Arthur remains blocked. A planned move to bring the Russian fleet to the open was hampered by nightfall, forcing only a torpedo attack after a two-column Russian formation and four cruisers leading the battle line. Authorities anticipate another escape attempt by the Russians.
An early July dispatch reports shifting positions near Haicheng as Japanese forces hold Dalin Hill and Kuropatkin’s Russian troops dig in. Torrential rain hinders movement while lines of trains and bivouac camps indicate ongoing logistics and reinforcements ahead of renewed combat.
In St. Petersburg in June 1939 the Baltic squadron speeds up for Pacific duty under Admiral Biriloff and Vice Admiral Roseteernaky. Captains of Navarin and Siegel Veliky and Admiral Nakinoff praised for diligence as crews avoid salutes to chiefs to keep work uninterrupted. A guard blocks access at Cronstadt and launches stay out after dusk. Lieutenant Vavilier from the Naval laboratory is confined for taking a relative inside without permission.
Reports claim the Mormon church plans to acquire large tracts in Sonora or Chiapas to extend colonies of Colovia Dablan and Dias. Deeds said to be prepared within weeks and land offers in Sinaloa and Chispas noted as additional acquisitions.
The Allegemeine Zeitung cites a diplomatic note stating Japan, if peace returns, would demand nothing beyond what the government noted in December. It asserts Japan would accept only if Port Arthur remains under dispute and would press for concessions from Russia on economic and territorial issues.
A late dispatch reports a combined Japanese force under Oku and Kuroki closing on Kuropatkin with about 300000 troops in contact along the line. Oku advances east toward Chapan Base while Kuroki moves toward Gaicheng. Kuropatkin’s main concentration remains uncertain between Kinchou and Ta Teh Kiav.
In Cripple Creek Gen Sherman Bell issues a public statement defending martial law in Teller County. He says he acts under Governor Peabody and will deport cattle that remain idle while promising not to moleste workers and asserting a firm stance against the Western Federation of Miners. He warns citizens to emigrate if told by the governor and declares a move beyond mere talk is needed.
In Trenton on June 29 Charles J. Henderson Jr of Jersey City and Joseph M. Newlin of Philadelphia filed in chancery to dissolve Standard Oil Holding Company of New Jersey and distribute its assets. They allege the company is illegal and a monoply holding entity evading a previous Ohio decision with a receiver to be appointed.
Ida M Tarbell stands as the most conspicuous figure in American letters today a biographer of Lincoln Napoleon and the Standard Oil history. The piece traces her rise from Erie county farm to Titusville high school and college to teaching seminary work and finally historical writing guided by a mission to influence social reform.
Public notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 from the United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon states a sworn statement No 367 by Ett Land Biates agent B French of Los Angeles seeks land in Township 30 South Range 6 West section 23 for timber value. Witnesses listed. Adverse claimants urged to file by August 9 1904.
Fragmentary notice from Co Jew el Post G A R No 88 states moot day for use of hall on the Saturday after the full moon at unspecified hour. Names and precise times not clear due to damaged text.
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