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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
2
The week reports rising tensions with Japan and Sweden mobilization on the frontier. Elinor Root to become secretary of state later this year. President Roosevelt aims to expand the navy while Russia faces upheaval from Potemkin rebels and Black Sea skirmishes.
Portland July 7 Representatives J N Williamson Dr Van Geaner and Marion K Biggs face trial for subornation of perjury linked to fraudulent timber entries. Indictment returned February 11 1905 accuses them and Higgs US commissioner at Prineville of conspiring to induce perjury while claims were taken up under timber and land act. National interest rises from Williamson’s prior Senate connection and Mitchell case.
Mayor Dunne outlines a plan for city ownership of Chicago traction lines. A private company would be formed to operate under a 20 year franchise, with five directors and stock sold by public subscription, while avoiding outside control. The system would cover about 240 miles of streets and avoid bond sales. The city would assess valuation for possible future transfer.
Reported upheaval looms as Russian army factions discuss a potential coup while reports from the front claim Japanese advances in Manchuria and Soviet shelling threats mix with diplomatic friction. Elements mention revolutionary sentiment in Moscow and a detained garrison at St Petersburg.
Two Panama Canal commissioners Peter G. Haines and Colonel M B Harrod tour New York aboard the Sagaramen. They dine with local officials and inspect canal facilities, continuing to assess managerial progress.
Secretary Taft rushes to Manila to salvage the civil administration led by Governor Wright as Philippine revenues dwindle. Tax refusals grow among Filipinos, land tax issues loom, and bond sales keep the government afloat while talks with Wright determine next steps and potential transfers.
Announcement by Panama Canal Commission Chairman Shonts outlines health measures to keep workers fit and housed near the Isthmus. He stresses clean living, proper food, transportation, and shelter to counter yellow fever risks as digging starts, with casualty figures cited from May and June canal staff.
President Rossert has approved the issue of 8,000,000 of debt for Hawaii pending final formalities in Washington. The action signals a federal backing for the island territory’s financing plans amid ongoing discussions on the repayment structure.
Judge De Haven remains busy as the federal court continues in Portland. The Mitchell case closes, others advance. land fraud indictments, demurrers, pleas in abatement, arraignments, and pleadings fill the schedule with hearings and motions ahead of Friday’s Williamson case.
A July tornado tore through Montague County and surrounding areas sparing Montague town but devastating farms. At least ten deaths are reported near Montague with many injured and widespread property damage including churches and homes. Wires are down and figures vary as rescuers assess Salt Creek communities and nearby Nacona.
July 6 dispatches report a train leaving the track near Bring Brook about 12 miles west of Willson. Passengers escaped through windows with few injuries while many were slightly hurt. The engine and several cars were destroyed but the crew and most riders survived. Officials noted the switch and track appeared intact.
Salt Lake City July 6 report notes a victe at the state penitentiary sparked questions about labor unrest among inmates. Authorities investigate the disturbance and reassess guard procedures.
The report outlines a July proceedings scene with Captain Bladen and Mitchell, jury testimonies, and the possibility of a new trial. It mentions John Newton Williams and others facing subornation perjury charges, with Judge De Haven scheduling hearings and potential appeals to higher courts.
Fragmentary report claims a Russian government boat near Bucharest and a torpedo boat engaged with the Potemkin. The chaotic scene allegedly involved signals and torpedo actions, provoking agitation among Romanian officials and ships in port.
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