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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1904
Page
3
Over 700 Danish and Norwegian emigrants bound for there drowned after the steamer Norge struck the Rockall reef off Scotland on June 28. The ship sank quickly as heavy seas smashed boats and trapped passengers amid collapsing decks and rising water.
July 6 report from Ogane Persh notes Fourth of July celebrations rival wartime casualties. About 87 killed and many injured from fireworks and accidents. tetanus fears loom. Estimates show losses approaching $150000 in public costs.
A train wreck near Litchfield Illinois yesterday evening killed a score and left over 100 injured. The Chicago Limited struck a standing freight at a siding after a switch failure. Officials say the disaster may result from a deliberate derailment scheme by unknown persons, not employee negligence.
In St Petersburg on July 6 the center of actions appears to have moved toward Senate issues with siege operations likely to command most attention. The Zionists anticipate resumption of evangelism in Southern Manchuria. The werefites forecast a further advance on Tehe Kino seems unlikely due to Russian resistance and road conditions.
General Kuropatkin and General Kuroki drive troops near Liao Yang as 1 200 Cossacks scout hills and defiles. Russian center moves north while Kuropatkin reestablishes his base after Varangon. Four days of rain slow advances. Japanese artillery reportedly led by an American. Correspondents return to Liao Yang and a press bureau is set up.
The Prohibition party at its national convention named Bilas C. Swallow of Pennsylvania for president and George W. Carroll of Texas for vice president. The platform calls for international arbitration, suffrage based on qualification, uniform laws, popular election of senators, civil service extension, and initiative and referendum. It also backs reform of divorce laws and polygamy abolition. Over 16,000 in pledges plus 11,000 in treasury will fund the campaign. Stewart and Tate reelected as national chairman and secretary.
Washington officials reject a proposal to issue commemorative stamps for the Lewis and Clark exposition. The Third Assistant Postmaster General cites cost, policy against expositions stamps, and the event being a local rather than national affair. Portland is urged not to press the matter further.
Washington reports that Senator Fairbanks will not resign his senate seat before the November election. He aims to seek the vice presidency before leaving office and has no campaign plans yet. He is expected to campaign in September and October, especially in doubtful states.
The secretary of the interior issued a patent for 21,029 acres of land in the Vancouver Seattle and Spokane districts to the Northern Pacific railroad.
Washington inquiries on mediation show neither Russia nor Japan inclined to accept overtures but offer their services for mediation if acceptable. Officials doubt early peace, expecting direct Japanese proposals before any settlement.
Notice to adhere to the June 3 1878 Timber Land Act and its extensions. Roseburg Oregon awaits claims by August 9 1904 as to timber lands in California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory with names John Lehnherr Harry Lehnherr Camas Valley Oregon and others listed for adverse claimants.
In view of reports of heavy gains at the theater, organizers convene to assess conditions. Officials plan measures to manage large crowds and ensure safety.
A Louisville Courier Journal piece recounts how prewar trade moved from green beans to roasting. Two Jewish neighbors salvaged sunken cargo near Evansville, browned beans, and sold roasted coffee in a river town, leading to a local industry.
Attorney General W A Anderson of Virginia met Judge John Goode in Washington discussing Judah P Benjamin once U S Senator from Louisiana and Confederate War Secretary. Benjamin’s practice reportedly used a retainer for early work a retainer for bother work a reminder for ongoing tasks and a finisher upon case conclusion. A British Museum clock exhibit shows an ancient water clock with a basalt bowl and horse figures indicating primitive timekeeping.
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