18 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1898
Page
1
A fragmented clippings summary reports the Senate voted to set May 4 as the inaugural day. It notes Portland iron works fire destroying Campbell & Son with losses under 10,000 and insurance at 4,000, plus a series of varied notes including executions, Cuba geography, and military gear weights.
The report describes Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley tightening a blockade on Santiago de Cuba, isolating the city and starving its population. It notes Carvera bringing 700 soldiers instead of food, and spies showing a harbor layout with the Reina Mercedes and several warships guarding narrow entrances near the bay.
A freight train wreck at tunnel 6 in Cow Creek canyon last Sunday killed D. Willis, 24, son of Judge Willis of Roseburg, and injured others. Brakeman Al Veatch survived with minor injuries while the engine crew escaped bruised. Rail spread is blamed. train and cars were not seriously damaged. Also note Porto Rico campaign under General Coppinger planned by the Fourth Army Corps.
June 15 report notes Sax Franerco events with unclear details about sous kia pate. The readable fragment hints at a cultural or culinary item but lacks complete facts. Further context is needed to form a precise summary.
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