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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
2
A compendium of incidents and events runs from fires and robberies to political turmoil and progress. Notable items include a fatal fire at Lowell Mare causing $43000 in losses, a postmaster hold up at Hisbee Arizona, clashes over senate treaties, a major powder works explosion injuring several, and grand jury indictments linked to radical groups.
The senate naval committee and Senator Hale favor the Oregon as a premier warship and press for expanding the navy with more Oregon type ships rather than heavier battleships. They expect senate action to modify the bill in conference, possibly authorizing two or more Oregon type vessels. Hale argues the Oregon is the most perfect warship today.
Special message endorses Governor Taft calling for tariff cuts to avert famine. Filipinos have endured multiple calamities. A warehouse fire in Cincinnati near Fourth Street destroyed a large block, caused over 2 million dollars in losses and sent embers miles away, drawing dispatches from Covington and Newport to combat the blaze.
Eight story Broadway and Thirteenth Street blaze left one fireman dead and several others injured. Captain Joho Andretee fell through a shaft and died at hospital as crews battled flames. other firefighters suffered injuries from falls and debris. total loss pegged at about 240000.
Denver reports state surveyors indicate the Union Pacific may double track from Omaha to Ogden. The memo notes construction would connect key routes, with crews progressing along the Geese River area as part of the project.
Ned buys a thrilling romance for his grandmother instead of the dry classics his relatives expect. On her birthday eve the old lady is found awake at midnight, reading the very novel Ned selected, proving taste can surprise the family.
A clerk recounts being discharged without notice amid a tense exchange about a rapid-fire gun. A friend questions whether the former employers viewed him as a major threat, highlighting workplace conflict and safety concerns.
Notices of Timber Land Act filings from Roseburg Oregon and Roseby Oregon dated Feb 14 1908 and June 1 1908. Applicants Abram Robinson Lotis Go BHO and others file sworn statements for land parcels in Oregon with witnesses named Camas Valley Portian Valley Portland Multnomah and nearby counties. Proceedings to May and June 1903 dates and related declarations request claims by others by May 1908.
United States Land Office in Roseburg Oregon announces filing details under Timber Land Act June 3 1878 for land in section 2 township 2 south range 10 west. Philip Fourier of Chicago Illinois filed a claim on the south half of section 2 with witnesses George C Zer and others, notice to all asserting rights to file claims by June 16, 1963.
Notice is given under the timber and public land laws for the sale of timber on lands in Oregon and Washington Territory. Names of claimants include John Logan and witnesses linked to Myrtle Creek and Roseburg area with dates in June.
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