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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
3
Telegraph dispatches describe the Port Arthur engagement with the Japanese attack under poor weather. The sinking of the Askold and torpedo boat, heavy damage to the Novik and Retvisan, and continued Russian difficulties mark the outcome as cautious but deteriorating for Port Arthur.
General Mishtchenko with mounted Cossacks engages near Corea and Ichio Yang, while a wounded officer is cared for. Militia posts are strengthened as local population resistance grows and snowstorms complicate supply lines. Troop arrivals continue, morale remains high.
Russian press fixates on Port Arthur after General Stowell’s orders spur talk of the fortress fate. Moscow voices confidence that Port Arthur remains impregnable, while observers note the Japanese failure to bottle up the fleet reshapes core plans in Korea.
General Leonard Wood reports a February 15 engagement with Datto Moros led by Hasan on Luzon island. Lieutenant Weed and six soldiers were wounded, Hasan captured a man, and his force fell from 3000 to 15. Rebellious prisoners at Vigan are in custody.
A February fire at the Wisconsin state capitol caused about 800000 in damage. The blaze destroyed east and west wings housing key offices while many state records were saved. Governor La Follette helped manage the scene as crews fought the fire from Milwaukee.
Weil Hai Wel March 1 A Japanese operation update describes supply landings and 4560 ponies for artillery as 20 000 soldiers, including the Twelfth division, have invaded Corea. Imperial guards are expected to lead the advance toward the Pekin road south of Wiju.
Ruselane Revie describes a clash across the river where a Japanese detachment was forced to retreat after skirmish with Cossacks. Japanese horses were seized as reinforcements arrived. General Linevitch sent cavalry and infantry north in response.
Hon. M. A. Miller announces plan to introduce a bill at the next state session to prohibit insurance companies from forming combinations as costs rise. The governor notes insurance premiums have steadily increased, challenging residents in Lebanon.
Public notices announce filings under the Timber Land Act with sworn statements and proofs to show land is valuable for timber rather than agricultural use. Names listed as witnesses include G. W. Ha of Drain Oregon F. J. Van Winkle J. A. Antree and Minnie A. Farmer. Adverse claimants urged to file by early 1904 date.
John Askelson of McKee Oregon filed a sworn statement for purchase of land in Township 38 Range 16. The land is described for timber and mineral value with witnesses Ernest Rhon nesarn Gulbrand Shonnesan and J W Gardner. Adverse claimants must file claims before January 18 1904 in Roseburg Oregon office of the Register.
Notices announce timber land filings under the 1878 act in Roseburg Oregon with witnesses named from North Dakota and Oregon. Applicants seek land valued for timber or stone and must prove claims to the Register and Receiver by specified dates in 1904 1908 and 1900.
Notices in the United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon announce sworn statements for purchase and proof of timber or stone value for lands in Township No 5 south Range No 10 west and adjacent areas. Names witnesses Simon A Wroolle Jacob Prom Milton North Dakota Wm McCrossen and J W Gardner appear. Deadline is December 1 1906.
Jacob Prom files sworn statement No 6562 to purchase section 2 township 7 south range 16 west in Oregon. He will prove timber rather than agricultural use before Register Bridges in Roseburg on December 1. Witnesses include Simon Wolfe Morris Johnson Wm McCrossen and J W Gardner.
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