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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
3
A mine explosion at Valley Coal Company Mine No 4 near Scofield Utah at 10 26 this forenoon killed many and left 137 bodies recovered by rescue teams. Workers braved heat soot and powder as officials move corpses to boarding houses for coroner inquest while relatives await identification.
The Senate adopted Hoar’s motion to take up the Elections Committee’s finding that Clark of Montana was not duly elected and postponed the decision for a week. The army appropriation bill passed after spirited debate. Several private pension bills were approved. The House passed the free homes bill opening Indian lands to settlers with entitlements to endowments. A notable moment featured Galusha Grow praising the homestead legacy. The day closed with sundry civil appropriations.
Frankfort May 5 W 7 Cul ton resumed his testimony in the Goebel murder case claiming Governor Taylor urged witnesses to pay any price to leave Kentucky. A Lexington conference planned seating Henry Derry and blocking Vanmeter while Powers and Youtsey discussed the plan. Cul ton denied knowledge of a senatorial plot to remove members. Witnesses described subpoenas signed by SergeantatArms Sialey and the search for reliable county men. Surgeons testified about the autopsy as prosecutors sought bullet trajectory details.
Admiral Dewey met with Chicago officials and citizens during a six hour visit. He praised social engagements and national patriotism while addressing a large crowd on Jackson Lake Front. Over 1,600 attendees joined a celebratory drive and ball before the admiral retired for the evening.
At a Sheridan Oregon meeting H E Loumdebury of the Northern Pacific and Dr Withycombe of the state agriculture college urged starting a creamery as farmers praised Dr Withycombe's data. They argued marketing cooperation is key as wheat prices, fruit and hop markets fail to provide relief.
The Northern Pacific continues heavy ballast work between Vollmer and Clearwater Idaho using clay and small rock to form a permanent foundation set like concrete. Projected two months remain to complete grade in first class condition as crews toil to maintain quality.
Crowds at the union depot marvel at the Northern Pacific North Coast Limited on its first Portland trip from St. Paul. Charles Fee and agents greet visitors as the electric palace on wheels showcases redwood interiors, glass walls, and hotel-like accommodations for 225 passengers over 72 hours Portland to St. Paul.
The War Department reports six court martial cases from Manila. Major George W. Kirkman of the Forty-ninth and Captain in Twenty-third Infantry faces dismissal for conduct unbecoming an officer after drunken conduct on Manila streets. Lieutenants Gregg and Bailey of the Forty-ninth and Twenty-seventh Infantry, and Foley of the Thirtieth Volunteer Infantry, plus Lieutenant Hammond of the Ninth Infantry, are also noted. Gregg and Bailey convicted and dismissed. Foley and Hammond acquitted. Records sent to Washington. Judge Advocate General Liebe to report on Kirkman, influencing related cases and the general power of General Otis to dismiss without presidential reference during war.
In western Walsh county, a farmer reported 2 600 beskels of tax from 100 acres on a 750 farm and continues selling at home for 1 75 per malel seed. A 4 375 wop from a 9 750 farm shows rapid savings. Deathbed confession reveals Mrs Van Horn at Bioux says she killed her mother, wife of Sir Thomas Kean, who was hanged in 1083.
Reports from various sections and lines of business show two sides to the general trade situation, with overall activity higher than a year ago though cooled from the prior boom. Crop prospects vary by region, wheat areas seeing limits, while retail sectors show mixed activity.
Widespread strength in farm goods driven by promising winter wheat prospects west of the Mississippi. weekly U S wheat and flour shipments total 3 583 688 bushels with a slight rise from last week while US failures fall to 182 and Canadian failures to 18 as prices for Beattie onions lettuce and potatoes show solid ranges across Western markets.
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