06 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1897
Page
1
Disjointed notes report unsettled times with references to draft rumors, wire company consolidation plans, a new capital venture, and territorial movements. Reports mention the Fort Randall reserve, Chinese diplomacy, a bank shift in Shanghai, and a Colorado frontier incident.
Henry George author of Progress and Poverty and mayoral candidate in New York died in his sleep at a hotel after a campaign speech marathon. He planned to fight to the end in the municipal race, and his death shifts the political mood as crowds mourned and recalled his democratic ideals and acts of kindness.
Rumor claims officials arranged a hostile reception for American singer Marie Van Zandt during a March 1035 protest in Paris. Police prefect Camercars allegedly ordered demonstrations to deter a Ferry opposition, using operatic crowds to boo Van Zandt and feign exits to prolong the uproar.
Senator McBride of Oregon met with Secretary of War and the President to discuss Alaska’s new military reservation and fears of a two-company monopoly. Officials assured no exclusion or denial of legitimate business, stating the order protects life and property and grants equal rights to all operators. Community of Tacoma pressed for reconsideration, but Secretary Alger replied that no monopoly exists and lawful entities may apply for permission to conduct legitimate business.
President McKinley proclaims November 26 a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. The document praises divine providence for prosperity and peace, urges gratitude and humility, and calls all citizens to religious observance in worship.
Grover Cleveland Jr born today at noon to Grover Cleveland and wife in Princeton New Jersey. The infant is healthy and will enter Princeton in 1916. college bulletin board notes he will play center on the football teams of 1916 17 18 and 19.
News from Tuneedsya reports a wreck three miles from Grand Encampment Wyoming injuring three men at Saratoga and leaving several others badly hurt. Among the injured are Thomas Saunders with head injuries and multiple fractures, Charles Cumroing with severe head injuries, Captain Charles O Connell with a serious spine injury. The crash, blamed on reckless driving, involved mining experts and mining association representatives.
Dispatches out of Vardoe report a public belief in a whaling ship halting Professor Andree's balloon ascent on September 23 near Prince Charles Promontory. Skeptics include Captain Bverddersp of Fram and biologist Dr Nancen, who doubt the event’s accuracy amid new inquiries by Nord crew.
Denver police and city detectives announced the arrest of Walter R. Houghton a Cheyenne to Ogden postal clerk in a case involving a registered package stolen with 14000 in hundred dollar bills. Houghton confessed offered to refund the money minus 400 if not prosecuted but federal officials refused. He refused to reveal where the cash was hidden and remained in federal custody.
Washington reports confidential progress in talks between Russia Japan and the United States on Behring Sea sealing. A written proposition aims to limit or suspend pelagic sealing on the high seas, with Britain and Canada not central to the deal. Delegates expect final government action by St Petersburg and Tokyo after a midweek pause.
A disastrous blast at the Amárillas shaft of the Grand Central mine at Mines Prietas near Torres Mexico results in thirteen men killed and three fatally injured. A massive powder explosion on the fourth level caused the collapse and unrecognizable bodies. The mine had recently sold for 1 000 000 dollars to an English syndicate.
Willian Herbert, wanted in Wyoming for killing a peddler, cleared today of the horse stealing charge by Judge McDonald of Whitman county superior court. The defense argued the animal was a gelding, not a horse, and the court dismissed the charge. Herbert remains in custody for other crimes. Buried under rock near Bonner's Ferry Idaho two laborers Murphy and Dunn were killed when a rock fall trapped them as they drilled for riprap. Dunn was a former civil engineer.
Denver dispatch reports the Rock Island train, split into two sections, arrived at noon after delays near Limon Junction. Crew faced heavy snow covering mile of track and live wires were down for 48 hours.
Fragmentary report notes the crew of a wrecked ship reaching Spitsbergen as news reaches Wai’neg. It mentions Profescor t news Andres, the Rwedia explorer, who left Dunes to bird in a be. son on uly 11, with references to Gorca Ih at the North Pole and Cabinet Criete bu Been.
Reports show bullish tone in wheat despite rain dampening fears. Foreign buyers and strong exports, led by France, boost sentiment while U S visible supply stands at 34 639 000 bushels. Prices mixed with cautious gains and large milling demand across regions.
A mixed list of market rates for Wool Nevada Oregon Northern and various grain and produce items. Details include prices per pound per ton and per crate for dairy products cheese and creamery goods, vegetables, fruits, nuts, olives and oranges, with scattered notes on hay barley potatoes and citrus prices. A stray note mentions R H Lyons at Ovage Kansas converting a farm post and a New Brunswick resident Heah Roby.
A sprawling report from Oregon and Washington notes sugar beets grown in the Graset Ronde valley with purity analysis and a push to ship 200 pounds for testing. It covers Indian claims in Harney county, road contracts on the Pine River in Lane county, hops prices in Chehalis, and fair results for fruit displays in Spokane and Lewis County. It also mentions city taxes in Colfrae, debt, and a decree extending claim filing deadlines with the state treasurer.
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