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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
2
A wide slice of early 20th century items. Coal shortages prompt federal aid requests. Cuban politics stir questions of leadership. Napier’s dock fire nears $1,000,000 loss. Delays and inquiries touch Standard Oil, San Francisco grand jury actions, and railroad plans glaze a broad national scene.
A northern California style flood reports widespread destruction across Cuatle Rock Castle Rock and North Yakima areas. The Cowlitz River floodwaters wash out the Northern Pacific bridge at Olequa leaving Castle Rock isolated and electric lights out. Yakima Naches rivers rise threatening orchards and homes while rail service is cut. Wenatchee Cashmere to Wenatchee valley flood damage is heavy with rivers at record heights and winds worsening the situation. In Portland high water peaks ease with most danger moving downstream.
A new federal inquiry in San Francisco reveals relief money from multiple states may not have reached the local relief committee. Investigators led by F. J. Heney and about 100 agents probe forged documents and postal tampering linked to Mayor Schmitz and others as total theft climbs toward a million dollars.
New Zealand approves substantial preferences for Canadian goods in its duties. Ottawa reports that import measures set duties on United Kingdom and other foreign goods at about 30 percent above Canadian goods. The decision affects trade terms between New Zealand and Canada with potential shifts in commerce.
Severe floods in the Puget Sound area cause over 1 million dollars in damage. Rail grades and trackage lose about 300000, farmers and dairymen suffer, and lumber losses mount. About five drownings reported north of the Stuck river with several more unverified in Tacoma area.
Washington reports General Mackenzie asks for a $1,000,000 appropriation for the Columbia river jetty and urges a continuing contract of $1,450,000 more. He estimates $2,000,000 total will complete the south jetty, with funds to be carried through river and harbor and sundry civil bills.
Washington reports a shift as migrants move into the South with growing immigrant flows marking a new era. The item notes the impact on labor and regional demographics in the wake of recent movements.
Federal authorities investigate land acquisitions in Kern County by Standard Oil. Indictments expected as agents review how land was secured for oil deposits. Case led by U S Attorney Devlin San Francisco with federal grand jury looming.
Secretary of the Interior withdraws from entry all public coal lands in Alaska by general order. The action blocks any entries in unsurveyed territory with unknown coal deposits and aims to curb corporate control while signaling possible legislative changes. A 1700 acre Valdez area near the Valdez glacier is set aside as a rifle range for Fort Liscum troops.
Havana report states members of the Agrarian league and steamship agents met with Governor Magoaen to address looming labor shortages for the maturing sugar crop. They urged use of a $1,000,000 immigration appropriation and noted Panama’s labor competition. A very large next crop heightens concern over current labor supply. further talks were scheduled.
La Porte Indiana November 14 coroner Carson has not received a complete list of dead and missing in the Baltimore and Ohio wreck. The site lists 30 names with nearly 20 or more still unaccounted for. A verdict will take days. Freight crew claims the firelights but the train sheet suggests green lights were displayed. Charred bodies are labeled and moved from the wreck.
A fragmented notice hints at a municipal effort to attract a seven year project or event. The readable bits reference a city, a plan, and stakeholders, but missing specifics limit clarity.
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