30 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1895
Page
1
Fragmentary notes from Portland area items note 4.907 PM events, local details unclear, with references to Koneburg and Ly 70 in a compact, incomplete update.
The Albany Cultivator offers winter fruit storage guidance. Maintain the fruit room temperature within a narrow range with thermometers. Ensure air not damp or vented to rain and keep odors away. Use covered boxes in alternating layers of bran dry moss and dry sand to deter odors and decay.
An article reviews bee keeping challenges and urges practical approaches. It highlights tender handling, intelligent study, convenient hive locations, and suitable frames with sections to improve honey gathering and reduce wasted effort.
The era shows many enterprise moves in Oregon with a new canning syndicate forming in the region and rail projects pushing forward. Growth includes lumber and coal output in Coos County, river navigation revival on the Willamette, and planned electrical street railways in Vancouver and Victoria.
The Standard Box factory at Tacoma was destroyed by fire. Spokane’s immigration bureau is reorganized and active. Ritzville founder J. L. Johnson is dead. Aberdeen raises funds to power the city by electricity. A fog signal station at Marrowstone Point is let for 2140 dollars. Tacoma barber shop owner Harry Krooch appeals a Sunday closure verdict. Lowell’s Smith-Friar mill to be rebuilt by a new company with 50 000 feet daily capacity. Pacific Coast Milling will reconstruct after a recent fire. 1478.50 in cash labor and merchandise subscribed. Pioneer Joshua Isaace of Walla Walla and Jac Lucinger are dead. Astoria and Walla Walla Pioneer Association fund efforts to improve Whitman martyrs grounds. Professor Lyman plans an archaeology museum with pioneer letters and papers.
The report notes completion of the new Wardner hospital and outlines Boise proposals to fund building sidewalks. It mentions cedar timber resources in the Upper Clearwater valley and plans for a first class hotel at Kayserville by Henry Kayser. Also hints at a Hailey to Kayserville railroad and navigation improvements on the Clearwater.
The Chicago Record notes the Indiana battleship’s recent performances spark enthusiasm for US naval power but warns the fleet requires immediate reform. It predicts a bill at the next Congress session to overhaul naval organization to ensure capable officers and effective ship manning.
The Philadelphia Times notes agriculture in Britain is steadily abandoned as wheat prices rise and profitability drops. Since August, arrivals total 288000, with wheat acreage down 36 percent from 1894. Over 200000 acres have failed cultivation as farming becomes unprofitable.
A reported act of rebellion in Cuba by a re trained force from unspecified origins allegedly lands on the island and joins the revolt under a new banner. The disturbance is said to compel royal forces to draft tens of thousands more troops, delaying military actions. The piece also notes the timing of the canal Thanksgiving proclamation by the President, viewed as a political shield ahead of election returns.
The Kentucky Supreme Court rules that negroes are entitled to protection in their separate railway cars from intrusion by white people. A colored woman also won damages after a conductor allowed a white man to enter her car to speak to an old friend, amid a racial insult incident.
Six powers met in conference to propose measures for restoring order in Asia Minor and to support the sultan as reforms proceed. Pressure led the sultan to take charge of reform efforts while hopes rise for no more bloodshed and for foreign clergy to urge arms laid down. Armenians seek audience with officials, but Turkish authorities demand an encyclical denouncing Armenian intrigues before meetings.
Lewiston reports Hughes a local real estate agent shot and killed amid a dispute over a land claim on the Nez Perce reserve. A steady stream of ranchers filed claims as land officials processed applicants. townsites near the Clearwater are described as potential trading points. Further items note the Lobin agricultural bounty proposal debate in Worcester and a Vicksburg Military Park Association trip to petition Congress.
Indias Agent Day wires General Wheaton the murder of two Ute Indians likely traces to a son of Hatch, a renegade Indian killed in San Juan county Utah. Hatch's son is suspected to avenge his father's murder. A $200 reward is offered for Hatch's arrest. The President's Avar Message. Chicago reports a Washington dispatch on President Cleve.
Washington reports the annual internal revenue receipts totaling 148 246 077 with a 3 992 371 decline from the prior year. Spirits and fermented liquors lead the drops while tobacco and income tax rise. seizures and arrests rise as well. Commissioner Miller proposes law changes to bonds, ownership records, distillery withdrawals, and alcohol use rules to modernize collection and control.
Eugene V Debs regained freedom at midnight after six months in Woodstock jail. A crowd of about 800 planned to greet him in Woodstuck with a parade, brass band, and jubilee. Delegates from Cincinnati trades assemblies and Cleveland’s American Railway Union join the celebration and Debs plans to tour major cities to boost organized labor and the railway union.
Washington bids for the capitol superstructure were opened but final decision delayed for legal and summary details. Bid figures include Starratt 973158 with additions, Keenan 944000, Haber 986545 with multiple additions, Heustes Barrett 916000 with additions, Wakefield excluded for bonds, and constraints due to appropriation limits.
Telegram from Key West reports officials fear for Havana defenses as Maximino Mesmis insurgents close on Martinez de Campos near Santa Clara. A survey by Campos’ aide locates points for heavy Krupp guns to defend the city.
New York Nov 30 The Heralds Rio Janeiro correspondent reports the Brazilian government has definitively decided that no arbitration is admissible regarding island sovereignty Trinidade and dismisses any proposals as Parliament debates the issue.
A letter from Beloochistan reports turmoil after the Afghan ameer’s displeasure with his son Khan’s failed attempt to secure Afghanistan’s premier role in London. Subjects imprisoned, nobles tortured, and fines of 96 600 rupees cited as costs of entertainments and arrangements for the royal party.
Supreme Court unanimously denies a last appeal in the Hayward case, upholding the lower court’s ruling denying a new trial. The decision notes admissibility issues around evidence and questions of insanity, while Governor Nye may set the execution date with Dow as the likely successor.
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