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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
2
A roundup notes turmoil in Hungary Austria and Russia with talk of revolts and peace moves. Germany appears involved while Japan and the Philippines figure in colonial and economic debates. In the Americas a yellow fever scare declines, crime and legal actions proceed, and trade disputes and railway interests prompt government actions.
Portland reports that John Newton Williamson Representative from Oregon Dr Van Gesner and Marion Biggs were found guilty of conspiracy to suborn perjury after three trials. The jury deliberated long and Judge Hunt allowed ten days for a motion for a new trial and kept bonds in place.
In Colon on Sept 29 a large fire destroyed Phoenix hotel and several other hotels and saloons, plus Rowe's building housing the post office and government offices. A Panama fire brigade aided but the blaze had already damaged records and left the American quarter untouched. A 15 year old child died minutes before the fire began as tents rise to shelter the homeless.
F T Cave representing the Holland Submarine Torpedo Boat Co arrived today on the liner Corea from Japan. He aims to repair seven vessels at the navy yard and resume their operating status as part of wartime efforts.
Secretary Hitchcock denounces the Portland jury verdicts against Representative Williamson Dr Geener and Marion Biggs urging the maximum penalties be imposed He says no mercy should be shown to officials who violate the law and vows wider investigations across Idaho New Mexico and other states as part of a national war on land fraud.
William J. Johnston of New York, publisher of the American Exporter, reports from San Francisco that Philippine sugar and tobacco may enter the United States duty free, with potential free use of American machinery to develop Philippine industries. If duties remain, reciprocity could grant similar benefits when the Spain tariff agreement ends in about three years.
Washington reports Oregon paid more to the Reclamation fund than any year since the act, yet public land receipts fell from first to seventh in extent. For the year ending June, Oregon contributed about $675,395, with other figures around $922,208 and $870,272 noted.
London dispatch: Radicals threaten to overwhelm moderates as Hungary’s coalition gathers for a crucial October meeting in Buda Pest. Reports claim Kossuth supporters gain ground, while rumors swirl of concessions from the king-emperor and a possible cabinet headed by Count Johann Zichy.
Ten thousand residents are homeless and over 200 injured in Manila after a severe typhoon. Six dead, wires down, streets dark, churches and a hotel roofless, with widespread damage in native quarters and ships fearing for bay vessels.
Havana reports indicate Cuba heads toward a major political crisis with Liberal candidate Gomes conceding defeat. He urges Liberals to withdraw from the struggle, while Moderates fear continued unrest and warnings of revolver and machete violence circulate amid disputed results.
Fragmentary report mentions someone named Busia Niprésste living abroad and a date around September, with rest or commeniente references. details are unreadable and uncertain.
A blaze at 9:25 p m destroyed a half block near Wheeleeate and Spokane in Spokane Washington. Fire crews battled the flames and reported extensive damage to several buildings and storefronts.
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