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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
3
A report from Washington describes the hospitalization of Postmaster General as he fights for life after illness. Doctors earlier predicted imminent death, but signals of revival emerged as the patient regained consciousness and spoke to those at his bedside. A morning consultation was planned.
Charles F. Kelly, longtime figure in Missouri politics, accuses a prominent politician and others of a boodle scheme to secure continuances and influence grand jury outcomes. He alleges payments of 5000 to 96006 were made to thwart indictments and aid election chances, with Martell providing state evidence. The case involves a circuit attorney and a suspect clocked by authorities after a delayed arrest.
Las Vegas New Mexico October 5 A flood from the Gallinas river washed away Watrous bridge and canal works. The Aqua Pura dome broke and flooded Gallinas canon. Losses include 840000 to Santa Fe logs 915000 to Agua Pura company and numerous flooded stores and merchants losses range 2000 to 4000 per trader.
Reports from the Rio Grande floods show Valencia and Los Lentes nearly wiped out with hundreds homeless. The Barelase suburbs suffer about 60 houses destroyed while San Sandoval county officials estimate Los Cordales and Alameda damage in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Train service disrupted with several lines delayed and track loss reported along Ortis Cerrillos Waldo and nearby communities.
At Stanjelaune’s church in Adams Massachusetts a floor collapse during the corner stone laying sent 150 people into the basement. Bishop Beaven and several priests were thrown, with about 208 seated and 7,000 attendees. Beaven escaped serious harm.
A collage of jokes and quips from multiple papers. Exchanges on war, society, and everyday life highlight humorous dialogue and pithy one liners. Patriots and poets mingle with banter about dinners, balls, and braces of jokes across cities like Chicago Philadelphia Detroit and Houston.
Annie M. of Aberdeen Washington filed a sworn statement for the purchase of land described as the NW and SW quarters of section 4 township 9 south range 9 west Willamette Meridian. The register will offer proof at the Roseburg land office on the 5th day of November.
Notices from the United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon announce sworn statements by land claimants BARAH CANNON and JANE JACQUERS seeking purchase rights in Sections 3 and 4 Township 31 South Range 11 West and 9 West. Hearings and proofs set before Register J. T. Bridges on October 19 1904 and November 18 1904 respectively with witnesses listed.
Notice of publication under the Timber and Stone Act dated May 23 1904 in Roseburg Oregon. Lester D French of Los Angeles files sworn statement 267 for Lot 2 Section 22 Township 2S Range 9W seeking timber value over agricultural use. Witnesses named in Roseburg and Camas Valley. Adverse claimants urged to file by August 20 1904.
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