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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
2
A compact review of events from the week including Sir Henry Irving's death, debates on the canal, cures claimed by New York physicians using radium, Moroccan tensions, and political shifts in the United States, Britain, and France. It notes yellow fever near New Orleans, railroad graft concerns, and Pictorial Society items.
Secretary Root and French ambassador Juese rand discuss Venezuela as Calhoun reports verbally to the president and secretary. Both nations seek early justice for their citizens while considering several courses of action and awaiting Calhouns formal findings.
Secretary Taft approves a compromise to complete the Dominican lands purchase in the Philippine Islands. About 200 000 acres were under dispute with $50 000 offered to settle conflicting English and Spanish surveys. Total payment to the Dominicans is 2 050 000 dollars, with payment in New York around October 20.
The Panama Canal commission annulled the contract with JFE Markel of Omaha for feeding and caring for canal employers. Chief Engineer Stevens and the materials department led the action, citing efficiency gains and employee protests. The governor Magoon plans a sanitation report noting June through August yellow fever cases and no cases so far this month.
The Galveston cruiser underwent an 48 hour test reported by the Naval Information Service. It achieved 16.86 knots average during a four hour run under forced draft, exceeded the design speed of 16.5 knots, averaged 14.3 knots over eight hours under neutral craft, and maintained 10 to 12 knots for the remaining 46 hours with slight variation.
Portland reports a blaze last night gutted the Missouri state building at the Lewis and Clark exposition. The fire began about 8 p.m. and within 15 minutes the entire structure and its contents were lost. Only a desk, a trunk and three chairs survived. The Missouri statue in front remained untouched. The building had been sold for 2000 to a local wreckage firm and was not to be delivered until today. Estimated losses include 12000 for the building and 5000 for installations, with art gallery items insured for about 50000 and little coverage on the gallery itself.
Senator Long of Kansas, who traveled to the Far East with Secretary Taft, urged the need for freer trade with the United States for the Philippines. He told the president that reduced duties were essential as the islands face financial hardship after recent typhoons and drought. Discontent rises but not in a revolutionary form. Long also spoke briefly about railroad rate legislation and expected passage early in the next session.
Washington October 14 Luke K Wright governor general of the Philippines and president of the Philippine Commission plans to retire from service this month. He will take six months leave of absence due to the Philippine situation and its pressures.
Chicago based Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway confirms buying 160 acres of tideland in Tacoma for about 775000 dollars and securing 1 million dollars in Tacoma terminals. Officials indicate a rapid extension to Tacoma within five years, with surveys from Chamberlain to Tacoma and 75 mile northwest line in progress.
Wills, a 27 year old Englishman employed by the Turkish tobacco revenue department, vanished in July. A package with a human ear and a letter demanding a $5000 ransom by October 14 was received by the British consulate at Monastir. The note warns of murder if payment is not made. Wille is brother to Percy Wille, British consular agent at Semid Abia Minor.
Washington reports that Chinese merchants have suspended the boycott against American goods to await possible U.S. congressional action on exclusion laws. The move comes from Pekin merchants and follows the Chinese government’s guidance in line with President Roosevelt’s stance. If Congress does not act, the boycott may resume with renewed vigor.
Oct 11 report from Fargo notes Steekwdn of Montana and North Dakota involved in a local tile related matter.
Fragmentary text shows a defense official filling the renewal application. The readable portion mentions making a follow up payment and confirming basic obligations. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are identifiable from the snippet.
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