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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
2
The article notes France preparing a flying column to attack Morocco amid broader imperial press and diplomacy moves. It mentions allied tensions, loans, and ongoing global conflicts shaping a volatile wartime European landscape.
St Petersburg reports the Foreign Office says Mr. Witte is ready to act by Saturday and reiterates Russia will not concede any indemnity. The Foreign Office describes peace as Russia’s aim and notes Japan would need to waive its demand for indemnity to reach an accord.
Aug 25 Portland reports an exceptional passenger rate to the exposition. Beginning Sept 1 round trip tickets from Oregon Washington Idaho and British Columbia will be sold to Portland at one tenth plus a 30 day validity for three tickets. The Harriman lines plan to subsidize attendance and aid the West show with cheaper travel.
Officials reveal records linking Senator JR Burton of Kansas to 26 Chickasaw school warrants totaling 14 000 paid to Burton or his brother Beth since March 1901. Warrants dated October 1901 and later total 5 500 and 8 000 respectively, issued after Burton’s oath as senator.
In St Petersburg on August 25 a municipal hall service commemorated the promulgation of the national assembly. Officials attended and a prayer for the preservation of the imperial family was chanted. The emperor's manifesto from the assembly was read at the municipal council session. The council decided to send a loyal address to the emperor and to mark the event.
Chicago reports a surge in war preparation with 400 soldiers leaving for the front and 12 thousand cars and 300 locomotives hired in Austria and Germany to move troops and supplies. St Petersburg aims to finish key rail links, while Siberian routes are being upgraded to ease the Trans Siberian strain. Peace is deemed impossible as Russia vows to resist tribute or territorial concessions.
Beattie-Wash Aug 26 Dr F F Tong of Shanghai trade commissioner for China says the boycott against American goods grew from the treatment of Chen Fook's children returning from England. He notes they were barred in New York and forced to post bonds, fueling China’s anger and a push for a new treaty.
In Albany New York the coroner reports workmen digging a cellar under the Meyers department story were warned of a looming disaster nearly an hour before the collapse killed 130 people. Responders braced two failing piers as earth crumbled and the crew worked to the last moment.
New Orleans reports fever cases and reinfection scares with three foci above Canal Street. A well known citizen, a Ross Park employee, a St Maurice parish priest, and others are affected. Dr. Devron cites 69 yellow fever, 83 suspected, and 145 dengue cases at Leeville. 3800 houses may have illness. calls for more doctors and nurses. Additional cases appear in St Tammany, Hanson City, Kenner, Sarpy, Elisabeth, St Rose and St Charles parishes.
A St Petersburg cablegram to the Daily News says Witte’s mission at Portsmouth is finished and a rupture is likely. Troop and supply movements to the Far East resume, Siberian railways and waterways gain a minister. A Manchuria veteran predicts a short campaign with Linlevitch retreat, while demoralized troops and distrusted chiefs hinder victory.
Portamouth N H Aug 23 It was learned at midnight that Japan has conceded to Russia by offering half of Sakhalin and to sell the entire island if terms are agreed She would waive claims for war expenditures surrender of interned ships and naval limits The modification came through President Roosevelt and raises hopeful sentiment amid the night reports
At Shanghai and Washington protests against the Chinese boycott of American goods continue to arrive at the State Department. Few suggest lease costs, though one or two cases show transportation firms incurring charges as shipments face issues and some boats walk off carrying American goods.
Washington reports Senator Mitchell remains in seat as the case returns to regular order. a trial before the U S Senate court could occur as soon as January if chosen, with the attorney general and government weighing actions. Roosevelt and the Supreme Court are mentioned regarding early hearings.
Italians engage in a struggle described as a fierce fight with persistent effort to keep a position or advantage. The report notes ongoing clashes and the resilience of involved groups amid contested actions.
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