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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1904
Page
2
A chaotic digest notes fighting near Liao Yang Port Arthur actions and casualties. It reports plans for a new assault and heavy guns, naval moves, and tor nado tolls in New York and Topeka with other assorted incidents.
Cloudbursts and washouts along Tonopah lines devastate tracks washing away all rails east of Tonopah. Walker Lake area flooded three feet deep over four miles. Tonopah and Goldfield face shortages with 6000 fed by wagon trains from Crow Springs River Peak and Candelaria. Relief efforts hinge on stage lines and canned goods as natives are reported missing.
Reports from Manila state the Philippine peso adoption faced initial resistance but progress has been swift with traders and citizens adjusting to the new currency. In Omaha, attorney Mahoney says packers plan federal troop rationing on rail lines to move workers, aiming to secure justice for South Omaha.
Waterman cattle raiser General N W Bheat says local ranchers will seek President Roosevelt intervention to end the strike and avert bankruptcy. He reports losses of eight dollars per head as some herds are fed to avoid steeper losses from shipping. Ogden Armour returns to the stockyards amid strife as strikers and police clash near Halstead Avenue.
The Times correspondent writes from Bhanghal that orders from Emperor Nicholas have been transferred to Captain Reltzenstern to sail and torpedo destroyer Grocerol. Both ships were sighted at 7 o clock tonight signaling a tense naval screen.
Denver wins a decisive vote by 83 to 56 against Salt Lake to secure the permanent home of the American Mining Congress. Judge Powers settles the matter with a brief speech, earning cheers and prompting expectations of a sine die adjournment. The convention moves to elect officers and finalize the board of directors.
Activities at the American Mining Congress във Portland include speeches and adoption of a department of mines and forest protection resolutions. Delegations from El Paso and Salt Lake are active, while credential reports delay concrete actions and Denver’s delegation lags behind.
A junk from Jinmen Promontory reports Japanese forces occupy Anteagehan and a nearby fort near Ant stshao. Russians driven from the parade ground two miles north of the harbor. Two forts at Chaochanko destroyed and Japanese advance near Chaochanko. Port Arthur fire and mine effects blamed for delaying conquest.
Belfast August 29 The liner Victoria the largest turbine vessel yet built was launched today. It is 540 feet long with a 60 foot beam and 401 ft depth. It will carry passengers and is planned for Atlantic service before year end. The engine designer Charles Parveans developed the turbine powering the ship and propellers are three in number.
Report from a Chronicle correspondent with General Kuroki states the Japanese are not expected to establish winter quarters after the Russians. The text notes a deranged report by a Witt Recep and mentions London August 28 as the date.
A Lokal Anzeiger dispatch from Liao Yang dated August 23 says the initiative may pass to the Russians and Japan’s campaign plan for Liao Yang is deranged by Port Arthur’s stubborn defense. General Kuroki withdraws south of the Tael River, outposts remain in the Liao River Valley, and reports say Nagyi or Ngi may be recalled with Yamagata to command the besiegers at Port Arthur.
Fire at Wells No 2 and No 6 near Ow Wetts, Jennings days ago destroyed four Italian dwellings and 400 barrels of oil. Five wells were affected. machinery damaged. Fire spread confined to Wells Nos 7 and 8 with extensive destruction. Local authorities assess losses as crews fight remaining hotspots.
Acting Secretary of State Atlee cables Minister Conger in Pekin to report at once on facts in Shanghai. Similar requests go to Goodnow in Shanghai and General Fowler in Chefoo. Detachments may be sent to Rear Admiral Merling to work with the minister and consuls to protect American interests in treaty ports.
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