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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
2
Earthquakes shake Italy and a deadly Avon factory blast kills seven, while a 440 acre Grant farm near St Louis is sold for 118000 to become an amusement park. Tornadoes hit Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska with fatalities, global politics and canal plans dominate brief items.
The Cenena Bureau bulletin notes Oregon's birth rate shrinking faster than any other state, dropping from a historic high to near the bottom. Washington and Idaho show similar declines, with Oregon’s 1900 census position far below national averages and past leadership in births.
Washington reports the Civil Service commission is investigating alleged discrimination against black applicants for Southern state offices. Case details involve William C. Carter and Martin J. Hornby of Yazoo, Mississippi, who resigned under pressure amid claims of maltreatment and white resistance to black clerks. The inquiry found exams fair but noted white sentiment could influence outcomes, suggesting tactics to act without direct color-based discrimination.
J E Markel released to the Associated Press details of his contract for feeding canal laborers. He says rivals’ accusations stem from disappointment and that all papers are on file in New York for public inspection. The project will pay about 1 to 1.5 million dollars yearly for seven years with ten hotels to feed 160 to 960 workers each.
Baron Komura, Japanese peace envoy, is said to be slowly dying by self-administered drugs while in America. Takashita, his vaudeville liaison, claims Japan views the act as a final heroic atonement, while Americans may misread the motive as disgraceful.
Commander Lulian Young of the Bennington says he will testify and argue that navy officials ignored repeated reports of defective boilers. The court martial opens at Mare Island with Judge Gear to represent Young while Ensign Wade recovers from appendicitis.
The Keep commission reports price differences of 30 to 1% percent in supplies across departments. All departments buy under the same bid rules, yet article prices vary, underscoring flaws in current methods. The panel recommends standardising supplies and creating a central purchasing office to buy for all departments.
Cablegram from Argentina reports government action blocking parts from American machinery exports. Message received by leading exporters indicates a formal notice affecting supply chains and trade terms.
Admiral Togo's flagship Mikasa was destroyed by fire and a magazine explosion last Monday dawn while at anchor in Sasebo harbor. Hundreds of lives were lost including crew and rescuers. The shock shocked the town which had enjoyed a quiet Sunday after recent victories.
Portland reports John H. Wat kin admitted furnishing fireworks at the Williamson trial and fluctuated between supporting the defendants and fearing indictment. George N. Gaylord testified briefly as defense cross examination opened, while John S. Watkine identified final proof papers. Bennett and Heney clashed over admissibility of conspiracy to suborn perjury, with Judge Hunt reserving ruling.
Washington reports Idaho Governor Gooding accepts the national forestry plan and will cooperate with the government. President Roosevelt is assured Senator Heyburn stands nearly alone in opposing the policy, with officials saying his stance stems from bias and could shift over time.
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