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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1904
Page
2
The week reports a liberal shift in Russia’s interior policy toward Jews and notes long war updates. Dewey marks his 60th navy anniversary as clashes escalate around Mukden with Japanese advances and heavy losses. Ports Arthur siege, cholera fears, and cruiser activity set a tense global stage.
Several colliers arrived in Fort Nells with cargoes believed destined for Port Arthur. The Foxton Hall transferred coal to the Erica, stopped by authorities, with Japan named as a destination though Port Arthur likely. A Russian warship’s fuel needs and the water shortage at Port Arthur threaten coal supply and water for the garrison.
The interior secretary orders restoration to entry of lands in Kiagit and Whatcom counties after December 1902 withdrawals. Lands, partly agricultural and grazing, include timber areas and are isolated from private holdings, making full forest reserve impractical. Restored lands will be advertised for 60 days to give all applicants an equal chance.
Washington reports the War Departments Insular Bureau has fixed losses due to silver currency fluctuations up to June 30 1908 at 1 204 080 dollars. The imbalance arose from Mexican currency exchange when silver prevailed and Mexico overvalued payments. A new coinage act ends receipt of Mexican money for public dues.
On September 24 crowds flooded the streets to reach steerage offices of trans Atlantic lines seeking $10 passage to America. The Baltic reportedly carried over 2,000 emigrants at that rate, leaving many behind due to limited space. The Merion also offered $10 fares to Philadelphia despite high demand.
In Cincinnati on September 26 at Pleasant Ridge public school a floor collapse plunged about 30 girls into a 12 foot deep cesspool. Nine were suffocated, many rescued after Principal Zimmerman and teachers led a battle to pull them out amid foul gas. Several parents fainted as the search continued.
Paris reports China offers full apology and reparations after Chinese soldiers attack Captain Larthe of the French legation guard in Pekin. The Chinese general punishes the five ringleaders and a personal apology is made to Captain Lambe. Officials deem the incident closed.
Washington dispatch reports Major Thomas C Goodman Paymaster relieved from duty and to depart for Portland to report to the Central of the Department of the Columbia. Captain T C Dulin, surgeon of the Washington National Guard, authorized by the president to pursue regular courses at the army medical school.
The second day of the irrigation convention at the opera house drew a large delegation from Idaho and Oregon. Presentations covered state and federal irrigation law, government roles, and the Home irrigation concept. Officers for the coming year were announced and speakers debated land use in arid regions.
Broken OCR text mentions Palma and a proposed bill to protect rights, referencing the United States and an interview. Fragmentary notes include Havana and September dates with machinery and revolt context, but specifics are unreadable.
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