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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1904
Page
2
Reports cover Anglo-French treaty signing in London and Missouri tornado deaths, with Texas injuries. Also notes battles near Port Arthur, Japan's troop landings, and US census estimates. Includes politics, elections, and naval actions affecting America and Europe.
In San Francisco a U S Commissioner hears testimony on a conspiracy to defraud the government through fake affidavits and dummy applicants for school lands. Stenographers Hyde Benson ties emerge. Oregon California transfers to set reserves, with corrupt officials. Witnesses include Belle Curtin and Thomas McCusker, freight agent for Southern Pacific. Marian Doyle to testify next.
Frances Botkin of Dover Delaware was convicted of murder in the first degree for poisoning Mrs Joto Po Duaning. The jury deliberated, returned a verdict of guilty, and recommended life imprisonment. The court scheduled the sentence.
London Times expert Donten Apel says Russian fleet cannot block a Japanese landing in Manchuria and the enemy will free the harbor by year end. He notes Japanese operations are restrained by censoring in London, with care to limit news from both sides. In Berlin on April 9 Japanese Minister Inouye rejects neutrality breach claims about the Feurst Diemark incident.
The House approved the Lewis and Clark exposition appropriation totaling 475000 with a rapid 34 minute vote after a special rule. The bill, reported by Townes, also authorizes 250000 gold dollars, pushing total aid toward 725000 for Portland’s government exhibits and transportation to the site.
Washington reports the Swayne impeachment proceeding was adjourned for December 13 as a special order after a five minute session. The judiciary committee will hear additional testimony. The House then debated the army appropriation and a Philippine policy bill with limited time.
Corba protects mines as officials pledge safety and unimpeded passage while Japan endorses mining operations. In Washington the desert land repeal failed with a vote split along party lines.
Private information from Saint Petersburg indicates the Russian government refused a loan offer presented from French quarters. The report notes the government declined the arrangement and did not endorse the proposed financial arrangement.
In Washington on April 7, Oregonians expect the Lewis and Clark exposition bill to pass the House later this week after a special rule consideration. Chairman Tawney introduced a motion to expedite debate, and the Rules Committee is expected to report favorably. The measure, likely to receive majority support, would authorize about 475000 dollars as approved by the House, with proponents citing strong votes in favor.
Washington reports the Isthmus Panama railroad strike has worsened and cabinet members discuss US involvement. The decision allows protection of railroad assets by US warships if needed, but will not force strikers back to work. operation may rely on management recruiting sufficient staff with Panama's consent.
Four inmates try to escape by holding up a coal wagon with revolvers. they surrender after a search finds dynamite. Guards respond, overpowers them, and the conspirators are moved to another cell. Authorities suspect smuggling. inmates claim to have obtained weapons from friends.
Newport News readers witnessed a late concert event as bands played Toe Btar and Dixie while cheering crowds gathered for a public ceremony. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but the scene shows civic pride and musical display in the city.
The garbled text references a fine of 2600 dollars connected to a rail line issue. It mentions a Senator Barton and a location near Ironton Missouri, suggesting a political or transportation dispute with a recorded payment or penalty. The fragmentary source limits clarity.
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