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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1904
Page
2
Reports from Chicago to Port Arthur detail stockmen sending a delegation, Port Arthur defense, and Katopatkin surrender forecasts. Parker resigns from New York court, Ma’s forces threaten Kuropatkin, and a Frisco rail accident injures several. Fires, ship losses, and labor disputes color a turbulent week.
In an interview Governor G C Carter of the Hawaiian islands tells the Bee representative that annexation to the United States has not been a commercial success for Hawaii. He cites restrictive land laws and dredging costs as factors in lost income and trade while noting Uncle Sam benefits from over 4.25 million dollars paid into the U S treasury.
Chicago August 6 the Packers state no further conferences with the strikers will occur and negotiations for a new conference are unfounded. Plant progress is satisfactory with more men employed and current orders filled. About 29 000 workers are at work and 83 carloads of reed meat were shipped yesterday while ice delivery to retailers is restricted by the strike.
A halispell special reports widespread wildfires across Montana's forests. Homes and cabins burn, stock and provisions lost, and several towns including Whitefish, Sterling, Fischer River, Libby, and areas near Belton and Coram face heavy damage. Firefronts stretch miles, with thousands in damage and residents racing to save property.
August reports from Montana outline a dire drought with parched watering holes and abandoned ranges. Stockmen drive cattle long distances for water as packing-house strikes halt shipments, intensifying the danger to livestock statewide.
Washington discusses whether foodstuffs can be contraband amid Russian seizures of American goods. Officials compare precedents in Spain Bohemia and China and consider if the United States should abandon the rule that food bound for belligerents may not be controlled or seized.
Fragmentary report notes failed attempt and unsettled machinery at a local event. Text mentions Meghip Obio and Redert in charge of equipment and a delay blamed on unsuitable conditions. The day's schedule appears disrupted with uncertain outcomes and a late return from Annapelie.
London dispatch from Tokio reports widespread anger over Russia's refusal to comply with information requests and the extended silence about prisoners. The correspondent notes Japan has taken prisoners at Port Arthur and elsewhere, yet Russia remains uncooperative, despite available means of communication.
Reports from Chefoo August 4 describe a failed assault by Japanese forces on Port Arthur and intense shelling by Russian fleets. Witnesses state heavy casualties, with 5 000 to 6 000 killed or wounded, and Russian forts at Golden Hill holding. Hospitals are overflowing as medical care remains inadequate.
Reports from Japan and Russia through August 1 describe heavy fighting along the Balmisse Liao Yang road and a Russian withdrawal from Yangee Pass to Liandineia. Kuropatkin warns of losses while hoping to hold main lines as Japanese forces press from Hatecheng and surrounding areas. News from August 2 remains quiet in official dispatches.
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