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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
2
The day records Lord Fallebury's critical condition and mentions global developments. Reports cover parliamentary adjournment to November 2, Alaska boundary commission set for September 3, and various regional and international events.
A prisoner at Sheridan county jail escaped with a broom handle chair rung and a poker after tearing through a brick wall. A second inmate followed him, alerted police, and a reward of 140 was offered for Potter's recapture. The event occurred as posse members pursued a North Carolina requisition suspect. Meanwhile Mount Vesuvius erupted sending lava streams toward Ottajano and prompting mass panic in nearby towns.
In Winfield Kansas on August 16 a 30 year old man Elbert Twigg opened fire on a Main Street concert with a double barreled shotgun wounding four and killing three others. Police officer Nicholas shot him dead before he could injure more. the gunman then killed himself.
Washington reports indicate a new extraordinary session of Congress may convene in October or November to enact inflationary Cuban reciprocity measures and address financial issues. President Roosevelt seeks a cautious approach to avoid future monetary instability amid large silver and greenback holdings.
Kingston Jamaica August 15 reports destitution following a hurricane. Thousands of homeless seek shelter with no churches or public buildings intact. relief appeals reach out to the American people for aid.
Washington reports a sweeping reform in the War Department effective today. The commanding general position is eliminated and powers move to the chief of staff and secretary of war, reducing military authority independent of civilian oversight.
Washington rumors of Secretary Root’s departure become definite as he plans to resign before leaving for Europe to serve on the Alaska boundary commission. Replacement discussions point to Governor Taft, with Root remaining in touch from London on war department affairs.
John K. Brown, cashier of the Union Bank at New Holland, missing in Circleville reports a suspected cash shortage near 75000. An expert opened the bank vault in the evening. only 458 dollars in cash remained. Deposits stood at 150000 a week earlier with 99000 in loans.
Rome reports Pope Pius fainted during Mass due to heart weakness aggravated by fatigue. He recovered some, but Dr. Lapponi advised remaining in his apartment and limiting audiences and garden visits. Vatican officials urged careful handling of the pontiff and his routine amid ongoing public duties.
Imperial troops seized Krushevo, 23 miles north of Monastir, with a 4 000 strong force. Bombardment continued as fighting with insurgents raged outside the town. Consular reports warn revolutionary action risks massacre of Bulgarian inhabitants by the Mascalmane. Dispatches note encounters with insurgents and attacks on Gumenke village.
In Bogota, William Nelson Cromwell reports from his agent that the Colombian lower house holds a strong open majority in favor of ratifying the Hay-Herran treaty as written. The upper house leans against ratification, with a small faction supporting without amendment. Two shot in Wichita attack on Gilbert Twipz by a demented mailman.
London reports indicate strikers in Kiev and across Russia have intensified actions. Bread costs surge by 150 percent as Sergo markets climb, while water works labor unrest forms part of the national strain. In Cytham, fifty prisoners mutinied seeking better conditions. fire crews intervened with water to subdue the breach and restore order.
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