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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
2
A condensed roundup covers the Cartagena consulship, Colombia Panama canal issues, and U.S. responses. Topics include state labor strikes in Colorado and Utah, pension resignations, Alaska natives’ hardships, and political maneuvers for 1905 fairs and presidential contenders.
The Panama junta composed of Jose Augustin Aranaga Tomas Arias and Manuel Espinoza met with all ministers and councillors and decided to rally the canal treaty as soon as received authorize Minister Buna Variilla to transmit the decision to the United States government The move drew joy across the athmus and officials notified Washington promptly.
A proposed 140 mile north south railroad from Huntington to Lewiston aims to connect Northern Pacific at Lewiston with Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railroad Navigation at their junction. The project envisions a broad corridor from Wenatchee to Northern California, potentially linking with a southern Pacific route while not clearly clarifying a main east west trunk line.
A garbled London dispatch from November discusses sightings and rumors of ships near Morabyerta. The fragment mentions China, trees, and a possible tea shipment, with unclear references to authorities or events.
Chicago police and Mayor Harison disclosed the capture of two beardless youths, Peter Neidermyer and Harvey Vandins, linked to eight murders and numerous robberies in a three month crime spree. A third suspect, Emil Rovakt, was captured near Liverpool Indiana after a dramatic pursuit that left several officers wounded. The trio confessed at city hall as authorities pursued them across Illinois and Indiana, ending near Chicago.
Fierce fighting marked the first day of the State street cable line after police used clubs and revolvers amid rioting. Five trains operated as mobs blocked tracks and damaged cable slots while Mayor Harrison and railroad leaders sought a settlement. The clash left many rioters with injuries and police firing in self defense as obstructions hindered repairs on Archer avenue and other segments.
A Plains Montana miner reports that 60 soldiers arrived yesterday and captured Joe Morrigean and a band of Nez Perces resisting tax collection on Morrigeau’s cattle holdings. Morrigeau offered no resistance and was arrested. authorities say he may be expelled from the Flathead reservation if taxes are not paid immediately.
Secretary Hitchcock announced the seizure of 154000 sheep in the Seine forest reserve area as of September. Interim measures to enter and manage the cornie be remmed remain under review.
A semi official Russian agency reports from Tokio that Japanese warships have been sent to block the Russian ships Serevitch and Baian from reaching Port Arthur to join the Russian squadron there.
Reports allege a Japanese squadron and 40 warships were dispatched, with links to the Nagasaki Shimpo claim of 12 vessels leaving Basebo for unknown destinations. Russian and Japanese agents pursue coal shipments as tensions rise with Korea over Yeong Ham Pho port access and potential Russian action.
Honolulu November 26 Governor Carter took the oath of office and was formally inaugurated at the capitol. A large assembly of federal and territorial officials and members of the army and navy attended the ceremony.
The brief item notes the death of Sultere from cancer in New York with no further details about dates or context.
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