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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
4
News from Ston, Nov. 27, reports that Panama will host the canal zone transfer with U.S. guidance. Ninth and sixteenth regiments are to sail to forts Madison and Bio New York and McPherson to the isthmus to support land and naval operations. The move aims to secure transit and prevent disorder while Colombia’s stance looms.
Chicago leaders from both parties claim the city could properly entertain the Democratic and Republican conventions in 1904 if invited. Kent Sheridan of the Hamilton club plans to file a bid in Washington while Milwaukee leaders indicate support, with Democratic and Republican committees weighing invitations and local preparations.
Washington reports the British government shows interest in Colombia bonds taken by foreigners. Secretary Hay and Mr Raikes discussed the matter. The US policy seeks Panama to assume a fair share of the Colombian debt in any peace treaty, with Reyes aiming to secure a portion of US treaty funds for Colombia.
Senate leaders in conference set December 16 for the final vote on the Cuban reciprocity bill. The Foreign Relations Committee favored the treaty for the cession of the Pine Island to Cuba and prepared a favorable report for the next executive session.
St Louis November 25 The executive committee in charge of the worlds press parliament to be held in St Louis during the week beginning May 16 1904 has announced plans for the parliament It will include representative newspaper men from every country where newspapers are published It will be the largest and most portable gathering of newspaper workers ever held The traffic bureau of the exposition issued a book by C L Hillier traffic manager with railroad information for the fair The contract for the Indian building to be erected by the government was let at 76000
Oddly worded entries indicate homestead filings in the Walka Walls land office district under Interior Department oversight. The fragment notes entries by individuals seeking land settlement and future development, amid an ongoing federal program.
A historical comparison traces travel from New York to Philadelphia in two days by stage coach to the faster New York to Chicago routes by steam. The text notes how public astonishment gave way to rapid transport and highlights changes from the slow age to the locomotive era. It also references a 1766 travel marvel and a Four-Track News piece on coming pleasures.
Multiple timber land patent filings in Roseburg Oregon from 1903 to 1904 under the Timber Land Act describe sworn statements by various claimants including John F M unford August Wilhelm and Laura Bardant. Notices invite witnesses and adverse claimants to file by specified dates in Roseburg Oregon.
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