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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
2
Summary of recent regional happenings with emphasis on local and national political notes. Mentions include senators Hanna and Atkins, a stalled rural appropriation bill, and Newtope era health concerns. Observes Japan and domestic political figures in a broad condensed review.
Washington Feb 6 the president presented senate with correspondence in response to Senator Georman calling for dates and circumstances of US forces in New Granada or Colombia. The records include orders to navy and war departments, conditions under which troops landed, and whether actions were at US initiative or demand of Colombia.
A chaotic mix of dispatches reports Dominican rebel actions, US troops leaving Cuba, and Japan-Russia tensions. The piece notes political maneuvers in Maryland and Porto Rico, calls for martial law in Cripple Creek, and warns of rising war talk between the United States, Japan, and Russia. It mentions the Far East crisis, congressional debates, and a British parliamentary session as global pressure mounts.
Officials reveal backing by Germany and France to block Hay Herran treaty and to manipulate Colombia shares in the canal project. Dispatches show plans to deploy warships, pressure Bogota, and possible seizure or control attempts if treaty failed. Navy funding and battleship expansion discussed by Congress.
London reports Moscow authorities are depopulating the city of Jewish residents by an ancient law. Thousands are expelled as police search Jewish homes day and night. The decree hinges on tax and guild status from 1801 and targets those who fail to meet lengthy guild and tax requirements. Expelled families with funds are directed to rail stations to buy tickets. those without means are sent away at no cost.
Washington February 4 senators Mitchell and Fulton appeared before the appropriations committee regarding the urgent deficiency bill and a proposed Oregon amendment. The St Louis fair loan request was under debate with assurances of favorable Oregon consideration, prompting withdrawal of the amendment to be revisited later with the sundry civil bill. The aim is to advance the Oregon position with allied support from Lane interests and ensure the St Louis proposition remains in the bill as a precedent for Oregon. Additionally reports from Amsterdam describe the Toscano eruption near Merapt Java, causing 13 deaths and 20 severe injuries with showers of red hot coals.
Panama reports indicate Colombian troops clashing with Indians along the San Blas coast near Panama City. U S gunboat Bancroft was to sail from Colon to Heene del Toro but was countermanded amid fighting rumors. Captain Torres with Panama troops reportedly considered moving toward the Atlantis.
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