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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
2
Rocco Brindisi, longtime Italian consular agent in Boston, is named consul for New England by the king of Italy. The piece covers other notes on Italian immigration policy, scientists, and a New York Italian chamber banquet.
Senator Simon reported a bill authorizing purchase of a site and erection of a public building at Oregon City with total cost not over 100000. Other amendments to the sundry civil bill include funds for Yaquina and Cape Blanco light stations, an Alaska lighthouse, and life saving stations at Cape Piatt, Washington, and Nome. A contract was awarded to Raymond A Perry of San Francisco for Tacoma harbor dredging at 13524.
The Toronto Evening Telegram challenges requests for free newspapers comparing them to free cigars umbrellas walking sticks or beefsteak. It argues news papers cost money and producers like tailors tobacconists and growers should not provide free copies.
Cheyenne reports a severe Wyoming blizzard spreading through southern and western areas. Snow depths rise, winds howl, and transport slows while cattle and sheep suffer winter losses amid scarce feed and depleted ranges.
In Chicago on February 14 five workers died and ten were overcome at the North Western Gas Light and Coke Company's Blue Jimmis plant. The men were changing the purifying box and, after finishing, did not close the box covers. When gas was turned into the box, it overwhelmed them.
The signing by Venezuelan representative Herbert W Bowen and allies’ delegates at Washington formalizes immediate blockade lifting and return of captured war and merchant vessels. Britain, Germany, and Italy gain advances. a Hague arbitration will settle preferential claims while Venezuela’s customs receipts fund creditor nations.
Lakeweed North Dakota February 16 John D Rechtfeller returned to Lakewood and is staying with his son in law and daughter Mrs Charive where he has been cared for
Omaha February 12 W J C Kenyon general manager of the Union stock yards introduces a derailing block for rails. The steel device attaches to tracks on grades to derail runaway cars before they damage the road bed and cause costly delays. Experts hail it as simple strong and effective with wide potential use in mountainous routes.
Rock Island Illinois February 18 Shop A principal storehouse of the Rock Island arsenal burned last night with its contents including cavalry and infantry equipment and 1 000 000 rounds of Krag Jorgenseen ammunition. Estimated loss 1 900 000 with no casualties reported. Fire brigade from Davenport Moline Des Moines aided but could not approach due to the ammunition hazard.
Havana reports a tentative Cuba United States agreement on coaling stations, but President Palma seeks public sentiment before pledging his government. He met with leading senators and representatives to discuss the issue, with opposition appearing only on minor points. The Platt Amendment is cited as providing for the reciprocal station arrangement.
Senator elect Reed Smoot of Utah will travel to Washington next week to take the oath and begin his duties in the Senate succeeding Senator Rawlins. Smoot says protests over his seating will not deter him and that nothing can keep him from taking his seat.
An 1862 report recalls British naval brigades and their humane acts rescuing exhausted beasts on the Bloemfontein march. Pets and horses aid, goats and lambs cared for amid sun and heat, with a soldier’s rope to free a sinking ox. Aged timber land notices from Oregon appear alongside.
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