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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
2
A compact Ipswich style summary notes Brigadier General G W Baird retires, payroll and legislative actions across states, a Cedar Rapids fire, and a range of political moves. It mentions arrests for a robbery in Los Angeles, Turkish clashes, Cal legislature funding for a San Francisco encampment, and officials’ retirements.
President Roosevelt warned that the Cuban reciprocity treaty could not be shelved and must be acted on in a special session if needed. He indicated the Colombian canal treaty draws objections and that ratification may come before the end of the session to avoid another trip to Washington. A separate item notes a Newark rail collision where a Lackawanna line train struck a trolley car, killing eight children and injuring many as it burst through gates on a hill near a high school.
Fire at a building causes nine deaths as occupants leap from windows to escape flames. Dozens injured with many rendered powerless by smoke and heat. Investigators inspect the scorched wreck as authorities assess the cause and safety lapses.
An explosion in the naval storage workroom at Fort La Fayette New York bay at 2 pm killed three workers and mortally wounded one more while injuring seven others. Reports vary on how the blast started, with theories including filing a shell and attempting to unwind a fuse.
San Francisco reports General A L New of the Pacific Wireless Telephone and Telegraph company says wireless messages to the Hawaiian Islands will originate from the coast. Seattle or San Francisco may become the coast terminus with completion in a month and test distance claims of 3,000 miles. The project’s status and Marconi interest remain undecided.
Kalem Oregon February 21 Charlee W Fulton secured a United States Senate seat after 18 ballots and late sessions amid riotous support. The Oregon delegation from Multnomah shifted to Fulton, with votes from Nottingham and others shaping the final tally as the clock neared midnight.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss continuing appropriation dates under a new net law and county expenditures. It mentions Union and Doser, adjustments, and a plan affecting a county, with unclear names and figures. The text is incomplete and reads like a municipal financial outline.
Fuzzy OCR note reports Gomes and Packie Queat have led a three day activity spree in the city. It mentions their team as a suspicious group and hints at planned labor actions. No clear dates or locations are provided.
Federal officers on the Yukon confirm a Klondike scale strike in Tanana valley. About 2000 stampede from Nome Daween Eagle and Rampart toward Fairbanks. severe weather endangers lives as provisions run short. Commissioner Claypool notes 160 claims in Circle in the new district. Gold bottles and streams Pedro Cold stream and Fine creeks yield 25 to 60 cents per pan.
Senator Foater offered an amendment to the omnibus public building bill authorizing a $10 000 purchase of a public building site at North Yakima. The House Commerce Committee favorably reported Senate bills for Columbia river dams at Kettle Falls to divert water for power and for a lifesaving station at Cape Flattery Washington.
Chicago report states resumed blixcard vigor with fuel tasks spreading across 5 places as a harsh winter continues. Atlantic region weather influences demand and heating supply remains strained.
Manila dispatch states General Davis approved a ban on sending court martial personnel, amid war era security moves. The report notes the action was issued Feb 30 and involves disciplinary measures for troops.
Nostalgic reflection on the wooden Indian statue as a childhood emblem fading amid changing times. The piece recalls its European roots, widespread use in tobacco shops and barber shops, and the shift away from such folk symbols to modern imagery. It questions what replaces this relic in today’s culture.
Public notice announces sale of timber land in Roseburg Oregon by the Timber Land office. It lists bidders and interested parties including Myrtle Creek and mentions June dates and involved officials.
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