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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
2
Long digest notes rising war probabilities between Japan and Russia, while political and economic tensions ripple across nations. Reports cite Chicago family searches, plus U S and European diplomatic maneuvers including Roosevelts commissions, naval buildups, Panama recognition, and unrest in overseas territories.
City officials and residents mark New Year with somber tone after the Iroquois theater blaze that killed about 600, with total casualties near 1,000 including injured and missing. Mayor Harrison suggests omitting New Year celebrations in respect.
Washington reports Simon Wulfe of the city engaged in urging U S government to press Russia for Jewish protection in Kishinev. He met President Roosevelt who said he would not discuss the interview. The administration has notified Russia to prevent any repetition of the massacre and responses so far are reassuring.
Foreign dispatches echoed by the Petersburg newspaper warn that war might come despite pacific rhetoric. The Novoe Vremya urges belief in a peaceful settlement while acknowledging Russia’s strength to withstand any challenge in the Far East and a diplomatic dance by Japan or others.
Paris dispatch says Colonel Artimoeff in touch with Admiral Alexieff warns the Far East situation is moot critical. He notes Japan seems bent on war while Yuan Shi Kai leads a hostile Chinese stance as disturbances rise to back government support against bandit threats.
Washington reports the forthcoming monthly statement of government receipts and expenditures will show December 1096 receipts around 49,747,632 with total figures pending final review.
A massive blaze at the Troquez theater in Chicago during a November 24 premiere caused many deaths and injuries as patrons rushed exits. Police report 3500 dead, 92 injured with 55 missing, amid chaotic morgue scenes and widespread destruction. The new French Renaissance style venue, costing half a million dollars, had seats for 1724 and was deemed fireproof by city assessors.
The General Staff ordered U S troops to prepare for a Panama campaign with units from Vancouver Washington to Fort McDowell Fort Slaum and Fort McPherson listed. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Shaler assigned to Panama to inspect fortifications. General MacArthur to command Pacific coast operations as Hawaii return expedited.
Huy-fen director of the imperial railroad returned from Port Arthur after interviewing Admiral Alestein about Russia’s failure to evacuate Manchuria. The Russian commander reportedly said China did not listen to proposals for settlement and warned that China is being deceived by Japan into an unfriendly attitude.
Berlin dispatch reports the Japanese government informs the representatives in Tokio that the situation is unbearable and insists Japan must strike if Russia declines the proposals submitted, signaling a possible decisive action amid the crisis.
Yokohama reports imperial ordinances to place Japan on a war footing authorize unlimited treasury bond issues for war funds create a special council of war and fix imperial headquarters. Measures include 10 million yen debentures for Heoul Fusan railway and use of 60 million yen indemnity proceeds as a war fund with notes and loans authorized to be raised.
Washington reports three revolutions on the island with forces near Santo Domingo City. Minister Powell urges an additional warship. The State Department moves to send ships to Santo Domingo to protect American interests. Rear Admiral Lamberton in Trinidad confirms dispatch of the Scorpion to reinforce the Newport.
From Halifax the company arrived in boxcars fitted with hammocks under new travel instructions. The arrangements were found comfortable by the men and the change has no bearing on the Far Eastern crisis.
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