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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
6
A patchwork of war reports and political tensions dominates the page. Japan and Russia press heightening strife as senate debates Panama canal and Koerner movement. Domestic incidents include explosions, fires, and weather damage. figures like Hanna and Roosevelt loom in party alignments. George Francis Train is noted as dead and nearing 73.
The San Francisco dispatch reports a theft aboard the Sunset Limited express between Ban Lane Obispo and San Arde. A treasure box was stolen from the express car while the train climbed the mountains. the safe was broken with contents mostly removed and value uncertain.
Fragmentary discuss of fireproofing wood and typhoon alerts. Mentions Evans Fleet at Subic Bay and Rear Admiral Evans squadron arrival. References to Philadelphia and Philadelphia ship action, leaders Cooper Ferretti and Berrel with unclear context and scattered notes on Okinawa theater.
Panama war talk subsides as authorities push for a peaceful transit accord. Reports cite agitation by activists and a U S stance on avoiding conflict. A fire in a nearby Buckler company complex hurt families but left no fatalities. loss estimated at 900000 dollars.
A violent tornado swept Meadville Alabama injuring over a hundred residents and destroying most businesses except a small store. The storm struck at night collapsing buildings, scattering timber and lifting heavy safes, with debris strewn across the town as hospitals mobilized and cleanup began.
Port Arthur reports from the Far East describe Russia and Japan amid diplomatic friction over Manchuria. M Plancon says the United States acted unfriendly by a China trade deal without Russia consent while noting Russia’s stance on Japanese occupation and protectorate plans in Manchuria. The exchange highlights Western interest and Russian project ambitions.
Fire at the upper floor of the six story factory of the W. Blice company in Plymouth New York causes estimated damage of 200000 dollars. No injuries reported and authorities investigate the blaze.
Portland January 2 news that Hazelwood creamery company will establish a large plant in the Heywood building at Fourth and Oak Streets. The facility aims to ship cream from an 800 mile radius and will start with 29000 pounds of butter daily, expandable to 40000, serving Oregon dairy growth.
The report shows 571 vessels totaling 177 007 tons built in six months of 1900 and 1700 tons in 1902, with 1803 totaling 1175 vessels and 543 000 tons. Captain Browne of the Naval Academy testifies that 1407 naval vessels will be built by 1907 and criticizes hazing sanctions, urging restoration of three cadets dismissed for hazing.
The national prohibition convention is announced to be held in Caled City beginning January 21. National Chairman Oliver Stewart issues a ruling on June 29 establishing the convention city, resolving the question for local prohibitionists.
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