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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
2
Across Europe and beyond, reports cite Vatican concerns over Pope Leo XIII’s health while upheavals unfold. War talk in Manchuria, Russia’s pressures on Bulgaria, and U S moves in Latin America shape a tense international scene.
Reports from Rome on July 10 describe Pope Leo XIII facing a grave, unchanging condition. Doctors note increasing plenal liquid, with Dr Lapponi declaring hope gone though final collapse not imminent. A new consultation by Dr Roseini adds to the sombre briefing as age nearly 100 is noted with sustained mental alertness.
Representatives of the Chinese chamber of commerce and the Evangelical Union argued for six hours against the opium bill during its third reading. Chinese urged no change in opium sale with stronger government supervision. Evangelical Union urged US commission to prohibit sale. The bill aims to create an archipelago opium monopoly sold to the highest bidder with licenses and strict control.
New York records show deadly heat with six deaths in Brooklyn and 40 prostrations across the city. The day, the hottest since 1801, saw temperatures reaching 100 in Kingston and 96 in Syracuse, with Saratoga at 90 and Schenectady at 84.
New York and Brooklyn reported 38 deaths and 83 prostrations from a brutal July heat wave. Temperatures peaked at 94 degrees before easing. humidity rose, crowds sought shade, and people slept on park benches amid widespread prostrations, with Albany and Middletown also hit hard.
Rome July 11 reports say another operation yesterday gave Pope Leo relief and a stronger chance of prolonged life. The pope slept well and passed a quiet, mostly painless day for his age with a normal temperature. Doctors noted no returning serum in the pleural cavity but feared any new accumulation may lead to another operation in a few days.
A deal worth 45000 dollars grants a controlling stake in the Malheur butte ditch and reservoirs to Weiser Idaho businessmen and Artesian Springs interests. A 3000 acre perpetual water right and 23 mile canal from Vale to Dead Ox Flat will feed three major reservoirs storing up to 86000 acres of irrigation. Completion is expected by next spring with 30000 more needed.
A head on collision on the Virginia Midland division at Rockfish Virginia between a passenger train and a standing local freight left 24 dead and three injured. The crash destroyed engines and several cars with a packed coach filled mostly with colored passengers. Initial reports say engineer Hale overstayed his time and failed to take a siding. A special train collected bodies and injured, with Austrian immigrants among the victims bound for California.
A westbound Pennsylvania Railroad train from Columbus struck a wagon carrying nine people at a crossing near Redcomb Junction eight miles from Cincinnati. Five died on impact and four were injured. The wagon carried Copenhaven and five children en route to Madisonville for supplies for a boarding house. the crash occurred after they failed to see the oncoming train despite a whistle.
In Fer Open River Washington July 13 the board of engineers reports on needed improvements for a continuous ship canal at The Dallea. An appropriation of 8 000 000 to 12 000 000 dollars is considered. Ex Representative Moody impressed the board by stressing the removal of the Columbia obstacle and the future implications for a great empire. Two estimates may be made: one for present traffic and one for traffic to accrue after the river opens.
Spontaneous grain combustion ignited a fire at the American mailing company's mall in Milwaukee early today. The blaze damaged a five to seven story building, with estimated losses ranging from $60,000 to $75,000. Firefighters battled the flames through the morning.
Salt Lake City reports mid night transfer of the Oregon Short Line south of Salt Lake City to the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake City system. Officials notified to take charge at midnight as details of the road and rolling stock transfer are completed. Wright extradition case in New York involves Whitaker London Saander Wright charged with fraud and related matters.
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