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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
2
A Bryan Texas cotton oil plant burned causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Other items mention Ohio and Missouri politics, rail wrecks near Pittsburg with seven dead, and various national issues including appropriations and rail developments.
Legislative activity fills the day as senators debate naval and sundry appropriation bills. Acquittal of Judge Swayne sparks reaction while several measures move toward conference, with large funding totals and mixed remarks on policy and land laws.
Warsaw March 3. Strikers clashed with officials and arena staff as they pressed for action at the game. The confrontation disrupted play and drew in security after tense exchanges.
Reports from Tokiyo and St Petersburg describe heavy fighting near Mukden as Japanese forces press the left and center while the Russian right holds. Japanese artillery dominates the night exchanges and crowds flee ahead of advancing columns. Kuropatkin is said to retreat to a new defensive line at Trepase or Tiepase as Mukden’s fate hangs in the balance.
A Tokyo dispatch to the Darley Telegraph reports Japan pressing in Manchuria as General Runspathin withdraws under pressure. Russian morale is said to be poor with widespread surrender among Poles and Jews and rumors of Karepatkin recalled. Reports from Tokio claim Japan has occupied Sakhalien.
General Steensel was received by the emperor with warmth after an audience and luncheon. A large dinner followed his return from Tsarskoye Selo as investigations into Port Arthur's surrender were reported and tensions with some factions noted.
Washington march 4 the secretary refused the information today replying to a request from the home office or related inquiry the note indicates uncertainty about arid land grabs and the government stance remains unclear as officials defer detailed disclosure to a later time
The steamer Oregon with a blazing cargo left Crescent City bound for Eureka, accompanied by the Del Norte. Fifty six passengers and crew were transferred to safer vessels as the Oregon, heavily listing, aimed for Eureka to be beached if necessary while firefighters battle the flames.
Reports from Mukden indicate a general battle along a 100 mile front with Kuropatkin counterattacking on the Russian left and delivering a center blow by seizing a Shakhe river bridge. Russian vanguard holds outskirts of Sandia while best efforts attempt to halt Japanese eastward advance as Karapatkin potentially contemplates withdrawal or a firm stand.
Austrian Bukowina officials drive out about 3000 Russian refugees and deserters along the Russian frontier within six weeks. They justify the expulsion by noting Russians underbid Austrians for work as unemployment rises among native workers.
London report details a telegraphic error leading to a costly scrape as a compensation claim emerges. The piece notes a fine imposed and outlines the financial impact on involved parties.
Western railroads refuse to raise or lower freight rates, citing feasibility and cash flow. A Commerce Commission order to cap charging would hit livestock and western traffic hard, potentially shifting 40 percent of westbound volume away from key routes including Chicago river corridors. General counsel plans court challenge as lines argue current rates are unprofitable.
Honolulu reports the death of Lathrop Stanford widow of United States senator Stanford. She died at 11 40 p m after taking a vial of bicarbonate or ests shortly before retiring. Autopsy suggests respiratory involvement but final cause pending stomach examination. Mrs Stanford connected to Palo Alto and Albany hospitals.
March dispatches from St. Petersburg report official alarm over a possible retreat by Japanese forces in the Far East as Russian leaders weigh steps to support General Patkin and prevent a crisis. The potential shift comes amid internal strains and the belief that Japanese action could force a decisive turn in the war. Meanwhile, in Louisville ice hindered river traffic as a large steamer struggled to dock at Carrollton Kentucky.
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