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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
2
A broad 1904 dispatch reports a New Mexico earthquake damaging property, Japanese actions in Port Arthur and Corea, and Russia's naval moves. It notes U S political debates on Smoot and Plural Marriage, ongoing Panama Canal funding talks, flood dangers on the Ohio, and financial moves by bank deposits and rail fare offers.
A north gale reaching 90 miles per hour fueled a prairie fire that swept through parts of Washita and Comanche counties in Oklahoma. It destroyed farm buildings and livestock, left about 1,000 homeless, caused several deaths, and threatened towns including Hobart Lawton and surrounding areas. Losses exceed $200,000 with widespread suffering and aid being mobilized from nearby towns.
Port Arthur remains under Japanese siege with officials puzzled by the squadron’s apparent disappearance. Reports suggest the fleet replenishes coal and ammunition to resume bombardment, while rumors of retreat are dismissed by naval reporters as unfounded.
Washington officials revealed the Intertap Department dismissed all bids for 150 000 to 250 000 barrels of Portland cement for Arizona Salt River irrigation. The department cited excessive prices and proposed government manufacture of cement at Rat River dam site using local materials for under 83 a barrel including plant fuel and operations. The issue now shifts to possibly erecting a government plant or buying on the open market.
An Alberta report says Siberian army reserves in rural districts show greater willingness to deploy than urban residents in St Petersburg. Many townsmen are reportedly faking illness certificates to avoid service.
London reports little change in the Far East as Japan moves forces toward Corea while Russia blocks exits from Port Arthur. New battleships will not be ready before year end and Japan stores coal to sustain its navy.
President Roosevelt and cabinet members reviewed canal matters in Washington. Officials noted no payments until a clear title to canal property is secured and discussed delaying the Third Infantry’s move, while marines and naval vessels continue guard duty on the isthmus. The administration vows to push construction with vigor and avoid delay.
Paris reports from Harbin that M Chaffaujon, a French explorer, says Russia holds a 99 year lease on the Trans Siberian line rather than China owning the land. He argues China would pay vast sums to reclaim the road and Russia retains military guard rights along the railway corridor.
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Walker chairman of the Isthmian canal commission met the President to discuss canal affairs. The commission may sail for the Isthmus March 22 if all members can attend, otherwise a week later.
Moscow reports a mood of anxiety among Russians as headlines hint at a possible allied push from yellow races while China and Korea contest claims. Skepticism surrounds a claimed Port Arthur victory and officials warn of a near first land battle amid Chinese troop movements in Chu Lia. Generals Yuan Shi Kai and Ma’s foreign trained forces tighten positions amid rising tension.
A severe earthquake struck Lima Peru on March 74 causing extensive damage unseen in thirty years. Reports note the tremor was extraordinary and disrupted daily life across the city with property losses.
Twenty states and 250 delegates attended the National Co-Operative Graininggrowers and Stockraisers Association session in Omaha Neb where the group voted to change its name to the Farmers National Exchange Company. The plan includes buying selling and dealing in livestock and produce on commission and the construction of elevators warehouses cold storage plants stockyards and related facilities to conduct the business.
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