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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
2
The report surveys gains in the Mississippi valley food supply as global incidents unfold. It notes leadership changes in Venezuela and Washington vetoes a $40,000 Lewds and Clark funding, plus a string of accidents, corporate filings, crimes, fire ruins, and a growing Cuban treaty dispute, with Japan seeking relief for famine amid mounting aid efforts.
The Mississippi River flood worsens with two major breaks on the St Francis levee near Trice's Landing Arkansas and spills into a wide area. Villages and plantations flood while levees along the riverfront fail in Mississippi and Arkansas amid rising concerns of further disaster. no significant fall yet though some gauge readings show minor variation.
Five major meat packers Armour Cudahy Swift Hammond and Schwarzchild Sulzberger were fined 4000 each and 5000 costs in Missouri Supreme Court proceedings. Judge Marabal announced a unanimous ruling finding a beef price fixing pool among the packers and ordering penalties if unpaid within 40 days. The decision centers on anti trust violations with evidence of price fixing and cooling practices.
Washington March 24. Secretary Hay and several senators including Chairman Cullom discussed defects in the Cuban treaty. They noted that the provision delaying effectiveness until congressional approval complicates ratification by both the U S and Cuban legislatures. Some senators warned the treaty could fail again in Congress, leaving hope that a new treaty may be required.
Catholic missionaries in North China prepare to arm their missions as Boxers reportedly mobilize at Yangtze river points. Reports from Nanking warn rebels massing near key cities, with Kwangel rebellion prompting fear of an attack on Kweilia. A separate dispatch notes Minister Bowen receiving a silver loving cup in Venezuela as commemorative honors are signed on February 14, 1903.
In the House today Postmaster General Austin Champlin Chamberlain urged a settled plan for parcel post after previous deadlock with the United States. He noted new proposals to resume negotiation and reach agreement on service and rates.
A message from the Orgeniine General Staff notes a general order issued today. The brief report confirms receipt of the directive and outlines expected implementation steps across departments. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Washington March 20. After a day of executive session the Senate ratified the Cuban reciprocity treaty by a 60 to 18 vote. Senator Foster of Louisiana spoke two and a half hours opposing the treaty citing sugar interests and potential Chinese labor. Berry Carmack and Simmons spoke on amendments and general principles respectively.
Detroit March 21 A $23 600 gold ingot vanished from the Pacific and Dominion offices in transit from Salt Lake City to the East. Four ingots weighing about 80 pounds each were moved to a track then left on the depot floor. only three were found when the eastbound Wabash train departed. Police are investigating and no arrests have been made.
San Francisco reports that discussions between Southern Pacific officials and trainmen’s unions concluded with optimism for a settlement. The talks aimed to resolve worker claims and improve conditions, signaling progress toward an agreement.
Fragmentary report describes parliamentary actions on ratification of a treaty with Colombia, with references to speeches, adjournment, and political maneuvering. The text mentions negative votes, a 7 o'clock adjournment, and broader international considerations including British empire policy and Cuban issues.
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