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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
2
The week brings reports of mass casualties in Hanto Domingo and Mexico, Russian peasant revolts widening, and Turkish irritation over Franco‑French actions. China, Japan, Norway Sweden and Venezuela test diplomacy as canal matters and arbitration loom. Economic strain hits Canada and New York arts funding plans emerge. The era’s instability touches battleships, eruptions, strikes, and employment shocks nationwide.
Dispatches warn that if Li de Viteh loses the Sungadetver and Chaneliaten lines the Russian army may retreat west along the railroad to Harton and beyond, abandoning Manchuria to Japanese forces while seeking to sever communications near Harbin.
In a Saturday special session at 8 50 the senate confirmed all nominations except five including Judge James Wickersham for the District court of Alaska. Several unimportant treaties were ratified. Most time was spent on the Santo Domingo treaty with no action taken and it remained on the calendar.
Washington reports that the Dalles Ceilo canal project is stalled because Oregon has not yet conveyed absolute title to the right of way. Abstracts were reviewed and approved, but payments and actual construction cannot proceed until the land title is transferred to the federal government. Major Langfitt plans to continue preparations in anticipation once title rests with the government.
President and Secretary of War Oliver discuss Russo Japanese War observations with General Crozier and staff. Emphasis on initiative and higher physical training to improve private soldiers and readiness. New methods to be taught to increase efficiency and enable civilians during emergencies.
Federal grand jury hearings reveal testimony from Thomas Ruddy of Ruddy Brus and Michael R Murphy of Cudahy Packing on profits, prices, and practices in the beef trade. Witnesses defend questions as targeted on interstate commerce and Sherman act violations while detailing retail costs and packer profits.
New York City officials reveal subway expansion plans totaling about 200 million dollars. The Interborough company proposes a Manhattan trunk line from Grand Central to Lifth Street Arena and extensions from Times Square to the Battery with loops. The New York City Railway Company outlines three new parallel lines and a crow-town route at Thirty-fourth Street near the Brooklyn Bridge.
Charles R. Flint of New York, after weeks in Petersberg urging American shipyard claims tied to the Russian naval program, has departed. He warns that closer US Russia trade could prompt the admiralty to place orders in the United States without favoritism, distributing orders generally.
In Brockton Massachusetts March 22 search efforts at the Grover company alive factory ended after 37 hours with 55 bodies recovered and 14 identified. Officials expect only fragmentary remains of other victims and an inquest will be held. Volunteers pressed work in the ruin as relatives await word and a relief fund is anticipated to collect several thousand dollars.
Pittsburg reports the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers flooding after two inches of rain. Forecaster Ridgway predicts 30 to 35 feet in the river with water reaching mills, streets, and homes. About 20,000 workers face idle days as residents flee upper floors of submerged houses. No fatalities reported.
A deadly tornado struck southern Randolph County last night causing extensive damage. Eight or more fatalities reported including Roane Haynes of Roanoke and Mack Carlisle’s residence destroyed. Several plantation workers killed. a white child perished and her mother injured. Communications down hindered details. A second item notes U S attorney Breckens probing Mormon settlement at Late for polygamy.
March 23 report on Columbia River mouth improvements shows jetty work prioritized over dredging. Dredge Chinook last season and decision to shift focus to jetty stone for the new season. scope and location of dredging to be determined. Government to secure more stone, engineers awaiting War Department plan for canal work and river harbor bill funds.
In Washington on March 23 the president and Secretary of War discussed renewing the nations commission staff. Officials expected possible resignations and new appointments to follow, with Chairman Walker and others resisting immediate resignations until the president requests. Friends say criticism of management fuels the tension.
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