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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
6
A condensed survey covers events from around the world. Martial law in Turkey, Chilean earthquake losses, labor troubles in U S cities, a train collision injuring six, a Wells Fargo robbery arrest in Milan Mexico, and Western fires causing heavy damage. Fire losses rise in West Point, Va and Philadelphia powder works wrecked. Naval and political moves, robberies, and disasters are noted alongside protests and investigations.
London dispatch reports M Planchon Russian charge d affaires pressed China for reasons behind rejection of Russia's demand. Ministers cited imperial sanction and unresolved issues. Russia plans to press the Manchurian convention and may send Mercur back to Peking for negotiations.
The Jamweiana Purchara Exposition buildings were dedicated with pomp but weather hindered events. President Roosevelt and ex President Cleveland reviewed 11,000 troops as 1,000 New York and 2,200 Ohio officers watched a disciplined parade amid wind dust and cold.
London and Peking reports indicate Russia presses for Manchuria, with Japan mobilizing preparations and dispatches citing 3,000,000 tons of rice imports and 16,000 tons of Cardiff coal bought by Russian agents. Warships accelerate toward Port Arthur as telegraph lines to Manchuria are cut and troops are moved in civilian dress.
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