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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
2
A jumble of reports covers wartime tensions in Japan and Europe, arrests in Los Angeles, political shifts including a Porto aide appointment, and U S policy moves. Leaders like Roosevelt, Carnegie, and Root appear in varied economic and diplomatic actions, with local incidents from Idaho to Chicago and new corporate deals shaping the day.
Captain Pershing's column defeats the sultan of Am Aparaganos in Taraca country east of Lake Lango on Mincanso island. Americans seize ten forts, with heavy Moros casualties and 60 taken prisoner. Ten forts constitute key positions guarding the Sarees river area. The ninth fort held out before surrendering. Pershing advances north to finish Lakwo exploration.
A derailed work train near Jester station in Ontario killed thirty laborers who were asleep in the boarding car. The cause is believed to be axles breaking as the CPR train ran at high speed, with many victims burned by a stove and trapped under wreckage before rescuers could reach them.
The American schooner Gloriana struck a cliff near Vale Cove White Point and wrecked. Of 18 crew lost including the captain George Stoddard, three survivors were rescued and are cared for by the United States authorities. Bodies not recovered as yet.
News from Niuchwang and Port Arthur reports Russian troops massing along the Kao River front and near Tianlung, with 14,000 troops mobilized and provisions ferried to Chientao. Authorities note Russian feints at Siu Chwang and plans for drill grounds across the river, alarming Chinese officials and provoking American diplomacy.
A fog bound collision off Virginia between the Clyde steamship Saginaw and Old Dominion Hamilton sank the Saginaw and cost twenty lives or more. The incident occurred near Winter Quarters lightship and Fenwick Island lightship as both vessels approached in near zero visibility.
The government printing office issued two quarto volumes titled Indian Affairs Law and Treaties compiled under congress direction by Charles L. Kappler. They include every treaty with the Indians and all related laws orders and proclamations up to December 1 1902 with tribe statistics and trust funds.
A Vancouver board of trade committee warned residents to stay away from Turtle Mountain for at least a week as an immense overhang threatens the town. The falling peak could destroy buildings at the base but is not expected to overwhelm the town itself.
Washington May 7 Final permutation reached the Italian British and German representatives tonight for the sign with Mgr Bowen Venezuela's plenipotentiary The protocol submits the question of preferential treatment to The Hague tribunal fee arbitration The allied representatives discuss whether The Hague Convention shall be signed separately or jointly signatures to be asked Mr Bowen leaves the matter in doubt
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Congressman Fra and his ties with Commissioner John W. Yerkes in a city office. The account suggests patronage and pressure from supporters, including encounters with old friends, as it describes how access and favors were asked and granted.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions fear, Centurion, waite’s years ago and much ee in unclear context. No decisive event or names with full context available.
Notice announces a public sale or claim process under timber land act procedures in Roseburg area. It lists the land description, timber use restrictions, and required filings with the States Commissioner by a specified date in August 1988.
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