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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
2
A sweeping weekly digest notes the 30th national WCTU convention in session in Cincinnati, rail investments, Russo Japanese tensions, Panama Canal politics, and various U S legislative moves. Reports mention riots, strikes, land withdrawals for irrigation, conflicts in Colombia Panama relations, and notable international developments.
Disorder across a 50 square mile district followed the strike by workers of a major Chicago street rail line. Cars were wrecked and injuries occurred as armed nonunion employees sparked clashes at Wentworth and State, with police eventually restoring order and moving rioters to safety.
The Orinoco brings news of General Torres and troops from Panama’s republic proclamation. Crowds in Cartagena threaten traitor arrest and U S Consul Ingersoll fears violence. Barranquilla prepares for possible attacks on foreigners as secession fears mount. Savannah authorities deploy two obsolete guns to guard the wharf.
War department reports from Manila indicate Governor Taft will fix a key land compensation issue before leaving for the United States on December 22. Negotiations with the Manila delegate Mori Guide and church authorities centered on paying a purchase price to the native government with funds to be turned over to Hong Kong officials, an agreement reportedly reached despite papal and religious objections.
The steamship Cherokee arrived from Santo Domingo with reports of insurrection. It describes an encounter with a Dominican man‑of‑war that stopped the vessel several times, fired across her bow, and allowed the ship to elude pursuit under cover of darkness. Macuris evacuated by military forces on November 3. insurgents held all parts except Santo Domingo City.
London reports on November 14 that a United States minister at Sega arrived amid rapid efforts to open the port. The Tokyo correspondent notes swift actions enabling the opening and suggests ongoing diplomatic movements.
General Plaza of Ecuador cables to President Marroquin of Colombia expressing sympathy over events on the isthmus of Panama. Marroquin replies that Generals Reyes Ospina Caballeros and Holguin are marching toward Panama with plans to subdue the Isthmians as party nations ready to sacrifice lives and property for the country.
Cablegrams from Bogota dated November 10 11 and 12 report that the Colombian government has taken measures to suppress the isthmian traitors and that all parties and classes have offered their lives and properties in defense of national territory.
Report from Colon on November 16 describes cutters from American warships dispatched to stop the German steamer Markmannia towing a launch toward the harbor. The vessel may have carried the Alcalde of Horas del Torre to Colon with arms for 600 volunteers. The Alcalde later returned to Rocas del Torres to ease fears of Colombians planning to seize Bocas del Toro.
The Bureau of Labor issues a bulletin on living costs based on 2 507 families in 23 states. Average family income is 271 dollars with 328 90 dollars spent on food and other needs. Prices rose sharply, with total costs about 16 percent higher than the low price year, despite wages and employment fluctuations.
Vaindun reports a weekly review mocks U S policy on the Isthmus of Manama. The tone treats U S action as imperialistic, accusing Washington of confiscating a Colombian province, digging the canal, and defending it to enter European politics. The piece frames hypocrisy and exposes fear of shifts in international alliances.
Two men boarded a railway train today between Pretoria and Nylstroom, overpowered the guard, and looted the treasure car. They escaped with an estimated 950000 from the Standard Bank, according to report.
The president asks Congress to pass legislation to implement the Cuba commercial treaty ratified by both nations. He argues it protects security and economic interests, preserves our policy toward Cuba, and honors the nation’s pledge to its young ally. The message notes naval stations, isthmian canal, and reciprocal benefits for American industries and farmers.
Trinidad Colorado November 12 Dynamite exploded under the Hastings electric light and power house twenty miles south of Trinidad. One corner of the house was blown out but the machinery was not damaged to any great extent. Information is meager but it is understood
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