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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
2
Odd Fellows plan a 1,000,000 temple in Baltimore. Turkey appoints a reforms commission for Macedonia. Russia and Austria warn Turkey and Bulgaria against war. Beal cabinet shifts teased with Milner and Balfour. Train bandits near Portland remain unfound and wounded man recovers. Ballpark of Balkan and Russian actions loom over Europe.
Newark New Jersey September 26 workers launched a city wide streetcar strike the largest in 20 years halting nearly all trolleys by midnight except police guarded lines. Union demands include 22 cents an hour abolition of the epitrans system and union recognition with talks ongoing at public service corporation president McCarter signaling possible concessions but directors reportedly object. Thousands faced long walks as traffic chaos disrupted peak hours across Essex Hudson Passaic Union counties.
London reports show American fruit flooding Covent Garden Market after storms disrupted British and Continental crops. California pears and apples from New York state Bartlett pears lead sales of about 676,000 pounds, with prices up 30 percent. English supply scarce. France exports little. Canadian apples expected, supporting record prices.
An Evening News dispatch from Sault Ste. Marie notes worsening Canadian Soo conditions after Consolidated Lake Superior plant shutdown. Streetcar workers threaten a strike next Monday if full pay is not issued, adding to widespread destitution among discharged workers and rising requests for aid.
Secretary Hitchcock argues government cannot afford the Dawes commission while Representative Barton of Ohio backs a claim of extravagance. Barton cites high costs for allotments appraisers and staff, noting numerous clerks interpreters stenographers and office expenses in the 1901 report as justification for scrutiny.
Chicago Sept 28 The Record Herald says railroads plan a general freight rate increase citing higher wages and material costs. A similar rise occurred a year ago, taking effect January last, with shipper groups already warning to oppose further increases.
A dynamite blast on the Middletown road about 15 miles from Washington injures two men, Samuel T. Ferguson of the Ferguson construction Co. and 8S Martin of Cincinnati. Ferguson is killed instantly and Martin is fatally wounded as their buggy, carrying 3600 dollars intended for payroll, is destroyed.
Berlin dispatch says France will back the Sultan of Morocco to quell internal troubles and accept protectorate status, while Italy yields Morocco claims for Tripoli freedom. Britain’s Egypt control would be recognized, and Germany gains open door rights in these regions.
Senor Lopes the Salvadoran minister to the United States agrees to pay Alfred H. Barrell $5,008 gold monthly for eight years. The agreement stems from La Libertad reports in Salvadoran and U S oversight.
Washington reports confirm the Panama canal treaty is dead after the State Department closed. No word from Bogota or the Colombian chargé left hope of a favorable issue. Roosevelt may choose the Spooner act route via Nicaragua or wait for future developments.
Four masked men halted Burlington a Missouri River train No. 41 five miles north of St. Joseph. They dynamited the safe in the express car, wrecking it and taking most contents. No shots fired. A local posse pursued as the engine was uncoupled and dynamited, delaying service until a new train could be formed. Conductor Harvey alerted St. Joseph, and authorities organized a city-wide search. Estimates of loot vary from little to five to ten thousand dollars.
London dispatch reports Turkey signaling willingness to yield to Bulgarian demands and notes daily talks at Yildiz Kiosk between the council of ministers. Negotiations seek either a satisfactory arrangement for the Macedonians or guarantees from great powers to avoid war.
Nelson British Columbia September 24 passengers arriving tonight report a weather related incident causing minor delays. No injuries are reported and authorities advise caution while traveling.
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