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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
2
Various reports from 1904-1905 era notes include Russian squadron at Port Arthur, Turkish Tehran and St Louis exposition topics, Cuban reciprocity stance, murder trial verdict in Tillman case, and rail safety compliance extensions. Also mention Moro rebel victories, New York naturalizations, and local incidents like a mine discovery of goods and a Kansas switchyard wreck.
A 6000 strong mob at Armentiers, North France, attacks stores and banks, sacks houses of perceived enemies, and sets linen and two factories burning. Troops struggle to restore order, with help from Lille steam pumps. rope barriers and lamp posts used by rioters before authorities identify ring leaders.
Moscow blames China Japan and Britain for the Manchuria crisis and notes possible reopening of negotiations if Russia’s conditions are met. The foreign ministry cites 283000 Russian troops in the east and reports 60000 deployed with nurses and hospital supplies while officers are barred from taking wives.
Panama reports that Nicaragua's President Zelaya and Guatemala's President Estrada Cabrera plan to declare war on El Salvador and Honduras. Ten thousand Guatemalan troops march toward the Salvadorian frontier with artillery while a Salvadoran army forms at Santa Ana under General Regalado. War supplies move from Acajutla to La Union near the Nicaraguan border.
San Francisco reports reveal military prisoners James Hi Darling Joseph White Cornelius Stoken and John L Moore at Alcatraz were found to have pardons that were forged. Authorities say the forged documents bore fraudulent stamps and signatures and an investigation is underway to identify those involved.
A clipped Washington report notes confusion over Orleans events and mentions Yokobtes and Jagan Sena as part of a tangled description. The item reads as a terse, incomplete summary of a current political or military scenario with unclear nouns and names.
The Morning Advertiser reports the Alaska boundary tribunal decision virtually concedes the American case. It says Canada will react with consternation and includes a map showing potential effects, noting Clifford Sifton's preparation and presentation.
Washington reports the treasury registers reveal foreigners hold 15,065,750 in registered bonds with 3,211,250 to individuals and 11,154,500 to foreign insurance companies. The latter is deposited under state insurance laws to secure policyholders. Domestic holdings show banks hold most notes and deposits, with 458,448,100 on deposit against circulating notes.
On Oct 16 in Manila the crew of the vessel carrying Johnston Herman and a constable attacked the pursuing outlaws near Cagayanes. Johnston was killed, Herman wounded, and a constable wounded. two crew members leaped overboard. The crew later returned to Negros, sent guns to police, and abandoned the boat off Nabava Bayuan where the boat was found.
In Lawrenceville, Illinois a Lawrenceville circuit court jury deliberated 36 hours on George Ryan charged with assault to commit murder. A juror suggested flipping nickels to decide, resulting in heads six times and tails six times, leaving the case unresolved.
A large police operation directed by Commissioner Billings raided Boston Chinatown in the wake of Wong Yak Chung’s murder. Hundreds of Chinese residents were seized as “Celestials” lacking registration were detained. A barge carrying 60 men overturned, injuring several officers and Chinamen, but the sweep netted many arrests as Pinkerton men assisted. Names and details connect to a broader gang case including Allen Miner and others, with confessions tying to the Oak gang and related suspects.
A Hamilton Montana dispatch reports wild excitement over a new gold strike near Owl Creek, with a stampede underway. Speculation cites a major find possibly the biggest Montana has seen in years, based on claims filed by a New York syndicate and followed by expert evaluation.
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