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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
2
The day’s items report President Roosevelt planning a rapid shift in consul appointments and a range of incidents including Cripple Creek mining strife, a lynching-era suicide in Kansas, increased legation guards at Constantinople, and Redmond-like political moves.
In dense fog off New York the Reliance defeats Shamrock III to clinch the America's Cup after four prior failed attempts. The victory seals an American hold on the trophy, with crowd cheers as the yacht finishes about three miles ahead amid fog and celebration.
Daily Mail correspondent reports attempts to breach the Albanian cordon near Armensko failed under guard. Turkish forces massacre civilians at Nevolkas and Florina residents fear state violence. European residents and consuls feel endangered amid widespread troop actions and intimidation. In Hobson City Alabama, a city election reveals a black majority town with about 20 eligible voters, leaving offices to be filled by those voters.
London dispatch says US must press the Porte over American converts or withdraw missionaries. Sending a squadron signals determination and may push Turkey to offer Washington ambassadorial representation. Paris notes fleets ready as Turkey tensions rise. France Italy Austria Russia and Britain prepare naval forces. American ships Brooklyn and San Francisco reach Beirut to observe.
Washington dispatch notes further instructions to Bean pre at Bogota reinforcing U S position on the canal treaty. The state department accepts full responsibility for Beaupre's representations to Bogota and receives strong support from President Roosevelt and Secretary Hall. The president will not commit to actions that limit his authority under the canal law if the treaty is rejected.
London Times dispatch says a new party, the Russian Socialist Revolutionary Party, differs from the Social Democrats in doctrinaire, violent tactics and seeks to arouse peasantry. Since April 1902 a fighting wing has formed to wield force and terror against autocracy.
A report describes a proposed Army camp near Junction City Kam. featuring two gigantic fans with a nose section, located a half mile north of town. The arrangement includes a gate or stall area and adjacent structures as part of the design.
Twenty five stockmen from the Western grass country met in Kansas City and organized the Independent packing company to compete with the alleged packers trust. The firm will have 5 million in capital, with 51 percent held in escrow to keep stock interests in control. Two million shares will be reeived at street price. A plant will be built in the Missouri valley with a second plant later, likely in Texas, aiming for operation next fall.
The insurgent leadership led by General Zontebeff and Colonel Jankhloff proclaims a broad uprising across the Struma valley and Rhodope region. Hilmi Pasha remains at Konakat Monastir as Graeff urges restraint to stop Turkish soldiers and Bashi Bousouks from retaliation.
Multnomah Athletic Club spends ten thousand dollars on Portland's fall carnival running September 14 to 6. A large grandstand event promises the Pacific coast's best show with prize contests and athletic exhibitions. Railroads offer low fares, boosting expected large attendance and daily special events.
Berlin's exhibit for the St. Louis exposition takes shape with shipments underway and broad promise. The display includes percviain, bronces, textiles, foede, toys, lestber werk and interior decorations as the best Germany can offer. Government exhibits in jew, education and art are described as the finest ever sent abroad.
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