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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
2
Review of events across nations and regions touching China Russia Britain Turkey Servia and Bulgaria reporting on political shifts trade talks assassinations massacres and pacific developments. Irrigation congress selection El Paso and Portland ties shamrock II sale and maritime incidents source notes economic policy and natural disasters across several states and cities.
Convention of five Hawaii counties nominates candidates for county offices to be decided in November under the new county act. Natives run with whites on mixed tickets. Platforms back Governor Dole’s administration and urge Congress to admit Hawaii as a state. Advocates seek liberal federal funds for island needs.
Sofia reports that Turks destroyed Kastoria, a town of about 10 000 residents, south of Monastir, with mass killings. Officials express grave concern as partial mobilization prompts calls for full Bulgarian army action to deter Turkey and satisfy public sentiment. The war office recalls Bulgarian officers studying abroad.
The Indian Office awarded a 76 600 dollar contract to Nelson Rich of Prosser Washington to build a four mile irrigation canal on the Yakima Indian reservation reclaiming about 20000 acres of sage brush land. The project anticipates using Yakima Indians for construction and aims to extend reclamation should additional funding be approved.
Chicago reports a proposed 20th century crusade by Knights Templar to muster volunteer regiments under Bulgarian authority. Leaders discuss sending troops to oppose Turkish forces with 600000 members pledged and up to 200000 Knights from US and Europe possibly masking in Mount?ria to fight.
Edward Conde and Leondas Gillot faced trial for insulting the American flag and threatening Governor Hunt. They argued against the charges while Justice Kopel declared the flag higher than the law and sentenced one to six months. The case sets a precedent as officials warn attacks on flag and government must stop.
United States Minister Powell issued a strong protest to the Dominican government. He warned that Santo Domingo’s proposal to neutralize waters and open ports would not be accepted by the United States. He argued against a coaling port, territory ceded to European power, exclusive use of waters in peace or war, and any conflict with Clyde line concessions.
Colonel Ed wards of the insular bureau at the War Department dispels rumors that Philippine coinage will vanish into melting pots due to higher silver value. He calls the silver rise a temporary reaction after years of low prices and argues European nations do not boost their silver purchases.
Officials in Bayonne New Jersey regret a deal on a vessel named Maria bought for 1500 dollars. The ship carried oil and paphtna valued at about 40000 dollars and was towed from the Bayonne plant to burn but the cargo survived the blaze and was sold as wreck. The incident echoes prior naval mishaps near Norfolk with Marine Corps references.
United States cable ship Burnside sailed north last night to lay cable from Lynn Canal toward Sitka Alaska. The ship carries 600 miles of cable transferred from the Texan. The effort aims to complete the trans Alaska link as part of the rearward work from New York.
A drastic bill aims to prevent malpractices by banning certain policies in New Zealand. The measure seeks to establish a new regulatory framework and a central body to oversee enforcement.
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