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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
3
Sir Thomas Lipton reaches New York as the navy denies Schley’s request. Observatories planned at Sitka Alaska and other global incidents unfold, from shipwrecks to political shifts, with 17 dead in Golconda and a major coast-to-coast crisis on many fronts.
In Knoxville and Ducktown, farmers sue over copper plant pollution. Jud McConnell dissolved two injunctions after hearings. The Tennessee Copper Company and Ducktown Sulphur Copper Iron Company are key firms. the case centers on damages from fumes harming land and vegetation. About 40 farmers allege ruined land as thousands work in the copper industry.
A Shanghai dispatch notes restored quiet in Mongolia and reports British authorities organizing protection for the Pekin Shan Hai Kwan railway. Foreign police commissioners with 100 armed Chinese police each will man posts along the line as the British control expands.
San Francisco August 22 The plan to bore a five mile tunnel through the Sierra Nevada to shorten the route and speed up service to Chicago is announced by F H Harriman. Chief Engineer Hood has sent 15 men to survey with completion expected in six weeks. The project could cost 3 to 5 million dollars and would lower grades and curves along with other improvements. Passenger trains may run San Francisco to Chicago in about 2 1/2 days at around 40 miles per hour.
News of the state reviews hops prospects in Polk county, a Ruby post office closure, and logging, mining, and transportation projects. It notes a beefer building boom in Eugene, large Polk grain harvests, and a rising Ardath water supply. Firebell upgrades at Athena, Royal forest fires, and a Maryland syndicate purchase of Owl and Elephant mines are reported, with threshing in Rogue River valley and drought impacts on Blue mountains streams.
In Buenos Ayres on August 22, Argentine foreign minister Amancio Alcorta announced a moral compromise between Argentina and Chile to refrain from increasing armaments by even one rifle. He linked the move to the government confidence resolution ahead of the Pan American congress in Mexico City, noting it led to the Chilean cabinet's resignation and claiming peace with Chile is assured. He added Argentina’s relations with other powers are excellent.
A monument marking the sixty anniversary of New Mexico joining the United States was unveiled on the plaza this afternoon. The unveiling was in Sunshine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with a vast orderly crowd in attendance.
London reports Lord Kitchener's weekly Pretoria dispatch dated August 19 cites 64 Boers killed and 20 wounded, 248 captured and 94 surrendered last week. Notable prisoners include Landrost Steyn of Vredefort, Commandant Devilliers, the acting president's wife, and Commandant Breytenbach of Liliefontein.
Washington reports Mr. Rockhill the American special commissioner to China will return home aboard the Empress of Japan sailing from Yokohama today. He will be accompanied by General Gaselee the fleet commander and Fleming D. Cheshire who is retiring from his post at the United States embassy in Pekin after twenty five years of service.
Wheat and other staples listed with prices for wheat barley oats and dairy goods. Note on Kansas wheat quality and a Filipino labor shipment to Hawaii. Observations on tea consumption England Alaska Yukon Mexico whisky and German investment plus colonial trade efforts.
Tokyo reacts after mass meeting resolutions from Japanese residents in Honolulu protest a July 25 physical examination of St Osakabe the Japanese vice consul and his wife by a U S quarantine officer. Tokyo awaits Japan’s instructions before formal démarches. Japanese passengers report harsher inspections than other nationalities.
A thunderous wind and rainstorm hit El Reno and Anadarko around 8 P M, destroying construction sites and tents. Two men were killed and many injured as buildings collapsed and tents flew away. Full extent of damage remained uncertain with more reports awaited.
Constantinople Aug 23 The French ambassador M Constans notified the sultan that all diplomatic relations with Turkey are broken off He told the sultan directly after negotiations he held him personally The action is based on the sultan breaking his promise at Yildiz palace regarding quay purchases and disputed French claims and the French foreign minister’s assurances.
San Francisco labor leaders remain confident as the strike shows no new phases. Docks are moving, except lumber, and wholesale districts report brisk business with defections from nonworking ranks noted. Four colliers finished unloading and all port colliers are expected to be cleared by next week as freight traffic continues.
A fierce morning fire in snow sheds near the summit destroyed 2,500 feet of track at Lakeview station in Truckee California. Fire trains from Summit and Truckee halted the blaze as wind shifted. by 3 pm the fire was under control and by 6 pm the timbers burned out and the roadbed cooled.
Tokyo dispatch to the Times reports growing outrage in Japan at insulting discrimination by Hawaiian medical inspectors against Japanese women traveling by steamship. The measures, added to earlier Hawaii and San Francisco differentiations, threaten U S Japan relations without prompt corrective action.
Pittsburg Aug 22 The steel strike drags with no side admitting defeat. Joseph Bishop Ohio arbitrator arrived but peace moves denied. Mills plan extensions at Clark Lindsay & McCutcheon and more workers at Painter Monessen. Mrs Baugh wife of superintendent rumored escorting strike breakers to the mill. strikers say she protected them in peace times. Preston for Schwab visits mills as nonunion drive expands.
Charles W Nordstrom was executed by hanging at 9:49 am for the murder of William Mason on November 27, 1891. Witnesses describe his emotional collapse before the trap was sprung, four guards needed to restrain him, and he was pronounced dead at 10:02 am after the trap released.
A blaze at the Atlantic Oil Refining Company plant in Point Breeze Philadelphia spread to a benzine tank causing a violent explosion. Three to four firefighters died and many were badly burned as twenty or more were injured while teams battled the inferno and ambulances rushed victims to hospitals. The blaze destroyed ten to twelve tanks and is expected to cost up to half a million dollars.
Constantinople officials confirm the sultan agreed to French demands over concessions to the French Quay Company and bankers after a pressure by M Constans and a threat to sever diplomatic relations unless promises were kept by noon August 19.
In Brussels Boer circles it is said Emperor Nicholas invited a Kruger representative to the wedding of Grand Duchess Olga to Duke Peter of Oldenburg. The Lokal Anzei in Berlin notes a British embassy presence in St Petersburg for the event.
An official Bogota dated July 18 decree to governors calls for suspending war material payments, funding the armed forces and administration, requisitioning feeding and equipment, mobilizing troops, and levying loans and war contributions by department to cover expenses without relying on the capital. Governors are empowered to act to stabilize their territories.
Washington report states the treasury department will deny landing rights to Chinese travelers headed for Mexico unless proven to be acting in good faith. An official note to the Chinese legation followed a San Francisco consular message about Chinese destined for Mexico being refused landing at that port.
The Kansas City passenger train on the Alton road collided with a freight at Prentice eight miles north of Jacksonville Illinois at midnight. No injuries were reported as authorities investigated the wreckage and cleared the line for service.
From New York Herald telegraph. A new revolution led by liberals is being organized in Venezuela. The alleged leader is in New York. The country bars departures except by permit and at Limon river an American firm reports 300 workers but only 15 were present one morning.
The Chilean training ship General Bageduino, carrying recent naval academy graduates from Valparaiso, is due in New York within days and will visit Annapolis. They bring a bronze tablet, a gift of Chile, to be placed on the Washington monument.
Beaver Tin plate Company's Lisbon mill, with 800 workers, is set to reopen early this week after a five week strike. Manager Geo D Evans announced the plan, noting an order for 40 meals to the mill was sent to a restaurant but not filled, reflecting rising local tension.
Paris Aug 26 Officials indicate France may enforce a practical ultimatum in Constantinople. If the dispute remains unresolved, the French ambassador may leave, and Munir Bey could withdraw the Turkish legation to Berne. No naval move planned, but the Turkish embassy could close, affecting espionage networks in Paris.
Paris dispatch notes France is serious about Turkey and could deploy a fleet if needed. The Sultan reversed his stance amid nationalist pressure in France and concerns over foreign control of Constantinople quays. Constans proposed the option to buy back the dangerous docks for 41 million francs in six months with a financing plan for the Porte.
Aug 24 Port Townsend reports the exodus from Nome is underway as ships bring large cabin and steerage passengers. The Roanoke arrived with 130 cabin passengers and many more in storage, boosting season totals to about 1,000 travelers. Residents fear how to support idle men and note $600,000 in gold dust shipments from Pioneer Mining and North American Trading and Transportation.
Plans announced to secure the opening of the Spokane Indian reservation for mineral locations. The 25 mile northeast area covers about acres with known mineral wealth and promising surface indications. A large portion is occupied by Spokane Indians. The Spokane chamber of commerce seeks favorable Congressional action.
A blaze at the Lantie Refining Company works in Philadelphia began at the plant and burned itself out. Loss is estimated around 50,000. Fourteen tanks holding about 000 barrels of oil were destroyed. The fire damaged the station and thousands of feet of pipe, with the equipment suffering the worst impact.
Aug 24. Pekin reports state that commissioners have not reached a settlement. Telegraphed to the emperor, Ching, president of the foreign office, requests an edict empowering him to act. No reply was received. He renewed the demand today in strong terms as seers and men of the conference area discuss Ney and related matters.
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