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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1901
Page
3
A digest covering Turkish claims payment, Oregon cherry demand, Russian nobleman death in New York, Japanese Fraser River tensions, Philippine tariffs, and multiple accidents, strikes, and political moves. Notable items include Prince Christian’s US visit plans, a deadly Denver stabbing, a Colorado mining sale, and rising bank strength while labor and ethnic conflicts unfold.
The Herald reports that Americans who fought with the Boers and are held by Britain will stay imprisoned until the South African war ends. Britain declines to release a naturalized American confined on Ceylon, a stance echoed by Lord Milner and U.S. state department officials.
President James O Connell proposes a settlement for the machinists strike. Wages to be arbitrated across districts with reinstatement of all strikers at their former positions. 54 hour week not subject to arbitration. Arbitration award retroactive to return date. Articles of agreement to be signed. Excludes firms already settled with the National Metal Trades Association. Agreement expected in a few days.
Consul General Johnson at Amoy China reports plague appeared two weeks earlier than usual this year and cites May 1d as the date. He refused to let Chinese steerage passengers depart for Manila and the United States amid rapid fatalities. He estimates about 100 deaths daily in Amoy and nearby cities within 30 miles. Hong Kong marine hospital service confirms earlier appearance and faster spread with several Europeans attacked.
Port au Prince reports four days of storm devastation across Hayti and Santo Domingo with no telegraphic links and travel blocked. Unconfirmed losses include the banana and corn crops in the south and the Byterre wharf. French mail steamer overdue fueling fears for its safety.
A Washington dispatch shows Cuba’s postal revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 1901, totaled 382,271 dollars, up from 163,515 dollars in the same period of 1900. The rise reflects growing activity on the island.
Spokane reports Seattle planners aim to build a railroad network to reach the Waterville area in Douglas county, seeking access to the wheat belt. It is unclear if the lines will connect with the Great Northern or Northern Pacific.
A Pekin dispatch reports posthumous honors for many citizens and soldiers killed during attacks on foreigners. The court also commends their debts and honors their families, showing continued belief that the war against foreigners was legitimate despite foreign condemnation.
A roundup of growth and improvements across Oregon industries with notes on agriculture mining and transportation. Mentions Mount Angel college dairy, Spanish Gulch nugget, Climax mine ore, strawberry sales Ashland and Milton, stock overstock in Greenhorn mountains, Willamette valley settlers, Soda Springs springs improvements, Ashland fair dates September 13 22, 1899, Oregon, trout shipments Albany, prune crops Benton county, cougar kill Clark's Creek, Roaring Gimlet mine profits, Calapooia district prospects, Elgin horse shipments to Kansas City, asphalt croppings Lost Creek, oil hopes in Crook county.
The record lists Wheat from Walla Walla with Blustem and Steper values, and varied export prices. Flour grades show $2.9 to $3.40 per barrel, graham at $2.60, oats around $1.32 to $1.35, barley $17 to $17.50 per ton, millstuffs and hay prices, butter at 10 to 17 cents, eggs at 17 cents, cheese per pound, poultry prices by type, mutton and lamb figures, veal and beef rates, hops at 12 to 14 cents, wool and mohair figures, potatoes at $1.25 per sack.
Natick Mass on July 4 marks the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of its founding with a town celebration. Oklahoma fruit growers begin peach shipments to northern markets, crop estimated at 750000000 bushels. Per capita US circulation reaches a record 28.13, up from 26.71. The German emperor orders a schooner yacht designed and built in the United States. St Luke’s Church in Smithfield Virginia claims oldest church in the county, dating to 18 percent. Buffalo exposition features a ten wheel locomotive by Baldwin Locomotive Company with Vanderbilt boiler designed by Cornelius Vanderbilt, drawing much attention.
Washington reports the United States receives 95000 dollars of American indemnity for Turkey claims through Constantinople. The Turkish government paid the amount to Minister Leishman and draft transfers reached Washington. The State Department will distribute the funds among claimants, many tied to American missionary and educational institutions in Turkey, notably Harpoot and Marasch, with prior diplomats credited for advancing the long pursuit.
A Chicago and Alton vestibuled limited passenger train crashed head on with a fast livestock train two miles west of Norton Missouri shortly after 7 30 this morning. Sixteen killed and 30 injured in Kansas City hospitals as victims burned and trapped amid wreckage and blazing cars. Rescue was hampered by heat and dust. Injured taken to Kansas City for treatment.
London reports from Lourenco Marques describe heavy combat between Machadodorp and Lydenburg with Boer forces defeated and at least 50 killed. The dispatch highlights the intensity of the engagement and the claimed success for opposing troops.
Shanghai reports from Lingan say Pu Chun the heir apparent and other members of Prince Tuan's family have joined Prince Tuan on the Mongolia border. Intelligence suggests Prince Tuan plans to march against foreigners with the dowager empress's tacit approval.
A July storm swept over Central Arizona breaking a long heat spell. Salt River valley rain will aid grain and fruit crops while mountain areas saw heavy rainfall. Telegraph wires down near Prescott and extends to Jerome and Mayer in the region.
At Mount Breckenridge lumber mill Calif 35 miles east of Bakersfield Young Fook a Chinese cook attacked Mrs Kenney foreman's wife with a butcher knife injuring her severely and wounded her daughter slightly. Lumbermen then hanged him to a tree believing him insane.
At the Planters' hotel the architecture commission of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition met to outline the plan for exhibits. An executive committee session discussed submitting a definite scope report to directors. A directors meeting followed, with a $5,000,000 appropriation for world fair buildings, signaling government notice of a 1903 St. Louis Exposition.
Edwin Reynolds of the National Metal Trades Association announced no attention will be paid to a settlement proposal from President O'Connell of the machinists. Secretary Devins reported the New York administrative council opposes it, stating workers returning would do so under the nine-hour day and local arbitration conditions as before.
A passenger train on the Lake Shore line was ditched at 2 30 am in Nottingham ten miles east of Cleveland after colliding with a freight train. The Southwestern Limited from St Louis and Cincinnati was derailed but no passengers were killed. Five injured men were taken to Cleveland General Hospital, one man remains unconscious.
Sheriff Griffith reports the Great Northern train robbers cornered in a deep canyon about 60 miles south of Malta and five miles north of the Missouri river. The fortress like canyon holds caves where the robbers can hide and resist an army if needed. Posse units learned of the development at dawn yesterday.
The State Department says it will consent to arbitration of British claims against the United States only if Great Britain agrees to arbitrate American claims against her. The issue stems from the expulsion of British subjects from Hawaii during the royalist troubles.
In the Fraser River upheaval, British Columbia strikers claim a decisive coup d etat as 16 Japanese crew members are captured after a battle of small boats in the gulf. Japanese boats overturned, weapons sunk, and captives held on a remote island. Six white fishermen arrested as militia rumors grow. Five Japanese reportedly drowned amid a fierce night storm near Steveston.
Pekin reports the departure of Prince Chuan younger brother of Emperor Kwang Hsu. He will travel by train to Taku then steamer to Shanghai sailing July 20 from Shanghai to Genoa and on to Berlin by rail. Accompanied by a royal retinue he is met in Pekin by German minister Dr Mumm Von Schwarzenstein and others.
Acting Adjutant General Ward reports Major Scott in Cuba cabled that General Wood's health is steadily improving. The brief dispatch notes no complications and confirms progress amid ongoing military duty, with no further details released.
The secretary of the navy ordered the old Minnesota stricken from the naval register and appraised at 15000 dollars. A board of condemnation approved the value and the ship will be sold at public auction in Boston where she lies. Built in 1855 in Washington the Minnesota was flagship of Admiral Goldsborough in the Merrimac warship battle.
Cincinnati July 15 A machinists strike begun May 20 involving 5000 to 7000 workers has effectively ended as a mass meeting found it impossible to secure aid from the strike benefit fund at national headquarters. Strikers plan to reinstate, with many applying in days ahead. No official statements from leaders, who fear affecting injunctions set for July 16. Some holdouts remain.
The Tron Trades council reports favorable union support for authorizing a local settlement of the San Francisco machinists strike. A five member committee with full power to act will meet employers if they agree to confer. The metal polishers strike has been declared off or unresolved.
Berlin report says ten days of fighting between Roman Catholic missionaries and pupils on Quelpart left pupils dead. French warship dispatched after word of two missionaries killed, then found alive and returned. Corean government orders inquiry with an American official, sending infantry to Quelpart, a penal colony in the Yellow Sea 60 miles south of Corea.
Chicago reports indicate a continued drought in Kansas and Missouri threatens the corn crop with potential calamity if relief does not arrive within ten days. Prospects in Topeka forecast around 50 million bushels, far below recent years, with heavy losses in hay and potatoes and $40 million already lost by farmers in Kansas and Missouri.
Guthrie July 15 Gran ite residents thrill to an oil discovery near town. The well, reached at 107 feet, spouted heavily and officials plan to sink deeper to develop a veritable gusher for future extraction.
Chinook Montana July 15 Sheriff Benner of Great Falls leads a 65 man posse from 11 counties toward Bear Paw Pool ranch sixteen miles away to secure horses and supplies. The Great Falls group joins with neighbors as they close in on alleged robbers near Pleasant Creek seventy five miles distant.
At a City library association meeting in Leadville Colorado a letter from Andrew Carnegie's private secretary at Skibo Castle Scotland stated he would donate 100000 dollars for a public library for the city provided the city furnishes 2000 dollars yearly for maintenance. The Carnegie gift follows an appeal from the association.
A Pekin dispatch reports imperial troops under General Lu Pen Yuen defeated by the Allied Villagers' society at Atchichou, 40 miles southeast of Pao Ting Fu. The district magistrate reached Pekin and requested Li Hung Chang send 1,000 reinforcements under Colonel Chiang from Lee ien Fu, where 2,000 Shan Tung troops await allies' permission to move.
San Francisco reports the Pacific Mail steamer Newport from Panama and nearby ports encountered severe Central American storms. Caught in a hurricane near Champerie Ocos she had to sail away losing anchor and 30 fathoms of chain. Barges and lighters driven ashore with other damage. no lives were lost.
The steamship Rio, arriving from New Orleans, reports on July 9 at 25 50 N, 85 58 W, meeting the brig L. F. Munson from Mobile to Sagua. Captain Watt and seven crewmen were rescued, a West pilot boat sighted next day, Watt’s mate and three seamen transferred to the rescuing ship bound for home. others remaining aboard.
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