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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
2
Daily dispatch lists widespread upheavals and notable events. China suffers famine while troops guard prisoners in Kentucky. Russia celebrates, naval yards face policy limits, and a postal scandal witness may turn states evidence. Edison joins Marconi, and several accidents, fires, legal actions, and strikes populate the record.
Salina Kans May 26 The city endures its worst flood on record with about 100 families displaced. Four inches of rain in 24 hours submerges the northwest, floods rail yards, holds trains between washouts, and forces rescue by boat as wheat fields become lakes and crops and homes are ruined.
Advices from Asiatic Turkey report a terrible earthquake on April 29 at Melazgherd in Van vilayet, 80 miles southeast of Erzurum on the Euphrates. The town and its entire population of 2000 were destroyed, including 700 Armenians and Melazgherd garrison troops, with over 400 buildings in neighboring villages collapsing. A lighter tremor was felt locally but caused no major damage.
London reports from Erzeroum detail a 30 second quake on April 29 that destroyed Melazgherd and surrounding villages. Colonel Khalil Bey and eighty soldiers perished. Lt Colonel Tayib Bey’s family died and he later went insane. Telegraph operator injured. wife and sister killed. Foreign Office appeals for relief subscriptions.
On the southern slope near the Philippine exhibit at the St. Louis World’s Fair the Department of Agriculture is mapping 5.1 acres. David A. Brodie leads assistants in tracing the jagged coast from Oregon to Pensacola and will finish the coast line before drawing state boundaries. The area rests on wooden drains for water. Each state’s products will be shown in its mapped area. World’s Fair Commissioner Cridler asks to reserve space for the Russian pavilion, pending the Commissioner's approval in July.
Storm damage from yesterday's tornado grows as Botna in Shelby county is reported demolished and a large church and the Great Western Depot wrecked. Creston records ten dwellings blown off foundations and injuries to Mrs S E Treep and her daughter. North of Gray two children are reported killed and five seriously injured in a farm house wrecking.
Ben nett Bibb and James Williamson are under arrest in Birmingham charged with robbing the Union Passenger Station ticket office of nearly 7000 dollars. Detectives pursue a third man whose arrest may recover much of the money. The scheme involved a hole bored through the ceiling to view the safe combination with a magnifying glass.
Western Union Telegraph Company seeks a court order from the U S Court of Appeals to stop Pennsylvania Railroad from removing poles and wires. The request follows a Supreme Court appeal after the appeals court ruled the railroad could remove the facilities.
The Official Gazette reports a presidential decree suspending customs operations at La Vela Quanta Puerto Sucre Guarra Cano Colorado and Clidad Bolivar. Steamers from Europe get 30 days sailing vessels 60 to reach Venezuelan ports. US ships get 15 days steamers 30 days. Allowances begin June 1 and Juan Griego customs move to Port Lamar.
An Indian inspector is dispatched to Quapaw Indian Agency in Indian Territory to investigate Moor Indians unhappy with their current location. He aims to persuade the group to delay departure until Congress can arrange for their relocation and support.
The Umpqua Valley Oil Company of Roseburg abandoned its Myrtle Creek well after drilling 1600 feet. A cable parted during work causing the drill to drop and the casing to break and plug the well, making further work impossible. Loyd Smith will start a new well within 12 feet of the old, with Smith predicting better oil indications and a find within 2000 feet.
The season’s first sealed bid wool sale in Arlington attracted 500000 pounds offered but only 50000 pounds sold. Prices paid ranged 11 1/2 to 13 cents. Largest clips were declined as prices fell below owners’ expectations. Buyers complained of early sales by a local bank before public bidding, which may have dampened interest in remaining lots.
A killing frost last week damaged early fruit around Baker City, with some areas losing all fruit. Pine and Eagle valleys and Snake River regions near Huntington escaped frost. Powder River Valley previously looked to yield the greatest fruit crop ever, but prospects have changed.
In Columbia County a special election is planned for July 6 to decide the county seat among St. Helens Rainier and Clatskanie. Rainier is projected to lead, with a second August vote possible if no candidate wins a majority. If a runoff is needed, the top two will face off.
Pioneers near Joseph report deeper snow in the Blue Mountains and spurs than in many years. May snowfall exceeds March and April melt. Continued cold May could be followed by a rapid June warm spell, melting snow into the Walowa Grand Ronde and Snake rivers and thence the Columbia, raising water levels in the lower Columbia.
Frank Reed reports a very rich copper deposit over a mile and a half long with 16 mining claims in Collier Creek country, Curry county. The ledge lies 18 miles south of Rogue River along a difficult trail, with development expected soon under a Roseburg copper company led by Fred Blakely. Native copper is common in Southern Oregon, but funding remains scarce.
The Willamette valley in Oregon proves highly suited for high quality flax culture. Belgian expert Eugene Bosse, after a year of scientific experiments around Salem, is growing a second crop to demonstrate the industry’s potential to skeptical financiers backing his work.
Captain Ogden says extensive Willamette river work north of Independence will continue all summer. The jetty under construction will protect over 1000 acres of land from erosion as the current threatened to wash away farms and alter the river course for miles, with the banks shifting about 20 feet yearly in many spots.
President E R Tripp of the Tenderfoot Gold Mining and Milling Company has bought a 20 stamp quartz mill eight vanners of Johnson concentrators and a complete cyanide plant to be installed at the properties about 18 miles south of Joseph in the Powder River branch of the Blue mountains before snow flies. The Tenderfoot comprises 12 full claims and has earned the highest general average assay of any prospective mine in the state.
Chief Engineer Joseph West of the Sumpter Valley Railroad is in Baker City ready to start extension work. The railroad and other materials have begun arriving and mills are cutting ties. The exact distance planned for this season isn’t stated, but the line will penetrate into Grant County toward Burns, the Harney County seat.
Helena May 26 Special The Eighth Legislative Assembly convened in extraordinary session by Governor Toole to fund Montana’s representation at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis and the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland A joint session heard the governor’s message calling for a display of the state’s products and resources Three bills passed providing 50000 for St Louis 10000 to move the exhibit to Portland and 15000 for maintenance of the State Capitol and grounds The session adjourned sine die by midnight
A massive blaze in Lakeport, Laconia, destroys the H. H. Wood hosiery mill boiler room then engulfs Boulin and Gorrell finished lumber and Laconia Electric Light works. Nearly 100 buildings burn, about 356 people homeless, with losses estimated at 350000 to 400000 as winds drive the flames. The city’s fire department could not halt the rapid spread before the fire subsided.
June 1 Topeka reports North Topeka surrounded and about 5000 people homeless with 10 000 more likely to flee by morning. Courthouse and statehouse opened for relief as rail service collapses and water plants strain. Spare capacity exists in shelters as Wamego and Herrington report rising rivers.
The Interior Department withdraws about 257000 acres in northern Wallowa county from entry to study its suitability as a forest reserve. The mountainous timbered area includes Joseph Creek and Snake and Grand Ronde tributaries. Existing settlers may finalize entries, but new filings are halted to prevent speculative claims.
The General Land Office in Washington has received the amended map filed by the Oregon Development Company. It shows lands on the Upper Deschutes River in eastern Oregon proposed for Carey Act reclamation and reports the company has eliminated about 15,000 acres from the original selection due to Special Agent Green’s finding that much of the land was covered with merchantable timber.
Baker City authorities prepare for a dry season by utilizing the new Goodrich creek reservoir and Eagle creek supply. Water mains are being upgraded to larger pipes to boost both flow and pressure to meet demand.
Washington May 26 The Department of Justice requested Secret Service inquiry into peonage allegations near Montgomery Alabama. Robert N Franklin indicted for keeping four Negroes in servitude. Article describes a system where magistrates and white contractors coerce labor through flimsy charges and monetary advances to secure long terms of servitude.
The Golden Drift Mining Company resumes work on a large power dam across the Rogue River three miles above Grants Pass. Begun last year, delays from fall rains left it unfinished, yet the structure withstood high water and several Rogue floods during winter.
About 20 timber claims have been located in the Catherine creek district east of Union over the past ten days with more investigations underway. Last year many locations were filed, but filings halted amid rumors of fraud and a government inquiry.
Government Engineer Sutton is assembling his corps of assistants in Union and has begun a full geological survey of the county. The project will cover about 1000 square miles and require about two years to complete.
Wheat prices at 70 to 74 cents, barley and flour values listed, oats, bran, middlings, shorts, and chop priced per ton or cental. Hay and potatoes quoted with regional grades, dairy and poultry products including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, butter, cheese, and wool and mutton values shown with per unit costs.
New York on May 28 officially commemorated the 250th anniversary of New Amsterdam's municipal government. City hall and city hall park hosted main exercises with 500000 public school children taking part. Addresses were given by Mayor Low General James Grant Wilson Secretary of War Root Governor Odell and Bishop Potter.
The White Island Selling Company’s grounds two miles above Cathlamet have begun operations and catch about half a ton of fish daily. Chinook salmon bring 6 cents per pound, bluebacks 4 cents, and steelheads 2 cents. The catch covers expenses.
A narrow rich ore streak is reported in the Gray Eagle mine within the Sparta district. Assays show about 2000 dollars per ton on the main strike with a five foot ledge yielding 15. The property is owned by the Bonanza interests.
Irrigationists express surprise at the abrupt abandonment of the State Irrigation Association semi annual meeting. Friends of irrigation in the eastern part of the state react with disappointment as organizers withdraw plans and attendance dwindles.
In a closely run event Relance leads across the line to win her second victory, defeating Columbia and the Constitution. The Constitution finished two minutes and 51 seconds after with a strong effort, outlasting Relance to claim a standout performance and remain a contender for cup defender selection.
German Jewish Relief Society reports that houses were destroyed and about 10 000 people homeless after the Kishinev massacre. Forty five persons were killed outright, four severely wounded, and 560 slightly injured among the poor affected by the pogrom.
A Times dispatch reports no change in Manchuria but confirms Russia is preparing for contingencies. A seasoned officer notes large coal orders of 250000 tons and steady loading of coal and breadstuffs at Port Arthur. Minister Lessar is expected in Pekin tomorrow.
The State Department reports the surrender of Leslie E. Hurbert alias C. T. Richardson and Willis Meredith alias Mason to Mexican authorities. They are wanted for a murder in Chihuahua, Mexico, and are held under arrest at Pecos, Texas.
From an authentic Bogota source, Colombia debate over the canal treaty heats up with opposition leaders Herrera Fabian Teran poised to press the issue. The Colom Oppo measure is reported as encountered broadly and will see further representation next week.
Ada Dewey as president of the Greeny Board reports to Moody recommending a coaling depot at Dutch Harbor Alaska with initial capacity 5 000 tons at estimated cost 000 funded now. Plan endorsed by the President to strengthen Pacific Coast coal supply with depots from San Francisco to Honolulu and possibly Guam. Dutch Harbor on the Aleutians would serve steamship routes in Behring Sea and Pacific, with Rear Admiral Bradford guiding plans and the proposal moving through the General Board.
A three story Front street warehouse owned by multiple individuals suffered a loss estimated at one million dollars. The fire began in the basement and rapidly consumed goods including carpets, molasses, wines, liquors, matches and machinery. Water and fire destroyed the entire building and contents.
Clarence S. Rowe, chief counsel for miners in recent arbitration over strikes in the anthracite fields, spoke to the Henry George Association in Chicago on May 27. He warned that labor unions lack the principles they profess and could squander their power unless redirected to practical gains for industrial conditions.
May 27 report from Washington notes the Seal Survey prepared a vast dam on Salt River 65 miles above Ariz. It will be among the first and largest government projects, 188 feet thick at the base, 250 feet high, 8? long at the top, containing 11,600,000 cable set masonry. The reservoir will drain over miles of territory.
San Francisco May 2 The States Immigration Commission announced P Sargent who visited Honolulu to study the labor situation and select a site for a local immigration station. The last appropriation was 30000 dollars. He returned today to Ventura and chose the Honolulu water front for a temporary station until the pier is ready with a flag raising on May 18 at the tempera tion.
Not San Diego Cal May 2. The court orders the valuable James W. Robinson to be used in a case about heirs and a long delayed settlement. Robinson, once governor and a prominent lawyer, lived in Ohio and the East, with death and efforts to settle stretching back to 1857 and beyond.
London dispatch May 27 reports that Morning Sense graphs indicate Turkish forces attacked Bantts village. Details are unclear with casualties or outcomes uncertain as bodies were described and scattered.
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