Review of the Import ant Happenings of the Past Week
A roundup of global events includes an attempted assassination of Emperor Francis Joseph and Russia Japan tensions in Manchuria. Key items cover a Servia republic bid, reciprocity with Canada, Arizona miners peace, Major Gibbon dead, new plague in Chile, Santo Domingo elections, and various economic, political, and labor developments worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Manchuria
Japan
Republic of
Servia
Arizona
W. H. Gibbon
Fort Sumter
Hearst Probe Probes Coal Railroads Under Sherman Law
The Interstate Commerce Commission renewed hearings in New York on the Hearst anti pooling complaint against coal railroads. Witnesses claim prices to the public may rise up to 50 cents a ton, with discussions on contracts and price reasonableness while the commission overrules objections to investigating coal price dynamics. The inquiry pauses pending Circuit Court ruling on coal road presidents’ questioning rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. R. Hearst
United States Circuit Court
Robert M. Oliphant
Delaware & Hudson
Adelbert Moot
Erie System
Campbell
Reading System
Moot
Oliphant
Commission
Congress
Shern
J. J
Flood Devastates Clifton Arizona area drowning at least 30
A cloudburst flood near Clifton and Morenci Arizona left at least 30 dead with twelve bodies recovered. Affected areas include Metcalf Canyon where the Baby Gauge Railroad was washed away and a 60 passenger train was overturned but escaped loss by stopping on the hillside. Rescue teams hunt for missing amid tailings and damaged railroad lines. strike activity may be influenced by the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Ariz
James Nash
Gay Midlin
Alvina Borte
Solomonville
Gila River
Morenci
Metcalf
Arizona Copper Company
Morenci & Southwestern
Colorado timber lands offered for exchange to government
The Interior Department faces a Colorado proposal to swap 600000 acres of timber land for an equal area of vacant public agricultural lands to create forest reserves for water conservation. Officials see potential benefits for arid states and irrigation communities, though no existing law permits such exchanges. The plan may be pursued via a special act or a bill next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
Colorado
Congress
Wyoming
Hitchcock
Richards
Forester Pinchot
Receiver asked for for United States Shipbuilding Company
Judge Kirkpatrick in Newark set a returnable date in Trenton next Monday for cause to show why a receiver should not be appointed for the United States Shipbuilding Company. Roland R. Conklin launches the action claiming insolvency and fraud in incorporation and management. The firm, formed about a year ago, had an authorized capital of 20 million dollars and a $16 million bond issue, with $9 million underwritten by a trust company. Bondholders seek the receiver, alleging assets worth far less than 2 million, contracts at 14 million, working capital under 3 million, and earnings capacity only about 1 million, insufficient to meet fixed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Kirkpatrick
United States Circuit Court
Newark
United States Shipbuilding Company
Roland R. Conklin
Conklin
Administration forest reserves policy lauded in bulletin
Denver June 13 a National Woolgrowers Association bulletin issued by Secretary Levering praises the new forest policy. It identifies Senator Warren of Wyoming as president and notes close ties to President Roosevelt and Commissioner Richards. The bulletin says Barrett of the Forestry Department found Yellowstone reserve in Wyoming largely returned to the public domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Levering
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
Warren
Wyoming
Roosevelt
Richards
Barrett
Department of Forestry
Yellowstone
Hearst Coal Rates Case Heard By Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened hearings on W. R Hearst's complaint against coal carriers. W A Marshall of Reghter Marshall testified that railroads typically adjust monthly freight rates when coal is cheap at tidewater to keep profits, noting no deviation from the $1.55 per ton schedule since March 1, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. R Hearst
W. A. Marshall
Reghter & Marshall
Boston
Philadelphia
Tidewater
Pittsb urg Mayor Hays Charged With Misdemeanor
The grand jury returned a true bill against Willam BR Hays mayor of Pittsburg charging him with misdemeanor in discharging Samuel Moore from the city's employ Moore an ordinance bureau official and veteran was dismissed March 31 1901 along with others by Hays Old soldiers supported Moore in a test case City file date June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Willam BR. Hays
Pittsborg
Samuel Moore
Moore
Ordinance Bureau
Hays
Fire Destroys Pancost Building and Adjacent Row in Rochester
Fire in Rochester on July 13 caused damage estimated between 660000 and 800000 dollars. The Pancost building and the brick Presbyterian church adjoining were destroyed along with a full row on FireHugh street and several structures on State and Allen streets. No deaths reported.
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Rochester
N. Y
Pancost
Presbyterian
State and
Allen Streets
Portage Railway Survey Underway In Oregon
The State Board of Portage Railway Commissioners met with engineer A E Hammond chosen to conduct a preliminary survey of the route between The Dalles and Celtic. Hammond is to organize a surveying party, examine ground, run preliminary lines, prepare plats and charts, and report in about 30 days, after which no further action will be taken by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Portage Railway Commissioners
A. E. Hammond
Dalles
Celtic
Hammond
Indian War Claimants to Receive Backing Warrants
Secretary of State Dunbar has received 98 vouchers for Indian War veteran claims and will issue warrants this week. About 600 claims are expected with 750 likely to be allowed at roughly 150 dollars each, totaling 112,500. The 100,000 dollar appropriation may create a 12,500 dollar deficiency, warrants to be paid in order vouchers arrive. exhausted funds will yield noninterest certificates awaiting future Legislature action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Adjutant-General
Secretary of State
May Receipts Set County Clerk Record in Columbia County
County Clerk reports May receipts reached a historic high of 562.08 dollars. Distribution shows 272.75 for recording deeds and other instruments, 228 for court fees, and 61.33 for redemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
Eugene Board Awards High School Construction Contract
The Eugene school board awarded the contract for the new high school building to Welsh and Mauer of Salem for a price of 24 259 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene School Board
Welsh & Mauer
Salem
Whitman and Hard Take Lead in Southern Oregon Placer Claim
J A Whitman and J D Hard gain control of a vast 880 acre placer mining ground on Steve's Fork of Steamboat Lake in Southern Oregon. The property, mostly mineral rich from bedrock to grain roots, was purchased from Shearer Lewis Armstrong Scott, with early offers at two and a half times the price. Water supply described as abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Whitman
J. D. Hard
Oregon
Steve's Fork
Steamboat Lake
Messrs. Shearer, Lewis, Armstrong & Scott
Heat Wave Threatens Lane County Crops
Farmers report two weeks of rain shortage and a forthcoming hot spell harming grain crops in Lane County. Wheat production could drop by a quarter, with other grains already experiencing drought damage, and any recovery hinges on a soaking rain to restore growth.
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Lane County
Preliminary survey outlines route for electric road
The survey from Baker City to the John Day country nears completion. The line starts at Bowens ranch near Baker City, follows Burnt River to the divide, then into John Day Valley with Prairie City likely the early destination. Some urge Auburn via Sumpter Valley as cheaper, with potential road savings and easier grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
John Day Country
Bowen's Ranch
Burnt River
Divide
John Day Valley
Prairie City
Auburn
Sumpter Valley
Oregon Events Reported With Many Local June Gatherings
Western Oregon division Oregon State Teachers Association meets in Portland June 24 to 29. Street carnivals in Ashland June 15 to 26, Roseburg June 22, Salem June 29 to July 4. Brownsville hosts Pioneers reunion June 10 to 12. Lane County Sunday schools hold convention June 10 to 11. City school elections across Oregon districts June 15. Turner Christian camp meeting June 19. Mazamas depart Eugene June ? to climb the Three Sisters, return about ten days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Oregon
Oregon State Teachers’ Association
Portland
Ashland
Pioneers
Brownsvile
Oregon
Lane County
Roseburg
Turner
Salem
Mazamas
Eugene
Three Sisters
Worries Over Red Worm Infests La Fayette Fall Wheat
Farmers near La Fayette fear Fall sown wheat is damaged as grain reddens and a small red worm is found near the first stalk joint. Some will salvage by harvesting for hay while others doubt the crop will pay. The fears may be exaggerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Fayette
Sumpter Lumber Prepares Big Mill After Log Fleet
Sumpter Lumber Company has floated over 1,000,000 feet of sawlogs on Cracker Creek to the mill site near town. The frame for the new mill will soon rise, and once old plant logs are used, the large mill will be ready to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumpter Lumber Company
Cracker Creek
Rainier St Helena and Cleatskanie vie for county seat
Rainier and St Helena filed petitions with 76 and 115 names respectively for the relocated county seat. Cleatskanie led with 125 names as the first town to file. The three towns are settled as the only candidates to be voted on the first Monday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainier
St. Helena
Cleatskanie
Mining rush at Baisley Elkhorn mine in Baker district
Machinery and supplies arrive almost daily as a large crew works to push development rapidly. The plan for the season is to accelerate work and expand operations at the Baisley Elkhorn property in the Baker district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baisley-Elkhorn
Baker District
Us ‘E
Possie
Woman named to state Pharmacy Board in first for female
Miss Kittle Walker Harbord of Salem appointed to the State Board of Pharmacy to succeed L. W. Moody of Portland whose term expired. Harbord is the first woman on the board and will serve a five year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Pharmacy Board
Remodeling Courthouse Contract Awarded in Clackamas
The Clackamas County Court awarded Johnson and Andrews of Oregon City the contract to build an addition and remodel the courthouse interior for 3400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clackamas
Farmers Say Marion Crops Helped by Heat
Marion county farmers fruitgrowers and hop growers report crops not harmed by recent hot weather. Hops and fruit except strawberries may benefit from the heat, though dry ground in the hill country needs rain. No damage expected unless hot spell lasts several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Sumpter Water Works to Start Construction Soon
Work on the Sumpter water works will begin shortly. The plant will be 600 horsepower with half reserved for the electric plant to light the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumpter
Salt Lake dealer ships 5000 cattle to North Dakota
M. K. Parsons of Salt Lake ships 5000 head of Eastern Oregon cattle from Ontario stockyards this week to North Dakota. The sale is worth about $125,000 to cattlemen involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Parsons
Salt Lake
Oregon
Ontario
North Dakota
Pendleton cattle shipment and prices update
Fourteen carloads of cattle will be shipped from Pendleton this month. Fred Phillips will ship nine carloads to Carstens Bros of Seattle and five carloads to Kennewick. The stock brought 4.35 per hundredweight for good beef, with some better, while a month ago the price was 4.75 and scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Fred Phillips
Carstens Broa
Seattle
Kenewick
Land Patents at Oregon City May Filings
During May the land office at Oregon City processed 54 timber land filings and 62 homestead filings, detailing ongoing disposition of public lands and entry of private claimants in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Portland Markets Wheat and More Prices Noted
Market listings from Portland show grain prices for wheat barley flour and other staple goods. Included are bids for oats hay potatoes poultry butter eggs cheese and meat prices with values for various grades and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Gold Bug Grizzly operations to resume in Ibex district
Operations at the Gold Bug Grizzly group in the Ibex district Eastern Oregon will restart in about ten days. Machinery is being overhauled and pumps and hoists are being put in shape for work. The shaft filled with water and will be pumped out immediately, after which sinking will begin once clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Bug Grizzly Group
Claima
Ibex
Oregon
Holsta
Survey Aims hinted for Milwaukie to Oregon City route
A Southern Pacific survey party is active between Milwaukie and Gladstone Park. Inquiries fail to reveal the survey’s purpose, but a member indicates a route planned from Milwaukie via Gladstone Park and the Chautauqua grounds to Oregon City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukie
Gladstone Park
Chatauqua Grounds
Oregon City
Strike Reported at Red Roy Mine in Sumpter District
A new strike is reported at the Red Roy mine in the Sumpter district. Details are scarce on the extent and value of the discovery, but reports indicate the rich ore body has been cut into. Mine management remains reticent about the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Roy
Sumpter District
Grasshoppers Threaten Pitot Rock Area
A grasshopper pest has struck the Pitot Rock country and is multiplying rapidly. Instead of a passing nuisance, the insects appear to be staying and increasing in number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitot Rock
French Bombardment of Figuig Wipes Out Mosque in Algeria
June 11 report from Beni-Ounif details a French artillery assault on Figuig, stronghold of Zenagama tribesmen. From 7:30 to 11 am 600 shells destroyed houses and the mosque, with no French casualties. Envoy from the Ameer arrived. possible further bombardments if tribes resist. France pledges no Moroccan territory gains, aims to punish attackers of Governor General Jounart.
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Beni-Ounif
Algeria
Figuig
Jonnart
Juieve Hill
Ennan-Fd
Dar
O'Connor
Terma
France
Jounart
W Cope Winslow Jr. Murdered by Peavey on Fort Valley Farm
Macon Georgia reports W Cope Winslow Jr. was shot and killed by a Black man named Banjo Peavey on a Fort Valley area farm over a debt dispute. Peavey was captured and hanged by nightfall, with his body shot full of bullets after town guards were overpowered.
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Macon
W. Cope Winslow, Jr
Georgia Bar
Death toll rises to fifty six in Pacolet Valley flood
Spartansburg reports that high water cut traffic and communications delaying a precise death roll. The known dead stand at 56 as relief subscriptions reach 7000 dollars and the committee secures abundant provisions. The Mary Louise mill on Island Creek, with 2000 spindles and owned by B. Ke and J. S. Wilkins, was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartansburg
N. C
Pacolet Valley
Mary Louise
Island Creek
B. KE
J. 8
US Consuls Ratify Venezuelan Port Decree Rules
The State Department directs that the decree closed by President Castro in Venezuelan ports be disregarded where it hampers American trade, except where the government actually controls the port. This stance follows the department's standard practice in similar disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ben
United States
Castro
State Department
Explosion damages Nevada during turret practice off Capes
Newport News June 11 report says the new monitor Nevada exploded a big tore up the turret during turret practice off the Capes. The ship returned to Old Point Comfort and the Navy Department was notified. Orders are expected directing the monitor to sail to a navy yard for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Nevada
Capes
Old Point Comfort
Navy Department
Navy
Washington names for Lewis and Clark Exposition board
Governor McBride appoints nine members to the Lewis and Clark Exposition Commission in Washington. The Portland board includes Tolman Peaslee Thomas Harrington Lindsley joining Megler Parker, with Megler, Parker on the Portland preliminary board. The aim is to conserve the St Louis appropriation to fund the main exhibit for Portland’s Lewis and Clark show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
McBride
Olympia
Wash
State of Washington
J. G. Megler
Brookfield
F. J. Parker
Walla Walla
W. W. Tolman
Spokane
G. W. R. Peaslee
Clarkston
R. P. Thomas
Anacortes
Thomas Harrington
Buckley
George Lindsley
Vancouver
Messrs
Tolman
Peaslee
Thomas
Harrington
Lindsley
Portland
Megler and
Parker
House of Representatives
Fair Commission
Washington
Senate
Waters Recede Slowly in St Louis Floods
St Louis reports gradual river decline but warns against expecting a swift drop. If the flow continues as in 1892, levee coverage may persist a month. Landsdown suburb floods from Hunter’s Switch reservoir with backwater spreading toward Winstanley. East St. Louis & Suburban Co evacuates sheds. 200 workers rush to Belt tracks with dirt bag levee under construction.
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East St. Louis
Hearst antitrust probe continues as coal dealer cites refunds
In New York on June 14 the Interstate Commerce Commission continued its inquiry into W. R. Hearst's charge that six railroads serving the anthracite region conspired to violate federal law. W. R. Marshall, a New Jersey coal dealer, presented a table detailing refunds from Lehigh Valley Railroad when tidewater coal prices undercut profits and full rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. R. Hearst
W. R. Marshall
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
General McCook Dies After Third Paralysis Stroke
Dayton Ohio dated June 14 reports General Alexander McDowell McCook United States Army retired suffered a third stroke at 6 AM and died half an hour later at his daughter Mrs Charles Craighead’s home. He had arrived from Washington weeks earlier and earlier strokes had raised hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Alexander McDowell McCook
Charles Craighead
McCook
Washington
Cabinet to resign after chamber vote on navy inquiry
Rome June 14 The Cabinet Ministers announce their resignation following a chamber vote against a parliamentary inquiry into the Navy Department. Signor Giobutti, Minister of the Interior, led the inquiry and the cabinet cites no further reason for its existence despite a 40 member ministerial majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Barliamentry
Navy Department
Signor Giobutti
Interior
China Again London June Glves In to Russia
A Times correspondent reports China consents to a customs procedure at Dalny on the Chinese leased frontier. The agreement mirrors the Chow Kalo practice but preserves Russia’s substantive control, subject to a reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
London
Russia
the Times Corres
Saya
Dalny
Chow Kalo
Chile Row Alarms as U S Plans naval Move
The State Department asked the Navy to send a ship to Valparaiso after reports of unrest in Chile. Rear Admiral Sumner’s squadron from Monte video via the Straits is ordered to proceed, with Admiral Glass on standby as backup if Sumner cannot sail. The force includes Newark Detroit Gloucester and Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chile
Valparaiso
State Department
Navy Department
Fra
Pacific
San Francisco
Glass
California
Sumner
North Atlantic
Montevideo
Summer
Newark
Detroit
Gloucester
Montgomery
Fishermen Declare Strike in British Columbia
New Westminster June 1 The Fishermen's Union of British Columbia declares a strike starting July 1 over unsatisfactory canner sliding scale. Last season average per boat 114 fish at 16 1/2 cents yields 189 93 dollars. Union rules set 18 cents for Indiana and white men. 16 cents for Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster
B. C
Fishermen's Union For
British Columbia
Indiana
Quits the Bench Denver June 10
Relatives of United States Judge Caldwell confirm his resignation effective June 5. He is now at Aloha Lodge near Leadville, Colorado, with Chief Justice John Campbell named as a candidate to succeed him on the United States Circuit Court of Appeals bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
United States
Caldwell
Little Rock
Ark
Aloha Lodge
Was Wheel Gap
Colo
John Campbell
Supreme Court of Colorado
United States Cire Court of Appeals
Plague experiments halted after doctor’s death in Vienna
Berlin June 10 government issues decree halting further germ experiments after Vienna physician Milan Sachs dies at hospital from plague. Risk to public health outweighed potential knowledge gain, decree states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vienna
Milan Sachs
Pat
Iss
Kno
Rebels Routed in Coro Venezuela Fight Ends
In Coro Venezuela on June 10 government troops under General Gomez assaulted the revolutionists led by Generals Matos Rivera and Lara. The attack inflicted a decisive defeat after ten days of fighting. Government forces held the field as rebel leaders retreated. General Mawia was expected to arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coro
Venezuela
Gomez
Buffalo Cartineage Plant Destroyed by Fire at Buffalo
Fire swept the Buffalo Cartineage Company plant causing an estimated loss of 400000 dollars. The blaze disrupted access to the Lake Sorse road and spread to adjacent warehouses storing machinery and other goods for local concerns. Authorities investigate cause as flames destroyed the facility and threatened nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortly
Buffalo- Buffalo
Buffalo Cartinéage Company
Lake Sorse
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Francis Joseph
Canada
Iquique
Santo Domingo
Liverpool
Buenos Aires
Standard Oil Company
Roumania
Kentucky
Monastry
Hichcock
Yellowstone Park
Andrew Carnegie
Baron de Boyet
Carnegie Museum
Chicago
W.J. Hendryck
Robert L. Howse
Manila
Ona
Porto Rico
The
Goulds
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Wilkesbarre
Louisville & Nashville Road
Colesburg
Madrona Park
Pekin
Cuba
Monterey
Mexico
South Africa
St. Louie
John M. Longyear
Marquette
Mich
Brookline
Mace
London Board of Trade
Alfonso de Lucia
Brooklyn
George D. Widener
Germany
St Louis
Spartanburg
D. C
Root
Adirondack Mountains
Genoa
Neb
Philippines
Islands
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Wyo
King Edward
Alexandra
Ireland
National Reserve
Rainier and
St. Helens
Marion
Portland Markets
Young America
Wool—Valley
Dresed
Lewis and Clark Board
Marseiilles
Insulaire
Liban
Patten Fraisses Steamship Company
Libag
Marseilles
Bastia
Cora
Maire Islands
Blechamp
Blechang
Bot
Blee
Balkan
Libeg
United States Mas
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