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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1903
Page
3
A condensed survey highlights notable import events from the past week. Key actions, market moves, and policy signals are summarized with emphasis on names, places, and figures driving trade trends. The items reflect a broad snapshot of sector activity and outlook.
Consolidated report mentions H G Bax new British minister to Venezuela landing at Caracas. Other items note two steamers collision on Long Island Sound killing six, Cuban treaty amendments, a deadly quarry explosion in Vermont, a coal mine fire threat in West Virginia, and multiple political and legal developments across the United States.
Washington March 20 The senate adjourned sine die after approving the Cuban reciprocity treaty by a 60 to 16 vote in executive session. Senator Foster opposed the treaty arguing it harms sugar interests and could allow Chinese labor to undermine American workers. Other speeches followed with Carmack and Berry voicing opposition and Simmons supporting the treaty.
Detroit March 21. A bar of gold worth 25400 disappeared from the Pacific and Dominion Express depot office last night during transit from Salt Lake City to the East. Four ingots, about 80 pounds each, were in the safe. one bar vanished while a late eastbound Wabash train was prepared for departure. Nine watchers had access to the area. investigators suspect theft with the missing ingot likely left on the office track or in the express car.
San Francisco reports that talks between Southern Pacific officials and trainmen's associations concluded with an implied agreement. Observers say concessions mirror other lines, including wage increases of 15 and 20 percent, adjusted on a reasonable basis.
The house committee on public expenditures reports an embezzlement of 2300 dollars within the board of public works. Charles Wilcos is charged with receiving part of the money. The report asserts officials including Governor Dole Superintendent Cooper and ex Attorney General Dole knew of the public works fund shortage and accuses them of criminal neglect.
Cheyenne March 21. The blizzard has passed but temperatures plummet. Ralph Friend, Utah stockman, reports Wyoming’s winter the harshest since 1500. He estimates 4-6 percent losses among fed stockmen and 15-20 percent losses among those who did not feed livestock across Southern and Central Wyoming.
Oregon news outlines the First district Democratic convention set for Albany on April 11 and lists senate confirmed postmasters in Albany Ashland Eugene McMinnville Oregon City. It notes Asa B. Thompson named receiver of public money at La Grande and reports state land price doubling May 21.
Washington reports that the Coal Strike Arbitration Commission appointed by President Roosevelt has unanimously recommended a 10 percent wage increase for miners, an eight hour workday, and union recognition for coal checkers. The panel also supports dockage reforms, settlement procedures by joint adjudication, and condemns boycotts, signaling a major victory for miners and organized labor.
A dense listing of farm commodities with prices across grains hay potatoes poultry cheese butter eggs hops wool and beef. Notable ranges include wheat near 74c, barley around 23.50 per ton for feed and 24 for brew, flour around 4.10 to 4.60, and potatoes Best Burbanks 60 to 75 per cental.
Philadelphia March 20 The Pacific Mail steamship company bought the two largest Delaware river steamers from International marine company the Minnesota and Minnehaha both 12 000 to 15 000 tons burden and 26 560 tons displacement they are sisters of Minnetonka and Minnehaha of Atlantic transport company ordered from New York shipbuilding company a year and a half ago price not made public but believed to exceed Atlantic transport vessels 1 500 000 it is hoped one will launch in June and the other in August both to be ready by year end likely to ply San Francisco Honolulu Manila and Japan names may be changed at launch
March 20 Colon The US senate ratification of the Hay-Herran Panama canal convention elicits jubilation among Isthmian supporters of the Panama route. In Bolivar department and across Colombia signs point to strong congressional opposition. A memorial opposing the treaty is being signed in Carthena for delivery to congress meeting late May.
Fire from recent mine explosions at Cardiff coal mine has burned shaft timbers and reached the surface damaging the engine and machine room. The mine is flooded and will be abandoned with no recovery of remaining bodies. Loss estimated above 75000 dollars. Four hundred miners employed. payroll about 50000 dollars monthly.
Caracas reports the government accepts the Washington protocols and proves it by paying the German minister the first installment of about $70,000 toward the $340,000 owed for Germanys honor. Von Pelldram arrived with US chargé d affaires Russell at the foreign office to receive the payment.
In Louisville on March 20 an elevator at the Jefferson county courthouse dropped five stories injuring eight people, two seriously. Fourteen were aboard when the accident occurred. the heavy load and sudden drop were blamed while others escaped serious harm.
Washington March 19. Commissioner Carroll D. D. Wright recorder of the coal strike commission reports the work is nearly concluded and the commission's report will be placed in the president's hands in a few days.
Memphis report from March 23 describes new crevasses at Random Shot and Shawnee Arkansas. The Mississippi River remains stationary but floodwaters spread, threatening vast farmland and villages as levees along the delta face critical strain. Relief is deemed inadequate for days.
Jefferson City March 23 The Armour Cudahy Swift Hammond and Schwartzchild Sulaberger packing firms five defendants in the ouster suit by Missouri attorney general over beef combine were fined 5000 dollars each plus 5000 costs. Unanimous ruling holds packers formed a price fixing pool with weekly meetings and rebates to maintain trust prices in Missouri. The court centers on anti trust violation, not diseased meat sales.
Washington March 23 The War Department issued a general order convening a board to meet March 30 in the city to recommend detailing 42 officers from the army at large to form the general staff under the February 14 act. The board includes Major Generals Young Chaffee Bates and Brigadier Generals Carter Bliss Ransom and Major J H Green.
Washington reports at today’s cabinet meeting the president and cabinet members express satisfaction with Congress for its regular session actions and the Senate’s extraordinary session. They expect the Cuban reciprocity treaty to be ratified by the Cuban congress, noting the U S demonstrates good faith.
Montreal March 23 the Canadian case for a mission to Alaska reveals two artifacts from 1529 and 1524. One item contains a map depicting Russia and British America with the Luna canal clearly marking American territory. Exhibits in the Canadian collection will be examined by authorities.
The Interior Department ruled that former Union soldiers who had served in the Confederacy may qualify for pensions without new applications after July 1, 1902. Veterans already filed before that date gain pension status, and those previously dropped or pending claims are to be adjudicated on merit despite prior Confederate service. Assistant Secretary Campbell signed the final decision.
Honolulu reports strong interest in having President Roosevelt extend his western journey to Hawaii. Officials propose a wireless telegraph system so the presidential party stays connected with the mainland and islands, enabling daily updates and quick return arrangements if needed during sea travel.
Washington March 19. On Rep Moody's urging Land Commissioner Richards orders withdrawal of two 400 acre tracts on Grande Ronde and Wallowa rivers in Wallowa and Union counties for state use to establish a fish and salmon hatchery. Van Dusen asked Moody's aid. state lacks lien base to file in its name. Extension granted 30 days to show cause why Carey act list 11 for Upper Deschutes lands should be rejected due to bad weather delaying affidavits.
Seattle March 19 George W Dickenson former Seattle Electric manager returns from Chicago where he funded a railroad from Valdes to copper districts along the Tanana river Construction is slated to begin in about 40 days Eight surveying parties operated last summer at a cost of 80000 and Dickenson says stock sales will ensure completion He and his family will travel to Valdes in about a month
General Allen, chief of the Philippine constabulary, accuses the Nationalist party of aiding the ladrones in Rizal and Bulacan and seeks party records on duties. Gomez denies guilt. Allen hands evidence to prosecutors as government preparation for charges grows.
William Wilson, former disbursing officer of the bureau of coast guard and transportation, was arrested in Manila on embezzlement charges of $5,000 after arriving in custody from Montreal. J. A. Tesheham, officer of the Philippine board of health, recently indicted for altering accounts, arrived from Shanghai.
The Senate ratified the Colombia isthmian canal treaty by a 73 to 25 vote in a mainly executive session. Leaders described the day as a decisive step with lengthy speeches by Morgan and Daniel, while several members left before adjournment. The vote settled the treaty despite debates over territorial acquisitions and future schedule.
John Bull reports Charles, Liberal Unionist, moved a resolution in the commons urging serious consideration of foreign trade developments that threaten Britain’s trade empire. He cited Cuban reciprocity and urged a special tax and closer colonial commercial ties as ships visiting Britain should be supported. A quorum shortage halted the debate.
San Francisco reports H Tyson's figures show losses from December 1 to March 1 exceed the normal base by 1,000,000. The year to year increase reaches 1,022,035 to 2,215,662 with a late period total of 193,627. Several fires alone topped 250,000 and one hit 500,000, prompting a possible rate rise to cover growing costs.
In Altoona Pennsylvania on March 19 miners rejected the district operators ultimatum proposing pay rises of 24 percent for picking 14 percent for chine mining and nine hours for drivers. Miners demand an eight hour day based on 28 000 tonnage per year and threaten wage losses totaling about 1 100 000 if not met. Opposing sides set to meet again tomorrow.
From Denver on March 19 Willis Evans returned from a trip seeking support for the opening of the Ute and Uintah Indian reservations in Utah. He says the bill opening these lands has passed the Senate and will likely pass the next session, with a majority of senators known to favor it.
In Rock Springs Wyoming a red desert region has flooded around a drilling station owned by Belgo Americas. Water reportedly backed the Pacific embankment by up to twenty feet in spots, with large quantities of belongings washed away. The embankment remains compromised and danger is noted.
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