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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
3
The past week saw revolutions in Santo Domingo and Samar, a deadly railroad wreck near Clyde New York, and Guatemalan earthquake losses. Tornado damage in Iowa, fires and strikes across the United States, naval developments, and political shifts including DeWet terms and Russian troop hesitance shaped a turbulent global scene.
The report notes over twenty rice varieties exist in the Philippines yet domestic production falls short of demand, necessitating large annual imports. It also highlights the UK rise in telephone use reducing hansom demand and cites Australian wine imports to the UK for a recent month.
London May 3 Henry Labouchere in Truth laments British reliance on capital to reform the world as Americans by bold enterprise seize larger wealth. He notes Morgan and associates press upon Britain amid royal celebrations and calls for urgent attention to economic risks before meddlings with Africa and the empire deepen.
Professor R A Fessenden, in Washington to meet Secretary Wilson and Weather Bureau chief Moore, says salt water is the best conductor for wireless signals, with land then fresh water and sand last, and that high masts will be abandoned within two years. The new system uses waves to move a light metal piece to produce signals instead of coherence between nickel and silver filings.
A survey of statewide business activity notes a Salem building boom and Salem creameries shipping butter to Seattle. Reports of coal finds near Medford, a bank robbery case in Brownsville, and a state land clearing experiment show growth. Hop contracts filed in Salem, wage disputes in Oregon City, and town labor and taxation updates round out the brief review.
Berlin reports Count von Waldersee in Dresden with the King of Saxony. He asserts strong American influence in China and closer political ties with the United States. He notes the English Japanese alliance as highly significant and predicts a likely collision with Russia after visiting Japan, praising Japanese troops as well trained.
Portland markets list Wheat and flour prices with cereals and farm products, followed by a note on steel vessel builders on the Great Lakes seeing a 1902 carrying capacity of 3,000,000 tons. An aerolite near Chatillens is described, the Swiss meteorite second of its kind. German naval budget tops $50 million, Britain about $115 million. Dutch fishermen face alleged pro Boer acts. Swiss mountain accidents over ten years record 249 incidents with 13 deaths, 37 guides among them, many preventable by safety rules.
E J Dockery of Boise, attorney for Idaho, has left Washington after two months settling state land grants and fending off Northern Pacific railroad encroachments on pine lands. Of 545000 acres selected, 93000 remained unapproved for years but objections were removed and selections approved. State will soon select 190000 acres still due under grants.
A run on the Bimetallic Bank of Cripple Creek began today with doors closing at 3 pm and long depositors still in line. Between 11 AM and 1 PM more than 500000 dollars was withdrawn after reports the bank would liquidate. The Cripple Creek institution, oldest in the city, opened in 1892.
Manila May 5 The court martial of Arthur Howard alias Waller deserter from the U S army, captured in August, was continued to a later date. His charge of desertion was delayed due to service as a civilian scout under J Franklin Bell in Batangas during the insurgent campaign. It is believed a conviction could lead to a pardon for his wartime services.
An accident at the Harburger Homan & Co. cigar factory kills eight girls and young women and injures many more. A deaf and mute boy's misfortune sparked the disaster as 1200 workers filled a five story brick building. Panic and a crush on the narrow stairs caused numerous injuries and several jumps to the street.
In St. Petersburg officials report a rising revolt in South Russia as agitators manipulate peasants to seize noble lands. Rumors claim the czar ordered land division, leading peasants to form committees and eject landowners from 13 to 20 acres each. Rioting and devastation followed authorities’ intervention.
Washington reports Commander Moser of the revenue cutter service recommends against closing many streams in Alaska to salmon fishing. A prior request from a major Alaska salmon packing firm sought closing waters with no fisheries for expansion. The report instead recommends extending the closed season in all Alaska until July 4.
A tornado struck Bayard Iowa at 7 30 P M destroying two elevators at a railway station and multiple dwellings. The St Paul agent is missing and feared killed. Telegraph service is down while Van Wert reports a funnel cloud and Weldon a farmhouse collapse injuring three children.
Spokane May 1 The second plumbers strike ends with the Carpenters Union mediating. Journeymen will be paid five dollars per day and the union will refund master plumbers 50 cents for each day's work on contracts taken before March 1.
Washington May 1 The president signed legislation granting permanent status to over 1,000 clerks appointed during the war with Spain and placing them under the civil service framework.
Washington May 3 conference committee accepts all Senate amendments to the Indian appropriation bill affecting Oregon and Washington. An agent at Yakima will be dropped and the agency moved to a bonded superintendent while remaining provisions stay in the bill.
Chicago reports that J Pierpont Morgan would receive 12500000 in stock of a new shipping combine for organizing and financing it. An associate in Chicago said the stock value is large but not as high as sums paid for organizing the tee trust and other combines he effected.
Representative Amos J. Cummings of New York died at 61 in the Church Home and Infirmary Baltimore from pneumonia after an operation for kidney trouble. His wife and cousin Charles H. Cummings were at his bedside. He arrived April 11 for treatment, underwent an operation, then developed pleurisy and pneumonia in one lung before it spread to both lungs.
Amos J. Cummings born May 15, 1838 in Conkling Broome County New York began as a printer and journalist. He served as sergeant major with the Twenty sixth New Jersey infantry in the Civil War and helped defend the Tribune office during a riot. He became managing editor of the New York Sun in 1868 and entered Congress in 1886 later supporting the Evening Sun and serving in multiple terms after Cox’s death. He was a longtime member of the New York Typographical Union No 6.
United States cruiser Chicago officers were released after a mutiny scare in Venice following a cafe table incident. Lieutenant Doddridge and others denied drinking before the altercation, saying they acted in self defense as a mob attacked them. they were held briefly, then freed and rejoined the ship as it departed Venice.
Washington May 3 Secretary Long has received a cablegram from Captain Dayton mentioning Dodridge Wynne Ledbetter Kress and a marine on leave arrested for resisting police. Wynne received four months ten days while others got three months. Dayton notes language barriers and crowd pressure and says an appeal to Rome was made. State Department in good offices for Chicago officers.
President Iglesias sent a message to Congress stating no talks with the United States over the Nicaragua canal can occur until a constitutional amendment authorizes leasing land for the canal. He warned the current crisis has caused Costa Rica to export gold and corn.
Grants Pass Oregon May 5 Jeff Gibson charged with the murder of 8 Bachelor must stand another trial after a 24 hour jury deadlock. The four day trial featured strong testimony against Gibson though he was believed to have acted in self defense. Jurors split one for first degree three for conviction and the rest for manslaughter. The date of the next trial is not yet set.
Washington reports the naval program for 1903, noting few ships have real fighting value beyond battleships and cruisers. Germany's rapid build program aims for 38 battleships and 38 cruisers by 1908, with plans for further replacements. The committee favors a navy yard experiment requiring at least one battleship or armored cruiser built in government yards, with cost reporting and a $175,000 appropriation per yard.
Chicago merchants and manufacturers unite to oppose interstate commerce commission rates they say discriminate against Chicago. They allege Chicago faces higher competition with New York for Pacific coast trade and west of the Rockies, arguing water competition via the Gulf forces equal rates from New York and Chicago to Pacific points.
Seattle May 1 The sale of the Ebner Copper Mining properties at Juneau and the Valdes Eagle Railway project hinge on H H Douglas investigations. He represents the Land Credit & Mortgage Co of London, with Frank M Bradshaw and Captain Healy involved. If the Ebner group meets expectations a $600000 first payment will be made.
The remains of Major General W S Rosecrans U S A will be disinterred about May 10 and moved to Arlington National Cemetery near Washington. Upon arrival in Washington the general will lie in state. Elaborate funeral ceremonies are planned in the national capital on May 17. Rosecrans' remains had rested at Rosedale Cemetery Los Angeles since his death.
Caracas reports the government will mint bolivar silver coins at the Washington Mint instead of Paris. The coins are worth about 20 cents, with about 2,000,000 bol ivars to be produced.
Walla Walla May 1 W H Babecock the wheat king of Eureka Flat has closed out 175000 bushels. He sold at terminals for 671 percent conte equal to 57 cents a bushel free on board at Walla Walla. His wheat stored at points on Puget Sound was the largest individual holding in Walla Walla Valley.
Washington May 1 President informed Commissioner of Pensions Evans at the White House of the death of William McKin Osborne consul general to London and offered him the vacant post. No formal tender was made yet and Evans will decide after due consideration, with likely acceptance when extended.
Chicago May 1 A $1,000,000,000 plan to unite the major meat packers under a single corporate umbrella is discussed. Government action under Sherman trust law could force consolidation with the United States Steel Corp cited as a model. Armour opposes such a vast packing combine, while executives debate the capital structure and pricing schedule an expected single exception to consolidation.
Washington May 1 It is expected the omnibus public building bill passed by the house will be amended in the senate with increases for Perth post office Oregon City Albany Tacoma and Seattle sites. Senator Mitchell fights for 250000 more for Perth post office while others seek 100000 each for Oregon City and Albany.
A Boston Steamship Company plan connects Puget Sound directly to the Philippine Islands North China and Siberia with Seattle named as the U.S. terminal. Five ships begin service next year three Manila bound via Chinese and Japanese ports and two to North China and Siberia. The Shawmet launches as the first vessel with a July Seattle and Tacoma departure.
London dispatch reports General Botha and other Boer leaders at the Utrecht and Vryheid meetings last week. Strong peace opinions were urged. The tacit armistice in the Utrecht and Vryheid districts is said to have lapsed.
Brussels dispatch notes a grave Nile crisis with Belgian posts attacked by rebels from U located upriver. British troops hold Belgian positions, while tensions rise in Lade Enclave. A new revolt has broken out along the Upper River in French Congo.
A California Limited train on the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe eastbound derailed on a curve at Cam about 65 miles west of Medill Mo today at 9. The wreck left four men dead and 23 injured. The train was over an hour late as passengers were moved from the last station westward.
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