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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
2
Review of weekly import and happenings lists broad, dramatic items from across nations. It notes racial violence in Mississippi, labor strikes in Denver, fires in Chicago and Parke City, political plots, imperial claims, and diplomatic tension between the United States and Turkey.
Postmaster General Payne announced no new rural free delivery establishments before July 1 due to an ongoing inquiry into post office affairs. He cites a projected $20,000 deficit for this year and plans to curtail expenditures while continuing route evaluations. Civil service probes also expand to the Washington office with a report due tomorrow.
A Washington dispatch cites a reliable source detailing Colombia's dire distress after four years of rebellion. It reports government money printing halted March 1 and lithographic plates handed to a cross party committee, leaving funds nearly exhausted and debt unpaid since the war began in 1896. Forex at New York sank, price inflation loomed, and fear rose that US canal funds and ratification would fail. Foreign debt stood at 12.7 million with accruing interest unpaid, raising concern over a possible default.
A heavy northeaster with driving rains has battered Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Reports say turpentine camps and phosphate plants damaged while tides and floods inundate lower streets. Railroads, yards, and the terminal area are under water. 总 rainfall 8.4 inches in 24 hours. city dark. village washouts. expected loss around 400000 dollars.
An affidavit from J A Smith former U S commissioner for Alaska in 1807 strengthens the American boundary claim. Smith says his legal residence was Dyea within the disputed area and that he exercised authority with Canadian consent in Dyea and Skagway. He asserts Canadians recognized his authority and includes a jointly made map marking the boundary per American contentions.
London May 15 reports the battleship Commonwealth the largest afloat launched at Govan on the Clyde. She features protected 10 inch guns by an extended barbette and carries four 11 inch guns four 2 inch guns and 24 small guns. Speed set at 18.5 knots with 755 crew. Displacement 16 550 tons engines 18 000 horsepower.
Washington informs Governor Dockery that the extra dition of Filis Wainwright of St. Louis cannot be granted. Wainwright, a millionaire brewer, is sought on municipal bribery charges presumed to have fled to France. France does not list bribery as extraditable under the treaty.
In Washington on May 15 observers report friction between the war and navy departments due to the general board led by Admiral Dewey preparing plans for the defense of Manila and naval stations at Bahia Honda and Guantanamo Bay. The secretary of war is charged with national defense and seacoast fortifications, a role recognized by the navy department and Congress.
Happenings Here in Oregon reports Linn County will exceed any prior season with vast orchards near Albany blossoming and setting fruit. A mild season favors a huge crop, only widespread cold could still impede it. Pears likely light due to blight. peaches absent.
A 12 man surveying party led by Chief Engineer Howe left Baker City to map a route for an electric railway to the John Day valley and Prairie City. Major J W Bontain backs the project for the Oregon Wonder mine. Promoters say the line could extend through Harney county to Borns.
Crook County and Prineville health board停止 daily bulletins on smallpox as the city now appears free of new cases since April 27. Several quarantined individuals remain exposed and may still develop illness, but active cases have largely cleared.
The Indian office in Washington alerted the agency physician to lead an outbreak response on the Klamath reservation. He was told to vaccinate all Indians in the infected or exposed area using vaccine virus points and to prevent spread. No numbers or severity details were provided yet.
Preliminary work at Union explores establishing an automobile omnibus route to Hot Lake, four miles away. Increased Hot Lake patronage and Union’s summer appeal for rest and health suggest strong mutual benefit from the service.
In Eastern Oregon farm dances are scarce and farmers seek workers through Portland employment agencies. The wheat and fruit belt will offer steady jobs for many more men than currently there, lasting until after the crops are gathered.
A heavy shower of warm rain fell last Saturday in Marion County and farmers report crops generally in excellent condition with expected strong growth and yield potential across the region.
The War Department awarded Featherstone Foundry and Machine Co of Chicago a contract to build two river dredges. One dredge will serve the Upper Willamette and Yambit rivers at 25000 dollars, the other for the Upper Columbia and Snake at 22500 dollars. Both must be ready within six months.
The Woodmen of the World announce a big log rolling event in La Grande on May 18 and 19. One hundred twenty-five candidates will be initiated into the order. The program features a parade of fraternal societies a trophy drill leg chopping and sawing contests with reduced railroad rates for attendees.
The Weston brickyard is turning out 40 000 brick daily with orders exceeding capacity this summer and fall. Lumber and building materials are in short supply in the Walla Walla Pendleton and Umatilla county area due to the continual homebuilding boom.
The Dallas Board of Trade collects material for an exhibit to be sent to the Oregon bureau at the Union depot in Portland. The board contributes a gold amount and the county court adds 50 dollars to act in concert with the board.
The Grantee Pase women's club secured a Carnegie pledge increase from 5000 to 10000 for a city library. Citizens prefer a creditable building despite higher ongoing maintenance costs.
Early reports from the eastern region indicate exceptionally good fruit and grain prospects this season. Delayed growth due to a backward season reduced frost damage, with wheat doing well but drought risks remain for dryland farms. Farmers able to irrigate feel optimistic as mountain snowpack is abundant this year.
Lane county's road improvements attract wide notice as observers praise the condition of its highways. The sustained efforts here over years have spurred interest in other counties to adopt similar road-building programs.
About $700 in gold dust and nuggets from the St Helens and Galice hydraulic placer mines in the Galice district were brought to Grants Pass. The placers had a strong season with several weeks of work left before water runs out. They are building a large reservoir and enlarging ditches to derive a year round water supply for operation.
Extensive fill by the Oregon water power and railway company between Oregon City and the Clackamas river will destroy the existing bicycle path to Portland for about a mile. A new route must be chosen, funded by the bicycle tax levy collected again this year.
The article notes a growing number of contests over settlement and proving up of public lands at the Oregon City land office as lands grow scarce. It states daily contest activity and warns entrants must strictly comply with filing laws to avoid proceedings.
A serious shortage in Salem wood supply raises concerns of a potential wood famine this summer and next winter. Prices are expected to stay high as cut wood falls short of home-use needs, creating a profitable opening for farmers with timber to harvest.
The Weston state normal school will graduate 12 students, including both young ladies and gentlemen, with extensive preparations underway for the commencement exercises. President French plans vacation campaigning for an increased scholarship for next term.
Wheat and grain prices list Walla Walla and valley bids. barley feed and brewing at 20 and 21 dollars per ton. millstuff and middlings at 23 to 27 dollars per ton. Hay timothy and clover values noted. potatoes Best Burbanks at 50 cents each. poultry prices for various fowl and dressed meat. cheese, butter, eggs, molasses and wool figures. beef and veal prices. mutton and pork values. hides and other farm products with regional price ranges.
New York May 14 Gorham manufacturing introduces a pension plan for 2500 workers in factory and store. Eligible staff after 25 years service receive 1 percent of current wage per year, yielding up to 40 percent annual pension for four decades of work, with a funded employer plan and monthly installments.
A short circuit on a Third Avenue line open car sparked a blaze that rapidly enveloped the vehicle. The motorman accelerated to escape cries of 60 passengers, then after three quarters of a mile he shut off power and leaped clear as a crowd grew angry. Nearly all passengers suffered serious injuries.
General Benjamin Viljeon ex assistant commandant general of the Burgher forces in the Boer war and member for Johannesburg in the Transvaal volksraad and General W. D. Snyman have arranged with the Mexican government to reserve 83 000 acres of prime land for South African immigrant settlers. Snyman will await his family's arrival and Viljeen will sail to lead the first expedition.
Pekin May 14 The Russian charge M Planchon issued an official notice declaring Manchuria open to foreign travel and passports unnecessary. About 500 Russian soldiers at Niu Chwang were withdrawn near the evacuation date and the same number later returned to Niu Chwan. The returning force used the Liao fort as temporary resting place.
Washington May 14 The department of agriculture reports unofficial notices that Colorado Kansas and Wyoming consider quarantine measures to protect livestock from mange a contagious disease caused by a parasitic mite prevalent in range country between the Missouri and the Rockies
In Washington Treasury clerks have completed the tonnage of notes and funds involved in the United States treasury operations. The report reflects extensive handling and accounting of money across departments.
Washington reports reliable authorities say the post office investigation into the free delivery division and Superintendent Machen nears completion. A Bristow Fosnes report portion will cite minor administration faults, hinting at broader findings, and indicate Machen should resign as the Postmaster General plans to release the summarized findings to newspapers.
The bulletin reports Roosevelt will press Secretary Root for immediate funds to renovate the Presidio San Francisco. It notes the immense post with two infantry regiments artillery and cavalry, and contemplates needing $1,000,000 or more. The president may seek reallocations or await Congress for a remodel.
Washington reports recruiting in the navy suspended for the present because of contagious diseases at training stations and aboard receiving ships on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The department hopes to resume within ten days. Disease largely stems from overcrowding. enlisted personnel are within 2,100 of the legal maximum of 31,000.
In Lincoln on May 18 Governor Mickey said he was offered 1000 dollars each for four state posts including oil inspector deputy oil inspector and commandant of the Grand Island soldiers home. He would not name the fourth office or disclose his intended action.
May 18 Chicago reports a decree by Jadve Taey ordering the Illinois Central railroad to remove a stone wall between Randolph Street and Park Row and replace it with a picket fence. A new viaduct at Monroe is to be added, costs amount to 50,000, ending an eight year litigation over an ordinance from 15895.
Sofia cabling reports Premier Daneff repudiates Bulgaria’s responsibility for the Macedonian outrages saying only a few irreconcilables are to blame. He asserts the army is sympathetic but loyal and denies Bulgaria has any ambition to Macedonia and that reform plans are a mere illusion. He also counsels Prince Ferdinand to seek powers' intervention to safeguard stability.
Twenty passengers including sixteen men and four women fled a bar sleeping car at Union station after a gas line explosion lit by a supply valve as the New York, New Haven & Hartford train reached New Haven. Passengers staggered from smoke and flame, a woman was hurt slightly, and B D Kaplan of New York reported $30 lost though most was recovered. some money burned. Women were taken to a hotel, others given overalls and shoes.
Washington reports the attorney general will move in the U S Supreme Court next Monday to advance the Northern A corities case hearing. The court may grant but likely will not act before June 1, with reconvening Oct 11, making Oct 19 the probable hearing date. appeals docketed recently.
Madrid May 16 report says the minister of marine will ask the corte to approve a broad navy overhaul. The plan would improve arsenals and yards at Ferrol Cadiz and Cartagena and raise annual outlays from 200 million to 260 million. If passed Spain would acquire a dozen battleships and cruisers plus torpedo packs in years ahead.
Report from Esquimalt Victoria on May 16 says a squadron may undertake a two year voyage around the world. Leviathan to be flagship with seven cruisers, as organizers seek to form three new cruiser squadrons based on Esquimalt and Simonstown to replace weak fleets in South America.
New York on May 1 reports Jacob Fretman claiming refuge status after the Kishinel Jewish riots. He recalls his grandfather attempting to calm the street during the clash and being beaten to death. Fretman and his family sheltered at home before fleeing to safety.
A brief note records that Mise Fi has been appointed as general for the government on May 16. The new appointee, Gilmer at attorney, is the first woman to hold the position. She previously worked as a stenographer in the Philippine service.
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