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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1902
Page
3
A scattered survey notes volcanic eruptions at Soufriere, a $500000 Expo grant for the 1904 St Louis fair, political and military moves in Colombia and Cuba, and shifts in U S policy on canals and trains. It reports fires in Montreal, burglaries in New York, a Foreman Shoe Co collapse, and a subway explosion in New York City with several injuries.
Seven Roosevelt appointees to settle the coal strike completed a nine hour inspection tour of upper coal fields in Scranton and Carbondale forest city areas. They studied mining from blasting to market, endured wet digs and coal dust, and showed keen but reserved interest led by Bishop Spalding. The visit included No 2 Hillside mine and a Delaware & Hudson breaker, Forest City to Carbondale route.
Hazleton Pa Nov 1 The strike at Coxe Bros & Co seven collieries B Markle Co four mines and Silver Brook operation of J B Wente Co is renewed by a United Mineworkers District official under President Mitchell. Workers are barred from returning en masse as Coxe entries require personal applications and Markle minors must pledge to accept arbitration. The Silver Brook dispute mirrors Coxe actions.
The Mare Island navy yard report states the monitor Wyoming achieved 201.5 revolutions over two hours, equating to 11.8 knots. Ship handled moderate sea and breeze satisfactorily, signaling strong performance in the trial.
An express to Chicago on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton and Monon lines crashed with two runaway freight cars in Oxford Ohio. The engine baggage and mail cars were wrecked and burned. The fireman and two tramps were killed. No passengers were hurt though shaken. The cars had detached from a siding for the Chicago express and were not seen by the freight crew in time.
A state department cable from Congo General McNally notes volcanic activity near Santa Maria beside Quezaltenango. The eruption covers Quezaltenango with six inches of ash and sandburies coastal coffee plantations under seven feet while detonations are heard at the cape.
Missoula Montana November 1 reports from the Rocky Mountain division headquaters of the Northern Pacific railroad say a massive forest fire is burning opposite the Flathead reservation. The flames spread unchecked consuming millions of feet of prime timber and only a heavy rain or snowfall is expected to check the blaze.
A midnight blaze gutted the six story Minneapolis Paper Company factory owned by J. C. Dewald & Co. Six firemen were injured. Damage is estimated at 250000 with control costs over 200000. The Wright, Brett Stillwell story is also noted as consumed in the blaze.
Post office established at Appleton Oregon. Lucky Boy mine uncovers rich free milling ore in Blue River district. Public sentiment divided on Blue Mountain forest reserve with general support outside mining circles. Salem sentiment shifts on $500000 Lewis and Clark centennial appropriation. Oregon code near ready for distribution mid November. State land department revenues hit new high in first nine months of 1902. Baldwin and son jailed for murder aiding and abetting. ex sheriff Neilson sentenced for defalcation. appeal filed. Hop contract law argues for state hop inspector. hopgrowers favor. Gov Geer touring eastern Oregon. Marion county valuation up 4 percent. Senator Mitchell heads to Washington. Judge Burnett’s decision limits hop possession under ordinary contract. Willamette River shifting at Salem threatens towns. prune association ships three cars daily. Judge Gray of Astoria dead at 63. Cascade forest reserve lumber estimated at 60 billion feet. Willamette River dynamiting aids safer upper river transport near Independence.
Wheat values quoted for Walla Walla and valley ranges from 67 to 74 cents. Barley feeds at 21 dollars per ton and brewing at 22. Flour prices show best grade at 3.20 to 3.50 per barrel and graham at 2.90 to 3.20. Various livestock and dairy terms with numerous price points listed for hay, potatoes, poultry, cheese, butter, hops, wool, mohair, and meat products.
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 27 as a national day of thanksgiving. He highlights historic trials, prosperity, and moral uplift, urging Americans to cease work and give thanks in homes and places of worship, with Secretary of State John Hay noted.
United States Post Offices reports 2,270 presidential postmasters were appointed last year the highest in history due to commission expirations and upgrades from fourth class. Total postmasters 16,970 up 1,313. Post offices established 3,058 and discontinued 4,059 amid rural free delivery growth and consolidations. Total offices 7,024 with class breakdowns.
The Romblon, first U S gunboat built in Japan, was launched in Uraga Ishikama dockyard works opening on October 15. Miss Evans christened the vessel, doves were released from a paper cage, and the Star Spangled Banner played as about 250 guests watched including prominent personages.
Warden McTague and convict Fred Morrow recovered 4500 dollars stolen from the Northern Pacific express on May 29, 1900. The loss had been 5000 dollars. Morrow had used 500. The money was concealed near the Long River bridge. Commutation of Morrow's sentence is possible now that the funds are returned.
In Joplin Missouri on October 31 a major cave-in at the Stewart mill and seven shafts in the Eleventh Hour tract near Prosperity caved to about 100 feet. The incident affected more than two acres and is described as potentially the largest cave-in in the Missouri Kansas district. Fifty miners escaped unharmed after warning signs from cracking ground.
Rochester worker report states the private bank of Charles K. Knapp at Sodas was dynamite-broken into early today. The vault is believed to have contained about $5,000 and the explosion wrecked the building.
The Anthracite Coal Strike commission announced any wage award would take effect from November 1. The vote was unanimous and the panel may issue a preliminary report on wage increases, shorter work day, and weighing of coal. The commission inspected mines around Scranton and Wilkes-Barre before continuing their tour.
Vancouver BC November aims achieved as the All Red cable line from Vancouver to Brisbane completes at 7 PM with first message arriving morning. Contractors hold the cable for three weeks of tests before opening for business. Bamfield to Fanning Island tests show over 100 words per minute, with Sydney messages under five minutes.
Washington reports two armor plate tests at Indian Head over the past week. Six inch Krupp plate for cruisers Colorado Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia with six inch projectiles saw a maximum velocity of 1919 feet per second and about two inches of penetration. Eleven inch Krupp plate for Nebraska side armor with a 10 inch gun penetrated about three inches. Both tests considered successful.
Paris reports President Loubst following Roosevelt in mediating the French coal miners strike. He held talks with M. Vincent prefect of the depart ment du Nord, acting as intermediary between strikers and mine owners. Four owners’ representatives and four strikers’ delegates will meet immediately.
General Miles arrived in Manila today aboard the transport Thomas from San Francisco. A salute from Fort Santiago greeted him at 10 AM. He was met by General Davis and a cavalry squadron and escorted to the palace where Governor Taft and the civil commission awaited.
Niagara Falls reports a sudden gas release believed to be am PH ompethed hydrogen killed four men and seriously sickened three others. The event occurred near the Twenty fourth Street heading of the large tunnel trunk sewer project.
Seattle news reports Advices from Juneau that missing Russian boundary monuments, sought by Lt Emmons for two seasons, were located by James H de Blondeau a Porcupine district prospector. He learned their positions through Chilkat Indian contacts and traced the line about 27 miles inland toward Summit near Pleasant camp on the Chilkat river. The discovery aligns with the Anglo Russian treaty language of 1825 and places the Rainy Hollow district within American territory.
Tacoma October 30. Henry W. Huntzell a Methodist Episcopal missionary returning to Chicago in ill health cites vast costs and century of work needed to civilize Southern China. He describes frequent murder, lax morality, and slave trade, noting 260 converts and two schools since the mission opened three years ago.
In Prairie City early Oct 30 robbers dynamited the Iowa State bank safe and seized about $4,000. Night Watchman Erskine was held at rifle point for three hours as four men patrolled and signaled to deter locals. Five dynamite blasts opened the door before the men fled. a posse is pursuing.
Acting Secretary Darling endorsed the naval construction board majority to favor a Tennessee class armored cruiser with emphasis on power rather than high speed. Advertisements were issued for proposals to build two armored scrapers of about 14,500 tons, bids due January 6, 1903. Plans for two small gunboats will be advertised soon.
In a mine near Santa Maria de la Paz, many tons of earth caved in trapping miners at the shaft bottom. Relief teams heard tapping Sunday night and hope remains that some workers can still be reached before suffocation claims more lives.
Chicago reports the Record Herald says the Harriman management plans a vigorous push for more Oriental traffic. Four ocean going steamers will be built to ply Portland to Asiatic ports at a cost of 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 dollars each, with construction starting immediately.
A Missoula dispatch to the Miner reports Van Hazendoch, once detained on suspicion of a lone bandit who robbed the Northern Pacific North Coast Limited at Bearmouth last week, has been released. Trainmen failed to identify him as the robber.
Tacoma dispatch reports collision between the sternwheel Capital City operating Olympia Tacoma Seattle and Canadian freighter Trader Iain H Parsons near Dal Point. Capital City sank after taking a large bow hole. 29 passengers aboard saved. Trader Iain H Parsons sustained damage but reached Balety. A court of inquiry will determine blame. signals disputed between captains.
In Seattle on October 30, customs officers seized around fifty pounds of opium from the China steward Gong Gee aboard the coast survey steamer Gedney while attempting to smuggle it from Victoria to Seattle. Eight parcels valued at about 1024 dollars were found in the steward's department. Gong Gee is jailed awaiting trial for another smuggling attempt between the same points on the Gedney voyage. Secretary Shaw's son, a guest aboard the Gedney, reportedly urged throwing Gong Gee’s effects overboard, aiding the officers’ opium search.
El Paso reports a large smuggling plot to transport Chinese men from Mexico into California. Over six months US marshals and secret service agents gathered facts now public. Men were hidden in box cars on freight trains reaching the California line with payments of 100 dollars to Tucson and 150 dollars to Yuma per person. Some trainmen were said discharged for involvement, though unverified.
Stockholm reports suggest King Oscar's Samoan claims ruling was swayed by three jurists including M. Cedarkranz who clashed with Judge Chambers. The feud between Cedarkranz and the American land commissioner allegedly colored the advice given to the king.
Chicago October 30 fleet of the largest steamers on the great lakes to be built at over ten million dollars. Vessels measure about 550 feet in length 58 feet beam and 30 feet depth of hold with one foot draft and 9 000 tons capacity. They aim to haul ore from Lake Superior to furnace docks on Lake Erie and Lake Michigan at under fifty cents per ton versus present rates of seventy five to eighty cents.
San Francisco October 30 The Pacific mail steamer Koret ar r arrived from Yokohama setting a new record for the coast to port crossing No stops were made between Japan and San Francisco The ship traveled about 4700 miles in 10 days averaging nearly 500 miles per day redefining speed on the Pacific route
A freight train near La Porte Texas caught fire today while transporting cotton and other cargo. Fire crews battled the blaze as flames spread along the cars, and authorities investigated the incident for causes and any resulting hazards to nearby areas.
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