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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1903
Page
5
A roundup notes royal guests in London, looming wars in East Asia, a Panama peace dispute, labor strife in Chicago, and U S actions in Cuba and Guantanamo. It cites diplomatic moves, arbritration talks, and electoral shifts, with pensions, rail accidents, and notable political crimes interwoven across nations and states.
Washington faces a major funding decision as the administration backs the canal route. The key issue is whether to proceed under the Spooner amendment or seek new legislation while planning to spend about 50 million dollars. Treasury cash balances, bank deposits, and the impact on financial conditions are being weighed, with potential shifts in available funds and risks to commerce.
Washington reports outline a treaty in 22 to 25 articles granting the United States near-absolute sovereignty over an eight to ten mile canal zone, perpetual right of way, fortification of terminals, and strict public order powers in Panama City and Colon, with $10 million payable to Panama and canal neutrality toward all nations. Secretary Hay and the Panama minister conferred on the general terms late last night.
Remarkable cures of consumption attributed to Kisel Zagoranski a mining engineer now licensed to practice. He learned a home method from an old mine foreman and, after systematic observation with American and British colleagues, reports a permanent cure in a case that included an English patient given up by doctors.
Rochester progress report notes reciprocity with countries consuming American products and support for international arbitration. Agriculture committee cites two urgent needs for farmers: reform of public land disposal laws and conservation of the nation’s forested areas.
Faithful employees of the McCormick Harvester Machine Company, now sold to the International Harvesting Company, will receive stock certifi cates par value 100 dollars equal to 5 percent of their total salaries for five years of service. The move honors the cooperation shown by workers and reflects profit sharing.
A Sydney Neb report carried by the Denver Post states that 50,000 or more sheep are freezing to death in deep snowdrifts north of Cokeville Wyoming. The sheep, summer grazed in the Thaho and Wyoming mountains, were being moved to winter ranges in the Red Desert Wyoming.
Sydney correspondent reports Professor Hussey of Lick Observatory, camping at Canoblas, has discovered ten new double stars. He calls the finding of great importance.
A new California and Oregon Coast railroad company formed in San Francisco with $1,000,000 capital aims to build Grants Pass to Eureka linking with the northern line toward San Francisco. The project absorbs the Oregon and Pacific, completes surveys, secures rights of way, and prepares for spring construction.
A major blaze last week in Tillamook destroyed the county courthouse and imperiled the business district. Firefighters and residents saved many books and papers, but the offices of the school superintendent and county surveyor lost most contents, and assessor papers burned though the safe may remain intact. This year's assessment roll was saved.
The governor indicates that if a special session is called, matters beyond tax law will need attention. His vetoes from the last session create unfinished business that the legislature must address when it reconvenes, as the constitution outlines the proper course and cannot be precluded by the governor.
T R Berry reports a full Union county survey detailing geology and topography. It records stream altitudes from source to mouth, with Granite Mountain summit near 9 000 feet and Mount Fannie above Cove at 7 000 feet. The Wallowa River mouth sits at 2 535 feet, noting the county’s low point.
Baker City reports over three feet of snow in the nearby mountains, an unusual early fall that is viewed overall as favorable for next season’s water supply for mining and irrigation. Stockmen expect losses for sheep on the ranges but anticipate feeding through winter. A rancher sold a large hay stack for 15000 dollars, with thousands of tons remaining in the stack.
Burns John T Whistler state engineer in charge of USGS reclamation work in Oregon departs Harney county for Pendleton and later Washington DC He led three field parties this summer surveying the Silvie valley reservoir site and detailing an irrigation system to supply Harney valley waters Reading water gauges will continue through bad weather to end the year's fieldwork.
Milton reports the shipping season for small fruit trees ended with about 12 500 trees sent to western, middle, and eastern states over two weeks. Around 10 cars delivered in ten days. smaller trees were often expressed to avoid delays. Samuel Miller runs a large nursery in Eastern Oregon amid several smaller outfits.
Reports to the county judge show Washington County has covered eight miles of county road with crushed rock since spring. Volunteers largely hauled and the county supplied the crusher, engine, and material. Judge Road plans to increase this effort next year across the 1,600 miles of public highways.
San Francisco attorney Francis J. Heney plans to confer with U S Attorney General Knox in Washington to broaden the investigation into land frauds. Heuey will extend inquiries to the city, where conspirators allegedly originated the Southern Oregon big land steal. Hyde remains silent amid disclosures and prior public statements collapse under legal scrutiny.
A large crowd saw off a new shipment of miners from Trinidad to southern and midwestern coal fields. Reports of 200 men resuming work at Hastings proved false as a camp worker stated no one was employed there. Authorities fear trouble at Hastings and dispatched five extra deputies to join guards already stationed there.
Baker City reports the Miners’ association of Sumpter passes resolutions backing Senator Mitchells bill to establish a government assay office in Portland. The group endorses the movement but insists the office be located in Baker City. Representative Moody nearly passed an assay office bill for this city in the last Congress.
Pendleton suffers a scarcity of carpenters hindering building work. Many want to start homes, but men and materials are scarce, delaying new construction until spring. About 15 to 20 buildings are under way with 300 carpenters at work citywide.
Oregon City post office furnishings and equipment for its new quarters in the Odd Fellows building have arrived and will be installed at once. Removal from current quarters likely around December 1. The new space includes 572 combination lock boxes and removal of current call boxes. Rural mail delivery equipment is included.
Pendleton W S Byers, a large flour maker, bought 150000 bushels of select wheat for milling at 67 cents. The sale, from several big farmers, triggered a price drop to 64 cents once market word spread. Local buyers paused as farmers plan to hold.
Pendleton-A deed filed with the county recorder shows Michael McCracker sold 2000 acres of Manuel Pedro for 15 507. The property lies several miles southwest.
Wheat values across Walla Walla and valley markets show blue stem and tic varieties at 75 7ée while barley ranges from 20 to 22 per ton for feed and brewing. Flour prices in Valley range from 3.55 to 4.50 per barrel with hard wheats and grahams noted, plus rye and other cereals listed.
Governor Dole arrival marked by a pending oath before Chief Justice Frear. Carter acts as interim governor until commission is issued. Grand jury to resume probe into scandals tied to the last territorial legislature.
In ilaggow on November 19, it is not confirmed who will challenge for the 1904 America’s Cup, but Kenneth M. Clark is expected to challenge and George L. Watson to design the yacht, contingent on Clark racing under the British rating rule of the New York Yacht Club. Clark is a director of Coates Limited with extensive business on both sides of the Atlantic.
The steamer City of Washington arrived from Colon bearing the flag of Panama and bringing the new republic’s special commissioners Manuel E. Amador and Federico Boyd. They declined to discuss state affairs until briefing from Washington.
The writer portrays Jack London as a practicing believer in hard work. He is quoted on work carrying a man anywhere and outlines four great things essential to life: health, work, life, and duty. London’s new book The Sea-Wolf will begin in the Sonary Century.
Secretary Hay and M. Buna-Vrailla signed the Hay-Buna-Varilla treaty for U S construction of the Panama canal at 6 o clock in Hay s study. The text cannot be made public yet due to Senate publicity prerogatives and the president s timetable for ratification. Colombia protests and questions U S role and timing of the istmus settlement amid broader isthmian independence tensions.
Ex-Representative Malcolm A. Moody is acquitted after Judge Bellinger ordered a verdict of acquittal. The judge found no evidence of illegal design in Moody's handling of a transaction involving a letter to Mrs. Margaret L. Conroy and criticized the prosecution's reliance on inference.
Tegucigalpa on the verge of anarchy as the government party is overwhelmed by recent elections and the opposition controls the legislature. Nicaragua and Guatemala reportedly plan to unite against Honduras, while Guatemala keeps a large border force fearing Salvadoran designs on Guatemala.
Severe fighting erupted around San Domingo on November 20 as rebels failed to breach the capital. The U S Baltimore landed marines to safeguard American interests. Guards were set at the legation, consulate, and Clyde Steamship agency. the scene remained quiet but tense, with a new assault anticipated.
In Trenton on November 20 the Mercantile Trust Company of New York asked Judge Kirkpatrick for a second appointment of a receiver for the United States Shipbuilding Company. A rule to show cause was granted with Newark as the return site for Tuesday. The filing cites defaulted interest payments on bonds totaling 16 million dollars.
The Matchless mine at Erie owned largely by United States Senator Thomas Patterson agreed to adopt the eight hour workday and the miners wage scale. The decision aligns with miners demands and is expected to influence other large owners to follow suit.
Constantinople Nev 20 Bulgarian attack on Zarasa spurs Mus solmens in Kirk Kiliseh district to burn five Bulgarian villages in retaliation. No injuries or specifics provided.
Washington November 18 The agricultural department reports for November that cane sugar production has risen sharply over five years with world output reaching about 10 425 800 tons for 1914 including 4 342 800 tons of cane sugar and 6 083 000 tons from beets The rise marks the greatest five year increase in cane sugar since records began and for the first time in decades cane sugar growth outpaced beet sugar The report notes continued growth in semi tropical islands now producing about seven percent of global cane sugar output and cites historic record crops in 1894 95 and 1902 03 amid a European production decline
Washington November 18. In line with his belief as stated in annual reports the commissioner of the general land office Congres Hermann has introduced a bill to amend the land exchange law. It proposes that lands relinquished from forest reservations revert to the government and be exchanged for other surveyed public lands of approximately the same character and value.
Boston November 18 Special Secret Service agents report uncovering a huge smuggling plot. The government alleges collusion involving the appraiser's department and about 200000 dollars in illicit payments. About a score of importing firms are tied to the scheme. Three men are in custody awaiting trial.
Feted across Denmark citizens render homage to the 40th anniversary of Christian's accession. Messages of congratulation arrive from abroad and the United States through cable service. Aeridromes and telegraph forms carry gifts and telegrams in heartfelt tribute.
Opening news from Pekin notes surprise as the United States government faces questions about a foreign affair. British ministers and officials are involved as the request for an opening of talks was discussed but approval was withheld.
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